Donley Award Slated for Retiring Exec

The Board of Directors of Community Services for Children, Inc, (CSC) have announced plans to honor Patricia W. Levin as the recipient of the 2006 Inez and Edward Donley Award for Advocacy for Children. The award will be made at the Children’s Gala and Auction, Saturday, November 4, 2006, at the Northampton Country Club, Easton. USI Insurance Services is the event’s presenting sponsor.

After serving 34 years as a tireless advocate for children, Levin has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2006.Mr. Edward Donley will present the award himself at the Gala. Also heading various committees are Linda Anthony, Marketing/PR; Colby Kent, Sponsorships & Advertising; Shirley Miller, Auction; Linda Nabb, Facilities, Food & Decorations; and Julie Timmcke, Program Committee. Key staff are Helen Carroll, Bruce Seidel, Barbara Murray, and Sara George.The Donley Award, named for the first recipients in 1996, honors long-term public service benefiting children or improving the lives of children and their families. In addition to the Donleys, previous honorees include Gov. Ed Rendell; Dr. Arthur Scott, president of Northampton Community College; Just Born, Inc; Scott Fainor, president of KNBT Bank; and The Harry C. Trexler Trust, among others.

With limited seating, advanced reservations are strongly encouraged. Tickets are $125. Call CSC’s Development Office, 610-437-6000, 3432.