Volunteer Recognition
Volunteers of the Month
Thanks to our wonderful volunteers for all you do to make Burritt on the Mountain a very special place!
April 2018
Graham Foster and Michael Clark
Volunteers of the Month for April 2018 are Graham Foster and Michael Clark _Graham Foster called one afternoon to offer volunteers from Church of the Highlands. He said, “We want to do something that requires physical labor outside and it is OK if we are in the rain.” What wonderful volunteers from the Veterans and Singles Group of Church of the Highlands with the leadership of Graham Foster and Michael Clark. They quickly took on the task of repairing the trail down the mountain. They spent four Saturdays in prepping and repairing this trail. They rebuilt the trail for all our field trip groups, campers and hikers! Wow, were we impressed! This trail had been on the list a long time! Thank you for your leadership and energy to power through and get this job done!
Congratulations and thank you for your service!
Past Winners
March 2018 – Betty Cherry
February 2018 – Michael Dueck
January 2018 – Bryant Saiki
December 2017 – Phil Coker
November 2017 – Judy Berry
October 2017 – Ron Thomas
September 2017 – Lowell Zoller
August 2017 – Chloe Darden
July 2017 – Gabriella Stovall
June 2017 – Bob Felis
May 2017 – Kari Boisvert
April 2017 – Alabama A&M University’s Honors Program Volunteers, led by Kennedy Copeland
March 2017 – Hazel Green Culinary Arts Classes, led by Caitlyn Bowling
February 2017 – Jean Salter
January 2017 – Megan Anders
December 2016 – Patty Fitzgerald
November 2016 – Anne Sentell
Allie Swann Summit Award
The Allie Swann Award for 2017 goes to Ronold Thomas, for his dedication to Burritt on the Mountain. Ronold has been instrumental to Burritt. He staffs and/or organizes the blacksmith shop for our field trips, camps and special events in the Historic Park and has done so for over 10 years. We would be hard pressed to offer educational programs about blacksmithing without Ronold to share his time and talent. Ronold has also used his expertise to help kick off blacksmithing in the Batson Forge for our Folklife School. This included construct 3 new gas forges, repairing anvils and purchasing equipment. Ronold continuously repairs items and make new items for the Historic Park. Ronold makes you realize how important blacksmiths were to every community that popped up! Thank you Ronold for your service to Burritt and the community.
Frances Sisco Award
The Francis Sisco Volunteer of the Year 2017 award winner is Judy Berry. Judy Berry is a three year member in the guild. She jumped right in volunteering at Burritt. Judy is Meghan’s right hand helping with Homeschool Happenings. Her teacher skills are very useful in that setting. She has also assisted our instructors with our camp programs each season. Field trips can be added to Judy’s list of duties. Judy served during the holiday dinners and helped with crafts for Candlelight Christmas. Judy can be found directing cars in the parking lot during the concert series. She is always ready to squeeze us into her schedule! Thank you.