Extraordinary Service The theatre volunteers play an integral part with the front-of-house team and administrative departments. The beauty of the Francis R. Carroll Plaza, directly across from the theatre, is attributed to a special group of theatre volunteers who selflessly devote their time and energy in planting, weeding, watering and maintaining this lovely park for the benefit of our patrons and the community. Since 2008, The Hanover Theatre volunteers have donated over 172,886 hours of service to the theatre. At today’s Massachusetts volunteer equivalency rate, that translates to over $5 million of in-kind services. The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Team provides exemplary service in maintaining the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, a treasured musical instrument. Organist Len Beyersdorfer shares his talent during pre-show concerts and theatre tours. Don Phipps, Bruce Hager and John Phipps take excellent care of the organ, so it always sounds its best, especially during our silent movies and our annual production of A Christmas Carol.
This year’s Volunteer of the Year Award honors Mildred Anderson for her outstanding contributions to The Hanover Theatre’s volunteer program. Mildred began volunteering with us in the 2008 inaugural season. Before volunteering with the theatre, Mildred worked for The Hanover Insurance Company in the statistical data management department for 35 years. In addition to volunteering with the theatre, Mildred volunteers for the women’s group at her church and is also a member of the Rutland Cultural Council. This year alone, Mildred volunteered as an event usher at over 63 shows and contributed over 235 hours working as an administrative volunteer. She is a tremendous asset to the theatre and always goes above and beyond to help. Her dedication, passion and kind heart has made her an invaluable contributor to the theatre. We are so grateful to have such a dedicated person on our team. Mildred’s enthusiasm and creativity truly exemplify the admirable qualities of our outstanding volunteers and their desire to help us grow and thrive as an organization.
Photo: Joyce Maranto, Maranto Studios
Congratulations to H. Carter Hunt Volunteer of the Year! Mildred Anderson
In Memoriam We fondly remember volunteer, Elke Eisenmann, who passed away in December. Elke began volunteering with the theatre in 2008 and was quickly recognized as a dedicated and passionate individual with a big personality and even bigger heart. She will be greatly missed.
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