In
an email sent earlier today by John Solomon, Executive Director of the
Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, to Apalachicola Mayor Van Johnson.
Solomon advocated for the recognition of National Volunteer Week throughout
Apalachicola, which is scheduled for April 10-16, 2016.
“This
is something that's special to my heart that will lift our many volunteers.
Most of the things that have been accomplished in our community, have been
accomplished by volunteers in some way", wrote Solomon.
Solomon,
himself is one of the many community volunteers that can be seen at just about
every major event held in Franklin County doing what he does best and that's
cooking. He also heads the Florida
Seafood Festival Board of Directors.
Solomon
also wrote, “As we approach National Volunteer Week, we ask you to honor
Apalachicola volunteers who tirelessly share their time and talent with their community.
Your support can challenge and encourage the people you represent to commit to
volunteer service. In the past Mayor,
the City of Apalachicola and yourself proclaimed the celebration of Volunteer Week”.
"The
following estimate can help acknowledge the millions of individuals who
dedicate their time, talents, and energy to making a difference. Charitable
organizations can use this estimate to quantify the enormous value volunteers
provide. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, about
62.6 million Americans, or 25.4 percent of the adult population, gave 7.7
billion hours of volunteer service worth $173 billion in 2013. That is an
Average of $23.07 an hour that a volunteer saves the organization it volunteers
for," Solomon noted.
“National
Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to help
their communities. It’s about meeting our challenges by working together. This
special week was designated by executive order by President Richard Nixon in
1974. Every President since has signed a proclamation of support for National
Volunteer Week”, concluded Solomon’s letter.
As
a result, Johnson issued this afternoon the attached Mayoral Proclamation
proclaiming April 10-16, 2016, National Volunteer Week throughout Apalachicola.
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