April 28, 2006

Sebelius lauds importance of volunteer work
Governor reappoints four to the Kansas Volunteer Commission

Kansas communities rely on the work of volunteers to improve the quality of life for their residents. To encourage volunteerism, Governor Kathleen Sebelius announced today the reappointment of four individuals to the Kansas Volunteer Commission. 

“We’re blessed with volunteers throughout our state whose willingness to volunteer in the community is a prime example of the values that Kansas was founded on,” Sebelius said.  “The Kansas Volunteer Commission does important work promoting volunteerism, and I’m pleased these community leaders have agreed to continue their work to encourage more Kansans to become volunteers.”

The Kansas Volunteer Commission prepares a national service plan for the state and ensures outreach to diverse community-based agencies.  The commission also administers certain grant programs.

The following were reappointed to the commission to serve a three-year term:

• David Battey, Shawnee Mission
• Irene Caudillo, Kansas City
• Margaret “Peg” Dunlap, Topeka
• Michael Faler, Berryton