Geauga Family First Council

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COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECEIVE JOHN MURRAY AWARD FOR THEIR WORK WITH LOCAL FAMILIES AND CHILDREN

JUDGE CHARLES “CHIP” HENRY ALSO HONORED

Chardon, OH. October 31, 2011 – Two community members were recently recognized for their passionate work on behalf of Geauga families and children at the 6th “John Murray Commitment to Families and Children Award” reception held at the Geauga Public Library System Administrative Center. The Geauga Family First Council, a collaborative of local agencies and community representatives, sponsors the event.

2011 Award winners are:

Rochelle Payne – a Service Coordinator with Geauga Help Me Grow. Rochelle had been nominated four times for the award but her nominations were unique in that two were because of her work as the Ravenwood Mental Health Center’s child case manager, a very different position.
Dr. William Rowane – Ravenwood Mental Health Center’s child psychiatrist. Dr. Rowane has worked in this capacity for 16 years and is known as a tireless advocate for his clients.

“This award is presented on a bi-annual basis to individuals in Geauga County, who have exhibited a continued commitment to Geauga’s families and children, coupled with a special passion for their work,” says Betsy Griffin, President of Geauga Family First Council and the Geauga County Outreach Coordinator for Starting Point, Northeast Ohio's child care and early education resource and referral agency.

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