This document summarizes the 2017 Volunteers of the Year from various Westminster Communities of Florida locations. It describes the contributions of each award winner, including their involvement in activities, committees, and services that help residents. Examples include coordinating food delivery, assisting with transportation, organizing social events, and more. In total, 20 volunteers are recognized for improving life at their communities through their dedicated service.

1. 20th
Annual Awards
Banquet
Westminster Communities of Florida
Volunteers
of the Year

2. Volunteers of
the Year — 2017
We are so thankful for our volunteers. They contribute
thousands of hours in our communities, improving the
lives of our residents, and we’re so blessed to have them.
It’s our pleasure to recognize their contributions tonight.
TOUCHING LIVES
THROUGH SERVICE

3. MAGNOLIA TOWERS
2017 Volunteer of the Year
Irma Anes
“I do it with my heart,” says Irma of her
work as a dedicated volunteer. This year,
during Thanksgiving, we were fortunate to
have packaged meals donated by Golden
Corral. Irma sprung into action to identify
who was home and needed a hot meal for
the holidays. Irma serves in our community,
volunteering with Friday bingo and our food
pantry program. She also works at IDignity,
where she helps individuals obtain proper
identification like birth certificates and
IDs. She even met her husband at Magnolia
Towers! There are not enough words to
describe the kindness within Irma.

4. RIVERSIDE PRESBYTERIAN HOUSE
2017 Volunteer of the Year
Murry is most often seen helping his fellow
residents, with a quiet dedication and a knack
for finding those who need a little assistance
and pitching in without being asked. He
often helps residents with their purchases
on shopping trips. Murry always says, “Why
not?” He assists them into and out of our
bus or their personal vehicles, and he says,
“Looked like they needed help.”
His daughters say that he can fix anything,
from woodworking to car engines to boats,
and for a time he even lived on his sailboat.
In the Bahamas, he picked up a talent for
cooking, and he often shares delicacies.
We’re so glad for Murry’s help.
Murry Cook

5. What a contribution to our community that
Dick has made since he began volunteering
in 2012. He logged more than 500 hours of
service in the last year, including reviewing
every tree on our campus with an arborist to
save good trees and identify the ones to be
removed or trimmed. His meticulous attention
to detail saved countless hours on the part of
contractors and the downtime to residents.
He serves as a deacon at Deermeadows Baptist
Church and is a retired army officer. He even
holds two patents from his time working at
General Electric.
Dick’s passion for serving our community is
beyond noteworthy.
George “Dick” Dickinson
WESTMINSTER WOODS ON JULINGTON CREEK
2017 Volunteer of the Year
We’re so glad for Murry’s help.

6. RJ’s volunteer work exemplifies the eight
dimensions of wellbeing. He volunteers
with grace, serving on the Resident Council
and a variety of committees. Through
his involvement with our Eckerd College
program, he promotes lifelong learning
for residents and students. He is even an
enrichment specialist at Southeastern Guide
Dogs. In the past, he worked with Pinellas
County’s Juvenile Welfare Board and its more
than 80 social service programs, and served
in the U.S. Army in Germany as chief of
family and child services. He holds a Ph.D. in
counseling from the University of Pittsburgh.
Congratulations, RJ, and thanks for all you do!
RJ Doody
WESTMINSTER SHORES
2017 Volunteer of the Year

7. After nearly 500 performances, we’re pleased
to recognize Jack for his role in founding our
Ensemble choral group in 1997. Jack has made
music his life’s work, as a former high school
band director, and now with the Ensemble.
He has devoted countless hours over the past
20 years to providing musical enjoyment for
his fellow residents. He works closely with
the chaplain and looks for new music, writes
music to fit the Ensemble’s needs, and recruits
for new members. He especially enjoys seeing
someone come back to their music after a
hiatus. Our community is so much richer for
Jack’s hard work.
Jack Emig
WESTMINSTER WINTER PARK
2017 Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations, RJ, and thanks for all you do!

