Savannah Speech and Hearing Center Volunteer of the Year - Ms. Jean Finley Giblin, Age 86
Savannah Speech and Hearing Center will bestow the time honored Annie F. Oliver Volunteer of the Year Award to Ms. Jean Finley Giblin, age 86, on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 3:30pm at the Center’s 66th Street location.
Savannah, GA, February 04, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, an organization that has provided speech and hearing services to Savannahians since 1954, is honoring the people who make it possible to provide a myriad of extended services to the community – their volunteers. This year, special recognition is being given to a volunteer who has contributed her time and attention to multiple programs and venues, Ms. Jean Finley Giblin.
Ms. Giblin will be honored during a volunteer reception to be held Thursday, February 10, from 3:30 to 5:00pm at Savannah Speech and Hearing Center at 1206 E. 66th Street in Savannah – the Centers location for more than 57 years. She will be given the time honored Annie F. Oliver Volunteer Award to be shared with it’s more than 29 prior recipients.
Jean Finley Giblin originally of Janesville, Wisconsin, earned her BS in Nursing at St. Xavier’s College in Chicago, IL. After graduation she married, Charlie Giblin, and the couple moved to New Orleans, LA. It was there that she started her family (four children) and her career. Jean went to work as a staff nurse at Touro Infirmary. She also volunteered with the local Catholic Church and school. Jean says her most “Notable volunteering” experience was as the organizer of the Wild Animal booth at the school fair. The so called “wild animals” were gold fish and parakeets. Every child was a winner. Some parents were not as enthusiastic as Jean.
Jean recalls her most “dramatic volunteering” experience was as a Army Volunteer in New Orleans after Hurricane Betsy in 1965. Jean commandeered the medical crew from her church to rescue people in flooded areas around the Mississippi River.
Charlie’s job moved the family to Atlanta, GA., where, Jean worked at Crawford Long Hospital and later at Northside Hospital. At Northside Hospital, she became Director of Nursing. Outside of the hospital, Jean continued her volunteering. This time, Jean worked at an inner city methadone clinic in addition to her volunteer work wherein she traveled to the Philippines to recruit nurses for the hospital.
Again, Charlie’s job moved the Giblin family, this time to St Louis, MO., where Jean worked at St. Luke’s Hospital. While at St. Luke’s she volunteered to teach the entire hospital how to tell military time. “The 24 hour clock is not as easy as it seems.”
Jean and Charlie then moved to Plant City, FL., where Jean volunteered in the Emergency Department of the local hospital. It was there that she also volunteered at the worlds largest Strawberry Festival.
Jean’s next move brought her to Savannah, GA., where Jean continued her volunteering at Memorial Medical Center and the Social Apostolate. Jean, now celebrating more than 80 wonderful years of life, says she has found “a permanent home at Savannah Speech and Hearing”. Jean and a host of other dedicated volunteers perform hearing screenings for Savannah Area Schools on behalf of Savannah Speech and Hearing Center.
When asked what she loves most about her voluntary position, Jean regaled us with stories of the children being screened, their willingness to participate, their good behavior and the pride she takes in being the one who “cuddles, explains and teaches”.
Ann Curry, Volunteer Coordinator for Savannah Speech and Hearing Center says of Jean Giblin: “She always has a hearty laugh and a big smile for all she encounters.” When asked about her years of volunteering, Jean says,” it was nothing special; it was what living is all about.”
Jean and the other volunteers at Savannah Speech and Hearing Center collectively logged over 1000 hours in the Savannah Community. The hearing screening volunteers logged over 800 of those hours – 650 of which were done between August and December of 2010.
Anyone interested in volunteering for Savannah Speech and Hearing Center should contact Ann Curry at (912) 355-4601 or visit the Center’s website at www.SpeechAndHearingSAV.org.
About Savannah Speech and Hearing Center:
Savannah Speech and Hearing Center is a non-profit organization that provides services including speech-language pathology and audiology to Savannah and surrounding area families since 1954. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center is pleased to offer comprehensive audiology services at the United Way Service Center in Rincon. For services or information, call (912) 355-4601.
