You may have seen many familiar faces behind the desk in Eliot Chapel’s front office recently.

Last summer, when staffing changes were necessary due to our budget restrictions, we enlisted the assistance of volunteers to help answer phones, take messages, greet visitors, and do some light office tasks. This supports Debby Lovell and allows her time to focus on other aspects of her work without interruptions of the office “buzz.” Debby is always in the building as she wears the hats of Administrative/Communications Assistant and oversees the volunteer office assistants. Many thanks to the “dozen who make a difference” with their smiling faces, welcoming hearts, and willingness to work in the front office: Jan Chamberlin, Karen Gender (above, left), Susan Hayman, Linda Cummings (above, center), Trish Williams, Bob Becker, Mary Quinn (above, right), Mary Meihaus, Toni Saunders, Corinne Esneault, Rebecca Schuder, and Faith Williams.