Annual Boards & Commissions Appreciation Dinner

Once each year, the City of Woodway hosts a banquet to honor the service of the many volunteers on the boards and commissions. Tonight was this year's banquet, held at the Ridgewood Country Club. There were many people I knew and many that I did not, so it was a great time to both say hello and to meet new people. There are six boards and commissions: Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning, the Board of Adjustment, the Arboretum board, Woodway Beautiful and the Youth Commission. City Manager Yost Zakhary had the members of each board or commission stand to be recognized, and aptly concluded: "Volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless but because they are priceless." It was short and sweet; the entire event was over in less than 90 minutes.

The event was organized by several of the City staff (see photo), who were also recognized for their service. More pictures of the event are here.

(left to right): Kasia Redden (Executive Secretary, Community Services), Donna Barkley (Administrative Assistant) and Jennifer Canady (City Secretary).