CONTACT: Charlene P. Davenport, Public Relations Officer, 401-348-1363
DATE: March 13, 2008
Washington Trust Employees Receive Presidential Awards
March 13, 2008 (Westerly, RI). . .The Washington Trust Company presented awards to 46 of its employees to recognize them for their community service and company spirit during the Bank's recent annual Employee Fest at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick.
In 2003, President George W. Bush created the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation to find ways to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our Nation. The Presidential Volunteer Service Award is given as a way to thank and honor Americans who by their demonstrated commitment and example inspire others to engage in volunteer service. Presidential Volunteer Service Awards were given to 43 employees at the Bronze level for serving 100 - 249 hours of community service during 2007. Amy U. Arruda, of Pawcatuck, Conn., received a Silver award for serving 250 - 499 hours of community service.
The recipients are:
From Rhode Island:
Peter J. Miniati, Barrington
Barbara A. MacMullan, Block Island
Sandra Liese, Bradford
Linda M. Aldrich, Charlestown
Ann M. Cook, Charlestown
Claudia Luszcz, Charlestown
Dawn M. Marriott, Charlestown
Julia Anne M. Slom, Charlestown
Alison M. Medeiros, Cranston
Sharon M. Walsh, Exeter
Gayle A. Ashworth, Hope Valley
Julie A. Babbitt, Hope Valley
Stephanie A. DaPonte, Hope Valley
Tammy L. Joslin, Hopkinton
Cathleen A. Studley, Jamestown
B. Michael Rauh, Narragansett
Jolene A. Simshauser, Narragansett
Esther L. Mansuetti, Smithfield
Margaret E. Kelliher, Warwick
Scott D. Lajoie, Warwick
Vivian A. Warner, West Kingston
Dennis L. Algiere, Westerly
Christy L. Birchell, Westerly
Constance M. Birkbeck, Westerly
Nicoletta Cavalluzzi, Westerly
Harriet L. Cline, Westerly
Galan G. Daukas, Westerly
Linda J. Dessaules, Westerly
Elizabeth B. Eckel, Westerly
Teresa J. Gervasini, Westerly
Joseph J. Iacoi, Westerly
Gary W. Latz, Westerly
Barbara J. Perino, Westerly
Margaret Puhlick, Westerly
Larine T. Risica, Westerly
Lori J. Siciliano, Westerly
Rogean B. Makowski, Wood River Jct.
Debra A. Stanton, Wyoming
From Connecticut:
Amy U. Arruda, Pawcatuck
Vernon F. Bliven, Pawcatuck
Charlene P. Davenport, Ledyard
Jennifer M. Dugas, Pawcatuck
Gloria J. Miner, Niantic
Paul D. Nunes, Stonington
The Bank also presented its Washington Trust Community Service Award, which recognizes an employee who has made a significant contribution to the community by volunteering their time and effort. The winner was Peter J. Miniati, of Barrington, R.I. He was chosen because of his selfless community service efforts and commitments, and for continually representing Washington Trust in a positive light. A donation of $500 in Peter's name was made to the Meeting Street School.
The Spirit of Washington Trust was presented to Linda M. Aldrich, of Charlestown, R.I. This award honors employees who exemplify the Washington Trust Spirit and distinguish themselves as role models for others. A $500 donation in Linda's name will be made to Breast Cancer Research - Rhode Island Cancer Council.
The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a $2.5 billion corporation headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the largest independent bank and the oldest community bank in the nation, headquartered in Rhode Island. A state-chartered bank, Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including business banking, personal banking, and wealth management and trust services, through its offices located in Rhode Island, southeastern Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Corporation's common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.
