To the editor:
Jeannette Mergens, of Kelowna, has been awarded the Governor General91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Sovereign Medal for Volunteers. This is an outstanding and well-deserved recognition and acknowledgement for her remarkable history of volunteer work spanning decades. For your interest and information.
I believe this award and presentation is a true human interest story and is worthy of an interview and newspaper coverage. What an incredible role model Jeannette is for all.
Jeannette will be presented the Governor General91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Sovereign91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Medal for Volunteers Sept. 6, at 2 p.m. at Government House in Victoria.
Jeannette can be reached by phone at 250-763-4812 or by e-mail at jfmergens@gmail.com before or after the presentation.
Yours truly,
Mary Drzewiecki
Kelowna