It was all about volunteerism and those that donate their time in the borough during the Annual Mayor’s Breakfast Saturday morning. Mayor Tish Colombi and the commissioners welcomed nearly 100 visitors to the Presbyterian Church for pancakes, coffee, and to honor the 2012 citizen of the year.
Betsy Anderson, a volunteer on too many committees to mention, was named as the 2012 citizen of the year. Anderson was overwhelmed with emotion after Colombi named her as the citizen of the year, hugging friends and family as she tried to hold back tears as she came up to the dais to receive her award.
Anderson is actively involved in the Haddonfield Garden Club, The Friends of the Haddonfield Library, and runs the Haddonfield House Tour each year. This past year the tour raised thousands of dollars for the Lights, Camera, Action group in the borough.
“Those of you that know me know that I’m rarely at a loss for words,” she said after receiving her award. “Volunteerism is so important. You give a lot but you get so much more in return.”
Anderson’s good friend Chris Mahoney nominated her for the award. She deserved to be recognized for all that she does in the borough and her belief in the importance of volunteerism, Mahoney said, as she watched Anderson being flocked by well wishers and family.
Clutching her plaque, Anderson said she realized she was going to win the award when Colombi said the winner was a “rabid New York Giants fan.”
“I’m so honored, it’s such a privilege. This is what makes this town so great. The people who live here are so fantastic,” Anderson said. “I enjoy living here so much. You give and work hard with others, it’s a wonderful place to live.”
