Ted Wojtowicz is all about the community.
If any group in the community needs a helping hand, Ted will be there. For the past 25 years, Ted has been a part of the Dauphin Lions Club. 25 years volunteering is certainly something to be very proud of and just recently, Ted received recognition for all his hard work and efforts with the Lions Club.
He received a 25-year pin.
"I'm grateful that they showed appreciation," said Wojtowicz. "They always have. We have many members that have been volunteering for a long time as well."
Ted worked at the post office for more than 30 years before retiring 12 years ago. Ever since, Wojtowicz has remained just as busy as he was when he was working. While it was nice to get the recognition that he did, Ted says he doesn't volunteer with the goal of getting recognition, he does it because he cares and he loves what he does.
"I love helping the community and people that need help," offered Wojtowicz. "There are people out there that need help and that's what we are here for."
For the past 22 years, Ted has visited all of the schools in Dauphin and the Ochre River area. There, he visits grade one students and gives them a certificiate to go along with a flag. This is something that is near and dear to Ted's heart.
"It's great to see the kids smile all the time, I look forward to my visits every year," said Wojtowicz. "I've had a few teachers that I gave out a certificate and flag to like 20 years ago and they still remember receiving it. It's always something that I love to do."
25 years done and just as busy as ever, Ted is looking forward to continuing to give back to the community in anyway possible.
"It's a great club to be a part of, I love being a part of the Lions Club," ended Wojtowicz.
On top of visiting schools every year, Ted has volunteered as security at Dauphin Kings games for the past six years. Throughout the year, the Lions Club hosts fundraisers and local organizations like the Allied Art Centre and Peter Pan Nursery benefit thanks to financial donations.
