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McKesson has a
long, proud history of volunteer service. This year during National
Volunteer Week, April 23-29, McKesson has teamed with hundreds of
organizations and businesses across the country to deliver the
President’s Volunteer Service Award to our most outstanding
volunteers.
Established
in 2003, the President’s Volunteer Service Award gives Presidential
recognition to people who have demonstrated a sustained commitment
to volunteer service each year. The Award is issued by the
President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, a group
created by President George W. Bush to recognize the valuable
contributions volunteers make to our nation. Chaired by two-time
Super Bowl Champion Darrell Green, with former U.S.
Senators Bob Dole and John Glenn as honorary co-chairs, the Council
is composed of known leaders as well as individual community
volunteers.
McKesson
identified eligible recipients through the AngelPoints program.
There are three award levels based on the number of hours employee
volunteers logged at www.mckessonvolunteers.com.
This year,
82 employees logged 100 or more service hours and have earned this
prestigious honor. “Despite busy schedules, these employees have
demonstrated true dedication to improving the quality of life for
others and making a real difference in their communities,” said
Carrie Varoquiers, director, Community Relations. Each award
recipient will receive a certificate and a gold, silver, or bronze
pin in recognition of their volunteer achievements.
Each year,
thousands of employees represent McKesson in the community through
their volunteer involvement. In the first year of the program,
employees logged 16,521 hours into the AngelPoints system.
This year, the numbers jumped by nearly 50% to 24,333 volunteer
hours. "We hope even more employees will take advantage of this
great employee benefit in FY07," said Carrie.
Silver
Winner (250-499 volunteer hours)
Johnny
Parker
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