Board Member Bob Ligett was acknowledged with Chatham Habitat for Humanity’s highest honor, The Golden Hammer award for his work and dedication to the June 2006 Builders Blitz, an ambitious undertaking that culminated in the construction of five homes in seven days. Moncure-based Performance Fibers received Chatham Habitat’s first Outstanding Business Award, given for the company’s long history of financial support and for organizing and encouraging employee volunteerism on construction sites.
A number of individuals were recognized from among the committed group of Habitat Home Stores volunteers. Mary Schoonard was presented with a framed copy of the Board Resolution naming the Habitat Home Store’s workroom in her honor. Tussey Marble and Wilhelmina Hanrath were spotlighted for their dependable weekly commitment to the Store’s successful operations and Al Gratta was honored with an Outstanding Volunteer Award for his many devoted hours to the Home Store. Annie May, Mary Louise Smith, Marijane Whiteman and Barbara Thompson were recognized for their all-important work in scheduling volunteers for the many shifts.
Two construction teams were honored for their dedication and skilled labor on the construction site including the Ebenezer United Methodist Church Trim Team and an Electrical Crew made up of Dave Stallard, Jack Parry, Jim Farrington, Bob Newton and Ken Boggs.
Chatham Habitat for Humanity is a volunteer-driven organization and is grateful for the dozens of dedicated individuals and groups that enable us to build homes in partnership with low-income families of Chatham County.
