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VOLUNTEERISM

Making a Life in Naples

by Lois Bolin
Old Naples Historian veterans needs as they honor our Greatest Generation.
S WFL Veterans Alliance hosted its first Naples Spirit Recipients, deal in precious gems, in more ways than one.
Deborah and Alen Silver, the 2017 Community Spirit Award

Alen, National Sales Manager for Casio G Shock Watches and
of ‘45’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at Faith Lutheran
Deborah, Operations Manager for Bigham Jewelers, are well
Church on September 2nd in remembrance of the
known to anyone who has been involved in a Collier County
signing of the formal agreement of the Japanese
Honor Flight. Both served as founding Board Members and
Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri. U.S. General
of the Army Douglas MacArthur, the Commander in the recently formed VIP, Veterans in Paradise, a monthly gathering
held at the Naples Senior Center.
Southwest Pacific and Supreme Commander for the Allied
Pastor Don Treglown, Senior Pastor of Faith Lutheran
Powers, accepted the surrender.
Special guests for the evening included two WWII Veterans, Church, was the recipient of the Tim Timrud American Patriot
Award. Since 2003 Faith Lutheran Church in cooperation with
who served with General McArthur, Rudy Balocki and Armand
Pepper. Also in attendance were Pappy Wagner, Iwo Jima Homer Helter’s Antique Mall & Military Museum have sent
close to 75 tons of supplies to our men and women overseas.
Survivor, Bugler Bob McDonald and Korean Veteran, Col. Herb
Faith Lutheran Church graciously donates space for the Marine
Savage.
Corps League of Naples weekly luncheons held every Tuesday.
THE HAPPINESS EFFECT
Want more happiness in your life? Researchers at the London CITY OF NAPLES CHRISTMAS PARADE
Speaking of happiness, the 2017 Christmas parade theme
School of Economics examined the relationship between
volunteering and happiness in a large group of American adults. has been announced: The Heart of A Naples Christmas. The parade
will be held December 12th and its theme is in honor of all of
No surprise, they found that the more people volunteered, the
the first responders and volunteers who gave so much before and
happier they were. Some of the other benefits that come along
with volunteering are: it connects you to others; it is good for after Hurricane Irma. Thank you to Life in Naples for being the
Overall Theme Prize sponsor and to M & M Café for being the
your mind and body; it can advance your career; and it can bring
fun and fulfillment to your life. Theme Contest sponsor.
Can’t attend the parade? Not to worry – you can watch live
SPIRIT AWARDS on the City of Naples TV channel (Comcast 98) or online at
Thanks to the 115 volunteers for the Naples Spirit of 45 naplesgove.com.
Weekend Tribute, happiness was plentiful that weekend. At the Winston Churchill said that we make a living by what we get, we
8th Annual Greatest Generation & Beyond Breakfast, the Victory make a life by what we give. SWFL Veterans Alliance salutes all of
Florida, Community Spirit, and America Spirit Awards were our community’s volunteers who make life in Naples so happy.
announced. No doubt you have seen these happy people around
our community.
Mark Michael, Victory Florida recipient, owner of Naples
Gold & Silver, deals in auction and estate sales. Last year, he led
a group of patriots on the 3rd Annual Thank You Across Florida
Tour, which followed Florida’s WWII Heritage Trail. He will
be leading another tour this November to raise awareness on