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Multicultural Family Center Board Receives Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award
City of Dubuque City Council Meeting Consent Items # 05. Copyrighted July 1, 2024 ITEM TITLE: Multicultural Family Center Board Receives Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award SUMMARY: City Manager providing a copy of the press release announcing that the Multicultural Family Center Board of Directors received the Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award. SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Press Release Supporting Documentation Multicultural Family ily Center Ruby Sutton Building Multicultural Family Center Board of Directors Receive Iowa Governor's Volunteer Award The board of directors of the Multicultural Family Center (MFC) received the Governor's Volunteer Award from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds during a special recognition ceremony in Ankeny this afternoon. The MFC board was honored with an award for groups of volunteers. More than 400 awards are being presented this year to honorees representing more than 85 Iowa communities. The MFC board was nominated for the award by Antonio Mouzon, Executive Director of the Multicultural Family Center. In his nomination, Mouzon described the board members as being exception in their dedication and service while demonstrating an unwavering commitment to promoting inclusion, understanding, and cultural competency within the Dubuque community. "Each member leverages their unique skills to enhance the center's programs and services, from organizing cultural festivals to leading educational workshops," Mouzon wrote. "Board members tirelessly advocate for the center's vision of a cohesive and culturally -rich community. Members of the Multicultural Family Center Board of Directors are, in alphabetical order by last name: • Anthony Allen • Claudette Bees • Gabby Chelette • Mary Ann Conzett • Tulasi Priya Gudapati • Chuck Harris • Robin McEnany • Dr. Trupti Mehta • Dr. Evelyn Nadeau • Michael Quam • Abhay Rawal • Jason Weston • Marlene Woller The Governor's Volunteer Award program is now in its 40th year of providing Iowa non- profits, charitable organizations, and government entities with a way to honor their volunteers through a prestigious, state -level award. "Those being recognized are the people who invest in others without expecting anything in return — except, of course, for the fulfillment that comes from doing their part to give back to their community," said Gov. Kim Reynolds. "This collective impact is nothing short of remarkable." The Iowa Governor's Volunteer Awards are coordinated by Volunteer Iowa, a bureau within the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. A complete list of award recipients is available at www.volunteeriowa.org. Our Mission The Multicultural Family Center (MFC) empowers all families of Dubuque to reach their potential and build unity through diversity, equity, and inclusion. # Share on Facebook V Share on Twitter Copyright © 2023 City of Dubuque. All Rights Reserved. 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 p Share via Email Powered by I1fIEND