VOLUNTEER
Citrus United Basket is blessed with dozens of volunteers,
who annually contribute more than 10,000 hours of their time
to the community.
We welcome everyone, who can lend a hand in furthering our
mission. Volunteers are always needed.
Take Action and Volunteer, contact C.U.B today to learn how
you can help.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
 Citrus
United Basket is proud to have Joan Allan as a member of
their volunteer staff. Joan has been meeting and greeting
new and former clients to the food pantry since January,
2001. Her endearing smile helps clients to feel
welcome—especially when they visit for the first time. Joan
creates and updates client database records and ensures that
each family is properly cared for.
A native of Brooklyn New York, she relocated with her
husband Ross to Manchester, Missouri. They have raised two
sons, have two grand-children and two great-grand-children
who currently reside in Missouri.
Joan has always maintained an active lifestyle. She was an
active leader for Boy Scouts of America, throughout the
mid-West, and kept score for many little league baseball
games where her children were active participants.
Joan and Ross enjoyed “snow-birding” to Florida beginning in
1999. She was employed as a secretary for the United
Methodist Church for nineteen years prior to their permanent
move to Inverness in 2005.
Joan hosted the recent celebration of her 50th wedding
anniversary with her family and friends at a reception held
at the First United Methodist Church, in Inverness. She is
an active member in the choir, does volunteer work, and
works with the youth members of the church whenever needed
on a regular basis.
Joan’s hobbies include playing cards and knitting. She also
asked to share with you that, “Volunteer activities help me
cope with my Parkinson’s disease, scoliosis, neuropathy and
other ailments. And that “People who are physically
challenged can be dedicated and hard-working volunteers.
There is great satisfaction to help others who are less
fortunate.” She always offers empathy and a cordial
welcoming sense of cheer to all.
CUB Board members, staff and volunteers welcome her
smile—she is truly an inspiration to us all. Thank you Joan,
for all you do. We love and appreciate you!
E-Mail
us:
cubexecdirector@embarqmail.com
Past Volunteer Spotlights (please choose name below
to view)
Lillian "Joyce" Rowe
(PDF)
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