Page 20 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Meredith Village Savings Bank celebrates 30 years with Children’s Auction
MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank, which was the first corporate sponsor of the WLNH Children’s Auction, will mark its 30th year as a sponsor of the event, which supports children and families in need throughout the Lakes Region. This year the televised auction is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 6 through Saturday, Dec. 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. every day and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bank contributed $5,000 this year in its role as the “Ed’s Corner Sponsor,” named in honor of Ed Darling, one of the Children’s Auction founders and the host of the live auction broadcast. As part of Ed’s Corner, Darling will interview several members of the bank’s leadership team on-air throughout the week. “We’re pleased to have Meredith Village Savings Bank on board as a sponsor again this year,”said Darling. “The bank’s generous support in the early years of the Children’s Auction helped us lay the foundation for the extraordinary success of this event throughout its 29-year history. MVSB’s continued support is a testament to the bank’s strong community spirit and commitment to addressing the needs of children and families in the Lakes Region.” In addition to monetary donations, the bank has
Debbie Roman, Debbie Flanders, and Alison Whynot were among the many Meredith Village Savings Bank employees who volunteered on the phone banks at the 2010 Children’s Auction. A supporter of the auction for many years, MVSB is the Ed’s Corner sponsor for the 2011 Children’s Auction coming up on December 6-10. (Courtesy photo)
provided volunteer support to the event for many years. Each year, MVSB employees serve as phone bank operators, cashiers, runners, camera operators
and in other support roles for the auction. As in years past, MVSB will act as a drop off point throughout the Lakes Region for donated items. Due to space concerns, the office in the Hannaford in Plymouth will not be able to accept donations, but the office in downtown Plymouth will. As those familiar with the auction know, local citizens can also donate much needed items such as diapers, canned goods, toiletries, and socks on “theme days”. “We’re excited to be the Ed’s Corner sponsor for the Children’s Auction this year,” said MVSB CEO and President Sam Laverack. “Like Ed, MVSB has been a part of the auction since it began and it’s been a privilege for us to be a part of one of our region’s most successful and inspiring fundraisers. There’s nothing more rewarding than being able to make a difference in the lives of children and families in the communities we serve.” The WLNH Children’s Auction is in need of donated items, and financial and volunteer support in order to reach its goal this year. To learn how to help, visit www. childrensauction.com, contact by e-mail at info@childrensauction.com, or call 524-1323. Since 1982, the auction has raised more than $2.2 million for local organizations.
Holy Trinity Catholic School receives award for school volunteerism
Jack Fortier, principal of Holy Trinity School, and Mrs. Teresa Walker, parent volunteer coordinator, proudly display HTS’ Blue Ribbon Certificate. For over 20 years, Holy Trinity has received the Blue Ribbon Award from New Hampshire Partners in Education. The blue ribbon is given to schools that have outstanding school volunteer programs. (Courtesy photo)
LACONIA — For over 20 years, Holy Trinity has received the Blue Ribbon Award from New Hampshire Partners in Education. So it was no surprise, but with great excitement that Holy Trinity School received the award for the recognition of countless hours of time volunteered during the 2010/11 school year. The Holy Trinity School volunteer program has been lead by Mrs. Teresa Walker (parent volunteer coordinator) for many recent years. Her leadership has allowed Holy Trinity to solicit, coordinate, manage and support hundreds of volunteer hours given for administration and academic tasks. The Blue Ribbon Awards program is presented annually by the New Hampshire Partners in Educasee next page