GOCA: The Greater Olney Civic Association

The character of a community is a reflection of the people that live and work there. Olney is such a special place because it is filled with so many people who care about Olney and are willing to “get involved” and give something back to the community, each in their own way.

GOCA wants to recognize the individuals, businesses, and organizations the community has identified as having made a notable contribution to the greater Olney community during 2008. Those recognized make contributions through working with youngsters, assisting senior citizens, performing voluntary civic work, improving our schools and educational facilities, making resources available for community endeavors, etc. GOCA looks for nominees who have made a noteworthy effort as a volunteer(s) or who have gone beyond the requirements of their jobs to enhance the quality of life in our community.

If you know of an individual or organization deserving recognition, give the community an opportunity to express our appreciation by filling out the 2008 GOCA Awards Nomination Form. Completed forms should be mailed to Ron Berger, dropped off at the Olney Library, given to any GOCA officer or brought to a GOCA meeting (2nd Tuesday of each month at Buffington RE/MAX Office Building, 7:45 pm). Deadline for submission: January 13, 2009. There will be a box at the Olney Library to pick up nomination forms and leave completed forms.

The ceremony is at Longwood Recreation Center on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 2:00 pm.

Further details about the awards are on the GOCA Awards page.