Voices of the volunteers newsletter feb 2016

VOICES OF THE VOLUNTEERS

February 2016

“Volunteers are unpaid not because they are worthless

but because they are priceless.” ‐ Anonymous Thank you to the following men and women for their outstanding volunteerism. They have been nominated on behalf of their peers at their co‐ops.

We appreciate all of your hard work!

David Andring Jo Mary Bandyk Sue Beal Peg Bobier Lester Coleman JoAnne Gaddies Edna Genova Doretha Graham Katherine Kendzierski Kathy Kriz Norma Lafleur

Dorothy Lee Mary Mansour Val Mathews Francis McGruder Nancy Pesta Robert Reyes Mamie Rhodes Maria Rupp Glenda Sanders Sui‐Yee Tou Rose Marie Willis

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VOICES OF THE VOLUNTEERS Dearborn Heights Co‐op JoAnn Gaddis Very pleasant. Tries to help everyone.

Doretha Graham Doretha volunteers for many tasks in the co‐op. She assists a board member, she works in the office twice a week, She works on securi‐ ty. She is a member of Congress and on her floor. She cleans the TVs.

Ecorse Manor Co‐op

Francis McGruder & David Andring Ecorse Manor Co‐op would like to express it’s apprecia on for two of our volunteers.

Francis McGruder secretary and David Andreing Treasurer. We welcome them to our family of volunteers. We at Ecorse Manor Co‐op know that all volunteers are special

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VOICES OF THE VOLUNTEERS Flat Rock Towers Co‐op Peg Bobier Peg has donated her me and energy maintaining our library with an interes ng selec on of books. She rotates the shelves, boxing up the older books and then donates them to the VFW. Peg also is ac‐ ve in our community library, working with their local book club.

Sue Beal Excellent supporter and worker. Sue has been chair of the bingo and bunko commi ees. Sue helps on the poster commi ee for manage‐ ment conference. She also works on the gardening commi ee.

LaBelle Towers Co‐op Norma Lafleur Norma moved‐in in 2014, she has been assistant floor rep. Now she is on the leasing commi ee. She helped with 2 open houses.

Mamie Rhodes Moved‐in in 2015, she is on the leasing commi ee. She helped with the open house. Planned trips for members, they went to the Charles H. Wright Museum, all had a nice me.

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VOICES OF THE VOLUNTEERS Madison Heights Co‐op Katherine Kendzierski She was the president and is now kitchen help. She is very nice and jumps in when needed.

Sui‐Yee Tou Has been volunteering since she moved in. She sets up the com‐ munity room and does the clean up in the kitchen. She inspires other to volunteer.

New Horizons Co‐op Mary Mansour Mary has been as asset to this co‐op for many years. She translates all our mee ngs in Arabic.

She also translates for interviews. When it comes to helping in the kitchen she is first in line. She also helps other members with important papers. Mary has a hard me saying no to anything she is asked to do. We all stand and give Mary a big hand.

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VOICES OF THE VOLUNTEERS Royal Oak Manor Co‐op Kathy Kriz Who knew? Well, now you’ll know that beneath the smiling face of this mild‐mannered, li le “accoun ng” lady, at Royal Oak Manor, lays the heart and soul of a true 60’s woman’s “libber”. We’re so proud of our second term Treasurer, Kathy Kriz (pronounced Ker‐is). Kathy’s favorite charity is the Humane Society. She is a Detroit‐born gal who returned to her roots a er spending 25 years in Pennsylvania with a career in Ac‐ coun ng and serving 21 years as a member of the Na onal Guard! So you can already guess that she’s a loving person that par cipates and understands the need for (and meaning of) volunteerism. In addi on to her me‐demanding hours spent as our Treasurer, she is also a member of Congress, a ROM Showcase worker and a devoted player at Bingo and cards. She par cipates in all co‐op par es and events and you can count on seeing Kathy helping to clean‐up. When our co‐op kitchen needed a new oven last year, it was Kathy who answered the call and purchased a new one for all of us. So from everyone at Royal Oak Manor, we say “Thank you Kathy, for all you do!”

Robert Reyes While walking through the halls of Royal Oak Manor, on most any given day, even weekends, you’ll likely hear someone calling‐out for “Roberto”. That’s because he is one of the most dependable and likeable residents to ever grace our humble abode. Ac ve in, well, almost everything here at The Manor, Roberto is usually one of the first to answer the cry for volunteers. He’s usually the top salesperson on our Showcase Commi ee, he is an ac ve worker for Leasing, Inspec on, Pest Control, Kitchen, Entertainment, Move‐ins and oh yes, he is also our Assistant Fire Marshall. Roberto, as you might guess from his name, is a proud, full‐blooded Mexican who came from the great State of Texas. Fortunately for us, he has a son living nearby in Westland so now Royal Oak is his home.

Roberto Reyes is a true volunteer and gentleman. We salute and thank him for all he does.

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VOICES OF THE VOLUNTEERS Tivoli Manor Co‐op Edna Genova Edna has served as secretary for almost 3 years. She is also kitchen help, bingo and whatever else she can help with.

Rose Marie Willis Rose Marie is a volunteer in the office, leasing agent, does dé‐ cor, works in the kitchen and is a congress delegate.

Trenton Towers Co‐op Jo Mary Bandyk Jo Mary took over the library and does wonders with it. She organized au‐ thors and subjects, then labeled each sec on to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. It took a great deal of me and effort on her part. Jo Mary keeps our library clean and invi ng. She is usually there so if anyone needs help she can help them. What a wonderful job Jo Mary, way to go!!!

Nancy Pesta and Glenda Sanders

These ladies are our organizers for many different ac vi es.

Such as dances, holiday par es and special events throughout the year. Our Christmas dinner party was absolutely beau ful with all the decora ons, food and entertainment. It was especially outstanding. They work very hard to make things just right for our members to enjoy themselves. They even had a Casino Night on New Year’s Eve and it was a huge suc‐ cess. All the par es and events are well a ended and enjoyed by all. What a great job ladies, you deserve a hand.

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VOICES OF THE VOLUNTEERS Washington Square Co‐op Lester Coleman Lester is an outstanding volunteer for Washington Square. He is a new member and as a former school teacher, his organiza onal skills helped our show‐case almost triple in profits for our house funds. He is a door si er and has his hands on the pulse of the members. As editor of our newsle er he keeps us up on the news of the building. Washington Square is lucky to have him here.

Dorothy Lee Dorothy has lived here 16 years. Presently she is part of the following commi ees: door si er, leasing, house rules and bylaws, ac vi es, and is chairperson of the library. If you need her she can be found there. She is always willing to help with anything you need with a smile on her face. Dorothy is an outstanding volunteer.

Wyando e Co‐op Val Mathews Val has lived here for 6 months and jumped right in with volunteer‐ ing. 50/50, house rules & bylaws, elec ons and is cer fied for leas‐ ing. She has a great personality and is interested in co‐op living.

Maria Rupp Maria happily decorates the lobby and basement rec room to keep the spirit of the season and holidays alive.

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VOICES OF THE VOLUNTEERS

Nominate Volunteers in Your Co-op!

To nominate volunteers to be recognized in the next issue of the “Voices of the Volunteers,� talk to your Congress Delegates.

The Congress Delegates will take nominations and then submit a maximum of two volunteers to be recognized per issue.

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