LIBERTY BELL CHAPTER #6 "HALL of FAME" RECIPIENTS

The "Hall of Fame" was established to honor the "Best of the Best". The Pioneers honored here have devoted countless hours to serving their communities with their time and leadership-

Maryann A. Murtha: 2009 Hall of Fame

Maryann is receiving her award from 2009 Chapter President: Allen B. Lewis.

Maryann became a Pioneer in 1983 and has held many positions including president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, member-at-large and group leader for several Councils. She has been a treasurer, member-at-large, group leader, and vice-president at the Chapter level. She currently serves as the Chapter president (2010).

Maryann coordinates and supports the Project Nights program at Lott Street making placemats, Hug-A-Bears, electronic maps, breast cancer pillows, heart pillows and breakfast baggies for Aids for Friends. She also recycles cans and collects tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, plants flowers at Harry Taylor Memorial, and participates in the Valley Forge National Park and the Delaware Seashore Cleanup Days. Maryann has initiated several domestic abuse efforts in support of Laurel House. This includes providing Hug-A-Bears and securing a wish list of needed items for the center, and collecting old cell phones. She helps out with the Hot Line Phone bill, and helps to deliver dictionaries and E-Maps to local schools. Maryann assists with membership drives and participates in the fellowship breakfast. She can be seen fundraising through nut sales, Yankee Candle sales and Tastefully Simple.

She has received the Pioneer in Excellence award, a membership drive award and a recognition award from Laurel House Domestic Abuse House for her outstanding support and work with them.