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David Hirzel Receives Regional VIP Award
David Hirzel standing in the park's library and holding his awards in his hands.

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David Hirzel, Pacific West Region Winner of the 2007 George B. Herzog, Jr., Individual Volunteer Award

David Hirzel received the NPS Pacific West Region Individual Volunteer Award for 2007.

David is a long-time volunteer with the park and spends the second Saturday of most months on Hyde Street Pier as a member of the Living History group. This group of dedicated volunteers bring Hyde Street Pier to life as it was in 1901 wearing period costumes.

Chips, as David is called in his role as a 19th century sailor, is also the group's leader. He received this distinguished award for the energy, enthusiasm, and leadership he brings to the Living History group.

The George B. Hartzog, Jr. Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service were established in 2002 to recognize the commitment of the Service's most outstanding volunteers. During his nine years as Director of the NPS (1964-1972), George Hartzog created the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) Program, which was born of the need for more qualified personnel at a time when national parks were becoming increasingly popular.

 

 
The volunteer coordinator shaking hands with a volunteer and standing on the deck of Balclutha.
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On the main deck of the Balclutha, Terry Dorman, the park's volunteer coordinator, thanking Chips (David Hirzel) for his volunteer work with the Living History group. More members of the group can be seen in the background
The exterior of the historic brick buiding that houses the park visitor center.  

Did You Know?
The brick building that houses the Visitor Center was built in 1908. It was originally constructed as a warehouse for the California Fruit Canners Association. The building was was given Landmark Status in 1975.

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Last Updated: July 01, 2008 at 19:01 EST