“Rotary clubs have been serving the needs of communities worldwide since 1905,” stated Lindel James Montpelier Rotary Club President. “Our rotary club is pleased to honor a member of our community, Corrine Sheridan, who has been serving the needs of the Montpelier community for nearly 60 years.” Corrine was named Montpelier Rotary Club 2013 Distinguished Citizen of the Year at a recent Rotary Club luncheon.
Over the past 25 years Corrine has volunteered weekly at the Montpelier Food Pantry. She has worked to increase its resources by gathering food and donations at City Hall during voting events. She was instrumental in moving the Montpelier Rotary Club to collect food donations at its regular meeting on the fourth Monday of each month.
Corrine has also volunteered with the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and is a longtime member and contributor to the Montpelier Senior Center. Her baking and crafting talents have been featured in many Christmas Bazaars, craft and bake sales. She also runs a weekly bridge game at the Senior Center.
Montpelier Mayor John Hollar read a resolution honoring Corrine. Numerous friends and fellow volunteers spoke about Corrine’s dedication to the community. These included Kimberly Lashua from the Food Pantry, Gesulado Schneider, Barbara Prentice, Loretta Schneider from the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, her son Jim representing the family, Charlie Wiley, 2012 Distinguished Citizen of the Year and long-time friend and neighbor Norman James.
Corrine and her husband Jim raised three sons in Montpelier. They have five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
CAPTION: Montpelier Rotary Club 2013 Distinguished Citizen of the Year Corrine Sheridan (left) and Lindel James Montpelier Rotary Club President, showing off Corrine’s award.