Chris Welner, past president of the Glendale/Glendale Meadows Community Association, was recently honoured with a King Charles III Coronation Medal for his community service work.
Chris was among 30,000 Canadians who received the medal for service to their community, region, or the country.
Signal Hill MP Ron Liepert handed out the medals to more than 20 recipients on March 19 at the Glendale Hall. Liepert praised Welner’s volunteer efforts in spearheading the $1.4 million rebuild of our popular hall that suffered a long shutdown after a sewage flood.
“The catastrophe of a sewage backup literally destroyed this building,” said Liepert. “Chris’s efforts turned what was a mess into what you’re sitting in today.”
Chris has volunteered in Glendale for almost 20 years. A semi-retired journalist, Chris is a recipient of the Federation of Calgary Communities Lloyd Said Hero Award, has volunteered at the Lake Louise downhill World Cups, the 2004 Athens Olympics, and the Canada Games. “It is truly an honour to be among the many Canadians recognized with the King Charles Coronation medal,” says Chris. “The rewards far outweigh the time and effort that goes into being a volunteer. And when the King says thanks — that’s pretty cool.”
Congratulations, and thank you, Chris!
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