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A few weeks back, we told you about longtime volunteer Ed Smith winning the United Way’s Exceptional Community Volunteer Award. Ed, who’s involvement with the chapter spans 21 years, was unable to be at the awards ceremony. In true “Ed Smith form,”  he and his wife were in North Carolina assisting his stepdaughter open the doors of an Alzheimer’s adult day program she is managing.

Last evening, the Chapter honored Ed, pictured at right, with a reception at its office on West Kirkpatrick Street. Ed was joined by family and friends, as well as his former colleagues from the Chapter’s board of directors (Ed retired from the board in the spring). Past staff and three generations of Chapter executives were in attendance — current CEO Cathy James and past executive directors Mary Anne Corasaniti, Peggy Williams.

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 Clockwise from top left: Ed talks with his wife Fran (seated) while others mingle; Chapter CEO Cathy James introduces Ed by reading the nomination form; guests enjoying the beautiful May day; Board of Directors President Larry Malfitano talks with Cindy Morgan (left) from the Chapter’s finance department and former staff member Sandy Spitler.