Category Archives: Volunteers

Chris Allan recognized for his volunteer work

Posted on March 13, 2018 | Comments Off on Chris Allan recognized for his volunteer work

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Chris Allan nominated for the Medfield Foundation volunteer lifetime achievement award

I would like to nominate Christopher Allan for the Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his work with the Annual Town Meeting. An Audio Engineer by profession, Chris has volunteered his time, expertise and personal equipment to outfit each town meeting with the best possible audio quality available. He is currently spending the month in PyeongChang, South Korea, as the lead Audio mixer for Figure Skating & Short Track Speed Skating events televised via NBC from the Gangneung Ice Arena. Although his work takes him away from Medfield for weeks, even months, at a time, he always finds time in his travel schedule to be home for the town meeting. He handles the microphone and speaker setup, interfacing with the school system when possible, and mixes the output to ensure that Medfield residents have the best chance to understand the Warrant Committe’s recommendation as well as make their voices heard during the meeting.

In the past, he also sat on the board of Medfield.TV (“Cable 8”) and worked on the broadcasts for residents that could not make the town meeting in person. He had also worked the Cable 8 Thanksgiving Day High School football game broadcast as well as the Graduation Ceremonies for years.

 

The public is invited to the reception to honor all the nominated volunteers at 3PM on Sunday April 8 at The Center. The Medfield Foundation volunteer awards are made possible through the sponsorship of Roche Bros. and Brothers Marketplace, as well as a contribution for Rockland Trust.

 

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MFi Volunteer Award Nominees

Posted on March 12, 2018 | Comments Off on MFi Volunteer Award Nominees

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Medfield Foundation Volunteer Award Nominees for 2018

The following remarkable individuals were suggested by their fellow residents to be honored for their volunteer work in Medfield with the cited organizations.  The public is invited to the reception to honor all these individuals at 3PM on Sunday April 8 at The Center.

 

Lifetime Achievement

  • Kim Agricola for the Medfield Animal Shelter
  • Chris Allen as the sound engineer for over twenty years of town meetings, and also for Medfield TV

 

Adult

  • Janie Boylan for Medfield Coalition for Public Education, and also for Girl Scouts, PTO, and All Night Graduation Party
  • Tony Centore for Senior Housing Study, and also for the Lions, Board of Health, Solid Waste Committee
  • Susan Holbrook for the UCC Medfield and Cradles to Crayons
  • Tracey Rogers for the All Night Graduation Party
  • Renee Romanowski for the Angel Run, and also for MCPE, Script, Medfield Food Cupboard, Pub Crawl for SMA, and Neighbor Brigade
  • Liz Sandeman for New England Donor Services, and also with the Lions, Schools, Amelia’s Light, and Hannah Adams Club
  • Jill VanBrocklin for the Medfield Animal Shelter
  • Nancy Irwin for the Swap, and also for St. Edward’s meals, knitters, prayer shawl ministry, and usher coordinator

 

Youth

  • Jack Morrill for being “hard working, humble, and committed to causes bigger than himself” in many diverse entities

The Medfield Foundation volunteer awards are made possible through the sponsorship of Roche Bros. and Brothers Marketplace, as well as a contribution for Rockland Trust.

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Rockland Trust supports MFi volunteer awards

Posted on March 1, 2018 | Comments Off on Rockland Trust supports MFi volunteer awards

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Rockland Trust continues support of the Medfield Foundation volunteer awards.

Rockland Trust has supported the MFi volunteer awards for years, and continued that unbroken streak again this year.  Rockland Trust’s support will help underwrite the recognition reception on April 8 at 3PM at The Center, to which the public is invited.

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Roche Bros. sponsors volunteer awards

Posted on February 28, 2018 | Comments Off on Roche Bros. sponsors volunteer awards

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Roche Bros. Supermarkets and its Brothers Marketplace have sponsored the Medfield Foundation volunteer awards for the second year in a row.

