LifeStriders second annual Volunteer Appreciation/Open House took place on Saturday, November 18, 2006. Visitors came to see a class in session and later helped us celebrate and thank all of our volunteers. The following volunteers qualified to receive President's Volunteer Service Awards:





Alec Bandoian - Bronze

Andrew Melian- Bronze

Ariel Melian- Bronze

Barbara Abair - Gold

Ellen Conley- Silver

Erin Davis - Bronze

Katie Riley - Gold

Lindsay Brue - Gold

Lisa Conley - Silver

Lori Voeks- Silver

Maria Trainor - Bronze

Deborah Melian- Bronze

Michelle Janka-Herriges - Bronze

Nettie Saydel - Gold

Nicole Neidinger - Bronze

Rachel Busalacchi - Gold

Robert Conley Sr.- Bronze




Congrats to all those who qualified and a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helps makes LifeStriders happen.



We celebrated the event with a toasty bonfire and roasted hotdogs and smores!! Ellie even got in on the action and managed to somehow devour a few smores from volunteers who were standing a little to close with their goodies in hand.