Putting cows on the front page since 1885.
Putting cows on the front page since 1885.
Each Perfect Attendance Award recipient was recognized by longtime Civic Club member Sue Brubaker and presented with a succulent. Recipients included Diana Hoffner, Shirley Kurtz-Flaugh, Peggy Mingle, Dottie DuBois, Sandra Kauffman, Donna Tate and Diana Barroner.
District Manager of Senator Judy Ward's office, Amanda Walker presented Club President Donna Tate with a certificate from the Senator, recognizing her leadership milestone of 20 years serving the Williamsburg Civic Club. In the certificate, it read "Club members have long appreciated Donna's sensitivity to diverse needs in Williamsburg. Over the years, Donna directed many projects that have benefited the fire company, first responders, public library, and schools, among others."
For many who attended Williamsburg Elementary School, Donna Tate is always remembered as one of the fourth grade teachers who left an indelible mark on her students. But for 20 years, Tate has served as the Women's Civic Club President, and at last Monday evening's banquet, she was honored for her service with the club.
Current Civic Club Treasurer Shirley Kurtz-Flaugh called Tate up to the front of the CMA Church banquet facility and talked about her "working all the time." Flaugh said regardless of age, interest and career – "All members are appreciative of the Donna."
Club Secretary Sandra Kauffman was next to talk about Tate. She used a quote from esteemed Dr. Dorothy Height, "Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It's important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It's the way in which we ourselves grow and develop."
Kauffman brought up how they met when Tate was her kindergarten aide at the elementary school. "She was always driven to get the job done. Always 'what more can I do?'"
Kauffman added, "She is an exceptional colleague, respected, always there for her family and friends and she has great compassion for the Civic Club and her community."
She went on to list some of the accomplishments in Tate's tenure as club president.
"We changed the dynamic in 1998," Kauffman said.
Kauffman was referencing when the Civic Club became more community-based. Tate also spearheaded some new committees in the group – Community Outreach and Committee Improvement and Beautification. Some of her other accomplishments having the Civic Club sponsor a community service award for late school Nurse Norma Jean Shanholtz; other numerous graduation awards, recognition for 6th grade arts; spearheading Christmas decor for Williamsburg; getting the pots for flowers for in town and cleaning up different areas around town.
Kauffman said Tate is a "number-one fan of the Blue Pirates, the community and the Civic Club."
District Manager of state Sen. Judy Ward's office, Amanda Walker, attended to present a certificate from Ward, praising Tate of her service with the club.
Other awards given
Club member Sue Brubaker presented eight ladies with the Perfect Attendance Awards (attending every meeting): Diana Barroner, Ellen Claar, Dottie Dubois, Shirley Kurtz-Flaugh, Diana Hoffner, Peggy Mingle, Donna Tate and Sandra Kauffman.
Awards were also given as donations to the Williamsburg Public Library in honor of years served as members of the Civic Club. Recipients of that award included Sue Brubaker (20 years), Kathy Hearn (25 years), Janet Lee (45 years) and Bertha England (55 years).
Janet Lee conducted the ceremony of swearing in the new officers, presenting them with a bookmark and a framed photo of the Proverbs verse she used to describe their duties. New officers include President Donna Tate, First Vice President Pam Prough, 2nd Vice President Robin Brantner, Secretary Sandra Kauffman, Corresponding Secretary Anna May Very, and Treasurer Shirley Kurtz-Flaugh.
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