Alicia Leonard
SoWal Insider
Governor Crist Names Virgie Thompson of Point Washington
as Governor?s Point of Light for Environmental Awareness Month
TALLAHASSEE- Governor Charlie Crist today recognized Virgie Thompson of Point Washington as this week?s Governor?s Point of Light for Environmental Awareness Month.
?Virgie is a true advocate for Florida state parks and her leadership is making the parks better for all Floridians and visitors,? said Governor Crist. ?I am grateful for her constant commitment and dedication.?
For over 12 years, Thompson has been a volunteer at Eden Gardens State Park in Walton County every Tuesday. She was on the Board of Directors for Friends of Eden State Gardens for 10 years, serving three years as president. As president, she spearheaded the restoration and installation of a rose garden in an original French partier flowerbed. As a certified Florida Master Gardener, Thompson leads and educates other volunteers on the park?s horticulture. In addition to her responsibilities at Eden Gardens, Thompson also serves as a board member for the Friends of Florida State Parks. For more information on Eden Gardens State Park please visit Welcome to Florida State Parks.
?We are proud to see Virgie win a Governor?s Point of Light Award as she has been a model volunteer for at least ten years,? said Mike Bullock, director of Florida Park Service. ?Virgie is a shining example of the best of the best in Florida?s state park volunteer program.?
AAA Auto Club South is the supporting sponsor of the Governor?s Points of Light Award. Walt Disney World is an in-kind supporter. This program recognizes Florida residents who demonstrate exemplary service to the community. Award recipients are announced weekly. A panel of judges comprised of leaders in the areas of volunteerism and service evaluate all nominations and make recommendations to the Governor. The Volunteer Florida Foundation manages the program. For more information, or to submit a nomination, go to Florida's Foundation,.
as Governor?s Point of Light for Environmental Awareness Month
TALLAHASSEE- Governor Charlie Crist today recognized Virgie Thompson of Point Washington as this week?s Governor?s Point of Light for Environmental Awareness Month.
?Virgie is a true advocate for Florida state parks and her leadership is making the parks better for all Floridians and visitors,? said Governor Crist. ?I am grateful for her constant commitment and dedication.?
For over 12 years, Thompson has been a volunteer at Eden Gardens State Park in Walton County every Tuesday. She was on the Board of Directors for Friends of Eden State Gardens for 10 years, serving three years as president. As president, she spearheaded the restoration and installation of a rose garden in an original French partier flowerbed. As a certified Florida Master Gardener, Thompson leads and educates other volunteers on the park?s horticulture. In addition to her responsibilities at Eden Gardens, Thompson also serves as a board member for the Friends of Florida State Parks. For more information on Eden Gardens State Park please visit Welcome to Florida State Parks.
?We are proud to see Virgie win a Governor?s Point of Light Award as she has been a model volunteer for at least ten years,? said Mike Bullock, director of Florida Park Service. ?Virgie is a shining example of the best of the best in Florida?s state park volunteer program.?
AAA Auto Club South is the supporting sponsor of the Governor?s Points of Light Award. Walt Disney World is an in-kind supporter. This program recognizes Florida residents who demonstrate exemplary service to the community. Award recipients are announced weekly. A panel of judges comprised of leaders in the areas of volunteerism and service evaluate all nominations and make recommendations to the Governor. The Volunteer Florida Foundation manages the program. For more information, or to submit a nomination, go to Florida's Foundation,.