Contact:
Theresa Winters Bayman, Marketing Manager
Savannah Speech and Hearing Center
912-355-4601
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Ms. Giblin will be honored during a volunteer reception to be held Thursday, February 10, from 3:30 to 5:00pm at Savannah Speech and Hearing Center at 1206 E. 66th Street in Savannah – the Centers location for more than 57 years. She will be given the time honored Annie F. Oliver Volunteer Award to be shared with it’s more than 29 prior recipients.
Jean Finley Giblin originally of Janesville, Wisconsin, earned her BS in Nursing at St. Xavier’s College in Chicago, IL. After graduation she married, Charlie Giblin, and the couple moved to New Orleans, LA. It was there that she started her family (four children) and her career. Jean went to work as a staff nurse at Touro Infirmary. She also volunteered with the local Catholic Church and school. Jean says her most “Notable volunteering” experience was as the organizer of the Wild Animal booth at the school fair. The so called “wild animals” were gold fish and parakeets. Every child was a winner. Some parents were not as enthusiastic as Jean.
Jean recalls her most “dramatic volunteering” experience was as a Army Volunteer in New Orleans after Hurricane Betsy in 1965. Jean commandeered the medical crew from her church to rescue people in flooded areas around the Mississippi River.
Charlie’s job moved the family to Atlanta, GA., where, Jean worked at Crawford Long Hospital and later at Northside Hospital. At Northside Hospital, she became Director of Nursing. Outside of the hospital, Jean continued her volunteering. This time, Jean worked at an inner city methadone clinic in addition to her volunteer work wherein she traveled to the Philippines to recruit nurses for the hospital.
Again, Charlie’s job moved the Giblin family, this time to St Louis, MO., where Jean worked at St. Luke’s Hospital. While at St. Luke’s she volunteered to teach the entire hospital how to tell military time. “The 24 hour clock is not as easy as it seems.”
Jean and Charlie then moved to Plant City, FL., where Jean volunteered in the Emergency Department of the local hospital. It was there that she also volunteered at the worlds largest Strawberry Festival.
Jean’s next move brought her to Savannah, GA., where Jean continued her volunteering at Memorial Medical Center and the Social Apostolate. Jean, now celebrating more than 80 wonderful years of life, says she has found “a permanent home at Savannah Speech and Hearing”. Jean and a host of other dedicated volunteers perform hearing screenings for Savannah Area Schools on behalf of Savannah Speech and Hearing Center.
When asked what she loves most about her voluntary position, Jean regaled us with stories of the children being screened, their willingness to participate, their good behavior and the pride she takes in being the one who “cuddles, explains and teaches”.
Ann Curry, Volunteer Coordinator for Savannah Speech and Hearing Center says of Jean Giblin: “She always has a hearty laugh and a big smile for all she encounters.” When asked about her years of volunteering, Jean says,” it was nothing special; it was what living is all about.”
Jean and the other volunteers at Savannah Speech and Hearing Center collectively logged over 1000 hours in the Savannah Community. The hearing screening volunteers logged over 800 of those hours – 650 of which were done between August and December of 2010.
Anyone interested in volunteering for Savannah Speech and Hearing Center should contact Ann Curry at (912) 355-4601 or visit the Center’s website at www.SpeechAndHearingSAV.org.
About Savannah Speech and Hearing Center:
Savannah Speech and Hearing Center is a non-profit organization that provides services including speech-language pathology and audiology to Savannah and surrounding area families since 1954. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center is pleased to offer comprehensive audiology services at the United Way Service Center in Rincon. For services or information, call (912) 355-4601.
Contact:
Theresa Winters Bayman, Marketing Manager
Savannah Speech and Hearing Center
912-355-4601
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Savannah Speech and Hearing Center
Theresa Winters Bayman
912-355-4601
www.SpeechAndHearingSAV.org
Theresa Winters Bayman
912-355-4601
www.SpeechAndHearingSAV.org
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