The John J. Dillon award was presented to Karen Galbraith for her dedicated service to PASR at both the local chapter and state levels, in addition to her work in the community. Karen, on the left, is being presented the award by MCC/PASR President Jacob Wagner.
At the September meeting, Joel Diamond spoke to the members about the progress of the Mifflin County School District Stadium Project, specifically the "Buy a Brick" program.
The Volunteer of the Year award was given to Beth Myers for all the work she does for the library sale and all the volunteering she does in our community. She is shown above on the right with Helen Rager, our Community Service chair.
Ashlie Crosson was our speaker at the September meeting. She is PA's Teacher of the Year. She stated that her award was for the whole of Mifflin County educators and staff. She explained the process of selecting the teacher of the year and shared her responsibilities during her 2 year term. Ashlie is now eligible to compete for the National Teacher of the Year.
Our United Way Day of Caring team taking a break from their jobs for the day.
Some of our members working at the Mifflin County Library Book Sale.
We held an installation of officers at the December meeting. The new officers from L to R are: Linda Will, treasurer; Beverly Berich, corresponding secretary; Harriet Yoder, the installer; Debbie Filson, recording secretary; Jacob Wagner II, president; and Dorothy Peiffer, past president.
The Tim and Duane Show entertained us at our March meeting.
At our April meeting, we held our annual scholarship auction.
The Lauretta Woodson Award was given to the faculty and staff of Lewistown Elementary School in May. Receiving the award from the school are: L to R Allison Treaster, Technology Teacher; Jennifer Esh, Principal; and Val DeVecchis, our Educational Foundation Chair.
Mifflin County High School Seniors, Giovanni Zannino and Ada Bodmer received our scholarships. Ada (L) will be attending Penn State University. Giovanni (R) will be studying at Holy Cross at Notre Dame. The recipients are pictured with Jennie McCardle, Education Support Chair. Each recipient will get a $1,200 scholarship.