The purpose of the annual Spring Into Action fundraiser is twofold: first, to raise dollars to help VAC to continue to provide services to those in need in our community, and second, to recognize some outstanding volunteers in our community.
At this springtime event, friends and supporters of VAC gather to enjoy excellent food, conversation and live music, bid on unique auction items, and honor individuals who give so much to our community and to VAC.
In the past, Spring Into Action has honored volunteers through two awards: the Outstanding Community Volunteer Award and the Hazel Riback Award, in honor of one of the founders of VAC, given to someone who has provided exceptional support to VAC. For the 2008 event, VAC will be adding an additional award, the Heart of VAC Award.
This year Spring Into Action will be held on May 28 at the club at Old Hawthorne. Contact VAC at 874-2273 for reservation information.
| Year | Hazel Riback Award | Outstanding Community Service Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Bill Burnett & Billy Boyce | Task Force One (B.C. Fire District) |
| 2003 | Jean Goldstein | Bruce Wilson |
| 2004 | Hank Waters & Vicki Russell | Tom & Linda Atkins |
| 2005 | Mike Teel | Mayor Darwin Hindman |
| 2006 | Bernie Lensmeyer | Bob Pugh |
| 2007 | Bob LeMone | Assistance League of Mid-Missouri |