2009 VIP Recognition
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Volunteers In Plano Celebrating 25 Years of Sterling Volunteers
In August 1982 program founder and former City Manager David Griffin, with the support of Florence Shapiro, who was then serving on Council along with other Council members, were able to bring the vision of volunteerism to life here in Plano.
By May 1983, the City was actively recruiting volunteers for 30 positions to serve nine departments. That year 3,372 volunteer hours were donated equaling a monetary value of $27,290. Compare that to this past year 2007, when 84,551 volunteer hours were donated equaling $1,462,932. 25 times the hours and 53 times the value!
VIP’s contribution goes far beyond mere dollars and cents. We band together with staff to give the most precious commodity, TIME! The City of Plano would like to thank every volunteer for their dedication and hard work.