Don Benton, NDI's Volunteer of the Year for 2011
This December, I had the pleasure for the 6th straight year, to recognize and present a plaque to a special individual who has exemplified volunteerism for The Next Door.
If you missed the Hood River News article on it, here is what I asked them to print:
Don is a remarkable community asset. He is on so many Boards of Directors and is a volunteer for so many agencies and programs that I’ve lost count. But at The Next Door, we know very well all that he has done and continues to do for us. Don has been on the Big Brothers Big Sisters Advisory Board for the past three years, helping to guide and fundraise for that program. He is also a devoted Big Brother for two years to a Little Brother who doesn’t live down the street from him, but in Appleton, WA. Don shows real dedication to travel so far to spend time with his Little. Don also supports New Parent Services, another Next Door program, because helping parents care for their children in the best way that they can is a passion of his. And, Don and his wife, Bonnie, were major donors to The Next Door’s Capital Campaign. Overall, we don’t know what we’d do without Don and his commitment to our community; he truly makes it a better place to live in.
Thank you, Don Benton, for everything. We’re so pleased that you are our Volunteer of the Year for 2011!
