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VANCE, Janet. (Dubuque, IA- ). | [[Image:jvance.png|left|thumb|150px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]VANCE, Janet. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 11, 1937--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 14, 2026 ). Vance was elected into the Order of the Arrow ([[BOY SCOUTS]]) the first year that women were eligible for induction. In 1989 Vance completed her twentieth year as a volunteer with Boy Scouts in Dubuque. In recognition of her efforts, she received the George Meany Award from the Dubuque Federation of Labor in 1987. (1) She received the Commissioners Arrowhead, Silver Beaver, District Award for Merit and St. George Award for service to the community, youth and scouting from the Scouts. (2) | ||
Vance was involved with the Neighborhood Watch Program, Badger Blood Bank, Cancer and Heart funds | Vance was also involved with the Neighborhood Watch Program, Badger Blood Bank, and Cancer and Heart funds. (3) When the [[NORTH DUBUQUE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION]] was established in 1973 she was elected its secretary. (4) She also served four years as a union steward for the food service workers in the [[DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT]]. A dedicated volunteer at [[UNITYPOINT HEALTH-FINLEY HOSPITAL]] for thirty-three years, Janet was recognized for 9,000 volunteer hours. (5) | ||
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1. "People of Note," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 20, 1987, p. 24 | |||
2. Blocker, Sue, "Did They Have a Deal for Her?" ''Telegraph Herald'', June 15, 1987, p. 3 | |||
3. Ibid. | |||
4. "North End Improvement Group Set Up," ''Telegraph-Herald'', November 30, 1973, p. 7 | |||
5. Obituaries, ''Telegraph Herald'', August 16, 2026, p. 11A | |||
[[Category: Civic Leader]] | [[Category: Civic Leader]] | ||
[[Category: Firsts]] | [[Category: Firsts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:48, 1 September 2026
VANCE, Janet. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 11, 1937--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 14, 2026 ). Vance was elected into the Order of the Arrow (BOY SCOUTS) the first year that women were eligible for induction. In 1989 Vance completed her twentieth year as a volunteer with Boy Scouts in Dubuque. In recognition of her efforts, she received the George Meany Award from the Dubuque Federation of Labor in 1987. (1) She received the Commissioners Arrowhead, Silver Beaver, District Award for Merit and St. George Award for service to the community, youth and scouting from the Scouts. (2)
Vance was also involved with the Neighborhood Watch Program, Badger Blood Bank, and Cancer and Heart funds. (3) When the NORTH DUBUQUE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION was established in 1973 she was elected its secretary. (4) She also served four years as a union steward for the food service workers in the DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. A dedicated volunteer at UNITYPOINT HEALTH-FINLEY HOSPITAL for thirty-three years, Janet was recognized for 9,000 volunteer hours. (5)
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Source:
1. "People of Note," Telegraph Herald, May 20, 1987, p. 24
2. Blocker, Sue, "Did They Have a Deal for Her?" Telegraph Herald, June 15, 1987, p. 3
3. Ibid.
4. "North End Improvement Group Set Up," Telegraph-Herald, November 30, 1973, p. 7
5. Obituaries, Telegraph Herald, August 16, 2026, p. 11A