Each year, the Board of Directors names a person who has made a significant contribution as a volunteer for the Friends of Madera Canyon. Because Bud Gode, a former board member and board President was the ultimate volunteer, the person named by the board becomes the Bud Gode Volunteer of the Year. The 2010 award went to Bob and Mary Braswell. l Shortly after moving to Green Valley 9 years ago, Carolyn Fowler encouraged the Braswells to join the friends and become docents. They have both served on the board and have volunteered in all areas of the friends. Bob has worked with the Forest Service on the preservation of the remaining adobe wall at the White House. They still volunteer with Doug Moore in the education program and the fourth grade nature walks. Bob worked in the propane gas business for 35 years and served as president of the Kansas LP gas board. He was also active in the Boy Scouts. Mary taught 6th grade for 25 years in Lee’s Summit, Missouri where she served on many civic and educational boards.
The 2009 award went to George West.
2008 Carolyn Fowler
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