Washington County Extension Association Honors Volunteers

April 10, 2015 News

Calais, Maine — The Washington County Extension Association (WCEA) honored several volunteers during its Annual Meeting on April 7 at the Wabanaki Culture Center in Calais.

David O. Sivret of Calais was honored with the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award for his volunteer efforts in the greater Calais area, especially with the Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry.

Also honored were Robert French of Cutler, Ann Luginbuhl of Charlotte and David Winski of Edmunds, all of whom received the University of Maine Volunteer Pen Awards for their contributions to the 4-H Robotics Expo Planning Committee.

The evening also featured a program on 4-H Public Speaking with 4-H members Elizabeth and Katie Bitar, Hope Carle, and Margaret Mae Reilich-Godino, and Lisa Reilich, Extension 4-H professional staff member for Hancock and Washington counties.

WCEA Secretary Gretchen Cherry (left), presents Ann Luginbuhl, Robert French and David Winski with the University of Maine Volunteer Pen Awards.
WCEA Secretary Gretchen Cherry (left), presents Ann Luginbuhl, Robert French and David Winski with the University of Maine Volunteer Pen Awards.
David O. Sivret (left) is presented with the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award by Marianne Moore, WCEA President.
David O. Sivret (left) is presented with the Norman W. Duzen Community Service Award by Marianne Moore, WCEA President.
4-H members demonstrate how to make a scarf during the 4-H Public Speaking presentation at the WCEA Annual Meeting on April 7.
4-H members demonstrate how to make a scarf during the 4-H Public Speaking presentation at the WCEA Annual Meeting on April 7.