Volunteer of the month

ADULT VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Gary Fitch

Hometown: Robinsdale; moved to Brainerd in 1956.

Family: Wife Gail, three children, two grandchildren

Volunteer activities: Photography at Trinity Lutheran Church and takes photos for the teachers at school. January, February, March and April volunteer with AARP doing taxes in addition to being an RSVP volunteer. Gary also helps in the kitchen at Trinity Lutheran Church helping set up and serve funeral lunches.

I volunteer because: I was first talked into it but then decided that it was something that I really enjoyed doing.

My most rewarding volunteer experience: Just feeling appreciated in everything I do, listening to those who I do taxes for and how they could not have done it by themselves.

Nominated by: Dale Swenson

To nominate an Adult Volunteer of the Month please notify: Monica Husen at 218-828-3515 or e-mail: mhusen@gslakesandpines.org

YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Kelsey Bingelli

Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa; moved to Baxter in 2003

Family: Parents - Keith and Debra, one sister

Volunteer activities: Youth As Resources (secretary and public relations), Z-club, Inter-Act, Class Cabinet and Student Council.

I volunteer because: I enjoy helping out in the community.

My most rewarding volunteer experience: I enjoy giving grants to youth to help improve the community.

Nominated by: Sarah Peters - United Way

To nominate a Youth Volunteer of the Month please notify: Monica Husen at 218-828-3515 or e-mail- mhusen@gslakesandpines.org