Volunteer Spotlight: Scott Phillips

Name: Scott Phillips

Volunteer title/position/duties: Gardening Club, Green Thumb

Why did you decide to volunteer at Emanuel? Wanted to volunteer and have fun

What do you like most about your Volunteer work? Can see results and get exercise.

Outside of Emanuel, what are other things you enjoy doing (hobbies, work, activities, other volunteering)? Running, Biking

If you had a personal theme song what would it be? I Build This Garden for Us, Lenny Kravitz, 1989

What is your life motto? The LORD God planted a garden toward the east, in Eden (Genesis 2:8)

What’s your favorite Jewish holiday and why? Tu BiShvat

What do you love most about Emanuel Congregation? The warmth and acceptance of us.

If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring 3 things, what would you choose to bring and why? Lynn Pavalon, all I need

If people want to join your volunteer group, what should they do? Email me: scott@elderderm.com There is still a lot to do, so we would love to welcome new people to our “club”. I’m planning on being at Emanuel next on Tuesday afternoon, September 4, about 1pm for several hours, to finish up the mulching!! And I’d like to include my appreciation to Judy and Barry Glaser, as well as David Finkel for their help on the 24th!!

To see pictures of the work the Gardening Club has been doing, check out our facebook page! www.facebook.com/EmanuelCongregation