MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS
NEWS RELEASE

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kryn P. Westhoven at 609-530-6950/Cell 609-902-1758

IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(30 April, 2008)

 

 

Media Advisory

 

Volunteers Honored For 10,000 Plus Hours Of Service At The Vineland Veterans Home

     

 


WHO/WHAT: The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will honor volunteers at the Vineland Veterans Memorial Home for nearly 13,000 hours of service donated by individuals, corporations, veterans' organizations and community groups.

 

WHEN: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 12 noon

 

WHERE: Merighi's Savoy Inn, 4940 East Landis Avenue, Vineland

 

Volunteer Highlights:

 

Project of the Year

VFW Dept. of NJ - Frank Moore, Past State Commander

A beautiful new pavilion located in our center courtyard complete with electric, was provided for use by our residents, family members, and staff.

 

Volunteers of the Year

Carol Moore, State Representative, VFW Auxiliary and Bob Moore, State Representative, VFW

Both individuals assist with Coffee Club, Friday hand-outs in Independence Hall, root beer float and ice cream sundaes every Friday afternoon while residents bowl, and have sponsored outings such as trips to the Cape May Ferry, boardwalk, State VFW parties, and fishing.

 

Group of the Year

Vineland Childrens' Residential Treatment Center

Robert Michael Fleckenstein, Teacher

This group comes every Wednesday to discuss history and play games with our residents on Justice Court.



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