E.L. Kohnle Award Presented To Local Y Volunteer
E.L. Kohnle Award Presented To Local Y Volunteer
Diane Hirakawa received award of appreciation
[Dayton, OH 3/23/11] The YMCA of Greater Dayton held its 140th Annual Meeting at the David H. Ponitz Center at Sinclair in Dayton recently. The event raised over $19,000 for the YMCAs annual Strong Kids Campaign. The event consisted of a silent auction, dinner and a program where volunteers and staff were recognized for their contributions to the success of the YMCA of Greater Dayton.
The YMCA of Greater Dayton is pleased to recognize Diane Hirakawa as E.L. Kohnle award winner this year. The E.L. Kohnle award is the highest honor given to a volunteer of the YMCA of Greater Dayton.
Dianes enthusiasm has been a positive influence on our YMCA for the 15 years she has served on our Board of Directors. She models a healthy lifestyle and is passionate about health and nutrition. Her family members are active members of the South YMCA where they have participated in numerous programs and activities over the years.
During her time on the Y board, she has served a 3 year term as board chair. She co-chaired the capital campaign to build the Kleptz YMCA, has served on the executive committee, has chaired the Strong Kids campaign and most recently has chaired the Marketing Committee since its inception 3 years ago. She has been a tireless champion for strategic planning since joining the Board and has personally raised over $2,000,000 in capital and annual campaign gifts for the YMCA during the past 15 years.
We thank Diane for her dedication to the Y and for making our community a better place.
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About the Y
The Y is one of the nations leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children regardless of age, income or background to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nations health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. The YMCA of Greater Dayton was established in 1870 and now offers twelve locations throughout the Miami Valley. www.ymcaonline.org