Several recognized for years of dedicated service

CRIS Radio volunteers are the cornerstone of our success. Nearly 100 volunteers make it possible for CRIS to broadcast news and information taken from 50 newspapers and magazines 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In October, several CRIS volunteers were recognized for their many years of service at a reception held at Elizabeth’s Restaurant in Rocky Hill.

“CRIS volunteers are the driving force of our organization’s past four decades of service,” said CRIS board chair Paul A. Young, a resident of Rocky Hill. “Their dedication and talent make it possible for CRIS to make our service available to more than 60,000 people with print challenges in the state.” Paul also was recognized for 31 years of service.

Scott Baecker, CRIS Radio’s chief operating officer, credits the longevity of CRIS volunteers to their dedication to the organization’s mission. At the reception, Baecker presented awards to CRIS volunteers who achieved milestone anniversaries.

Among those recognized for their decades of service as volunteer readers was Jim McPherson (South Windsor) for 44 years and Steve Parker (Newington) for 41 years.

Volunteers celebrating more than 30 years of service were also presented with a CRIS Radio jacket, including Joanne Nesti (Haddam) for 42 years of service and Pete Anderson (Southington) for 39 years of service. Laura Nadeau (Glastonbury) and Stephan Thal (Wallingford) also received a jacket honoring their 32 years of service.

Barbara Flynn (West Hartford) and Terry Maher (Meriden) celebrated 25 years of service. Commended for 20 years of service was Jane Maulucci (New Bern, NC).

Also honored was Chris Kelly (Hartford) for 20 years of service. Beth Bradley (Canton) and Charlie Schein (East Hartford) were recognized for 15 years.

Jennifer Ackerman (Southington), Carmen Neale (New
Hartford), Harold Topper (Stamford), and Karen Finnegan (Southington) celebrated five years as CRIS Radio volunteers.