Forest protection society honors volunteer of the year

CONCORD — Each year, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests presents the Trish Churchill Volunteer of the Year Award at its annual meeting in the fall. This annual award honors those who have volunteered their time, resources, and energy to help the society achieve its mission.

At this year's 118th annual meeting, the Forest Society presented the Trish Churchill Volunteer of the Year Award to Marcy Weeks of Moultonborough. Weeks has taken the lead on the planning and execution of every annual meeting since the Centennial in 2001, a four-day event that was two years in planning. She has also assisted with and advised on arrangements for other celebration events every year.

Weeks is an event planner who coordinates corporate events across the country and in Europe. As owner of Event Builders, she has worked with clients such as Boston Scientific, IBM, and Fidelity. Volunteering her time to take on the Forest Society's events has been invaluable to the organization. She delivers events that are professional and engaging.

"While the Forest Society benefits from hundreds of volunteers over the course of the year, one usually stands out for their efforts and dedication," said Jane Difley, outgoing president and forester of the society. "This year we are especially pleased to present this award to Marcy, whose ability to materialize just when we need her the most is extraordinary. Her good cheer, friendship, and stellar qualifications are a true asset to the Forest Society."

Weeks is the third generation in her family to play a key role in the Forest Society. Weeks Forest in Gilford was donated to the society by Weeks' grandparents in memory of her father, who played there as a child and later built his home from timber he harvested there. Marcy is the daughter of former trustee Sheila Weeks. "We are proud of our long-term association with the Weeks Family and are especially pleased and grateful to Marcy for choosing the Forest Society to dedicate her volunteerism efforts," Difley added.