In January of this year, we started sending one of our colorful, fresh flower arrangements each week to a person in town who has gone beyond expectations in serving the community. We call them “Hooray Bouquets.”
So far we have delivered 11 of the Hooray Bouquets, originally called Good Job Bouquets, and will continue to award one each week for the rest of the year. We have no doubt that we can find at least 52 people who deserve recognition
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| Our 2nd winner of the "Good Job" Bouquet! Beverly Leach was nominated for all she does to help out others. She takes people to doctors appointments, cooks for those who need a little assistance and is always there to lend a helping hand. |
We base our decision each week on nominations we receive from people and businesses throughout Carlinville. We invite anyone to submit a nomination at any time. The nominees themselves also come from all over town. A Hooray Bouquet recipient can be your mail carrier, a store clerk, a co-worker, a Good Samaritan, a volunteer, or even a group of people. We recently presented one to the Carlinville Library staff, which is good example of a group.
Earning the Bouquet up to this point are Laurie Johnson, Beverly Leach, Cindy Thurston, Sue Vieceli, Beth Hammann, Dan Pressler, Karen Gininatti, Lisa Kleeman, Rich & Judy Minster, Theresa Gwillim, and Dr. Elizabeth Obrien.
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| Our Good Job Bouquet Winner (2/11/2012) is Dan Pressler! Dan was nominated for being kind and generous both as a business man and friend. He was always there if anyone needed a lift and a huge help to the community through the Lions Club |
Bouquet winners get their picture taken with the arrangement, and the photo is posted on Facebook in our “Hall of Fame” at www.facebook.com/MainStreetFlorist.
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03/17/12 Last weeks winner of the "Good Job" Bouquet! Theresa Gwillim was nominated for have unending patience and a smile that goes straight to your heart! Theresa goes above and beyond everyday to help out at as the secretary at the Carlinville Intermediate School. |
Nominations for the Hooray Bouquet can be dropped off at Main Street Florist on the east side of the town square, left as a private message on Main Street’s Facebook page, sent as an e-mail to info@main-street-florist.com, or called in by phone at 217-854-8224. Nominations should include the nominee’s full name, an address or phone number, and a brief explanation of why the nominee deserves to be honored.
