The John J. Dillon PASR Service Award provides the opportunity for chapters to recognize individuals that have given service to the Association.  Following is a list of past Luzerne/Wyoming Chapter recipients.

2005 Elaine Wall ; Agesino Primatic
2006     Alice Hudak
2007     Dorothy Petersen
2008     Carol Munson
2009     Florence Sherwood
2010     Dr. William Biniek
2011     Catherine P. Cortegerone
2012     Armonde Casagrande
2013     Eileen Burns
2014     Maryann Blessner
2015     June Seely
2016     Wayne Seely
2017     Ted Wiatrowski
2018     Betty Leo
2019     Carol Williams
2020     Helene Dainowski
2021     Maureen Doerfler ; Barbara Hornberger
2022     Pat Jachimowicz ; Lee Sikora
2023 Bonnie Turchin ; Joan Stempin
Our chapter participates in the Toys for Tots program. Toys and monetary contributions are collected at our Holiday Luncheon.
The Luzerne/Wyoming Chapter of PASR offers grants each year for teachers and aides in local school districts. The grants can be used to purchase classroom materials and supplies for  special projecst. We have awarded grants for STEM projects, computer software, botanical supplies, literature and art projects, English as a Second Language (ESL) materials, military veteran programs, and more.  If interested in applying, please complete the Classroom Grant Application found on the Documents Page and return it according to the instructions on the application. Any teacher or aide in grades K to 12 in a public school in Luzerne or Wyoming Counties may apply.   The due date for applications is March 14, 2025.

Recipients will be selected by the L/W PASR Education Support Committee. The winners will be invited to attend our June luncheon to describe his/her project and to receive the check the committee has awarded.
PASR Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Chapter honors a Volunteer of the Year for their community service outside of PASR. The form for entering hours can be found on the Documents Page.
Raffle Baskets
If you would like to help with our basket raffles, please contact one of our executive board members.


Assistants
Currently, we are in need of helpers to assist current officers. It could simply be helping to send out cards or flyers or helping with the membership list. Your much needed help will enable more members to take part in the operation of keeping our chapter moving ahead, and also give those who have held these positions to get others to help lighten the load. So PLEASE, consider all you have to offer and feel free to approach any of the current officers and chairpeople to explore possible ways you could help with the running of our organization.