document.write('\x3cmeta http-equiv=\x22x-dns-prefetch-control\x22 content=\x22off\x22/\x3e\x3col class=\x22tumblr_posts\x22\x3e\x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eSite Maintenance \x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3eThis site is currently under construction. \u00a0Please pardon our mess! \u00a0If you have any trouble in the meantime, please call me at 651.7725.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eIt\x26#8217;s Raining Volunteers in the Coastal Empire!\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3e31st Annual Volunteer Recognition \x26amp; Awards Luncheon\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eIn honor of National Volunteer Month, United Way of the Coastal Empire and Hands On Savannah present the winners and finalists of this year\x26#8217;s Volunteer Recognition Awards.\u00a0 These awards honor extraordinary people who have generously contributed their time, talents, and energies to benefit the Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty county communities.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eSelected from a field of 65 nominees, a winner and a finalist were recognized in each of the four categories: Youth Individual (18 or younger), Youth Group (three or more volunteers, 18 year or younger), Adult Individual, and Adult Group (three or more volunteers).\u00a0 Read the bios of each nominee HERE.\u00a0 The winners are:\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eHerschel V. Jenkins Outstanding Volunteer of the Year:\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eInterfaith Hospitality Network Volunteer Coordinator for Interfaith Hospitality Network\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cem\x3eThe recipient of this award was chosen from the winners in all four categories.\u00a0 In honor of the late Herschel V. Jenkins, a visionary and community building volunteer who believed in the work of United Way and the importance of giving back to the community, this award is accompanied by a check for $1000 for the nominating organization.\x3c/em\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cu\x3eYouth Individual Finalist: \x3c/u\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u00a0\u00a0 Jessica Cheeseman for Ronald McDonald House Charities\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cu\x3eYouth Individual Winner:\x3c/u\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u00a0\u00a0 Catherine Mulligan for Susan G. Komen Foundation\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cu\x3eYouth Group Finalist:\x3c/u\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u00a0\u00a0 YFACE Volunteers (Youth For A Cleaner Environment) for Various Organizations\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cu\x3eYouth Group Winner:\x3c/u\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u00a0\u00a0 Johnson High\x26#8217;s International Baccalaureate Senior Class for Various Organizations\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cu\x3eAdult Individual Finalist: \x3c/u\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u00a0\u00a0 Lamar Deloach for Famer\x26#8217;s Garden\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cu\x3eAdult Individual Winners TIE:\x3c/u\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u00a0\u00a0 Cindy Kicklighter for Chatham County Victim Witness Assistance Program; and\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u00a0\u00a0 Carol Megathlin for Adopt-a-Soldier\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cu\x3eAdult Group Finalist:\x3c/u\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u00a0\u00a0 Shepherd\x26#8217;s Supper Super Stars for Shepherd\x26#8217;s Supper program\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cu\x3eAdult Group Winner:\x3c/u\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u00a0\u00a0 Interfaith Hospitality Network Volunteer Coordinators for Interfaith Hospitality\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u00a0\u00a0 Network\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eAnne Moy Education Award:\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eBarbara Goldsmith for Royce Learning Center\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cem\x3eThis award is dedicated in memory of the late Anne Moy, a retired educator and dedicated United Way volunteer.\u00a0 It is accompanied by a check for $250 for the purchase of books.\u00a0\u00a0 \x3c/em\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eYou\x26#8217;re Invited\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eDownload the official 31st Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards\u00a0 \x26amp; Luncheon invitation \x3ca title=\x222010recognition_invite\x22 target=\x22_blank\x22 href=\x22http://admin.handsonsavannah.org/uploaded_files/deliverFile.php/invite.pdf\x22\x3eHERE\x3c/a\x3e. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eUnited Way Hands On Savannah - Volunteer Recognition Awards honor extraordinary volunteer work in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eVolunteer Recognition Awards will be given in each of the following categories: Adult Individual, Youth Individual (18 years or younger), Adult Group (three or more volunteers) and Youth Group (three or more volunteers 18 years or younger). A panel of community leaders will select a winner and a finalist in each of these four categories. A $500 scholarship grant will be presented to the Youth Individual winner, and a $250 scholarship grant will be presented to the Youth Individual finalist.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThe Herschel V. Jenkins Volunteer of the Year Award, honoring the late Herschel V. Jenkins, a visionary and a community building volunteer who believed in the work of the United Way and the importance of giving back to the community, will be selected from winners in those four categories. The winner\u2019s non-profit program will be awarded $1,000 in honor of the winner.