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09-04-03, 06:04 AM
Special Olympics extends 'mahalo' to MCB Hawaii
Submitted by: MCB Hawaii
Story Identification Number: 20039101750
Story by Sgt. Joseph A. Lee
HONOLULU, Hawaii(August 24, 2003) -- Marine Corps Base Hawaii was recognized and awarded Aug. 24 at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu, by Special Olympics Hawaii staff, for outstanding volunteerism throughout the past year.
Corporal Dominic T. Overton, 1st Bn., 12th Marines, legal chief, accepted the Outstanding Volunteer Organization of the Year Award on behalf of the base, at the Special Olympics Annual Leadership Awards Banquet.
The award is presented to a unique group, club or business whose efforts have significantly improved Special Olympics athletes' experiences on a local, area-wide or state level.
The base was cited as the group that provides more than 2,000 volunteers each year to support Special Olympics.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii supervised athletes at area events, coached and served on the area management team, and helped with logistics at the summer games at the University of Hawaii, and also hosted the Holiday Classic in December.
"Volunteers are essential in the success of the Special Olympics program," said Maj. Pete Hart, budget officer at Marine Forces Pacific, Camp H. M. Smith. "The Marines pull off amazing logistics wizardry every year to provide support for the program by way of trucks, supplies and manpower."
Overton, a frequent volunteer for MCB Hawaii, was chosen to accept the award for his active participation in the Special Olympics and other community projects.
He was presented with a plaque and lei from the staff of Special Olympics, and was personally praised for Marines' helpful participation.
"I feel honored accepting this award for the base," said Overton. "It feels great knowing that an organization I represent is so well appreciated for what they do.
"You know you have really helped someone out when you see them thank you face to face."
Many other special Olympians were awarded for their performance, and one was inducted into the Special Olympics Hawaii Hall of Fame.
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Corporal David T. Overton, a legal chief with 1st Bn., 12th Marine Regiment, accepted the Outstanding Volunteer Organization of the Year award on behalf of MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay at the Special Olympics Annual Leadership Awards Banquet Aug. 24.
Photo by: Sgt. Joseph A. Lee
Sempers,
Roger
:marine:
Submitted by: MCB Hawaii
Story Identification Number: 20039101750
Story by Sgt. Joseph A. Lee
HONOLULU, Hawaii(August 24, 2003) -- Marine Corps Base Hawaii was recognized and awarded Aug. 24 at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu, by Special Olympics Hawaii staff, for outstanding volunteerism throughout the past year.
Corporal Dominic T. Overton, 1st Bn., 12th Marines, legal chief, accepted the Outstanding Volunteer Organization of the Year Award on behalf of the base, at the Special Olympics Annual Leadership Awards Banquet.
The award is presented to a unique group, club or business whose efforts have significantly improved Special Olympics athletes' experiences on a local, area-wide or state level.
The base was cited as the group that provides more than 2,000 volunteers each year to support Special Olympics.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii supervised athletes at area events, coached and served on the area management team, and helped with logistics at the summer games at the University of Hawaii, and also hosted the Holiday Classic in December.
"Volunteers are essential in the success of the Special Olympics program," said Maj. Pete Hart, budget officer at Marine Forces Pacific, Camp H. M. Smith. "The Marines pull off amazing logistics wizardry every year to provide support for the program by way of trucks, supplies and manpower."
Overton, a frequent volunteer for MCB Hawaii, was chosen to accept the award for his active participation in the Special Olympics and other community projects.
He was presented with a plaque and lei from the staff of Special Olympics, and was personally praised for Marines' helpful participation.
"I feel honored accepting this award for the base," said Overton. "It feels great knowing that an organization I represent is so well appreciated for what they do.
"You know you have really helped someone out when you see them thank you face to face."
Many other special Olympians were awarded for their performance, and one was inducted into the Special Olympics Hawaii Hall of Fame.
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/2003910258/$file/Volunteerlow.jpg
Corporal David T. Overton, a legal chief with 1st Bn., 12th Marine Regiment, accepted the Outstanding Volunteer Organization of the Year award on behalf of MCB Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay at the Special Olympics Annual Leadership Awards Banquet Aug. 24.
Photo by: Sgt. Joseph A. Lee
Sempers,
Roger
:marine: