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  • Apr
    20
    2018

    Volunteers recognized for service to Marion County

    Posted by: Business Services

    ​More than 131,000 hours with a value of $2.9 million – these are the 2017 contributions of Marion County's almost 3,200 volunteers. The Board of Commissioners celebrated the dedicated efforts of county volunteers on April 18 in honor of National Volunteer Week.

    Please join us in congratulating our 2018 volunteer award recipients: 

    Youth Volunteer – McKenzie Kress

    McKenzie Kress has volunteered in the Law Library since 2017. In addition to everyday duties of shelving, labeling, and sorting books, McKenzie also assisted with updating online catalog records and web page content to help customers access information more efficiently. McKenzie is an honors student and also volunteers at Salem Hospital.

    Advisory Board Volunteer – Don Frederickson, Mark Callier, Pete McCallum, and Ed McKenney    

    All four nominees are longtime citizen members of the Marion County Public Safety Coordinating Council. This 32-member council advises the Board of Commissioners on numerous public safety issues. Public safety policy recommendations made by the council affect all members of the community, from victims of crime to those involved in the criminal justice system. Through their diverse backgrounds and community volunteer experience these four council members have brought vital insights to community public safety issues.

    Program Award – Shirley Williams

    Shirley Williams is a longtime volunteer with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Shirley began her volunteer service with the Sheriff's Office as a reserve deputy – a position she held for 17 years. She continued her volunteer work serving on both the Disabled Parking and Radar Enforcement teams and has since moved to administrative assignments. She currently serves in the parole and probation division.

    Mary Pearmine Outstanding Volunteer Group – Solid Waste Management Advisory Council (SWMAC)

    This award is in honor of the late Mary Pearmine who served as a commissioner from 1991 to 1998.

    The Solid Waste Management Advisory Council is a diverse group of dedicated volunteers, all interested in improving Marion County's solid waste system. The council supports and makes recommendations on the county's goal of prioritizing waste reduction, reuse and recycling, and recovering energy from the material that remains.  Over the last few years, SWMAC volunteers have provided expertise and insight on challenges facing the solid waste industry and have been asked to analyze and understand complex information. There are continuing issues the group will continue to explore in the upcoming year.

    Judge Rex Hartley Volunteer of the Year – Charlie Goodman

    This is award is honor of late Rex Hartley who served as a county judge and commissioner from 1951 to 1966.

    When Charlie Goodman retired from the Marion County Juvenile Department, his service to the youth in our community didn't end. Charlie contributed more than 300 hours to the alternative programs last year. He has served in several program areas including providing wood for low income seniors and disabled residents of the county. He has also provided yard maintenance and designs and donates products for the Fresh Start Market. We appreciate his continued commitment to the Juvenile Department and working to continuously improve programs for youth.

    These are just a few of Marion County's volunteers and volunteer opportunities. In addition to these special awards, we appreciate the time and talents each of our volunteers contribute to enhance our programs and services. Volunteer positions are varied; there is something for everyone!

    For a list of current volunteer opportunities or to learn more about Marion County's volunteer program, contact Volunteer Coordinator Lisa Miller at (503) 588-7990, email volunteer@co.marion.or.us or visit the volunteer website​ ​

    Volunteers recognized for service to Marion County
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