The Friends of the McLean Community Center organization has named Joann Berkson the recipient of its 2011 "Friend in Deed" award.
Berkson has served as the president of the Friends of MCC organization for four years. In that time, she has been instrumental in increasing the group's involvement in Center initiatives, according to a note from the McLean Community Center.
Berkson is the eighteenth person to receive this recognition "with gratitude for outstanding leadership and support of the McLean Community Center."
She received a plaque at the Friends meeting on June 6. In addition, a plaque with her name will be added to the "Friend in Deed" wall in the Center's main lobby, according to the McLean Community Center.
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