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Also, today is the last day to nominate a fellow resident for recognition for his or her volunteer service.  Do so on-line at www.MedfieldFoundation.org.

All the suggested extraordinary volunteers will be recognized and feted at a reception at 3PM at The Center on April 8, to which the public is invited.

  • “We were very touched by ALL the volunteer nominees and winner stories. Very inspiring and humbling. I had a few tears rolling down my cheeks listening to the stories and felt very proud to live in Medfield!” – Ingrid Nevis
  • “It’s quite a special event for everyone who attends We all leave there feeling happier and very proud of our town for cultivating such terrific, kind people and volunteers.” – Patti Garofalo
  • “We were so impressed with the all the volunteers. It was uplifting to see what an amazing group of people we have in Medfield. Makes me proud to live here!” – Kathy Simon

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Volunteer nominations due this Wednesday

Posted on February 26, 2018 | Comments Off on Volunteer nominations due this Wednesday

Last call to submit nominations for the 2018 MFi Volunteer Awards. Categories include Youth Volunteer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement. Nomination process is quick and simple with an online form at medfieldfoundation.org. Help celebrate volunteerism by nominating someone you know who volunteers to make Medfield a great place to live. Nominations are due by end of day on 2/28/18.

These were the 2017 nominees.

Photo by Colleen Sullivan
Medfield Foundation | Volunteer Awards
MFi is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to building a stronger community in Medfield, MA. The foundation partners with local organizations to raise funds to support worthy community initiatives aligned with the MFi mission.

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MFi volunteer recognitions due 2/28

Posted on February 23, 2018 | Comments Off on MFi volunteer recognitions due 2/28

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Nominations for the 2018 Medfield Foundation volunteer awards are due by February 28, 2018.  Complete the form on-line at www.MedfieldFoundation.org.

The MFi’s 2018 volunteer recognition reception is scheduled for 3 -5 PM on Sunday, April 8 at The Center. The public is invited, and assured to be moved. Since 2008 almost over 100 residents have been nominated for recognition by their fellow residents – this year let the MFi include your favorite volunteer.

These are some of the past volunteers recognized.

2014

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2013

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Photo courtesy of Colleen Sullivan.

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MFi nominations due 2/28

Posted on February 19, 2018 | Comments Off on MFi nominations due 2/28

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Please help us recognize volunteerism in Medfield

Do you know someone in Medfield who volunteers countless hours and limitless time and energy to a worthy community cause or initiative?  If so, now is your chance to recognize that person as part of the Medfield Foundation Volunteer Awards.

Anyone interested in submitting a nomination for one of the 2018 Medfield Foundation Volunteer Awards should use our online form at www.MedfieldFoundation.org/volunteer-awards. Forms must be submitted no later than February 28, 2018.

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Photo of the 2017 nominees
Rear: Tracey Rogers, Tracy Fedak, Anne Phipps, Nancy Irwin,  and Mary Pat McSharry
Front: Jim & Patti Schwartz, Jean Mineo, and Lily Doctoroff
(photo courtesy of Colleen Sullivan)

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The Medfield Foundation, Inc. also invites you to join us as we celebrate the nominated volunteers at a special reception in their honor.
The Volunteer Awards
Sunday April 8, 2108
The Center at Medfield
1 Ice House Road
3:00-5:00 PM
To date, the Medfield Foundation, a volunteer-run private nonprofit, tax deductible 501(c)(3) corporation created in 2001 to raises private monies for public purposes in the Town of Medfield, has raised over $1,800,000.00 for our community and celebrated over one hundred volunteers. For more information, please visit our website.

We look forward to celebrating your volunteers in 2018.

Thank you.

The Medfield Foundation Board of Directors

Evan Weisenfeld, President
Abby Marble, Treasurer
Leanne LaBelle, Clerk
Osler Pete Peterson
Bonnie Wren-Burgess
Dorrian Cohen Fragola
Jan Rimmel
Todd Trehubenko
John Byrne

P.S. Please share this email with those you know in town who may be interested in nominating someone.

