On Sunday, October 27, 1996… DOROTHY CHLAD… received this award at the Educational Resources Division Dinner at the Omi Hilton Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
The beautiful walnut, velvet lined plaque was presented by… Alan McMillan… Vice President, National Safety Council… for her 33 years of many accomplishments in the field of safety… especially her dedication and perseverance in developing and promoting the importance of preschool-early childhood safety education. (She also was
presented a beautiful, gold inscribed lapel pin.)
Dorothy has been a member of the Educational Resources Division since 1968 and has served in numerous capacities and involved in several activities. She was nominated for this honor by… Rita Weiss… of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and past award recipient… and… approved by the Educational Resources Division Committee, chaired by… Janice Sutkus… Staff Representative of the National Safety Council. (Thank you… Rita and Janice.)
“I proudly accept this prestigious award on behalf of everyone who has been involved with our program and organization” stated Chlad.