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CAPTION:
Susan Zavaglia Werner, center, is joined by her mother,
Eileen Zavaglia, her husband,
David Werner, and her daughter, Abigail Werner, after accepting
the 2004 George F. Lynn Volunteer of the Year Award at United
Way of Atlantic County’s 68th Annual Meeting and Awards
Celebration, March 23
at Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino. The award is given annually
to the United Way volunteer who shows an extraordinary commitment
to the organization and general well-being of the community.
As Board President from 2002 to 2004, Werner led the organization’s
transformation
into a Community Impact-focused United Way.
Atlantic
City—United Way of Atlantic County recognized Susan
Zavaglia Werner, Director of Development & Marketing
for Gilda’s Club South Jersey, with the George F.
Lynn Volunteer of the Year Award at its 68th Annual Meeting
and Awards Celebration, March 23 at Trump Plaza Hotel &
Casino.
This award is given annually to the United Way volunteer
who shows an extraordinary commitment to the organization
and general well-being of the community. The award was renamed
in 1995 for George Lynn, whose passion for volunteerism
and understanding of its importance in our communities set
a standard for volunteer service.
Zavaglia
Werner started her experience with United Way of Atlantic
County by serving as an allocations volunteer, helping the
organization determine the funding levels for its partner
agencies. In 1997 she became a Board member and stepped
into the leadership ranks by serving as an ad-hoc member
of the Executive Committee.
As
Board President from 2002 to 2004, Werner led the organization’s
transformation into a Community Impact-focused United Way.
Through the years, she served on a number of committees,
including the Campaign Cabinet and the Resource Development,
Leadership Giving and Executive Search committees.
In nominating Zavaglia Werner, one of her peers on the Board
said, “Sue’s involvement and dedication are
strong because she truly wants to help those in need and
sees United Way as a way of doing that.”
Zavaglia Werner has remained active in the organization
and continues to be involved with the agency’s initiatives
and events. She presently serves on the Leadership Development
Committee.
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