Two Women in Pittsford Honored for Community Service
Posted by Grace Soong on Friday, October 7, 2011
Marguerite Rose received the “Wanda Ward Lifetime Achievement Award”. Marguerite has been involved in numerous projects and committees and served in many leadership positions including President of the Women's Club of Pittsford. For over 8 years she served as co-chair of the St. Pauly’s shed, a major fund raiser for the club. She has been the leader of the Women’s Club knitting group which provides over one thousand hand-knitted items to hospitals, charitable agencies and our service men and women. Marguerite’s involvement includes the Women’s Council of the Rochester Museum and Science Center, One World Goods and a library in Long Lake, NY.
Barbara Kotalik also received the “Woman of the Year” award. Barbara is an unsung hero tirelessly working behind the scenes. She sometimes acts as a chairperson but many times as a worker or committee member. She twice co-chaired the Home and Kitchen Tour and has served on the Board of the Women’s Club in a variety of roles. She currently serves as secretary. As an avid volunteer she has assisted in sorting out Coats for Kids and served at holiday luncheons and strawberry festivals for seniors. Barbara is an veteran at fund raising in Pittsford. When serves in the position of cashier at club fundraisers, she challenges customers to “round it up a bit as the money goes to charity”. She also helped raise $2000 for Operation Firefighter in the wake of the World Trade Center disaster.
A Taste of Pittsford is scheduled on March 12, 2012 at Schults Center in Nazareth College. Pittsford Rotary Club is asking for your participation if you are a cafe or restaurant owner in Rochester, Pittsford or Fairport to assist us by providing food to this worthwhile event. Area wineries can also help by providing spirits for the wine tastings.
Barbara Kotalik also received the “Woman of the Year” award. Barbara is an unsung hero tirelessly working behind the scenes. She sometimes acts as a chairperson but many times as a worker or committee member. She twice co-chaired the Home and Kitchen Tour and has served on the Board of the Women’s Club in a variety of roles. She currently serves as secretary. As an avid volunteer she has assisted in sorting out Coats for Kids and served at holiday luncheons and strawberry festivals for seniors. Barbara is an veteran at fund raising in Pittsford. When serves in the position of cashier at club fundraisers, she challenges customers to “round it up a bit as the money goes to charity”. She also helped raise $2000 for Operation Firefighter in the wake of the World Trade Center disaster.
A Taste of Pittsford is scheduled on March 12, 2012 at Schults Center in Nazareth College. Pittsford Rotary Club is asking for your participation if you are a cafe or restaurant owner in Rochester, Pittsford or Fairport to assist us by providing food to this worthwhile event. Area wineries can also help by providing spirits for the wine tastings.