Friday’s (11/6) Sparta Independent (New Jersey) reports, “The following four people were presented with Prudential CARES Volunteer Grants awards to pass along to their chosen charity: Kathleen Baron and Cynthia Bochniak, of Stanhope; Margaret Thickman of Sparta; and Stephen McMahon of Hopatcong. All excelled in commitment, leadership and service to their communities. The program recognizes individual and team volunteers who provided a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service per individual. Grants range from $250 to $5,000 for each award winner’s charitable organization. … Thickman, a systems analyst and development specialist in shared services for Prudential Financial, performed as a volunteer clarinetist for the New Sussex Symphony Inc. In 2008, Thickman contributed more than 75 hours of service as a musician as well as fundraiser.”
Posted November 6, 2009
