The Joe Roy volunteer of the year award is the highest service honor of the Merillon AA. The award recognizes the legacy of an exceptional volunteer and coach Joe Roy.
This year’s recipient is Matthew Notine and he embodies the spirit of this award in all aspects.
Notine began his volunteerism at Merillon in 2008 as a coach in T-ball. His love for baseball and his desire to promote the message of the Merillon AA, prompted him to join the board in 2012.
As a board member he jumped right into to action as the new facilities director and began to implement countless maintenance plans.
He was instrumental in converting field 2 to a multipurpose field, he improved the drainage system of all three fields, and he leveled the infields by overseeing the addition of new clay.
Moreover, Notine oversees spring and fall clean up, ensures that the field tools are replaced and in working order, oversees the maintenance of the field house and lastly, led a team to construct the field 2 batting cage.
In a nutshell, the Merillon field is operational due to Matt Notine.
Recently, Notine added another hat and is now in charge of the Merillon concession stand. He is amazing colleague and friend to all of his fellow board members.
Volunteerism is a selfless act and many times goes unnoticed by those who enjoy the fruits of the acts provided by the volunteer.
With that in mind, Merillon is honored and privileged to have Notine on its board and award him with this great honor.
“Volunteers do not have more time, they just have more heart” anonymous.
