The SCOPE Meals on Wheels Board of Directors held its annual Volunteer Recognition Cookout on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Wilck's Lake Island. In spite of the constant threat of rain, 80 volunteers and friends attended and enjoyed the food and fellowship.

Hoke Currie, retired executive director, was presented with a Certificate of Recognition and a Leadership Award for his outstanding 10-year service. Douglas Presbyterian Church was acknowledged as the “Sponsor/Donor of the Year”.

Of the seventy-four 74 total volunteer drivers for the year (i. September 2010-August 2011), 24 have delivered meals for the entire 10 years that SCOPE Meals on Wheels has been in existence. Nine 9 volunteer drivers are also members of the Board of Directors.

Individuals recognized were as follows: Most Valuable Subs – Patsy Pelland (41 driving days); Delta Zeta Sorority (34 driving days); Super Drivers – Billy Womack (135 driving days); Rudy Hawkins (104 driving days).

SCOPE/Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing and delivering balanced, nutritious meals to the elderly, disabled and home-bound who have no reliable means of obtaining their daily food requirements. Volunteers provide meal delivery service Monday through Friday. An 18-member Board of Directors serves as the governing body.