6/3/13 - The Salvation Army of Livingston County's Advisory Board met recently to recognize the many contributions of longtime volunteers, outgoing members and officers. After 21 years, member Harry Griffith is stepping down from his official capacity on the board but will remain involved with the organization. He was presented with a Certificate of Member Emeritus from headquarters while Advisory Board Member Dave Loar received The Lifetime Service Award for 2013. Loar and his family have been involved with the Army since 1983 from helping keep the Corps vehicles maintained to coordinating the toy store and Christmas distribution as part of the annual Red Kettle campaign. Loar says he was humbled and overcome by the award, saying itâs simply something he does for the kids and the Salvation Army. "Once I saw what the Salvation Army does, how they take care of people...I just never left." The May meeting also marked the final one for Captains Aaron and Jenny Ortman, who have been promoted and will be moving on to take a new role in the organizationâs divisional headquarters in Indianapolis. An open house for the Ortman's will take place on Thursday, June 20th from 3 to 5pm at the Salvation Army offices at 503 Lake Street in Howell. New local officers will be announced in the next two weeks. (JK)
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