On Friday evening, April 27 the Municipality of Potton in collaboration with the Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre (CABMN) held an appreciation evening for volunteers as part of the Canada wide volunteer week held this year from April 15 to 21. Since it was impossible to hold the event during the designated week, the special celebration took place this past Friday in recognition of the contribution made by volunteers in the community. Some 110 people of all ages joined together upstairs in the Town Hall in Mansonville where refreshments were served, music performed and a power point presentation of last year’s celebration shared. Speeches applauding the efforts of those who give of their time and talents were made by Potton Mayor, Jacques Marcoux as well as CABMN President, Charles Laurin and Vice President, Brenda Clark. “Just for a moment,” said Mayor Marcoux, “I’d like you all to imagine our community without volunteers.” Someone in the crowd spoke up saying, “It would be pretty boring.” Marcoux went on to explain that a community is a much richer and dynamic place with the efforts made by those who give of their time. He stated that many community organizations would not be able to exist with the same productivity and success if it were not for volunteers. See full story in the Monday, April 30th edition of The Record.
‘Imagine a community without volunteers’
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