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Orland Township Says "Thanks A Latte!" to Volunteers
Orland Township hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to commemorate Volunteer Appreciation Day and express gratitude to its volunteers.
ORLAND PARK, IL — Orland Township recently hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to express gratitude to its volunteers for their significant contributions to the community. The event was held on Wednesday, April 24, at OPA! Modern Greek in Orland Park, where over 70 volunteers from different departments gathered to celebrate their achievements.
Volunteers are vital to Orland Township, dedicating their free time throughout the year to assist in various departments. They help in the Township’s Food Pantry, work with Health or Senior Services, and participate in several community events throughout the year. Each volunteer plays an essential role in the Township's goal to improve the lives of residents and make Orland Township a better place to live.
At the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Supervisor O’Grady expressed his appreciation for the many contributions of the volunteers, which contributed to the success of the Township's mission over the past year. He highlighted the hard work and dedication of each volunteer, which enabled the Township to run smoothly and effectively. Orland Township Clerk Cindy Murray, along with Village of Tinley Park Trustee and Senior Services Assistant Bill Brady, joined him in front of the crowd to offer their gratitude.
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The event provided an opportunity for volunteers to socialize, share experiences, and celebrate their achievements. It was a memorable occasion, and Orland Township looks forward to continuing to work with its volunteers and further enriching the community.
The Township says "Thanks A Latte!" to the volunteers who contributed more than 20 hours of service in 2023:
Bidya Agarwaz, Steve Benda, Ursula Bitterman, Andi Borucke, Kathy Brannigan, Gianna Castillo, Luca Castillo, Joann Cesario, Maurice Chikiar, Pat Ciarrocchi, Larry Conner, Donna Daughtry, Kelly DiPego, Samiha Dollah, Jean Egan, Marie Faltin, Talisha Fason, Dawn Friend, Diane Gallagher, Maria Garcia, Cosette Gobenciong, Nancy Gurak, Kay Hamann, Sharon Heft, Kathy Hunt, Kelly Kammerzell, George Kazin, Trish Kiwior, Janet Kohler, Ruth Korkus, Chris Krakowski, Marie Manzella, Caroll Martin, Jane Martinek, Mary Lou Martinus, Sue Matusiak, Marilyn Miller, Denise Mitchel, Pat Mudd, Eleanor Needham, Michelle O'Malley, Bill O'Neill, Diane Pajkos, Rich Paplauski, Betty Rochowicz, Louise Schmidt, Nancy Shunt, Jeanne Smith, Barb Stube, Marilyn Teta, Joyce Thompson, Caryl Tietz, Donna Vanoni, Rich Vanoni, Maryam Varjavand, Grace Villarreal, Francisco Viramontes, Caryl Walsh, Bill Weir, and Sandi White.
