The American Red Cross of the Southern Tier acknowledged the humanitarian efforts of several Red Cross volunteers and supporters from throughout the Southern Tier at the chapter\u2019s annual Volunteer Salute on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Tioga Downs in Nichols, N.Y.<\/p>\n
Volunteers comprise 94 percent of the Southern Tier Chapter\u2019s workforce, and the chapter\u2019s success in delivering Red Cross services to residents in Broome, Chenango, Tompkins, and Tioga counties is dependent on the commitment, energy and enthusiasm of the chapter\u2019s 455 volunteers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Red Cross mission is to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors,\u201d said Shelley Bierwiler, community executive of the Southern Tier Chapter.<\/p>\n
She added, \u201cWe accomplish that mission only because of the dedication of our volunteers who make themselves available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and natural disasters in the Southern Tier.\u201d<\/p>\n
Here are the Southern Tier Chapter volunteers and supporters who were recognized on Sept. 24 for their extraordinary work in the past year.<\/p>\n
Blood Services Volunteer Award: Olivia Curtin, of Endwell.<\/p>\n
Clara Barton Volunteer Leadership Award: Mary Quinn, of Binghamton.<\/p>\n
Community Service Volunteer Award: Jane Blake, of Endwell.<\/p>\n
Disaster Preparedness and Response Services Award: Dan and Kathy Eddy, of Binghamton.<\/p>\n
Good Neighbor Award: Maguire Family of Dealerships, FOX 40 WICZ-TV and WSKG-TV.<\/p>\n
Service to the Armed Forces Award: Sandra Smith, of Owego.<\/p>\n
Volunteer of the Year Awards: Chuck Haupt, of Owego (Tioga County); Norbert McCloskey, of Ithaca (Tompkins County); David Miller, of Sherburne (Chenango County); and Gayle Ripley, of Port Crane (Broome County).<\/p>\n
Youth Services Award: Soren Mortensen, of Genoa.<\/p>\n
Special Recognition for the Pillowcase Project: Lee Campfield, of Apalachin; Nora Doane, of Binghamton; Chuck Haupt, of Owego; Chris Hoke, of Binghamton; Mary Louise Lyons, of Endwell; Jody Mott, of Apalachin; Melanie Pandich, of Binghamton; Quinn Sepe, of Binghamton; and Sandy Smith, of Owego.<\/p>\n