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BACKPACK PROGRAM NEWS

Stories, Awards, and other Noteworthy Accomplishments

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GLORIA BERRYMAN AND DEBBIE KELLEY
NAMED 2018 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR!

Two other BCWB board members, Gloria Berryman and Debbie Kelley, were also recognized at the Community Foundation annual meeting for their volunteer work across the community.  Gloria was nominated by the Brown County Guardian Ad Litem program, and Debbie was nominated by the Brown County Literacy Program.  Congratulations to Gloria and Debbie!

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JAN SWIGERT
NAMED 2018 BROWN COUNTY
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

BCWB founding board member and President Jan Swigert was recognized for her outstanding volunteer leadership at the Brown County Community Foundation's annual meeting on June 21, 2018.  She was nominated by BCWB co-founder Linda Todd.  In addition to leading the board, Jan helps pack 100+ backpacks each Wednesday during the school year.


Jan is an active volunteer outside BCWB, including the Retired Teachers Association (past president), Friends of the Library (past president), and League of Women Voters (board member).  She is a judge at the Sprunica Elementary School Science Fair, and volunteers with Reality Store each year.  Jan is active in several roles with the Nashville United Methodist Church.

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