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The Penfield Volunteer Emergency Ambulance held its annual banquet on March 24 2007 at the Penfield Country Club. The banquet is held annually to acknowledge those who served the administrative and operations staff, as well as to honor specific members who have gone “above and beyond” in their service to the ambulance corps.
Sue Borcyk, was named 2006 Member of the year. Sue has served over 1100 hours since joining PVEA in 2004. In addition to her duties as a Dispatcher, and Medic, Ms. Borcyk is a member or the Penfield Ambulance Board of Directors. She is also the corps uniform supervisor, an active member of the training committee and regularly participates in community blood pressure clinics.
Patricia Markovitz was selected as 2006 Auxiliary Member of the Year. Pat is a long time member who previously served Penfield Ambulance as a medic, driver and dispatcher. She is also a former Critical Care Technician with Southeast Quadrant, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for both organizations. Mrs. Markovitz currently chairs the computer committee for PVEA and has been instrumental in the modernization of our IT infrastructure.
Deputy Director of Operations Donald Behner was honored as the recipient of the Outstanding Service Award for 2006. A NYS Certified First Responder, Mr. Behner serves as a Driver for Penfield Ambulance, and also volunteers his time as a First Responder and a volunteer member of the Henderson Fire Department. Mr. Behner has served the past two years as a line officer and Rigs Maintenance Supervisor, and currently serves as Deputy Director of Operations where he oversees special projects. He is also chairman of the Rig Replacement Committee.
In addition to the awards bestowed upon them from Penfield Ambulance, Mrs. Borcyk, Mrs. Markovitz, and Mr. Behner were also recognized with proclamations from State Senator Jim Alessi, Assemblyman David Koon, and the Penfield Town Board.
Ten members were recognized for putting in the most volunteer duty hours. In order they were...
Mike St.Martin 1318 hours, Kate Mawn 1237 hours, David Gulley 856 hours, Bill Lang 835 hours, Jenelle Mocniak 781 hours, Brienne Briggs 719 hours, Bob Scheg 626 hours, Sue Borcyk 609 hours, Margaret Langdon 560 hours, Don Behner 538 hours, and Lauren Shelley 522 hours.
The following members received recognition for their years of service to Penfield Ambulance.
20 years: Beau Alexander, Trish Boccuzzi, Laurie Heise, Judy Robertson
10 years: Carl Deinhardt, Diane Zelma, Janet Carter - D'Ambrose
5 years: Kim Collins, Jeff David
Past President Ted Boccuzzi (Center) presented awards to Charter Member Malcom "Bunk" Bill (Left) and PVEA President Hugh Franklin (Right) for each having dedicated over 25,000 hours of active duty to Penfield Ambulance.
Patricia Markovitz was honored as the 2006 Auxilliary Member of the Year. From left to right Assemblyman David Koon, PVEA Past President Ted Boccuzzi, Patricia Markovitz, and PVEA President Hugh Franklin.
Past President Ted Boccuzzi (Center) presented awards to Charter Member Malcom "Bunk" Bill (Left) and PVEA President Hugh Franklin (Right) for each having dedicated over 25,000 hours of active duty to Penfield Ambulance.
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