Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County will hold its annual meeting and volunteer recognition event on Oct. 8. It begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Kennedy Building on the Genesee County Fairgrounds (on Route 5 in Batavia).
The event is open to the public. In lieu of payment, the extension is asking the public to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to a local food pantry.
Donna Morrill has been named the 2009 “Friend of Extension." This award honors an individual or organization that has made significant contributions toward the success of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County.
Morrill, who's a graduate of the Leadership Genesee Program, has been an avid supporter of the extension and has served on its board for the past five years.
The extension will also recognize dedicated volunteers, hold elections to fill positions on the board of directors and honor retiring board members. They are Andrea Aldinger, Eric Adams, Mike Stroll and Shelley Stein. In addition, it will spotlight the outstanding work of the 4-H youth.
Light hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be available. For more information or to reserve a seat please call Barb at 585-343-3040 ext. 101 or stop by the extension office by Oct. 1.
