05-02-2008, 08:20 PM
COLUMBUS, OH - Eleven Ohioans were honored in recent days for their commitment and hours of service to boating safety education in the state. The recognition came from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft as part of National Volunteer Week, April 27-May 3.
Springfield resident Warren Shupp set a new record for volunteer service, earning a 7,000-hour volunteer pin.
<br>"Certainly Mr. Shupp's long-term commitment sets a new mark for volunteer service in supporting Ohio's boating education efforts," said Pamela Dillon, chief of the ODNR Division of Watercraft. "It is with great appreciation that we recognize all the efforts of our volunteers for every single hour of service."
Shupp has been a Division of Watercraft volunteer since 1984. He has assisted in boating safety education, river rescue, maintenance and law enforcement support and training.<br>
<br>Mentor-on-the-Lake resident Cecilia Duer received a 750-hour Volunteer Service Award. Elaine and Robert Mravetz of Sharon Center, Nancy Fuller of Medina, and James Zofchak of Wickliffe each received 250-hour Volunteer Service Awards. Larry Gowin of Barberton, Mike Henry of New Philadelphia, Tammy Lanane-D'Amico of Columbus, Karla Lowry of Akron, and Patricia Staiger of Akron received 60-hour Volunteer Service Awards.<br>
<br>The Division of Watercraft's volunteer program, established in 1983, aims to keep recreational boating a safe and enjoyable activity for all Ohioans. To learn more about Ohio's boating education programs and volunteer opportunities, visit the Division of Watercraft Web site at www.ohiodnr.com or call (614) 265-6435.
Springfield resident Warren Shupp set a new record for volunteer service, earning a 7,000-hour volunteer pin.
<br>"Certainly Mr. Shupp's long-term commitment sets a new mark for volunteer service in supporting Ohio's boating education efforts," said Pamela Dillon, chief of the ODNR Division of Watercraft. "It is with great appreciation that we recognize all the efforts of our volunteers for every single hour of service."
Shupp has been a Division of Watercraft volunteer since 1984. He has assisted in boating safety education, river rescue, maintenance and law enforcement support and training.<br>
<br>Mentor-on-the-Lake resident Cecilia Duer received a 750-hour Volunteer Service Award. Elaine and Robert Mravetz of Sharon Center, Nancy Fuller of Medina, and James Zofchak of Wickliffe each received 250-hour Volunteer Service Awards. Larry Gowin of Barberton, Mike Henry of New Philadelphia, Tammy Lanane-D'Amico of Columbus, Karla Lowry of Akron, and Patricia Staiger of Akron received 60-hour Volunteer Service Awards.<br>
<br>The Division of Watercraft's volunteer program, established in 1983, aims to keep recreational boating a safe and enjoyable activity for all Ohioans. To learn more about Ohio's boating education programs and volunteer opportunities, visit the Division of Watercraft Web site at www.ohiodnr.com or call (614) 265-6435.