August 1, 2010

ATLANTA—The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) has named Sheila A. Sanders of Jacksonville, Fla., as Membership Recruiter of the Year. In honoring Sanders, the DAV spotlights outstanding recruiters whose efforts are ensuring that the organization’s legacy of hope extends to current and future veterans who will rely on the DAV’s free services and advocacy.

Sanders, a disabled and retired Navy petty officer first class, was presented the DAV Recruiter of the Year award by National Commander Roberto Barrera at the organization’s 89th National Convention at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

Sanders recruited 205 disabled veterans into her Department. In addition to her recognition as a recruiter, Sanders serves as commander of Chapter 38 in Orange Park and as a Department Service Officer with the DAV Department of Florida.

"Sheila Sanders is an outstanding representative of the disabled veterans of the Sunshine State,” said National Commander Barrera. “She truly recognizes that the DAV is strengthened with each additional member and has worked very hard to bring more disabled veterans into the fold.”

“The DAV is blessed to have strong leaders like Sanders in our ranks," said DAV National Adjutant Arthur H. Wilson. “As a tireless recruiter, chapter leader and Department Service Officer, she has carried forward our mission of service and hope with a spirit and enthusiasm that is nothing short of amazing.”

The 1.2 million-member Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932, represents this nation's disabled veterans. It is dedicated to a single purpose: building better lives for our nation's disabled veterans and their families. For more information, visit the organization's Web site www.dav.org.

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