2007.03.16: March 16, 2007: Headlines: COS - Thailand: Awards: Daily Democrat: Thailand RPCV Shanna Baggaley served community of Woodland California
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2007.03.16: March 16, 2007: Headlines: COS - Thailand: Awards: Daily Democrat: Thailand RPCV Shanna Baggaley served community of Woodland California
Thailand RPCV Shanna Baggaley served community of Woodland California
Baggaley was nominated for her lifelong commitment to volunteering and teaching. For example, in her twenties, Baggaley went to Thailand to teach for the Peace Corps - something Flory said, "I wish I had taken the time in my life to do." As a mother later in life, she would bring her children with her to help at nursing homes and to deliver food to the homebound through the Volunteer Bureau, according to past recipient Roz Stone, who nominated Baggaley.
Thailand RPCV Shanna Baggaley served community of Woodland California
City honors volunteers
From Peace Corps to Yolo Hospice to CASA, trio served community
By CRYSTAL LEE/Democrat Staff Writer
Article Created: 03/16/2007 09:05:26 AM PDT
Caption: Kathryn "Pete" Hare, left, stands with Langston "Jack" Jackson and Shanna Baggaley at the Community Service Awards dinner on Wednesday. The three were honored for their volunteer service to the city. Photo: Matthew Henderson/Daily Democrat
Three of the city's hardest-working volunteers were celebrated at Woodland's Community Service Awards dinner Wednesday, held at the Community & Senior Center on 2001 East St.
This year's recipients were Kathryn "Pete" Hare, Langston "Jack" Jackson and Shanna Baggaley, who were each presented with a plaque of recognition from the city.
As the master of ceremonies, Mayor Dave Flory said he decided to begin the presentations a little later than he originally planned because he saw everyone was "so comfortable" talking with each other.
The comfort observed by Flory was probably due to the fact that most of the estimated 115 guests were literally friends, family and neighbors of Hare, Jackson and Baggaley.
And although the three were continuously congratulated and their volunteer efforts were praised, there was no ego in sight.
"It is a very humbling experience to be here in front of you all tonight," Hare said, in accepting her award. "I can think of many other people who are more deserving of this than I am."
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Like Jackson, Shanna Baggaley did not neglect to mention her friends.
"Since this is my 'Academy Awards' moment," Baggaley joked, "I have to take the time to thank all my family and friends for helping me out with my projects when I fall behind."
Baggaley was nominated for her lifelong commitment to volunteering and teaching.
For example, in her twenties, Baggaley went to Thailand to teach for the Peace Corps - something Flory said, "I wish I had taken the time in my life to do."
As a mother later in life, she would bring her children with her to help at nursing homes and to deliver food to the homebound through the Volunteer Bureau, according to past recipient Roz Stone, who nominated Baggaley.
Now her children are adults, but Baggaley continues to deliver food to the homebound through Meals on Wheels, Stone said.
Baggaley also was the first woman president of the Woodland Kiwanis Club and advocated for the young, impoverished and mentally ill, Stone said.
Additionally, Baggaley continues her volunteer service with the Wayfarer Center, organizing the center's Thanksgiving dinner, and heading the Christmas Basket Program.
"Shanna is amazing. Like the little Energizer bunny she just keeps going - quietly volunteering where she sees a need," Stone said.
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