CARG Volunteers of the Year 2010

The CARG Volunteers of the Year awards for 2010 were presented on February 17, 2010 at the pancake breakfast.

Cathy Matlock stated: "Recognition of volunteers in the CARG program started in 2001, starting with Freida Goodhew. In 2002 John argang was chosen as the Volunteer of the Year, followed by Ray Williams and Ethelyne Eichhorn in 2003. In 2004 Phillip Griffin-Warwicke received the honor as did Don campbell in 2005. In 2006 Roland Perras was a deserving recipient of the award, and in 2007 Nestor and Eva Shabits were honored, as was Cathy Matlock in 2008. In 2009 Shirley Patola and Lottie Kear were chosen. This year it is my pleasure to have been asked to choose another Volunteer of the Year. This volunteer can be found walking on the track, and very rarely walking alone because he is usually listening or problem-solving with someone. He has been a strong supporter of the CARG program for the last ten years. He has been a hospital visitor for many many years, and being a hospital visitor is really a gift that few have. He registers people coming in to the education program for the yellow shirts when needed. This volunteer was on the board of directors and served as treasurer. Immaculate records were kept. While on the board he served on many committees and helped make the CARG program better for all of us. He volunteers for many things...he has made up draw tickets and sold them...he helps with setting up for pancake breakfasts and other events we have during the year, and is probably still around when the clean up takes place. He was the convenor for the 2009 CARG Christmas party...the annual volunteer BBQ in June of each year is another event he helps to organize and we all hope he will once again pick an awesome day this year. I am so very pleased to present the 2010 Volunteer of Year Award to Vic Zapf.



Vic Zapf stated: "It is indeed a pleasure to have been asked to introduce the recipient for the CARG Volunteer of the Year award for 2010. Our nominee has been a participant in the exercise program for 22 years, has been a visitor to heart patients for 15 years, retiring in 2008. He has also volunteered at the collection desk for the past 15 years and still continues to do this task. The above mentioned acts of volunteerism were not enough. He along with his wife also volunteered for the SHR at City Hospital for the past 20 years retiring from this in 2009. It gives me great pleasure to present this plaque to Mr. Art Wiggins. On behave of all the members of CARG I congratulate you and thank you for all your volunteer efforts."