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2008 Heard Volunteer Awards       

The Heard Staff thanks Heard Volunteers from the bottom of our hearts.
We are blessed to have such wonderful people like you on the Heard Team!

 

Outstanding Museum Volunteers 2008

The Stanton Family

 Given to recognize a volunteer that has shown great dedication to Live Animal Care, Nature Store or Exhibits.

 

Outstanding Education Volunteer 2008

Sally Evans

Given to recognize a volunteer that has made a significant contribution to the Heard Education Department.

 

Outstanding Natural Areas Volunteer 2008

Tom Heath

 Given for outstanding service in the Native Plant Gardens and/or the Wildlife Sanctuary.

 

Outstanding Research Volunteer 2008

Georgette Guernsey

Given for outstanding service in the areas of Bird Banding, and other research.

 

Volunteer of the Year 2008

Bill Luke

Given for all around outstanding service and dedication to the museum.

 

Outstanding Special Achievement 2008

Norma Morrison

This award recognizes a special achievement that will benefit the museum for years to come.

 

Outstanding Youth Volunteer 2008

Mary Teresa Kelly

 Given for exceptional volunteer efforts of an individual 18 years or younger.

 

Outstanding Newcomer Volunteer 2008

Shannon Burkett

Given for exceptional volunteering in their

first year of service. 

 

The Debbie Sedgwick Volunteer Award 2008

John McCulloch

 In honor of our dear Debbie Sedgwick, taken too soon. This award is given to a volunteer (s) that reflects the friendliness, loyalty, longevity and faithful commitment that Debbie embodied during her 16 years here at

the Heard Museum.

 

Outstanding Board Member 2008

John Valencia

Given for outstanding dedication to the Heard through volunteer service on the

Heard Board of Directors.

 

Birds of a Feather 2008

Leadership McKinney Class 21

Given in recognition of a special

one-time group project.

 

Volunteers with 50+ Hours in 2008

Bird Banders:
William “Tom” Heath 339 hours
Jennifer Maxwell 99 hours
Judy Woods 77 hours
Betty Parker 140 hours
Karen White 80 hours

Facilities:
Bill Luke 896.5 hours

Trail Guides:
Mimi Cope 54.5 hours
Dave Powell 132 hours
Virginia Preheim 53.45 hours

 

Live Animal Care:
Jane Burrell 95 hours
Stacy Burrell 114 hours
Colton Robbins 120 hours
Caroline Stanton 94.25 hours
Emily Stanton 99.25 hours
Leslie Stanton 99.25 hours

Heard Scrapbook:
Norma Morrison 75 hours

Nature Store:
Mary Porter 211.5 hours
Shirley Stanton 82 hours

 

Total hours by Departments

Board of Directors— 300 hours


Education and Exhibits—218 hours


Ropes Course — 86 hours


Live Animal Care—775 hours

Natural Areas—1,032 hours

Nature Store—358 hours

Project Based Hours—950 hours
    Includes:
       Make A Difference Day
       Eagle Scout Projects

 

Scrapbook—75 hours

Special Events—276 hours
   Includes:
      Spring Plant Sale
      Green Living Festival
      Fall Plant Sale
      Night at the Museum
      Holidays at the Heard

Trail Guides—526 hours

Facilities — 578 hours

GRAND TOTAL—5,173 hours

 

 

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