 

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New Life’s 5K

Posted on February 15, 2018 | Comments Off on New Life’s 5K

This from Susan Maritan –

Registration is Open for New Life’s 5K Fundraising Run/Walk

New Life Furniture Bank is excited to announce its 1st Annual New Life 5K Trail Run. This fundraising event will be held at 9 AM on Saturday, May 5th at the scenic Medfield State Hospital grounds in Medfield, MA.

Come out for a day of competition and fun in the fresh air at a beautiful and natural venue for the area’s most avid runners, walkers and everyone in between. (Pets welcome too!) The New Life 5K Trail Run is open to the public, and all ages are encouraged to run, jog or walk in what promises to be an annual family event not to be missed!

Registration is open now! The first 200 registrants will receive a free t-shirt. To register or for additional information, go to www.newlifefb.org/5ktrailrun.

New Life Furniture Bank is a 501(c)3 non-profit that collects high-quality gently-used furniture and household essentials and makes them available at no cost to individuals and families in extraordinary need.

New Life has made a difference in the lives of thousands of people transitioning from a homeless environment, victims of fire, military veterans and refugees, among others.  Visit us at newlifefb.org.

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Volunteer nominations due by end of February

Posted on February 13, 2018 | Comments Off on Volunteer nominations due by end of February

2015 VOTY Nominees

2015 nominees: Rear: Emily Zona, Chris McCue Potts, Susan Maritan, Binit Shah, Rose O’Reilly.  Front: Jeanne Bastanier Sullivan, Mike and Caroline Standley

 

MFi VOLUNTEER AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE 2/28

 

The Medfield Foundation (MFi) annually fetes at its Volunteer Awards those individuals, suggested by fellow residents, whose extraordinary efforts and activities have made a special marked difference in the quality of life in Medfield.

 

At a reception at 3PM on April 8 at The Center the town will celebrate all the individual nominated this year, and the MFi will name its Volunteer of the Year, Youth Volunteer of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

 

The Volunteers Awards are based entirely on nominations submitted by the public, and solely on the information submitted. Give recognition to your special volunteer by submitting your nomination before February 28 on the form found at www.medfieldfoundation.org.

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MFi volunteer awards featured in Hometown Weekly

Posted on February 8, 2018 | Comments Off on MFi volunteer awards featured in Hometown Weekly

See the article in the Hometown Weekly today –

MFi opens volunteer award nominations

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The 2017 nominees. Rear: Tracey Rogers, Tracy Fedak, Anne Phipps, Nancy Irwin, and Mary Pat McSharry. Front: Jim and Patti Schwartz, Jean Mineo, and Lily Doctoroff. Photo by Colleen Sullivan. 

Do you know someone in Medfield who volunteers countless time and energy to a worthy community cause or initiative? If so, now is your chance to recognize that person as part of the Medfield Foundation (MFi) volunteer awards.

Anyone interested in submitting a nomination for one of the 2018 Medfield Foundation volunteer awards can complete the form online at http://www.MedfieldFoundation.org. Completed forms must be submitted by February 28.

The MFi’s 2018 volunteer recognition reception is scheduled for 3 -5 p.m. on Sunday, April 8. The public is invited, and assured to be moved by the volunteers’ stories of what they do. Since 2008, almost over 100 residents have been nominated for recognition by their fellow residents.

The Medfield Foundation, Inc. is a volunteer-run private nonprofit, tax deductible 501(c)(3) corporation created in 2001 to raises private monies for public purposes in the Town of Medfield. The MFi allows donors to designate their donations for particular purposes. The MFi also allows motivated groups to raise monies for Medfield purposes under the rubric of the Medfield Foundation. To date, the MFi has raised over $1,800,000.00 for the Town of Medfield, recently started an endowed fund (the MFi Legacy Fund), and celebrated over one hundred volunteers.

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