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eAdditionally, United Way Hands On Savannah will present The Anne Moy Education Award to an individual or group for outstanding dedication and service in the field of education. The award is dedicated in memory of the late Anne Moy, a retired educator and a dedicated United Way volunteer.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eWednesday, April 28, 2010\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eSavannah Station\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e601 Cohen Street, Savannah, GA\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eOpen to the public. $20/person; $200 for a table of 10. For more information, please contact Shirley Sessions at 912.651.7726 or ssessions [at] uwce [dot] org.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eDownload the official invitation \x3ca title=\x222010recognition_invite\x22 target=\x22_blank\x22 href=\x22http://admin.handsonsavannah.org/uploaded_files/deliverFile.php/invite.pdf\x22\x3eHERE\x3c/a\x3e. \x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eLiberty Mutual Legends of Golf: Savannah\x26#8217;s Big Give 2010\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_photo_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x3cimg src=\x22http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l04picMzpJ1qai002o1_400.jpg\x22 alt=\x22Just announced: Savannah\x26amp;#8217;s Big Give\x0aJoin United Way Hands On Savannah as we gear up for one of Savannah\x26amp;#8217;s biggest volunteer days yet: Tuesday, April 20th is Savannah\x26amp;#8217;s Big Give. \x26nbsp;Click HERE\x26nbsp;\x26nbsp;fore more information and to sign-up!\x22 class=\x22tumblr_photo\x22/\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_caption\x22\x3e\x0a                        \x3cp\x3eJust announced: Savannah\x26#8217;s Big Give\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eJoin United Way Hands On Savannah as we gear up for one of Savannah\x26#8217;s biggest volunteer days yet: Tuesday, April 20th \x3cem\x3eis\x3c/em\x3e Savannah\x26#8217;s Big Give. \u00a0Click \x3ca title=\x22Big Give special event page\x22 target=\x22_self\x22 href=\x22http://www.handsonsavannah.org/specialevents/viewSpecialEvent.php?_mode=eventDetail\x26amp;_action=eventDetail\x26amp;ixSpecialEvent=65\x22\x3eHERE\u00a0\x3c/a\x3e\u00a0fore more information and to \x3ca title=\x22SBG: special event sign-up \x22 target=\x22_self\x22 href=\x22http://www.handsonsavannah.org/projects/viewProject.php?_setFlag=specialevent\x26amp;_clearFlag=course\x26amp;_mode=search\x26amp;_submode=simple\x26amp;_action=search\x26amp;ixSpecialEvent=65\x22\x3esign-up\x3c/a\x3e!\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                    \x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eLet the Judging Begin!\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3eUPDATE: All volunteer recognition nominations are IN!\u00a0 Thank you for our MANY entries.\u00a0 Our six diverse community judges will review the submissions over the coming weeks and the winners will be announed at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on April 28th, 2010.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eKeep an eye on your mailbox\x26#8212;you\x26#8217;ll be hearing from us shortly!\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eVolunteer Recognition Luncheon Returns: submit your nomination today!\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp class=\x22MsoBodyText3\x22\x3eUnited Way Hands On Savannah invites you to nominate an outstanding volunteer(s) for its 36th annual Volunteer Recognition Awards.\u00a0This is your opportunity to thank notable volunteer(s) and recognize their contributions to the community.\u00a0The Recognition Award nomination form\u00a0can be\u00a0found \x3ca title=\x222010 Recognition Nomination Form \x22 target=\x22_blank\x22 href=\x22http://admin.handsonsavannah.org/uploaded_files/deliverFile.php/2010%20volunteer%20recognition%20award%20nomination%20form.pdf\x22\x3ehere\x3c/a\x3e\u00a0and may be returned to our office between now and \x3cb\x3eMARCH 15, 2010. \x3c/b\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoBodyText3\x22\x3eA panel of community leaders will select a winner and a finalist in each category. These individuals will be recognized and results will be announced on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, during a luncheon at Savannah Station.\u00a0 Adult, Youth and Group winners and finalists will receive plaques honoring their contribution to the spirit of volunteerism.\u00a0\u00a0The categories are:\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22a\x22\x3e- Adult (Individual)\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22a\x22\x3e- Youth (Individual 17 years or younger)\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22a\x22\x3e- Adult Group (Three or more volunteers)\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22a\x22\x3e- Youth Group (Three or more volunteers 17 years or younger)\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cb\x3eThe Herschel V. Jenkins\x3c/b\x3e \x3cb\x3eVolunteer of the Year Award\x3c/b\x3e (The Herschel V. Jenkins Award will be selected from winners in the above categories and the winner will receive an engraved plaque and winner\x26#8217;s non-profit agency will be awarded $1000.00)\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoBodyText\x22\x3eA $500.00 scholarship grant will be presented to the Individual Youth Winner and a $250.00 scholarship grant will be presented to the Individual Youth Finalist.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoBodyText\x22\x3eThe Anne Moy Education Award will be presented to an individual or group for outstanding service and dedication in the field of education.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cb\x3eNominees will be notified by letter and will be invited to the luncheon as guests of United Way.