​​The Exchange Club of Hanover presented the Robert J. Smith Golden Deeds Award to Estelle King.

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L-R; Bob Channell, Past Club President; Alec Sivel, daughter; Charlotte Sivel, granddaughter; Estelle King; Lauren King, daughter; Carol Giesey; George Hubbard, Past Club President

The club held its 72nd Annual Robert J. Smith Golden Deeds Banquet at the SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Utz Terrace Tuesday evening, November 26th.
Estelle King, who was nominated for the award by Carol Giesey, was the recipient of this year’s Award. She was nominated for the award based on her volunteer work at the Hanover Emmanuel United Church of Christ; Hoffman Homes; Adams-Hanover Counseling Services (now TrueNorth Wellness; Hanover Area Historical Society; Hanover Little Theater; Hanover Area Council of Churches; Eichelberger Performing Arts Center; and her support of a family of refugees from Kenya.
As the award recipient, she was presented an Award Plaque along with framed copies of the letter of nomination, her resume and the Certificate of the Award. Additionally, she received the table decoration flowers at the banquet and a donation of $250 was made by the club to her choice of charities – Hanover Area Council of Churches.

CONGRATULATIONS ESTELLE KING - THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE HANOVER COMMUNITY
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A permanent record of this award will be kept in The Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover’s public library.


​Robert J. Smith Golden Deeds Award

The Golden Deeds Award was renamed the Robert J. Smith Golden Deeds Award in memory of long-time club member Robert J. Smith. The Exchange Club of Hanover is currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Robert J. Smith Golden Deeds Award. Often good deeds are done behind the scenes and are unrecognized. This is your opportunity to show that special individual(s) that our community cares and appreciates their efforts. This award is given to a person or persons who have shown self-sacrifice in making a significant contribution to the quality of life in the Hanover area. The award will be presented to the recipient(s) at an Awards Banquet in late November 2024.  A permanent record of the award will be kept in the Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover's Public Library.
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Nominations along with a brief resume should be sent to Martha Channell, 7694 Paradise Heights, Abbottstown, PA 17301. For more information call 717-637-8790 or see the nomination request letter below for more details.