Asal Family Named Volunteers of the Year
Township of Clark
Recreation Director, Ralph Bernardo, recognized the Clark Recreation Volunteers of the Year at the January town council meeting. This year’s winners are a family of four that has been volunteering at the Recreation Center since 2005.
Bernardo named Fred and Jean Asal and their daughters, Lisa Dunn and Patty Palmer, as this year’s winners.
“Anything these four do, it’s always with a smile, calm personality, humor, and enthusiasm,” Bernardo said. “They are assets to the Recreation Department and to the Township of Clark. They exemplify the meaning of hard work, dedication, and especially giving of themselves and not expecting anything in return.”
After so many years, Bernardo sees the family as an extension of his own. He also said they were instrumental in bringing about the first Winter Festival, which has evolved into Clark Recreation’s Annual Tree Lighting over the years. The family still volunteers many hours and makes significant personal donations to the event every year.
Photos by Don Smith for Clark Township
