Local 23 was honored by the City of Tacoma with the 2011 “City of Destiny” award. The members of Local 23 have long been active in a variety of projects to help make Tacoma a better place. Members and pensioners have been active every month since 1984 at St. Leo’s Hospitality Kitchen, preparing and serving meals to people in need. This year, Local 23 members also volunteered to participate in “Paint Tacoma Beautiful.” They painted an elderly woman’s house and fixed Members have also volunteered for the Multiple Sclerosis fundraising walk every year for 7 years. Over 90 walkers turned out this this year. All of these efforts are in addition to Local 23’s annual toy drive.
Local 23’s charities director, Dragan Butorac accepted the award on behalf of Local 23 along with our volunteers. The city of destiny award is a program is spearheaded by a City Council appointed Citizens Recognition Committee comprised of local community leaders from a broad array of backgrounds and areas of expertise. Since 1987, the City of Tacoma has honored over 200 outstanding volunteers through its City of Destiny Awards program. The Citizens Recognition Committee of individuals appointed by the City Council selects the winners.