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JIM TERRELL MEMORIAL GOOD SAMARITAN AWARDS
Please click on the "Good Samaritan"'s name if it shows that it is a link to read about their good deed. I have not received the stories on all the Good Samaritans yet and will post them as soon as I get them.
2003 - Danny Caldwell - Oregon State Director in 2003.
2004 - Larry Balloy - Chapter A - While at work Larry was a 1st responder at the Mill. He performed CPR on a fellow employee until the Ambulance arrived.
2005 - Jim Terrell - Chapter A - To understand Jim and why he was chosen as Good Samaritan of the Year, you should know the history of GWTA in Oregon. Jim took over the job of State Treasurer when Steve Coker was State Director. The previous state director had embezzled money from the state and GWTA was going to be sued because creditors could not be paid. Jim, Marty, and Steve delved into their own money to keep the state afloat as best they could. Washington State GWTA then loaned Oregon $3,000 and Steve and Jim began fundraisers. First a state Rally that raised $1,000, followed by yard sales, white elephant sales and 50/50s. Washington was paid back and Oregon’s account was built up with a surplus. It is well known if anyone asked Jim for state money his answer was always, “NO!” He was cautious with state funds and never wanted Oregon to be in such a situation again.
Jim loved GWTA and all the members loved Jim. He was outspoken, he had a wonderful dry sense of humor and was not above playing jokes on those he knew would appreciate a good laugh. He would do anything for anyone. Jim and Marty’s home was always open for potlucks, meetings, and whenever needed.
Jim holds a special place in all our hearts for his dedication to GWTA and his friendship. The “Jim Terrell Memorial Good Samaritan Award” is aptly named, for without Jim there would probably not be a GWTA in Oregon.
2006 - Patrick Densmore - Chapter M - Has donated 18 GALLONS of blood. One pint can save 3 lives according to the American Red Cross.
2007 - Don & Judy Coons - Chapter A - Don has worked hard during this year to get many folks up to Safety Level 4. It is hard to judge how many people's lives might be or have been saved by his safety work.
2008 Scott Peabody - Chapter P - To read the accounting of Scott's award, please click on his name.