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Barbecue recognizes volunteers

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  • By Tarsha Storey
  • 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Shaw members gathered Monday at Memorial Lake for a volunteer appreciation barbecue to thank those who contributed 51,644.5 volunteer hours to Shaw’s mission in 2005. 

The annual barbecue recognizes active-duty members, civilian employees, retirees and family members who volunteer for various base organizations, said Arlyne Rzepecki, family support center specialist. 

The barbecue, held in conjunction with the National Volunteer Appreciation Week, started in 2000 as a way to thank volunteers for the difference they make at Shaw, said Patsy Johnson, FSC director. 

Volunteers should be recognized for their contributions, said Mrs. Rzepecki. The recognition lets the volunteers know they make a difference and motivates them to continue their involvement. It also lets volunteers know that others acknowledge and appreciate what they do for Shaw’s mission. 

Mrs. Rzepecki said some of the places where volunteers work are: the library, clinic, pharmacy, chapel, thrift store, Airmen’s Attic, education center, bowling center, civilian personnel office, housing office, 20th Contracting Squadron, the youth center, the child development center and the FSC. The majority of volunteers work in the clinic, the pharmacy and for the Red Cross. 

“Shaw volunteers are very important to our mission. Several of our base’s services, such as the Red Cross, pharmacy and chapel, would be adversely impacted without their help. I thank them for all they do to support Shaw,” said Col. Bill Hyatt, 20th Fighter Wing commander.