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25 Years with Volunteer Captain Tim Molak
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On April 28, Priory took part in the annual Rebuilding Together project to restore a home in East Palo Alto. What many people don’t realize is it takes a team leader, an organizer, or what Rebuilding Together classifies them, a Volunteer Captain, to make the entire project come to life. Head of School Tim Molak, has been that Volunteer Captain for the past 25 years. Molak’s tireless dedication to Rebuilding Together goes beyond the actual day of work by the large group of volunteers. What many people don’t see are the days that Molak went to the homes in need and scoped out what needs to be repaired, dumped, cleaned and followed up with additional final repairs.
This year, Rebuilding Together honored Molak by presenting him with a trophy for 25 years of his dedication as a Volunteer Captain. Molak started the relationship between Priory and Rebuilding Together as the dean of students and was proud that Priory is the first school in the area to volunteer with Rebuilding Together. “They started 28 years ago and we have been a part of Rebuilding Together for 26 years, that’s pretty cool,” remarked Molak.
So what has inspired Molak to continue working as a Volunteer Captain for all these years? “I love doing it, the kids love doing it with faculty and staff by their side, and it provides a specific fundraiser for all students during Lent,” Molak explained. “The clients we serve are so happy and grateful for what our group does for their home,” he added. Mr. Molak, we are happy and grateful for what you have unselfishly done for so many homes and for so many years. Congratulations on your 25 years of service honor!
Tim Molak with his daughter Kate and future son-in-law Brad Hallick.
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