Arcadia Chapter Volunteers were recognized for their volunteer efforts at the Red Cross in 2006 to 2007 at a Hats Off to You! luncheon at Embassy Suites on April 21st.  Without the work our wonderful volunteers, we could not provide our programs and services to the community.  THANK YOU to all Arcadia Chapter Volunteers.

The Arcadia Chapter appreciates the commitment of our longtime volunteers that retired in 2006 and 2007. While we hate to say goodbye to any of our volunteers, we understand that sometimes change is good. We appreciate all that they have done for us during their time at the Red Cross. Certificates of Appreciation for recognition of many years of service to the Arcadia Chapter were presented to:

Clay Bachmeier
Marian Bachmeier
Pat Buesch
Sterling Buesch
Carmene Ductor
Dave Ductor
John Fung
Bob Harrington
Mae Henson
Bill Konzelman
Regina Lang
Ron Lang
Hal McCann
Bob Schultz
Gloria Vertz
Dave Wilson

 The following volunteers celebrated special years of service:

Phyllis Bailey                    10 years
Mary Ellen Fraser                5 years
Elizabeth Householder      5 years
Bill Konzelman                   5 years
Mary Scott                       10 years
Pete Siberell                      5 years
John Tyler                        15 years
Gloria Vertz                       5 years
Sarah Spuck                     34 years

Each year a volunteer driver is recognized for contributions to the Meals on Wheels Program.  This year Maryellen Fraser was chosen as Meals on Wheels Driver of the Year.  Maryellen began volunteering with the Meals on Wheels Program in 2002.  She is a regular driver on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of the month.  She is very  dependable and always has a smile for her fellow drivers and her recipients.        Maryellen is an excellent example of the wonderful volunteers drivers on our        Program.  Congratulations Maryellen!

 The final award of the day  -  Volunteer of the Year   -  was awarded to Peter     Siberell.  Pete joined the Red Cross in July of 2002 as a part of our Board of        Directors.  Event with his extremely busy schedule he still manages to make time for the Red Cross.  His input regarding finances, fundraising, governance and public   relations have all been made with the goal of improving the image and programs and services of the Arcadia Chapter and of the Red Cross.  He has been instrumental in the success of our Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser.  He is currently serving his second term on our Board of Directors.  He is an excellent representative for the Red Cross in the community, and is committed to supporting volunteerism in many areas.   Congratulations Pete!