Official Announcement!

Photo by Wayne Tarr

Carol Willey of Bakersfield named

Vermont Mother of the Year

March 1, 2015, Bakersfield, VT--Mrs. Rose Rixon, President of Vermont Mothers, Inc. is pleased to announce that Mrs. Carol Willey of Bakersfield has been named Vermont Mother of the Year for 2015.  Carol is a native of Vermont and lives in Bakersfield. She is married to Lyle Willey and together they have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Carol has worked at Ave Maria Community Care Homes for seventeen years.  She is the Activities Director and Staff Trainer. She also volunteers for Champlain Valley Agency on Aging and is on the leadership board at her church.

Vermont Mothers, Inc. is the state affiliate of American Mothers, Inc.® based in Washington, D.C.  American Mothers, Inc.® is committed to valuing mothers through service and education and has been MomStrong since 1935.  As the official sponsor of Mother's Day and the Mother of the Year®, American Mothers continues the legacy of celebrating motherhood. Honoring the mission of the organization founders Sara Delano Roosevelt, Mamie Eisenhower, JC Penney, and Norman Vincent Peale, American Mothers is dedicated to reducing rates of violence and improving the lives of mothers and families in the US and around the world.

Each year American Mothers honors motherhood by naming the National Mother of the Year® and hosting the Mom to Mom Conference.   As an Non Governmental Organization (NGO) centered at the United Nations and leader of the Global Motherhood Coalition, American Mothers organizes annual panel discussions and participates in high level meetings focused on addressing global struggles for mothers and families.  By bringing mothers together from across the country, American Mothers organizes maternal energy for positive change.  (www.amerianmothers.org)

“Carol, through her many roles in life, reveals her mother’s heart.  Gentle, yet strong, serving others but able to lead when needed, she is the one, as a mother would, offering care, unconditional love and support for many in times of need.  Her actions impact the world around her on a daily basis.” - Pastor Jaye Lundborg

A banquet and reception to honor Mrs. Willey will be held on Saturday, March 21st at 6PM at Stonebrook at the Dairy Center, Sampsonville Road, Enosburg Falls.  The public is welcome.  Tickets are $15/each. Please RSVP by March 15th on the EVENT PAGE.