Asbury Methodist Village recognized Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels volunteers for over 100 years of service (combined!).
We applaud these volunteers whose service inspires us all; Tom (volunteer for 31 years), Lauren (volunteer for 33 years and moving soon), and Jeanne (volunteer for 41 years and moving to Asbury!) -- an impressive amount of service to the community.
Recognizing Over 100 Years of Combined Service from Gaithersburg Meals On Wheels volunteers On 11 July, 2023 at 9:15 AMvolunteers, family members, and friends met for an informal gathering at Asbury Methodist Village to recognize three Gaithersburg Meals On Wheels volunteers. Senator Nancy King presented the citations. In the late 1980's to early 1990's, Senate King coordinated Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels and served on its board. Here is a brief background on today’s recipients. After his retirement from the Navy, Tom Gill, joined Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels as a driver in March 1992, then joined the Board in March 1994, finally, he took on the job as President in March 2004. He was recognized for his of 31 years of volunteer service, especially his selfless dedication and excellent management leadership as President for close to 20 years. In his remarks, he said how thankful he is for our partners from Asbury Methodist Village for supporting our mission and all the volunteers who deliver the meals and make the organization a success. Lauren Kingsland is "retiring" after 33 years of volunteer service to Gaithersburg Meals On Wheels. She started in 1990 as a driver, then as Volunteer Coordinator from 1995 to 2003, and then as both a Dispatcher and Vice President. She is moving away from the area in August. People talk about remarkable service to the community but Jeanne Rathsack has given service that is really and truly remarkable! Jeanne "retired" as a driver just a couple of weeks ago, at the age of 91. She delivered meals on route 1, every Wednesday, for 41 years. In addition, Jeanne supports the food programs at Saint Martin’s in Gaithersburg. She is truly a woman who puts words into action when it comes to giving back to the community. Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels delivers to about 80 clients each week day (that’s two nutritious meals in each delivery, so that’s 160 meals), to homebound people throughout Gaithersburg, Washington Grove, Montgomery Village, and small parts of Derwood and Rockville. As a non-profit, they have no paid staff. Gaithersburg Meals On Wheels is an independent non-profit organization that has no affiliation with Meals On Wheels of Central Maryland. You can find out how to donate or volunteer at: https://www.gaithersburgmealsonwheels.org/ or leave a message at 301-216-4200
Tom Gill, President of G'burg MOW and Senator Nancy King
Lauren Kingsland Vice President of G'burg MOW and Senator Nancy King
Proclamation certificate for Jeanne Rathsack for her service to the Gaithersburg community through Meals on Wheels
Montgomery County Council proclamation honoring volunteer programs
Tom Gill, President of Gaithersburg Meals on Wheels, accepts proclamation honoring county programs from Montgomery County Council