Roger Mandle (left), John Nazarian (center), Pearl Nathan (right) to be honored at VIPs 44th Volunteer Recognition Event .VIPS' 44th Volunteer Recognition Event
A Grand Success!
Over 275 attendees enjoyed listening to Robert Flanders, Esq., Chair of Rhode Island’s Board of Regents and former Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice share his thoughts: "My Impression of Public Education in R.I. After a Year on the Job."
VIPS awarded the Helen King Lifelong Learning Award to two former college presidents who for years have made significant educational contributions to the community, Roger Mandle, Rhode Island School of Design, and John Nazarian, Rhode Island College. Local retired-educator, community volunteer and long-time supporter of the arts and education Pearl Nathan received the Knowledge Is Power Award for her longstanding commitment to public education.
Also honored for their invaluable work with Providence public school students are four outstanding community volunteers:
Technology & Learning Center Community Volunteer Award, Greenville resident, Robert Tow.
Collegiate Volunteer Award, Cumberland resident, Kyle Duguay.
Reading Buddies College Volunteer Award, Cumberland resident, Melissa Kay.
Reading Buddies Community Volunteer Award, Providence resident, Janine Schwartz.
A special thanks to all of our sponsors for their generosity and support of VIPS' 44th Annual Volunteer Recognition Event!
Corporate Partner in Education
Mentor/Tutor in Education Technology Center Support
Friends in Education
Helene & Bertram Bernhardt Foundation
Dr. John Nazarian
Connectors in Education
Bank Rhode Island
Buff and Johnnie Chace
Dimeo Construction
Gilbane Building Co.
Lynch & Greenfield LLP
Rhode Island School of Design
The Honorable David N. Cicilline, City of Providence
In-Kind Gifts
Fall River Florist Supply
G Media & Associates
Mary Hood/Creative Graphic Solutions
4imprint
Wal-Mart