Four TMN-COT members earn President's Call to Service Award

ANGLETON, TEXAS -- March 12, 2014.  At its regular chapter meeting held today at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, four Chapter members were awarded the President's Call to Service Award.  This award recognizes Americans who have dedicated at least two years, or 4,000 hours over the course of their lives, to serve others.   The award includes of lapel pin, a certificate, and a letter of congratulations signed by the President of the United States.

The Texas Master Naturalist State Office was the Certifying Organization for these awards.

Members receiving the award :

• Ed Barrios, Class of 2004.  Ed serves on our Chapter's Board of Directors as State Representative, conducts advanced training classes, and participates in our Environmental Education programs.  He volunteers with Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuges and serves on its Board of Directors as President and as a member of its Migration Celebration Planning Committee.  He is a member of Brazoria County Master Gardeners Association and has served as its President.  Between February and April of each year, Ed volunteers for the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide programming provided free tax-preparation assistance to taxpayers with low or moderate incomes.
  
• Justina Dent, Class of 2001.  Justina was a founding member of our chapter and has been an active volunteer since its founding.  Justina is an active participant in our Environmental Education and outreach efforts.
  
• Sandy Henderson, Class of 2007.  Sandy has served on our Chapter's Board of Directors as Treasurer.  She volunteers with Gulf Coast Wildlife Rescue and serves on its Board of Directors and as Treasurer. She is a member of Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuges and has served on its Board of Directors and on its Migration Celebration Planning Committee.
  
• Neal McLain, Class of 2004.  Neal serves on our Chapter's Board of Directors as newsletter editor and webmaster for our Chapter's website.  He volunteers with Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuges and serves on its Board of Directors as a member of its Migration Celebration Planning Committee, and as webmaster for the organization's website.  He volunteers with the Brazoria County Historical Museum cataloging maps, and serves on the Brazoria County Historical Commission as Secretary.  He is a member of the Brazos Valley Railroad Society and manages its website.

            TMN-COT President Mike Mullins presents the awards to recipients Sandy 
            Henderson, Justina Dent, Ed Barrios, and Neal McLain.

 

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