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THE SALVATION ARMY BIDS FAREWELL TO MAJORS CHARLES AND CHRISTINE DEITRICK
 The Salvation Army - Rochester Area Services along with The Salvation Army Advisory Board and Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks said their goodbyes to Majors Charles and Christine Deitrick at a farewell luncheon in June. After five years of serving as Executive Director of The Salvation Army in Rochester, Majors Deitrick will be moving to West Nyack, NY, and taking the positions of General Secretary for the Adult Rehabilitation Command.
"In my new role at the Adult Rehabilitation Center I will have the opportunity to come to Rochester on a regular basis," said Major Deitrick, "But I leave this place with my heart still here, and I know that there are great people working here and there are great people coming in to carry on the mission."
Brooks presented Major Deitrick a joint proclamation on behalf of the County and the City of Rochester declaring today, June 25th as Major Charles and Christine Deitrick Day.
"I am a fan of the commitment and dedication of The Salvation Army and the new level they have reached in a tough economy," said Brooks, "It is our loss that these two are moving on, but their spirit will continue to help us."
Today The Salvation Army also celebrated the accomplishments and service of Advisory Board members Mary-Worboys-Turner, Mark Wishman, Jim Townsend and Richard Mengel. Together these four people have dedicated over 100 years of service to The Salvation Army along with many other community groups. Each member was awarded The Salvation Army's 125th Anniversary Civic Award.
"100 years of volunteerism combined and they do it from their hearts," said Major Deitrick, "You are loved and appreciated for all that you do."
(Pictured above, Major Deitrick with the four award winners.)
THE SALVATION ARMY CELEBRATES 125 YEARS OF SERVICE TO ROCHESTER
 May 2009 was a time of celebration for The Salvation Army - Rochester Area Services. The Rochester chapter was founded in 1884 and this spring held a commemorative luncheon to pay homage to a long history of Doing the Most Good in this community, as well as to promise continued service to people in need today and in the future.
The anniversary luncheon was held May 4th in downtown Rochester, on the official day The Salvation Army opened its doors in the community. During the program, Major Charles Deitrick, area coordinator for the Rochester Area Services, made reference to the early days in which Salvation Army officers were arrested for holding "open air meetings" and parading in the streets. Things have changed quite a bit, whereas Rochester police, sheriffs, and local politicians have come to fully support and have donated their time and resources to The Salvation Army's mission.
Rochester's guest speaker, Syracuse University Head Football Coach Doug Marrone, spoke about his experiences with volunteerism and the importance of instilling positive values in today's youth.
Amongst more than 300 other guests were award winners Honorable Bob Duffy, Mayor of Rochester, Honorable Maggie Brooks, Monroe County Executive, Rochester Salvation Army Advisory Board members, volunteers, donors and local business leaders, Women's Auxiliary members, area dignitaries, and civic award winners. The Rochester Salvation Army also spent much of May participating in local festivals in honor of National Salvation Army Week and Memorial Day activities.
The highlight, most would agree, was the video viewed at the event that shared the stories of Salvation Army clients who became successful individuals. They shared their stories about how Salvation Army programs changed their lives and how staff and volunteers helped them along the road to self-sufficiency. The video helped spread the message of The Salvation Army to people who were present but may not have known the wide array of services offered through the organization.
The Salvation Army of Rochester plans to utilize the remainder of 2009 to continue celebrating their milestone anniversary with events, fundraisers, and other activities within their communities.
(Pictured above, SU Head Football Coach Doug Marrone speaks at The Salvation Army's 125th Anniversary Luncheon.)
DUNKIN' DONUTS STORES IN ROCHESTER PARTNER WITH THE SALVATION ARMY FOR NATIONAL DONUT DAY
 Who would have thought that those delicious, deep-fried, sweetened, rings of dough would receive their own holiday? The Salvation Army thought they deserved an entire week of recognition!
Although "National Donut Day" is officially June 5th, The Salvation Army - Rochester Area Services will partner with local participating Dunkin' Donuts stores in Greater Rochester and neighboring communities for a week long celebration that honors an era of Salvation Army history.
More than 50 area Dunkin' Donuts stores will promote National Donut Day by hosting countertop collection boxes within their stores to support The Salvation Army beginning Monday, June 1st through Friday, June 5th.
"We're very excited to collaborate with such a wonderful company for this fun tradition," said Major Charles Deitrick, executive director of The Salvation Army - Rochester Area Services. "We're grateful for Dunkin'Donuts' support and hope the community will enjoy the event."
National Donut Day began in 1938 as a fundraiser to benefit The Salvation Army in Chicago during the Great Depression. The event paid tribute to The Salvation Army "Lassies" who served donuts, coffee and other food to soldiers behind the front lines during World War I. Today, money raised during the event still helps to fund many important Salvation Army programs that benefit youth, teens, adults and families in need.
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