Volunteer Recognition Committee

I would like to take the time to recognize all of the hard work of the Volunteer Recognition Committee. The committee members are:

Kay Paciorek
Janine Eaton
Doreen Breland
Kelly Bachand
Seth Batstone
Nick Martin
Lori Shapiro
Deb Duxbury
Michael Bookman
Margaret Githinji

They are always willing to help out when needed and have been a tremendous addition to the Volunteer Resources Department. THANK YOU ALL!

Allie Dryden
Program Manager
Human Resources & Volunteer Management

A Special Thank You

I want to say a big thanks to ALL the MassBay volunteers. Without your dedication we could not do what we do.  If it’s a fire call at 3 AM, running or staffing a shelter, working on a DR or assisting with departmental tasks you are there.  You should all be proud of what you do. Give yourself a big pat on the back as I cannot reach that far to make sure I personally give you a pat and say thanks.

My heart felt thanks to all of you.

Sincerely
Larry

Larry Rosenberg
Chair
Emergency Services

Recognizing Melissa Sieminski

I would like to recognize Melissa Sieminski. I would like to bring attention to Melissa Sieminski of Scituate, MA who is a volunteer for the MA Bay Chapter of the American Red Cross. She dedicates more volunteer hours than any volunteer I have met in the chapter. Melissa is the team leader for the South Zone on Wednesday evenings. She welcomes all new volunteers and freely recognizes the volunteerism of all of the members of the team. Melissa exemplifies the concept of a leader. She encourages the RA's and rotating team leaders on Wednesday to step up and learn our roles, while simultaneously standing behind us with any and all support we need to take the steps of leadership. She never engages in self-aggrandizement, but quickly sends accolades to her team. If Melissa is busy with another Red Cross volunteer activity in lieu of merely stating her prior commitment, she makes sure the Wednesday night team is covered. Melissa is also involved in so many other Red Cross volunteer leadership positions; I truly cannot keep track of them. Melissa leads the MA care committee for our chapter. She assumed the leadership role in the distribution function during the floods. Melissa regularly goes on national deployment representing our chapter in the most favorable light. When I think of all that Melissa does on a regular basis, I think the Red Cross should hire her as a full time employee. Accolades to Melissa Sieminski and thank you for being such a wonderful mentor to us on the Wednesday night DAT, South Zone.

Louise Graham
DAT Member, Wednesday South Zone

National Volunteer Week - Recognize a Fellow Volunteer!

Have you noticed the dedication and hard work of another Volunteer? Well, take the time to let them know! All volunteers who make a submission will have their name entered into a raffle to win one of four prizes. Winners will be announced on Friday afternoon. Make your submissions now...email them to massbayvol@usa.redcross.org!