2018 Outstanding Volunteer Award

Lawrence Clay of Kennewick, Washington, was recognized for his exceptional and consistent support of the goals and operation of the Tri-City Genealogical Society. He was selected for his dedication and enthusiasm to improve his local society.

Since 2000, Mr. Clay has been an active member and volunteer with the Tri-City Genealogical Society. From 2008-2012, he was responsible for all TCGS publications, then became publicity chair for the next 2 years. He then started helping with membership and soon took over as chairman. For years, Mr. Clay has gathered genealogy donations for raffles, and with his projecting voice, he has sold raffle tickets and announced the lucky winners. He has made the raffles entertaining and successful, increasing the raffle proceeds to purchase new books for the society’s library. In addition, his expertise in parliamentary procedures has been a valuable resource at many of the Board meetings.

For his many years of sharing his commitment and with the local society, he richly deserved the recognition of being an Outstanding Volunteer.