[May 25, 2013] BRHC Honors Two Volunteers Tweet May 25, 2013 (The Sedalia Democrat - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Two volunteers earned special honors during Bothwell Regional Health Center's annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Nearly 140 volunteers and friends from the American Red Cross, Bothwell Auxiliary, Hospice and Chaplain organizations gathered for the luncheon in their honor on Apr. 23. at First United Methodist Church Celebration Center. The volunteers included 104 who individually donated more than 100 hours of service to the health center in 2012 and received Presidential Service Awards. "It is truly a privilege to have this opportunity to thank each one of you for the time you generously give to Bothwell and the community," said John Dawes, president and chief executive officer of Bothwell Regional Health Center. Frieda Ingram received Bothwell Regional Health Center's Volunteer of the Year 2012 for the American Red Cross. Ingram volunteered 356 hours of service to the hospital in 2012. Barbara Ryan received Volunteer of the Year 2012 for the Auxiliary. Ryan volunteered 617 hours of service to the hospital in 2012. Auxilian Carol Ackerman was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Lifetime Achievement Awards are given to volunteers who have donated at least 4,000 hours. Ackerman serves as the chairman of the Auxiliary's Gift Shop Committee and its Award/Recognition Committee. The American Red Cross and the Bothwell Auxiliary each nominate members for Volunteer of the Year based on service, character and dedication. Group members then vote to select the volunteers of the year, who are recognized at the annual appreciation luncheon. ___ (c)2013 The Sedalia Democrat (Sedalia, Mo.) Visit The Sedalia Democrat (Sedalia, Mo.) at www.sedaliademocrat.com Distributed by MCT Information Services [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]