Volunteer Recognition

Habitat thanks all of the volunteers who made 2011 successful!

You are our strength and backbone! Thank you for contributing to the over 26,750 hours logged by Habitat volunteers this year!

The Habitat Heroes Award recognizes a Volunteer for extraordinary service and commitment to the mission and work of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, MD Inc. throughout the past year.

2011 Habitat Heroes

• Adeola Odunlami - Family Services Volunteer
• Aileen Pincus - Development Volunteer
  
• Andrew Withnell - Crew Leader
• Anika Jain - Volunteer & Family Services Volunteer
• Anne May - Thrivent Builds Volunteer
• Barbara Henderson - Development Volunteer
• Barbara Zadina - Development Volunteer
• Becky Kreps - Development Volunteer
• Beth Harvey - Financial Department Volunteer, Board of Directors
• Bob Bernstein - Development Volunteer
• Bonnie Mackintosh - Crew Leader
• Boyd Bennet - ReStore Volunteer
• Brian Cherry - ReStore Volunteer
• Bruce Smith - Crew Leader
• Caryn Siegel Wetmore - Development Volunteer
• Catherine Wallenmeyer - Development Volunteer
• Cheryl Russell - Family Services Volunteer
• Chip Bay - Development Volunteer, Board of Directors
• Chloe Canetti - ReStore Volunteer
• Colleen Dermody - Development Volunteer
• Connie Dykstra - Development Volunteer
• Cuvator “Q” Armstrong - Family Services Volunteer, Board of Directors
• Dave Brown - Crew Leader
• Deborah Vidmar - Crew Leader
• Don Harnois - Financial Department Volunteer, Board of Directors
• Dona Deutsch - Development Volunteer
• Ed Kelly - Faith Outreach Volunteer
• Edward W. Hummers, Jr. - Financial Department Volunteer, Board of Directors
• Elaine Hessler - Thrivent Builds Volunteer
• Elizabeth Mathis - ReStore Volunteer
• Emily Wiggins - ReStore Volunteer
• Ericc Powell - Crew Leader, Board of Directors
• Felicia Davenport - Development Volunteer
• Flo Hunt - Development Volunteer
• Gail Lazio - Development Volunteer
• Gina McAndrew - ReStore Volunteer
• Hal Clinton - Development Volunteer
• Heather Dlhopolsky - Development Volunteer
• Henry Clarke - Family Services Volunteer, Board of Directors
• Herb Singh - ReStore Volunteer
• Howard Zuckerman - Development Volunteer
• Isha Fadlu-Deen - ReStore Volunteer
• Jack Hessler - Thrivent Builds Volunteer
• James Garcia - Office Volunteer
• Janice Vazquez - ReStore Volunteer
• Jason Ordona - ReStore Volunteer
• Jay Lewis - Crew Leader
• Jeanie Ahearn - Family Services Volunteer
• Jeff Aitken - ReStore Volunteer
• Jeff Hollingsworth - Office & Financial Department Volunteer, Board of Directors
• Jeffrey Slavin - Development Volunteer
• Jenny Gan - ReStore Volunteer
• Jeremy Rosenthal - ReStore Volunteer
• Jerry O'Neill - Development Volunteer, Board of Directors
• Jessica Notargiacomo - Volunteer & Family Services Volunteer
• John Lippincott - Development Volunteer
• John Sogn - Crew Leader
• Jon Pfeffer - ReStore Volunteer
• Karen Rosen - Development Volunteer
• Kashni Sharma - ReStore Volunteer
• Kathy Daniels - Family Services Volunteer
• Katie Blizzard - Office Volunteer
• Kelly Hudlow - Family Services Volunteer
• Kelly MacBride-Gill - Development Volunteer
• Ken Gordon - ReStore Volunteer
• Kenneth Malm - Board of Directors
• Kevin Kunard - ReStore Volunteer
• Klaire Reynolds - ReStore Volunteer
• Larry Wootten - Crew Leader
• Laura Childs - ReStore Volunteer
• Liz Keegan - Crew Leader
• Loretta Sevier - Family Services Volunteer
• Margaret Cromelin - ReStore Volunteer, Board of Directors
• Mary Carlough - Development Volunteer
• Melissa Frank - Office Volunteer
• Melissa McFarland - Development Volunteer
• Michael Meller - Development Volunteer
• Michael Schlegel - Development Volunteer, Board of Directors
• Mike Zasadil - Crew Leader
• Mimi Brodsky-Kress - Development Volunteer
• Nancy Flowers - Family Services Volunteer
• Nancy French-Gerlach - Financial & Development Volunteer, Board of Directors
• Nancy Noben-Trauth - Thrivent Builds Volunteer
• Nancy Schrider - Crew Leader
• Nathan Pope - ReStore Volunteer
• Pastor Jon Hundt - Thrivent Builds Volunteer
• Peter Gardner - Crew Leader
• Peter Magnaye - Family Services Volunteer
• Phillip Del Vecchio - ReStore Volunteer
• Rakhee Jain - Volunteer & Family Services Volunteer
• Randy Griffin - Development Volunteer
• Rich Burnes - ReStore Volunteer
• Rick Woo - Development Volunteer
• Robert Eagen - Volunteer & Family Services Volunteer
• Ron Coene - Crew Leader
• Ruth Noel - Family Services Volunteer
• Sam Hardwick - Office Volunteer
• Samuel Grey - ReStore Volunteer
• Sarah Allan - Development Volunteer
• Sarah Bugbee - Financial Department Volunteer
• Sherry Marshall - Office Volunteer
• Skip McAndrew - ReStore Volunteer
• Souri Manoharan - Family Services Volunteer
• Steve Brown - Crew Leader
• Steve Loezos - ReStore Volunteer
• Steve Murphy - ReStore Volunteer
• Steve Sullivan - Thrivent Builds Volunteer
• Suedi Ansari - Volunteer & Family Services Volunteer
• Susan Reutershan - Board of Directors
• Terry Stahlman - Crew Leader
• Theresa Eagen - Volunteer & Family Services Volunteer
• Thomas Simpson - ReStore Volunteer
• Tim Dugan - Board of Directors
• Timothy Streightiff - Development Volunteer
• Tom Burket - Family Services Volunteer
• Tom Durham - Thrivent Builds Volunteer
• Tom Roach - Crew Leader
• Tonis Mang - Crew Leader, in memoriam
• Tony Gacek - Development Volunteer, Crew Leader, Board of Directors
• Vasan Srinivasan - Family Services Volunteer
• Vic Basile - Development Volunteer
• Walt Petzold - Thrivent Builds Volunteer
• William Swaim - ReStore Volunteer
• Wyatt Dentel - ReStore Volunteer