8. With a contagious spirit, Arthur can be
found smiling any time of day. If he sees
someone in need of help, he goes right ahead.
He always says that it’s the Christian thing
to do. He is a longtime volunteer at our
community and at Riverside Presbyterian
Church, where he has been a member for
many years. He cares for our gardens and
takes care of other residents’ pets when they
are away. Arthur found an interest as a child
in hunting and fishing. Although he misses
it, he took an interest in gardening and has
continued ever since, including beautifying
our community today.
We appreciate your efforts, Arthur!
Arthur Frazier
RIVERSIDE PRESBYTERIAN APARTMENTS
2017 Volunteer of the Year

9. Whenever someone needs help, Janice
is there. She volunteers in our Thrift Store
and makes sure that our Thursday meal
deliveries from local churches are organized
and distributed to other residents, as well as
bring them to their apartments if they are
ill. If someone needs an item moved, she’s
always there to pitch in, carrying items from
Manor I to Manor II. She took on the task of
reorganizing our library with pleasure.
Janice’s broad smile and happy disposition
brighten the room whenever she’s in it, and
her energy and enthusiasm have a positive
effect on everyone. Thank you, Janice!
Janice Harper
WESTMINSTER MANOR – FORT WALTON BEACH
2017 Volunteer of the Year
We appreciate your efforts, Arthur!

10. Pat, who has been a volunteer almost since
the day she came to our community, works
diligently to check on her fellow residents. She
has served for a number of years as the chair
of the Emergency Committee. She has led us
through two successive years of hurricanes,
making sure everyone had flashlights,
batteries, bottled water and other necessities.
After the storm passed, she walked the
campus, checking on everyone’s needs and
coordinating updates. She excels at our
weekly trivia games, and she is also an avid
bird watcher — and especially loves anything
to do with people. We’re so thankful that Pat
has been there for us when we needed her.
Patricia Johnson
WESTMINSTER OAKS
2017 Volunteer of the Year

11. How do you recycle _____? We know that
John knows the answer. His true passion is
recycling. His work as co-chair of our Green
Committee has helped us recycle aluminum
cans, turn plastic bags into waterproof mats
for the homeless, and coordinates our bottle
recycling. His energy is contagious, and he
inspires many other residents to get involved.
John is also a woodworker and carpenter,
and a design engineer who worked on the
Sunshine Skyway fishing piers, among many
projects. John is a true leader who has a strong
desire to serve. We’re so thankful he does so in
our community!
John Lefebvre
WESTMINSTER SUNCOAST
2017 Volunteer of the Year
has been there for us when we needed her.

12. Richard’s service at our community is
extraordinary: He is always happy to help in
any way he can, with a smile, contributing
to our Manna food program, monitoring
residents’ door cards, yard work and more.
In his three years as a volunteer, he’s touched
his fellow residents’ lives in a variety of ways,
both large and small.
Westminster Village is so fortunate that
Richard is there to make our community a
better place. Thank you!
Richard Loomis
WESTMINSTER VILLAGE
2017 Volunteer of the Year

13. Nancy has been a dedicated volunteer in our
community for the last 12 years. She always
places an emphasis on working behind the
scenes, to keep our community a delightful
place to live. She spends countless hours
working in the White Elephant Thrift Store
and is the co-chair of our Employee Christmas
Fund. A longtime mental health counselor, she
cares so much for everyone she meets. She is a
past president of the American Mental Health
Counselors Association. When she isn’t
helping people, she loves decoupage, sewing,
reading, puzzles and refinishing furniture. We
appreciate all that you do, Nancy!
Nancy McCormick
WESTMINSTER TOWERS – ORLANDO
2017 Volunteer of the Year

14. We’re so thankful for Donald’s hard
work contributing to our community. He
volunteers more than 800 hours a year,
raising funds for Westminster Asbury to
provide activities and entertainment so his
fellow residents don’t have to pay. Donald
manages our bread deliveries, cooks holiday
meals for residents, and helps residents fix
their mobility devices. He also manages the
Thrift Store and attends yard sales to purchase
merchandise on the weekends.
We have recognized Donald several times
before for his generosity — and now we want
to thank him again. Congratulations, Donald!
Donald Miles
WESTMINSTER ASBURY
2017 Volunteer of the Year

15. Carol is a willing and generous volunteer,
and a long-time contributor to the greater
St. Petersburg community, too. At our
community she serves as secretary of
the Resident Council and contributes to
committees on scholarships, foundation,
lifestyle and more. She also serves on the St.
Petersburg City Beautification Committee, is
active in her church, and is the past president
of the Garden Club of St. Petersburg. When
she’s not making other people’s lives better,
she loves gardening, painting watercolor,
sewing and needlepoint, reading and cooking.
We are so grateful for Carol’s contributions
to our community. Thank you!
Carol Moore
WESTMINSTER PALMS
2017 Volunteer of the Year

