United Way To Honor Bob Marasco With Annual Red Feather Award

Long-time United Way advocate and volunteer, Bob Marasco, will be the recipient of the 2010 Red Feather Award at a dinner scheduled for June 1.

“On behalf of myself, Mandi (Wilton Davis, Assistant Director) and the entire Board of Directors, we are very proud to be able to honor Bob in this capacity,” said Executive Director Kelly Case. “He has been an integral part of many of our operations for a decade, and we’re fortunate to have had his involvement.

“Bob exemplifies volunteerism for the United Way in a multitude of aspects.”

The Red Feather Award was implemented to honor outstanding individuals and groups who have made an impact on the local United Way, and the community as a whole, through their day-to-day selfless attitudes, as well as their commitment to exemplify the organization’s mission of community building and enhancing the quality of life in the Bradford area.

For his part, Marasco said, “It is an honor to be associated with this organization, as well as the past Red Feather honorees.

“Many years ago I found that the United Way was a perfect fit for me; I wanted to do something to give back to my community, and with the impact that this organization makes on the lives of so many in this area, I am proud to be able to give something back.”

Marasco’s involvement with the local United Way began many years ago as a donor and an advocate, but expanded in 2000 when he became a member of the local Board of Directors. During his eight-year tenure, he served as a member of the Special Events committee, as well as President of the Board. He has been of assistance with numerous special events, especially with the annual Pig Roast/Clam Bake as one of the chefs, and most recently with the Soup Lunch. He was also a member of the Board of Directors during the needs assessment and allocation design processes.

Past recipients of the Red Feather award include Jim Sekel, Doug Bell, Craig Hartburg, Kelly Case, Northwest Savings Bank, Betsy Costello, Diana Ferguson, American Refining Group, Stephen and Marmy Hodges, Mary Ann Quinn, Bob and Mary Galey and Tops Friendly Markets.

“Bob has always been eager to do whatever he can for the betterment of the United Way,” says Assistant Director Mandi Wilton Davis. “His enthusiasm and passion for this organization are always prevalent.”

Marasco will officially be honored during a dinner scheduled for June 1 at 6:00 p.m. in the Mukaiyama University Room at Pitt-Bradford. The cost is $15/person.

For more information on this or other happening within the United Way of the Bradford Area, contact the office or visit the organization’s website at www.uwbanews.org.