R. Glynn Mays Volunteer Recognition Award

R. Glynn Mays was a founding member of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County Maryland, Inc. and our first Executive Director who served in that capacity for almost 15 years. Glynn was always a volunteer; never paid nor a Board member. Glynn personally supervised and participated in building 9 Habitat homes. Without Glynn, Habitat in Montgomery County would not be in existence today. In recognition of his service, The R. Glynn Mays Volunteer Recognition Award was created. In the spirit of Glynn, this award honors an affiliate volunteer (selected by the Habitat staff) for their dedication, leadership, and service to the mission of HFH-MC.

The 2011 R. Glynn Mays Award is presented to:

Isha Fadlu-Deen

Isha came to ReStore two years ago as an Arbor Education and Training volunteer.  She took interest in all the administrative workings of ReStore and always asked to learn more.  She worked closely with the staff learning to use new programs, helping on the register and leading volunteers.   After a month it was clear that Isha needed a more challenging experience and she was made volunteer donations coordinator, which is one of the most essential positions at ReStore.  With Isha’s confidence, professionalism and intricate understanding of the entire ReStore system, she fell right into place and became practically one of the staff.

We knew it wouldn’t be long before Isha got a full-time job.  This is usually the part where we say goodbye to our trusted volunteers and wish them well, but not with Isha!  With a full time job, three young boys and an active social life, Isha still made ReStore a priority. 
For over a year now, Isha has been volunteering on Saturdays from 11am – 5pm.  Isha has an amazing rapport with the regular customers and her contagious up-beat attitude brings first timers back.

Isha surpasses our expectations of a volunteer and shows us all what dedication means.  She is the definition of a giver and we are thrilled to honor her this year.

 

Harry Semmes Outstanding Service Award

Harry Semmes has been an invaluable board member since 1999 and as Chair of the Site Selection Committee he was key in securing the Linganore Woods building site. Harry’s work on the board has also included major fundraising efforts, but despite his record of exemplarily service, Harry remains modest. Fellow volunteer Flo Hunt has been quoted saying, “I don’t think he ever does a thing with the thought of taking credit for himself. I think he does things because he generally feels in his heart it is the right thing to do”.

HfH-MC has recognized Harry’s immense contributions by granting him Board Member Emeritus status; the first in our 25 year history. In addition, The Harry Semmes Outstanding Service Award was created to honor Harry’s legacy and annually recognizes a member of the Board of Directors (selected by their peers) for exceptional service and leadership to HFH-MC.

The 2011 Harry Semmes Award is presented to:

Henry C. Clarke, Jr.

Since 2009, Henry has provided pro bono legal services to our homebuyers by conducting settlement for homes renovated and sold as part of the Neighborhood      Revitalization Program.  He also assists HFH-MC with purchasing properties and always delivers a clear title and smooth closing.  It only seemed natural for Henry to join the Board of Directors in 2010 and it is no surprise that his peers selected him to receive the 2011 Harry & Lutie Semmes Outstanding Service Award.

Henry’s contribution cannot be measured in simple terms.  His care with the settlement process and sensitivity to HFH-MC’s buyers is an invaluable contribution.  Henry takes time to ensure that all buyers fully understand the complicated settlement documents when purchasing a home and also offers to work with each family on estate planning to further secure their investment.  He is an ace in the hole when navigating new legal territories related to our primary business of homeownership and many staff think of Henry as a “secret weapon” when faced with difficult legal or moral decisions.  HFH-MC is lucky Henry is only a phone call or email away.

Henry is a true champion for HFH-MC and the homeownership process.  The work we do would not be possible without his contributions.  Henry offers his services willingly and always with a sly smile - like a good Midwesterner should.