\x3c/b\x3e Nominators will also receive a letter from our office with additional information about the awards event.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eCLICK \x3ca title=\x222010 Recognition Nomination Form \x22 target=\x22_blank\x22 href=\x22http://admin.handsonsavannah.org/uploaded_files/deliverFile.php/2010%20volunteer%20recognition%20award%20nomination%20form.pdf\x22\x3eHERE\x3c/a\x3e TO DOWNLOAD THE NOMINATION FORM.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eSincerely,\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eShirley Sessions\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eDirector, Hands On Savannah\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eUnited Way of the Coastal Empire\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e428 Bull Street\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eSavannah, GA 31401\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eFAX: 912.651.7724\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eEMAIL: \x3ca href=\x22mailto:shirleys@uwce.org\x22 target=\x22_blank\x22\x3eshirleys@uwce.org\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eOur Day ON: 1/18/2010\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3e\x3cb\x3eA Day ON, Not a Day OFF.\x3c/b\x3e\u00a0\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThis year in\u00a0honour of Dr. King and in celebration of the national day of service, MLK Day, Hands On Savannah\u00a0joined, followed, and facilitated projects across the Savannah area.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0We joined the\u00a0Economic Opportunity Authority and over 150 volunteers sprucing and painting the homes of 3 senior citizens in Tremont Park.\u00a0 We stopped in to follow\u00a0the great work being done once again by nearly 60\x26#160;GA Power employees as they worked on Senior Citizens Inc, AWWIN Inc, and Habitat for Humanity-Effingham County.\u00a0Finally, we facilitated a personal development seminar \x26#8220;Celebrating the Human Spirit\x26#8221; with Ariane Philipp.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThank you to each and every one of you who made it out for this phenomenal day (and week)\u00a0of service.\u00a0 Check the photos below to see all of the good work that wouldn\x26#8217;t have been possible without your contribution!\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cobject data=\x22http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf\x22 type=\x22application/x-shockwave-flash\x22 width=\x22400\x22 height=\x22267\x22\x3e\x0a\x3cparam value=\x22host=picasaweb.google.com\x26amp;captions=1\x26amp;hl=en_US\x26amp;feat=flashalbum\x26amp;RGB=0x000000\x26amp;feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fvolunteer.handsonsavannah%2Falbumid%2F5431512966236703825%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US\x22 name=\x22flashvars\x22\x3e\x3cparam value=\x22http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf\x22 name=\x22src\x22\x3e\x3c/object\x3e\x0a\x3ca href=\x22http://picasaweb.google.com/volunteer.handsonsavannah/MLK2010?feat=flashalbum\x22 target=\x22_blank\x22\x3eView all\x3c/a\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/getEmbed?feat=flashalbum\x22 target=\x22_blank\x22\x3eGet your own\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eHELP FOR HAITI: Savannah Responds activated \x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3e\x3cb\x3eSavannah Responds\x3c/b\x3e is a program founded by Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis in 1961 to provide aid to the Savannah area and other\u00a0locations hit by floods, hurricanes and other natural disasters.\u00a0 Through the years food, goods, equipment and volunteers have been sent to locations as far away as Italy and as near as Charleston, SC and South Florida.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cb\x3eSavannah Responds \x3c/b\x3ehas designated a drop off location in a vacant lot at the NE corner of Mall Boulevard and Abercorn Street.\u00a0 Donated goods will be accepted at this location from Saturday, January 16\x3csup\x3eth\x3c/sup\x3e \u2013 Sunday, January 31\x3csup\x3est\x3c/sup\x3e, 2010 between the hours of 8AM \u2013 8PM.\u00a0 Volunteers are needed to help man the drop off point.\u00a0 If you\u2019re interested in volunteering you may go directly to this location to sign up or call (912) 233-2876 for more information.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eFollowing are but a few suggested items that are needed:\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eCanned Goods, Cereals, Rice, Bottled Water, Paper Products, Baby Wipes, Toothpaste/brushes, Soap, Disinfectants, Rope, Tarps, Mops, Brooms, Buckets, Hammers, Screwdrivers, Pliers, Shovels, Saws, Drills, Gloves, Flash Lights, Lanterns, batteries, Generators, Chain Saws, Tents, Sleeping Bags, \x26amp; Towels.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eSAVANNAH RESPONDS\x3cbr/\x3eEAST PERRY STREET\x3cbr/\x3eSAVANNAH, GA 31401\x3cbr/\x3e 912.233-2876\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eGive a Day Get a Disney Day\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3eGive a Day. Get a Disney Day. In 2010, Disney wants to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service to a participating organization in their communities and celebrate their good works by giving each of them one day admission to a theme park at Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort or Disneyland\u00ae Resort. Starting January 1, 2010, volunteers will be able to go to \x3ca href=\x22http://www.disneyparks.com\x22 target=\x22_blank\x22\x3ewww.disneyparks.com\x3c/a\x3e to search for volunteer opportunities made available through Hands On Savannah and sign up to volunteer to be part of this program.\u00a0\x3ca title=\x22GDGDD promotion\x22 target=\x22_self\x22 href=\x22http://handsonsavannah.org/HomePage/index.php/disney.html\x22\x3eRead more\x26#8230;\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a\x3c/ol\x3e');