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This
award is named for the co-founder of NATIONAL ASSISTANCE
LEAGUE® who remained "less visible" and
filled the role of the hard working, behind the scenes
assistant to Anne Banning, the other co-founder.
This
award is given in recognition of quiet and faithful
service to our Chapter, and "unsung heroine."
The
Ada Edwards Laughlin Award was presented to Ellie Pacek
on April 23, 2004 at the Dana Point Yacht Club. Ellie
has been an Assistance League member for over 10 years.
She has been an active member through the years working
on many committees including Hospitality and Philanthropy,
and has held board positions such as Secretary and many
other positions over the years. She was joined in her
service to Assistance League by her daughter Diane Peters
(pictured) and then by her grand daughter Katie Peters
(also pictured). This is a three generational family
of volunteers for the Assistance League of Saddleback
Valley!!
Ellie's
grand daughter Katie is an Assisteen and has been active
for 6 years. She was presented at this years “Sweeheart
presentation”. Katie has put in over 150 volunteer hours
doing meals on wheels, Teen Spree, and working at the
library. She was also given a special leadership award
from her peers for her service! Ellies' daughter Diane
has been an Assisteen Advisor and has even been chairman
of the Christmas Tree luncheon!! Good Job Ellie for
setting such a wonderful example!!
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