Tonight was the Catholic Charities, Diocese of Lubbock annual Volunteer Appreciation. Over the years, this has evolved into many things, but currently is a nice social networking time, dinner, and awards and appreciation presentations. The group that attends has always been small, but the effort has been to reach out to more people to attend, and to volunteer or donate.
I enjoy the opportunity to attend this activity. I was invited for years, when I became a regular donor, but did not always feel comfortable about attending. But I am comfortable about attending now. I am on the board of directors. I do not know a lot of the volunteers, but I know some. I know some staff, and of course the Bishop and the board members.
It was a very nice function tonight. It started too early for my preference: 6 PM. But it was done by 7:30 PM, although, of course people could stay to socialize. The early ending accommodates the elderly volunteers who do not like to drive in the dark.
It is nice to acknowledge people who put a lot of time and effort into volunteering at the agency.
Well done!
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