Naper Settlement honors 34 with President’s Volunteer Service Award

Naper Settlement has teamed with the White House to become a certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a national program recognizing Americans who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service.

Thirty-four Naper Settlement volunteers received a President’s Volunteer Service Award April 13 during the museum’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Event.

“We are extremely proud to recognize our most outstanding volunteers with the President’s Volunteer Service Award,” said Josh Chartier, director of organizational resources. “Naper Settlement volunteers are role models in our community, donating their time, energy and talent to bring us closer together as neighbors and as a nation. The award is our way of thanking these volunteers and inspiring everyone in our community to make volunteering a central part of their lives.”

Cathi Schumacher was the recipient of the President’s Call to Service Award for contributing more than 4,000 hours over the course of her lifetime as a member of the Weed Ladies floral designers since 1997. The Gold Level Award recipient was Lydia Render, who contributed more than 500 hours and has been a member of the Weed Ladies since 2006.

Silver Level Award recipients included Kathy Gleason, Nancy King, Alberta Kobialka, Lynn Rogala, Cathi Schumacher and Sharon Wisinski, all members of the Weed Ladies; Mike Krol, chairman of the Naperville Heritage Society board of directors; and Amy Ramsland, a curatorial and learning experiences volunteer. Adult volunteers at the Silver Level contribute between 250-499 hours per year and young adult volunteers contribute between 175-249 hours per year.

Bronze Level Award recipients included Naperville Heritage Society board members Christopher Birck, Alex Harris, Steve Grosskopf and Sally Pentecost; Weed Ladies members Lana Depcik, Diana Kasper, Barbara Smart, Valerie Solon, Margaret Strohl and Francene Turnpaugh; building interpreters Chuck and Ruth Dow, Eve Hushek and Greg Merriam; curatorial volunteers Diane Cipriani, Barbara Hower, Mary Rohlman, Tiffany Tindell (also a history connector), Chrissy Tworek and Betty Wampach; learning experiences volunteer Casey Carroll; quilters Judith Dabrowski and Chris McBride; and buildings and grounds volunteers Max Harbach and Eddie Pinc. Adult volunteers at the Bronze level contribute between 100 to 249 hours per year and young adult volunteers at the Bronze level contribute between 100 to 174 hours per year.