Randolph’s Maj. Melvin McLaughlin has spent more than 40 years selflessly volunteering at his local medical center, Gifford. On Wednesday that volunteerism was recognized – big time.

The 95-year-old retired U.S. Marine, fondly known as “Major,” was named the country’s 2013 Outstanding Senior Volunteer by Home Instead Senior Care.

Home Instead is the world’s largest provider of non-medical, in-home care services for seniors. Last year it launched the Salute to Senior Service Contest to recognize senior volunteerism.

By day, they work as an Editor, Head of Retail at The Vermont Country Store, a Director of Sales, a Commercial Insurance Executive, a Vice President at a power company, and a popular local mixologist; but on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 7 PM at the Paramount Theater in Rutland, they will put on the glitter and sequins and be transformed into dancing superstars.

Secretary of State Jim Condos is pleased to announce the recognition of Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA) Director Tanya Marshall by the Society of American Archivists (SAA). Established in 2011, the emerging leader award recognizes work of broad merit to the profession and demonstrated leadership qualities.

Attorney Alison J. Bell of Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP has joined the Board of Directors of Hunger Free Vermont, the statewide leader in ending hunger and malnutrition at the individual, community, and state levels.

“I am thrilled to welcome Alison to the Board of Directors,” says Marissa Parisi, Executive Director

of Hunger Free Vermont. “She has been a wonderful community partner to the organization over the last year, and brings a great deal of skill, expertise and commitment to our Board,” continues Parisi.

Elise N. Everett, M.D., University of Vermont assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences and Fletcher Allen gynecologic oncologist, is currently participating in the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Academic Scholars and Leaders Program as a member of the 2013-14 class.

Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) will honor two distinguished individuals from the greater Bennington area at its annual Harvest Ball, Saturday, Sept. 7. The health system will recognize longtime Hoosick Falls physician, Dr. Philip Martinez, with the SVHC 2013 Health Care Leadership Award. At the same event, the health system also will recognize local businessman, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Norman Greenberg and the Greenberg family with the SVHC 2013 Distinguished Community Service Award.