Every quarter we acknowledge person or persons in our community who have gone above and beyond in Paying It Forward in both their attitude and deeds. We call it the TRIBE Tribute and they are gifted WARRIOR status.
An individual (or group) is nominated by members of our community based on the following:
- Volunteerism & inspires others to serve
- Actively promotes ways to improve our community
- Participation within our community through charitable activities
- Demonstrates qualities of compassion
- Resides or has family living in the Linden school district
- Improved or enhanced the life’s of our residents
2ND QUARTER 2022 RECIPIENT IS ALPINE MARKETPLACE
Linden Pay it Forward 2nd Quarter Warrior Certificate of Appreciation goes to Alpine Marketplace for their outstanding commitment and service to our community. The Round-Up they did for us in August was a HUGH success.
Our 2022, 1st quarter recipients are Steve/GwynnE james and chris duncan.
Steve & Gwynne: In appreciation of your service to the LINDEN PAY IT FORWARD organization through volunteerism, donations and a desire to find ways to improve the quality of life within our community.
You have servant hearts that continually seek ways to be of assistance to others without recognition.
Christopher Duncan: In appreciation of your service to our LINDEN community through volunteerism and a sincere desire to improve the quality of life for those who live here. You have a big smile, a servant’s heart and an enthusiasm to give without recognition.
Our 2021, 4th quarter recipients are Laura Hura and Marlene Craig.
Marlene: In recognition of your service to Linden Pay it Forward. We appreciate your servant heart and labor of love to serve the Linden/Argentine community whenever there is a need.
In the eyes and heart of our community you are a selfless warrior that encourages TRIBE members to unite, strengthen, and support the well-being of each other and our city.
Laura: Always one of the first to volunteer and there is no job deemed too big or small through your eyes. You have a servant heart that continually looks for ways to be of assistance without being asked. Thankful to call you friend and have you in our Linden TRIBE. I believe I speak on behalf of many others.
Our 2021, 1st quarter recipients are Louise & Charles Blain and Tanya Arquette.
Louise & Charles: The founders of Desert Angels, Inc have done so much in making sure our troops are honored and remembered. In appreciation of your service to the LINDEN Community and beyond by preparing and sending Miracle Boxes to our troops serving overseas and showing them they are not forgotten.
Tanya: In appreciation of your financial support and the selfless acts of volunteerism you gift to the LINDEN Community. Thank you for reaching out to our TRIBE members with sensitive tentacles of love and kindness whenever there is a need.
We appreciate your valuable role and leadership at Linden Child Development Center in helping to build the foundation of our children’s future.
Our 2020, 4th quarter recipients are Stephanie Johnson and Wendy Wagner. Thank you both for all you do for our community!
Stephanie: For going above and beyond in initiating / organizing Linden’s Festival of Lights 2020, Mother Superior to Roman Roundtown, creating an award winning scarecrow and securing a permanent Pay It Forward park bench at the Linden Mill Pond.
Wendy: For going above and beyond in initiating / organizing Linden’s Festival of Lights 2020, acting project director for the Christmas Gnome Project and helping our organization to secure non-profit status.
Our 2020, 3rd quarter recipients are Pam Brueger and Joan Miller. Thank you both for all you do for our community!
We appreciate their service to the LINDEN PAY IT FORWARD Community by picking up accumulated debris in and around our city streets and neighborhoods.
Thank you for your servant hearts that looks for ways to be of assistance without recognition. Sidebar: Both ladies found it humorous that we would give recognition to two ladies picking up trash. They have no clue how much they are appreciated by our community.
Our 2020, 2nd quarter recipients are Becca Ferris and Jennifer LaDrew. Thank you both for all you do for our community!
Becca is Chief Allen’s assistant at Argentine Police Department. Always one of the first to volunteer and there is no job deemed too big or small through her eyes. From organizing a parade for the arrival of the Christmas Gnomes to Amelia’s Prom Escort, she gets it done seamlessly. Becca is also working with our Pay It Forward committee members to secure our 501(c)3 status in 2020.
Jennifer LaDrew is co-owner of Linden Child Development Center. She spear-headed the decoration and organization of the Amelia Prom Event and nailed it! She also serves as a Pay It Forward Committee member and makes herself available to assist with whatever project we have on the drawing board. Jennifer has a passion for our service men and women as her daughter serves in the Air Force.
Our 2020, 1st quarter recipient is Denise Miller. Thank you for all you do for our community!
Denise, thank you for reaching out to our TRIBE members with sensitive tentacles of love and kindness whenever there is a need. Always one of the first to volunteer and there is no job deemed too big or small through your eyes. You have a servant heart that continually looks for ways to be of assistance without being asked. Thankful to call you friend and have you in our Linden TRIBE. I believe I speak on behalf of many others.
Our 2019, 4th quarter recipient is Carrie mckissic. Thank you for all you do for our community!
Carrie is the epitome of the Energizer Bunny. If she isn’t volunteering to help at Linden school events, you will find her serving as a hospitality greeter at The Rock Church. She also the best dog walker in the community!
She is a first responder whenever a Pay It Forward need is broadcasted to the TRIBE and no one is a stranger to her. If you are, you won’t be for long.
Our 2019, 3rd quarter recipient is lynn boyd. Thank you for all do for our community!
In true form, I found her volunteering at the Linden concession stand for the junior varsity football game and clueless she was about to receive the award.“Oh, look there’s Denise, so good to see you!” was her comment as I walked into the concession area. I think she thought I was there to volunteer.Nicki Wildeman was working the concession as well and said, “Mom, Denise is here to gift you with something.”
Even as Lynn was awarded the framed certificate, she was unaware that she was being acknowledged for her servant heart.It was Lynn’s grandson, Gavin Wildeman and his friend Cooper that gave me the inspiration to begin the Linden Pay It Forward Project. The kindness they showed to an elderly couple at our local McDonald’s touched my heart and birthed our program.
Congrats to Lynn for all that you do. It is because of individuals like you that our TRIBE is able to reach out to our community when there is a need. You not only support us monetarily, but also with your service time at community events including the Pay It Forward float in the Holiday Happening parade. Thank you!
Our 2019, 2nd quarter recipient is Paul & Sue Dobos. Thank you for all do for our community!
If you have never visited PJs blowups at Christmas, you are missing out. Sue & Paul’s display is bigger than life and that is no play on words.
They continually give to our community both monetarily and with their time. If there is a need, they are standing in line waiting to dig in and do whatever is needed. Thank you both for your servant hearts.
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