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“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”-Sherry Anderson
Thank you to the SCE BOD and Committee Members who attended the Volunteer Fair held on Saturday, April 20th. Thank you to those who came to learn more and completed a volunteer/committee application. If you were unable to attend but would still like information on volunteering/joining a committee or applying for the Board of Directors, email info@sawcreek.org.
Volunteer Week is April 21st-27th. We would like to thank all our volunteers for their willingness to give back to their community by providing their time, energy, and talents.
Saw Creek has many wonderful residents who give their time for the betterment of the community. The Communications Department, recently, reached out to some of our wonderful residents for their input on volunteering.
As stated by Bill Montgomery:
1. What do you enjoy most about volunteering for the community?
I have always felt the obligation to give back to the community, that my family and I have lived in, full-time for 36 years. It also has given me the satisfaction that I am contributing to some extent to making this a great place to live. I cannot leave out the benefit of having made so many good friends through volunteering.
2. How long have you been volunteering for Saw Creek?
While working in NYC I was limited in available time to volunteer, but after retiring in 2010, I joined a committee within a couple of months and have been very active since.
3. As a former Board Member, what made you decide to run for the BOD?
After just having been on the Finance Committee for a few months, I was approached about filling the remainder of a term of a Board Member who had resigned. So here I was, having just started to get a feel for volunteering, and now I had to decide on a position I had never thought of doing. Well, I took the two years left on the term and ran three more times for a total of eleven years on the Board. People ask why I ran so many times, and all I can say is that this is my home and community, and it was an honor to do so.
4. What committees have you been a member of?
I was on the Finance Committee before joining the Board and currently, I am a member of the Nominating Committee.
5. What would you tell other residents who aren’t sure if they should volunteer, join a committee, or run for the BOD?
I can only say that there are so many benefits from volunteering; personal satisfaction, the opportunity to make friends, and the feeling that you are part of this “5 Star” Community. I would recommend starting with serving on a committee, there are so many fields of interest, Finance, Roads and Construction (B&A), Rules and Regulations, Beautification, Safety, and Recreation, to name a few. Surely one of these would meet with your interests. Finally, if you have the feeling that you want to be part of the team that will drive the future of this Community, then I would consider running for the Board.
As stated by Ray Beltz
1. How long have you been volunteering and what made you decide to join a committee?
I've been volunteering for five years. I first started out volunteering on the Safety Committee because I saw some things that I thought needed to be looked into and addressed.
2. What do you like about volunteering at Recreation events and being on a committee?
Then I also volunteered for the Recreation Committee. At each event, there was always at least one youngster whose eyes lit up and who thought this was the greatest thing they had ever done, and a parent watching their kids have fun in a safe environment.
3. What would you tell other residents who aren’t sure about volunteering or applying to join a committee?
I would tell anyone who is on the fence about volunteering, "You can change the world into a better place, and it starts at home, with you pitching in."
As stated by Barbara Beltz
1. How long have you been volunteering?
I began volunteering in 2019, as soon as I became a full-time resident. As a weekender, I hadn't gotten involved, because I wanted my weekends here to be totally relaxing and refreshing, but as soon as I became a full-timer, I wanted to contribute to this community that I love so much.
2. What made you decide to join a committee?
I joined a committee because it seemed the best fit for me personally. Running for an elected office is not something I would ever want to do, but being on a committee is an important role without risking the rejection of losing an election.
3. What do you like most about volunteering at Recreation events and being on a committee?
As far as volunteering for Rec goes, I love working with the other committee members to create events for the kids to enjoy. Seeing the looks on their faces is a huge reward for minimal work. Working on Rules, PIC, and Rec, I have met tons of people I now call friends. It has enriched my life tremendously,
4. What do you like most about volunteering at Recreation events and being on a committee?
For anyone on the fence about volunteering, I would say "Go for it." Find a role that suits your personality, your talents, your likes, your time schedule, and availability. This community needs people to get involved, even if it's just for a couple of hours a month. What have you got to lose? But you will gain so much.
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