by DeAnna Kinney, SE Ohio Community Outreach Coordinator
& Masonic Volunteer Program Coordinator
The Masonic Volunteer Program (MVP) has volunteers around the state working to make the lives of The Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center (OMHRC) clients a little brighter. Over the last few years, I have heard from many clients about how much they appreciate and love the MVP volunteers who come out to help them. The following letter was received regarding a 14th District Committee volunteer:
I wish to recognize Matthew Harmon, MVP volunteer and a Past Master of Capital City Lodge #656.
Last year in 2021, I put in a request to Community Outreach Coordinator Dan Shirk, that I needed a volunteer to do some weeding around my house overrun with very tall weeds. I am disabled and walking is a major challenge. Dan sent out Matt Harmon and another who did a wonderful job pulling weeds and cutting overgrown brush. Matt noticed I had a large Troy-Built Chipper Shredder. Matt asked if he could use it, and I said absolutely.
Matt even came back this spring to remove the new weeds. He said he would come back and remove the weeds in front of the house.
The volunteers aren't doing this community service for any reward. I wanted to show my appreciation for all the hard work.
-Dick Van Meter, Community Lodge #684 (55 years)
This is just one example of how much our volunteers mean to our clients, who often show their appreciation with a smile, a simple “thank you”, or a hug.
OMHRC would also like to acknowledge the recent passing of one of our MVP Committee Chairmen. Steve Hampton was Chairman of the 19th District MVP Committee and he will be missed by all who knew him. His hard work and dedication to the program and to our clients was deeply appreciated.
If you would like more information on the Masonic Volunteer Program,
please call DeAnna Kinney, SE Ohio Community Outreach
Coordinator and MVP Coordinator, at 740-262-1974.
