On Saturday, what was expected to be just your average potluck lunch provided by, and for, Friends of Webster Public Library (FWPL) volunteers, took an extra special turn when two long-time volunteers — Peg Ehmann and Mary Alice Moore — were surprised with special recognition and awards.
FWPL Vice President Gail Dominik presented the award to Peg, saying,
Peg has served in many capacities over the years. She has served as president vice president treasurer and secretary. … Peg has been involved in many committees such as the book sale committee, spelling bee committee, by-law updating committee, nominating committee, fundraising committee and signage committee, to name a few. She has attended numerous meetings with the Monroe County Friends Council and NYLA Empire State Roundtable where ideas and strategies for successful Friends groups were shared, and then brought those ideas back to implement them with our group. Today Peg is not only a member of the Board of Directors for the Friends of the Webster Public Library but also serves on the Webster Public Library Board of Trustees and WPL Foundation.
In presenting the award to Mary Alice, FWPL Board Member Ruth Tetlow said,
Mary Alice was the book sale coordinator for 16 book sales beginning in the spring of 2007. She increased the awareness of the Friends and book sales with publicity ideas that are still used today. Mary Alice set the standard for successful book sales with her attention to details, her open and welcoming manner and her snicker doodle cookies. Mary Alice has served on many committees, volunteered for numerous events, attended meetings and offered her guidance to the Friends even when she was in Florida for the winter. For the past several years, Mary Alice has managed the Sign-Up Genius account which organizes the volunteers by shifts to work the book sale. In addition to working with the friends, Mary Alice serves on the Advisory Board of the Friends of the Webster Public Library, the Webster Public Library Board of Trustees and the WPL Foundation.
Appropriately, each honoree received a book or audiobook, inscribed with an individualized dedication recognizing their service. Once Peg and Mary Alice have a chance to read them, the books will become part of the library’s permanent collection.
Before the luncheon, two other long-time volunteers who were not able to attend — Richard Reid and Deb Suffoletto — were also recognized. Deb also received a book, and Richard an audiobook (his preferred mode of reading).
In concluding remarks, Gail said,
Richard, Deb, Peg and Mary Alice are all active in promoting and increasing the awareness of the Webster Public Library to the community. … The most important aspect of their contribution to the Friends is their friendship to one and all. They are always available to help, to listen, to advocate, to praise, to guide and be not only a Friend of the library, but more importantly, a friend to all.
Congratulations to all of the honorees, and thank you for all you do to help make the Webster Public Library the invaluable community resource it is.
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(posted 6/1/2025)
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