DAR honors parks and recreaction volunteer

The Philadelphia Winn Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has named retired middle school teacher Lois Allen the winner of its 2012 Community Service Award.

The award honors Allen’s volunteer work for the Gwinnett County Recreation Authority. She served on the authority’s board from 2003 to 2010, and was chair from 2007 to 2010. She also has conducted research for local business, cities and other groups.

To learn more about the DAR, visit www.dar.org.

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