Sunday, April 28th, 2024

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Medical Reserve Corp honors volunteers



The 5th anniversary of the Volunteer Appreciation of the Chesapeake Medical Reserve Corps gave recognition to those who are committed to support emergency response and public health. Guest speaker for the evening event was Wanda Barnard-Bailey, PhD, and Deputy City Manager for Human Development. Special recognition was given to the 2008 volunteers of the year. Becky Washburn, MPA, CHT, CHPD is the director of this group of volunteers who number over 233 and support Chesapeake with thousands of hours of service.


From left: Director Chesapeake Medical Reserve Corps, Mary Doris Ferguson, RN, Becky Washburn, MPA, CHt, CHPD, Wanda Barnard-Bailey, Deputy City Manager, and Hank Washburn, 2008 Volunteer of the Year.

Dr. Judy McClary, a four-year volunteer.

Joylynn Matte, Medical Reserve Corps Director of Virginia Beach.

Bernice White and Michelle Robinson, employees of the Chesapeake Health Department.

Hank Washburn and Mary Doris Ferguson recognized as Volunteers of the Year 2008.

From left: Ruth Bigio, Michael Wilkinson, and Sally Floyd, members of the CMRC.