“I’ve always had a ‘giving back’ philosophy,” Boehne said. “I grew up in a Southern Baptist family where it was always: What’s mine is yours … and if much has been given, much is expected.”
JDRF will honor Rich Boehne, retired chairman of the E.W. Scripps Co., at its annual Cincinnatian of the Year Gala. Mark Kacher, JDRF Volunteer of the Year, also will be recognized.
Volunteers must feel a sense of accomplishment if they are to come back again and again, or even increase their commitment. Sara Celi interviews volunteer coordinators from several organizations for their perspective on keeping volunteers happy and loyal.