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September 24, 2009

HORNBERGER, SAFFELL, AND JOSEPH RECEIVE TOP AWARDS FOR VOLUNTEER MEDIATION SERVICES AT CRS

Traverse City, MI  September 24, 2009  Lee Hornberger, James Saffell, and Wanda Joseph received top awards for their volunteer services at Conflict Resolution Services (CRS) annual recognition event held last evening at the Traverse City Elks Club.  Mr. Hornberger was honored with the Pinnacle Award for delivering the highest hours of pro bono mediation services in years 2008 / 2009.  Mr. Saffell won the Prodigy Award given to the CRS trainee who becomes fully accredited then volunteer mediates the most hours for CRS.  Ms. Joseph took the Pundit Award for volunteering the most hours to train and coach other CRS mediators with the goal of improving and broadening their skills.

According to CRS President, Barbara Budros, “Lee, Jim, and Wanda have generously volunteered their time and outstanding talent to help fellow community members resolve their disputes through mediation.  The demand for CRS’ services has increased 20% in the last year – probably largely due to the economy.  CRS volunteer mediators, as exemplified by these leaders, have stepped up to the plate to handle the increase.  The CRS Board is very proud of all our volunteers.”

Conflict Resolution Services, Inc. is a non-profit organization that offers affordable dispute resolution using trained, neutral mediators.  CRS delivers timely, non-adversarial mediation and arbitration services, facilitation of public or private meetings, state-certified mediator training, and customized skills-building training to area business firms and educators.

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CRS Media Contact:
Jennifer Kowal
Program Director
231.941.5835
crservice@thirdlevel.org
www.crsMediationTC.org

 
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