Pennsauken resident Mary Anne McFarland is among 14 Camden County residents being honored for their selfless contributions to improving their community at the 2020 Camden County Freedom Medal Ceremony. The award, created by the Freeholder Board in 2001, is presented to civic leaders who demonstrate the ideals and actions that reflect the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Each year since 2001, we ask the community to help us identify Camden County residents who exemplify the ideals indicative of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “This year we are honoring 14 selfless individuals who have made significant contributions to their community. We gather to celebrate them in hopes of their message inspiring others to serve the public interest.”
McFarland is a long-term resident of Pennsauken, whose commitment to service has had her involved in grassroots initiatives and leadership roles for three nationally recognized organizations. Mary Anne was a member of the Woman’s Club of Merchantville and an integral part of winning many of the awards they received at state conventions. She chaired the Home Tour and established the long-standing Operation Santa. Mary Anne was a long-term troop Leader for Boy Scouts in Merchantville, Pennsauken and Haddon Heights, having a great impact in the region by fostering future leaders. She was instrumental in the lives of countless young leaders, supporting at least 20 young men as they worked for and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts, and is still active in the Scouts today. Mary Anne currently serves on the Lions Club of Pennsauken and has been the Secretary and Sight Chairperson for the last decade.
The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Collingswood Ballroom, located at 315 White Horse Pike Collingswood, NJ 08107. The reception will start at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. with the award ceremony immediately following. Tickets are available to the public here for $40 each in advance of the event. Tickets are not sold at the door.
Please RSVP your attendance by calling or emailing Scott Petrozza at 856.216.8217, Scott.Petrozza@camdencounty.com
