Westlake Porter Public Library honors volunteers
Westlake Porter Public Library honored its 192 volunteers during a Volunteer Appreciation Reception on Sunday, April 12. Those volunteers worked over 11,000 hours shelving material, staffing the reception desk, helping students in the Homework Help Center, staffing Portables Gift Store and the Book Nook, delivering material to the homebound, serving as Library Trustees, and much more.
Singled out for her hours of work in various volunteer capacities since becoming a volunteer in 2003 and for her cheerful, can-do attitude was Ingrid Bowman, who was presented with the 2010 Myrna Chelko Award. Also receiving special honors was Former Library Trustee Sharon Didion, who received the Thomas A. Fox Distinguished Trustee Award.
Sharon received the award in recognition of her years of service as a trustee during busy times, such as the 1999-2002 building project and the hiring of a new Director, while also serving as a Friends Board Member, and managing Portables. Both Ingrid and Sharon exemplify the spirit of volunteerism and are an inspiration to all of WPPL's volunteers.
Elaine Willis is the Public Relations Associate for Westlake Porter Public Library.