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by Alexis Ann
The membership of the Waterford Education Foundation is composed of individuals who give their own time and efforts to ensure that the students of the Town of Waterford receive the finest of educations. To be commended by such a group of altruists is the highest of honors. On Friday, September 19th, Anne Ogden was given tribute by the WEF for a lifetime of service to others. Anne’s record of volunteerism and accomplishment is stunning in its breadth and scope!
Anne immersed herself in bettering the education of all children. A former President of the Cohanzie School Parent Teacher Association Knowing that children are as formed and inspired by leisure activities as they are by the classroom, Anne made sure that two such molders of character prospered. Her work for Waterford Girl Scouts and Waterford Little League North made possible the healthy participation of hundreds of kids in those organizations.
A true Patriot, Anne spearheaded fund raising efforts to assist the family of Staff Sergeant Edwin Rivera, a Waterford hero who gave his life for his Nation in Afghanistan. Anne was also a key mover and doer in the dedication of Arnie Holme Park.
The listing of Anne’s charity and benevolent work also includes ARC of Southeastern Connecticut, the Cactus Jack Foundation, the Buschetto Bash at the Beach, the Kelsey Harrington Foundation, and the American Cancer Society. Few have given so much of themselves for the betterment of others.
Somehow, Anne has also made the time to serve in elective office – she is presently in her 13th year as a member of the Waterford Board of Education! And as a past President and life member of the Waterford Rotary Club, she lives the Rotary Credo“Service Above Self.”
Recently retired from 35 years in Banking and a stint as a Chelsea Groton Branch Manager, Anne is now working at Specialty Advertising – she will never retire from working to make for a better world for others!