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Lavon Edge, a Belleville resident since 1972, will be receiving the 2015 President's Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2015 RSVP of Dane County Volunteer Recognition event being held October 22, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at The Heights in Verona, WI.

Lavon was introduced to the RSVP Executive Director at a chance meeting and was motivated to become a volunteer. As she puts it, she had "time on her hands," it gave her a "mental boost," and it provided "personal satisfaction." Since then, she has contributed over 4,000 volunteer hours in service to the community.

Lavon began as a paid Outreach Worker at RSVP in March 1981, when the Outreach Program was started. As that program evolved, she has served as a volunteer Escort Driver, and a driver for Home Delivered Meals, as well as being a Senior Center Volunteer during all those years.

When she is asked why she volunteers, she answers, "Helping others has always been a part of my life. Belleville lacked sufficient volunteers and I felt called."

She is still active - every day - at the Belleville Senior Center and "enjoys every minute." She still drives, though only within the community. We are so grateful for her 32 years of service.

RSVP matches people who wish to do volunteer work with personalized volunteer opportunities in the Dane County community. RSVP volunteers (nearly 1,800) have been serving the citizens of Dane County for 43 years, providing over eight million service hours. For more information on RSVP and how to get involved, visit http://www.rsvpdane.org, and click on the "Volunteer" tab. You can also call (608) 238-7787 and ask to speak to the coordinator for volunteer opportunities.