Tuesday, May 5, 2009

April Volunteer of the Month


Penny Egler, April’s United Way Volunteer of the Month!

Penny Egler, who volunteers for First Step Family Intervention Services, inc. has been named the United Way of Coshocton County Volunteer of the Month for April. Egler was nominated by the staff and Farrah Cunningham, Program Director. Nominated for her willingness to help out in any way needed, Egler goes above and beyond to get her jobs done.

Egler is a very active volunteer at First Step. She volunteers every Wednesday night to help with Bingo at the Moose Lodge –a fundraiser for First Step. Egler also helps First Step by cleaning the offices –even cleaning windows! Cunningham describes Egler as “a very caring and compassionate person towards others. She is always willing to help.” Dedication and hard work, like that of Egler is what makes an organization strong. “She never complains and has a smile that always brightens up your day,” says Cunningham.

In addition to helping at First Step, Egler is also an active volunteer at the Coshocton Senior Center and at Windsorwood Place. When not volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her husband Ron Eglar. She has a daughter, Megan and twin grandsons, Austin & Brady.

First Step FVIS provides 24/7 care for victims of violence. They also offer classes to victims of violence, and classes for perpetrators, as well as classes on prevention. For more information on their services or how you can help, contact them at 622-8504 or their offices at 604 Walnut St. Coshocton. First Step will be holding a fundraiser on June 20, 2009 called the “Backwoods Archery & Trap Competition.” It will be held at the Coshocton County Sportsman’s Club. This includes events like Trap competition, Archery Competition and a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament. Food and drinks will also be provided. On August 8, 2009 First Step will host the Backwoods Softball Tournament at the Lake Park Complex. This event will include a Co-ed softball tournament and a Cornhole Tournament. Food and Drinks will also be provided. For more information, contact the First Step office.

On behalf of the Board of United Way of Coshocton County, Inc., I would like to congratulate and thank Penny Egler for being recognized as a person in our community who is willing to volunteer his time and talents to the community. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED.

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