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November 4, 2013 By jmarabella

Sunshine Friends 2013 Annual Appreciation Brunch

Thank you to all of our volunteers who attended this year’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch! Sunshine Friends is fortunate to have the support of dedicated volunteers who so selflessly give their time and energy to our organization and who selflessly share their animals with us as we continue our mission of bringing happiness to those in need!

This year, Sunshine Friends honored the following volunteers who have participated with our organization for five years:

Joanne Arndt-Coe
Linda DeLorm
Carolyn Fitzgerald
Julia Graser
Alex Leclercq
Tina Limpert
Mary Jane Nathan
Martina St. Leger
Joanne Shibley
Patricia Triffo
Kelly Woodridge
Mike Woodridge

In addition, the following volunteers were honored for ten years of participation:

Margaret Abrahamson
Jackie Flint
Heather Rubinstein

Thank you all for your continued service and exceptional dedication!

This year we were also proud to present the second annual Flo Peters Memorial Award to Carol Bertelli. Carol helps to keep our organization running through her assistance with scheduling and assisting with our ongoing evaluation programs.

Again, thank you to all of our amazing volunteers! We would be nothing without you!

P.S.: If you were unable to attend this year’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, expect some exciting news from Sunshine Friends soon!

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