16. What community has a holiday party with
an electronically enhanced blazing fire and
mantelpiece? Whose apartment is a showpiece
for the community? Who hosts themed
socials with an extremely diverse selection of
music? The answer is: Don, the man with the
easygoing demeanor and the cheerful outlook
on making Westminster Canterbury a better
place. Over the last four years, he has made a
positive impact to our community through
his presence. He loves to create props for his
apartment, and tinkering with electronics.
Congratulations to Don, who makes our
community a great place to live!
Don Pennington
WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY
2017 Volunteer of the Year

17. When Elder Care Services comes to our
community to provide a good, hot meal to her
fellow residents, Delores’s dedication shines.
She has been volunteering for years by helping
to order, monitor and distribute the food, as
well as training responsible volunteers. These
delicious meals provide a ray of sunshine
to Westminster Gardens residents, and
she truly enjoys overseeing this program.
Delores also enjoys playing board games
and helps organize game nights, providing
entertainment as well as sustenance. We are
so fortunate to have such a caring, dedicated
and hard-working volunteer. Thanks, Delores!
Delores Rush
WESTMINSTER GARDENS
2017 Volunteer of the Year

18. Steve exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism.
He has served more than 400 hours a year as
a volunteer over the last five years, working
in the Country Store, leading hymn singing,
serving on the Dining Committee and our
Ambassador program, and leading the No
One Dies Alone initiative. Steve is also busy
contributing to making Bradenton a better
place, serving at both local hospitals and at
his church. A retired college professor, an
administrator and a missionary pastor, Steve
has done it all. Steve truly has a servant’s
heart and gives freely of himself to improve
the world. We’re so thankful that he can do so
in our community.
Steve Springer
WESTMINSTER MANOR – BRADENTON
2017 Volunteer of the Year

19. Howard has been contributing to the
life at our community for 10 years. He’s
busy promoting the wellbeing of his fellow
residents, heading and financially sponsoring
our penny bingo program, assisting staff with
activities and recruiting other volunteers.
Howard is always happy to assist wherever
he is needed. His support is invaluable in
keeping our community engaged with fun
lifestyle options. An Army veteran, Howard
enjoys birds, gardening, Western movies
and books. Howard is a force of positivity
and support for our community. We are so
thankful to him for it. Congratulations!
Howard Stone
COLLEGE ARMS TOWERS
2017 Volunteer of the Year
in our community.

20. Congratulations to Lydia, a volunteer
who truly does it all in our community. She
helps out with our monthly parties, setting
up, serving and cleaning up. She’s a good
neighbor who takes the time to check on
her neighbors, as well as helping them with
transportation to doctors’ offices, the grocery
store and more. She never minds helping
anyone. She loves to fish, sew, paint and go
for walks. Originally from Puerto Rico, Lydia
worked for many years there before moving to
Central Florida and working for Tupperware
for 15 years.
Lydia’s contributions make Westminster
Plaza a wonderful place to live. Thank you!
Lydia Videl
WESTMINSTER PLAZA
2017 Volunteer of the Year

21. Sallie has transformed our Thrift Store
into a real boutique through hard work
and creative promotion. She has organized
resident fashion shows, recruiting resident
and staff models, to help sell her wares. At the
fashion show, she helped sell donated outfits
to raise funds for the Employee Scholarship
Fund. She also serves as a volunteer for Gift
of Presence and on the Women’s Retreat
Committee. A registered nurse, Sallie went to
New York City after the September 11 attacks
with an American Red Cross national disaster
team and was recognized by the Red Cross for
her service.
Congratulations, Sallie!
Sallie Worl
WESTMINSTER POINT PLEASANT
2017 Volunteer of the Year
Plaza a wonderful place to live. Thank you!

22. Evelyn is a delightful cook and a former
restaurant owner who receives great joy in
nurturing others. When she first moved to
our community, she immediately started
cooking for the residents at our morning
coffees, and all the card players in the
evenings, as much as five days a week, all at
her own expense. This delightful, nutritious
and plentiful food didn’t go without thanks:
Other residents quickly began to help out,
bringing her food or gift cards.
She has helped build our community over
the last year by bringing us into her loving
kindness. We’re so grateful — and so full —
from her love. Thank you so much, Evelyn!
Evelyn Yates
HUGH ASH MANOR
2017 Volunteer of the Year

23. April 3, 2018
20th
Annual Awards
Banquet
Westminster Communities of Florida
Thank You!