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YMCA top honors to George Wiswall

The Fayette Family YMCA has chosen George Wiswall for

their 1998 Volunteer of the Year. Wiswall is being honored for

his outstanding contributions to the Y and to the community

during the past year.

"George's volunteer role in the Y-Indian Guides is

significant," said Pam Young, executive director for the branch. "The

program has grown from 40 parent/child pairs to 200 participants.

George provides leadership to other parents and demonstrates the

caring attitude necessary to ensure success for the program and the

Fayette Family YMCA."

The Y-Indian Guides program emphasis is on the family and

the quality time parents and children can share together. Wiswall

said he strongly believes in the program and what the YMCA

stands for, which is why he has actively volunteered for the past four years.

Wiswall was involved in the Indian Guides program as a

child and said that is why he recognizes the importance of the

program. His children are involved now, and he has helped to increase

the program's popularity in the Fayette community. As the

current Chief of the Creek Nation, one of Wiswall's goals is to help

children learn to respect and appreciate the Native American culture.

The YMCA is a nonprofit United Way agency open to

all, regardless of age, religion, race, sex, or ability to pay.

Financial assistance is available. For more information, call 770-487-2850.

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