Township recognizes volunteers

THE WOODLANDS, Texas –– The Township Board of Directors held a Special Volunteer Recognition and Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday that included a 2011 annual report and 2012 projections.

Board Chair Bruce Tough began recognized four residents of The Woodlands honored as Volunteers of the Year for their volunteerism to the township. John Hibbs, a community relations volunteer, has submitted numerous photographs for the township to use in its monthly magazine, The Woodlands Community Magazine. Pat Shook, an environmental services volunteer, was instrumental in establishing a recycling program at her apartment complex. Clancy Dee Rasmituth, a neighborhood services volunteer, used her position as Woodlands Watch coordinator to promote the Woodlands Watch motto of “neighbor knowing neighbor is the first step in crime prevention.” Marti Fox Meerscheidt, a parks and recreation volunteer, played a vital role on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council with her input and advice on many issues, including policies, procedures, marketing efforts, program initiatives, facility design and operations.

The township recognized seven different volunteer groups, totaling nearly 200 people that represent varied and important functions within the community. “We are most fortunate to be a town full of individuals who make their town a great place to live, work and play,” Tough said. “Volunteers are the lifeblood of The Woodlands. Our volunteers have contributed thousands upon thousands of hours of hard work to provide for the needs of our community, helping it to stay strong, sustainable and connected.”