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All applications are due 30 days prior to the topic’s designated month. For 2008, Governor Charlie Crist has focused the prestigious Point of Light award on areas of volunteerism that Floridians have decided are most important to improving the quality of life in our state. Those categories are:
NOMINATE a Pont of Light today! Click here.  Governor Crist addressing the Points of Light award winners at the annual reception held at the Governor’s Mansion Jan. 15. This week’s Governor’s Points of Light  
Governor Crist Names Ruth Hall of Hillsborough County as Point of LightTALLAHASSEE — Governor Charlie Crist today recognized Ruth Hall as this week’s Points of Light for outstanding volunteerism. Ruth has been a volunteer with Project FOCUS, a tutoring and mentoring program that serves students within the Progress Village Community of Hillsborough County. “Ruth’s commitment to helping children in her community is truly inspirational,” said Governor Crist. “Volunteers like Ruth play a pivotal role in the development of Florida’s future leaders.” For over five years, Ruth Hall has helped to bridge the gap between schools and the community by serving as a volunteer with Project FOCUS. Ruth donated over 800 books and assisted Project FOCUS in organizing a community literacy fair to promote readership among parents and students. As a result of her efforts, many of the parents and students in attendance initiated reading circles that promote reading in the home. Ruth often volunteers on the weekends and evenings by conducting training in technology, instructional techniques, dropout prevention, gang and youth violence, parental awareness, literacy, and grant writing. The Governor’s Points of Light Award, supported by sponsor CSX, recognizes a Florida resident who demonstrates exemplary service to the community. Award recipients are announced each week. A panel of judges composed of leaders in the areas of volunteerism and service evaluate all nominations and make recommendations to the Governor. The Volunteer Florida Foundation manages the program. For more information, or to nominate, go to www.VolunteerFloridaFoundation.org. About the Award Established in February 2000, the Governor's Points of Light Award program recognizes those Florida residents and organizations that demonstrate exemplary volunteer service to their community. Recipients have ranged in age from 6 years to 101 years old. The common thread is their love of their community and their belief that through volunteering, they can make a positive impact. Their commitment is what Governor Crist wants to recognize through the Points of Light Award program. Who Will Judge The Nominees? Five judges are selected quarterly. To volunteer as a judge, email Alicia.Joyner@VFFFund.org, or call 850-410-0696. How Will The Recipients Be Honored? Honorees receive a congratulatory letter from Governor Crist and a certificate acknowledging their leadership and designating their award number (example: Point of Light, Number 126). Local media is informed of the award. Who Sponsors The GPOL Program? Supporting Sponsor of the Governor's Points of Light Program is CSX. 
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