High Springs Citizen of the Year: Tom Weller
By Bryan Boukari - Alachua Today - 08/11/1011
The High Springs Chamber of Commerce recently named its Cirizen of the Year. Tom Weller, an attorney in High Springs, was honored at the chamber's annual banquet on July 29.
High Springs Chamber of Commerce President Donna Mogler, pointed to Weller's eagerness to volunteer whenever you need it. "He's just an all-around good guy."
Weller was among four other citizens who were nominated for the title. The honor also earns him a top spot in the Christmas parade, Mogler said. As a result of being named Citizen of the Year, Weller will serve as the parade's grand marshal.
Also recognized at the annual banquet were Leda Carrero, Kelly Deese, Barbara Martin and Sandra Webb. All five of the nominees were selected because of their vollunteerism in the community.
Weller said of the honor, "I think its fantastic, especially considering the other four people that were nominated…all of them do an awul lot for the community."
Weller said he would continue volunteering with the recognition. "It feels good, but it's not like we volunteer and get involved with the community to be recognized.
"Still, its nice to know from time to time that people do recognize the things volunteers are doing," Weller said. "I also think it's great that I can now use this platform to encourage others to get involved and never automatically assume you don't have enough time."
Weller spends much of his volunteer time with the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, but he also works with the High Springs' Main Street organization, a mentoring program, and has previously served as president of the High Springs Chamber of Commerce.