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Nominations are open for Idahoans who are making a difference in their communities through volunteering as part of the 2021 Andrus Award for Community Service. UPR Partners
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Nominations are open for Idahoans who are making a difference in their communities through volunteering as part of the 2021 Andrus Award for Community Service.
Dr. Bessie Katsilometes, volunteer state president for AARP Idaho, said the organization is looking for folks who can serve as an inspiration for other volunteers. It is open for nomination to Idahoans who are age 50 and over who are sharing their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of their community members, Katsilometes explained. It can be an individual, or it can be a couple, who are volunteering in one or several organizations.
Carolyn Rodgers
A local community member received recognition from AARP after taking home an honoree position for the Oklahoma AARP Andrus Award for Community Service for all that she does within the City of Duncan.
The Andrus Award, named after AARP Founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, is the highest honor presented by AARP. This yearâs 2020 Andrus Award was presented to Elaine Johns, of Enid, with Martin Abbott and Duncanâs own Carolyn Rodgers selected as honorees.
Rodgers, who received $1,000 that went to the charity of her choice, selected Color Duncan Beautiful to receive the funds.
âI plan to buy crapemyrtles in the spring that will be planted along the Crapemyrtle Trail,â Rodgers said. âIâll buy as many as I can and give them to individuals free of charge to plant in their front yards. My purpose since 2007 has been to beautify Duncan and help to make it a community that we can be proud to call home.â
AARP honors Carolyn Corrigan with highest state volunteer award
Delaware News Desk
AARP Delaware announced that Carolyn Corrigan, of Dagsboro, was selected to receive the 2020 Andrus Award for Community Service, the association’s most prestigious state volunteer award.
Corrigan is being honored for her outstanding volunteerism and commitment to the community. The AARP State Andrus Award for Community Service is an annual awards program developed to honor individuals whose service is a unique and valuable contribution to society. The award is named for AARP founder, Ethel Percy Andrus, whose motto “to serve, not to be served” continues to shape AARP’s work to help older Americans age with dignity and purpose.