Rene Caskey, left, presents Billie Couthran with the 2006 RSVP Volunteer of the Year Award, for
her many hours of dedication to the Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County Community.

 

R.S.V.P. Organization Hosts
Banquet And Honors Senior
Volunteers

by: Bobby McDonald

The Sulphur Springs Chapter of the Retired Senior & Volunteer Program (RSVP) hosted their annual Spring Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Banquet, at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, on Tuesday night. Susan Kahn, president of RSVP, gave a brief overview of the program and then, the awards were presented to those recognized for outstanding service.

Joyce Bateman, 2005 recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award, listed a long list of volunteer efforts, as she presented the 2006 Award to Billie Couthran. Among Couthran's many volunteer efforts, is her serving as president of the local RSVP Chapter and serving as a cook for the Meal-A-Day Program, that delivers hot meals to individuals unable to cook them for themselves.

Karon Weatherman, Activity Director at the Senior Citizen's Center, who received the 2005 Station of the Year Award, listed the many, many activities that the Hopkins County Military Coalition is involved with, as she named them the 2006 winner. Clayton McGraw accepted the award for the Military Coalition.

 

Clayton McGraw, right, accepts the 2006 Station of the Year Award, for the Hopkins County Military
Coalition, from Rene Caskey, Volunteer Coordinator.

Award Winners.......Members of the Hopkins County Military Coalition join Mrs. Billie Couthran for
a group photo of the winners at Tuesday night's banquet.

The speaker for the evening was unable to attend, so Michael Dodd, local vocalist, entertained the crowd with a very enjoyable evening of 40's and 50's music selections.

The RSVP Organization is open to anyone who enjoys doing volunteer work in the Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County area. Members must be over 55 years of age and have a desire to serve others. If you are interested in joining this very active and worthwhile organization, you may contact Karon Weatherman at the Senior Citizen's Activity Center or by phone at (903)885-1661.

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