Kathy and Peter George were selected as the 2021 winners of NCCF's George B. Weaver Footprints Award, intended to recognize those who have left footprints for others to follow through their community involvement and local philanthropy. Kranky Plate Productions and NCCF sat down with a number of the Georges' friends, neighbors, and partners to learn more about their contributions to our community.
“I am a better person because of the Georges.” This was the phrase used more than any other when discussing Kathy and Peter George with their colleagues. Before becoming residents of Cassadaga, Kathy and Peter were sheep farmers who enjoyed traveling to visit many different lakes. On one such trip, they noticed a home in Cassadaga and decided to make it theirs. Kathy and Peter have been hugely involved in efforts to better the Cassadaga community since moving to the area over ten years ago.
Nowhere have their efforts been felt more than around the shores of Cassadaga Lake. Cassadaga Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in New York State, and Kathy and Peter led that effort. Their involvements in local boards, committees, and organizations are many. They include the Cassadaga Lakes Association, where both are members and Peter served as a Member of the Board and Lakes Manager, Chautauqua County Water Citizens for a Better Cassadaga, where Peter served as Vice President and Kathy is a member, the Cassadaga Food Pantry, the Cassadaga Valley Kiwanis Club, the Mary E. Seymour Memorial Free Library and Cassadaga Branch Association, of which Kathy served as both Trustee and Treasurer, the Village of Cassadaga Planning Board, and the Lily Dale Environmental Committee.
Over the years, the Georges have been as generous with their resources as they have with their time, donating to all of the above organizations. One notable contribution is that of 12.4 acres of lakefront property that the Georges donated to the Cassadaga Lakes Association and Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, ensuring the protection of wetlands that help to maintain the health of our lakes.
Kathy and Peter have made incredible contributions to our community and have done so while largely remaining outside the spotlight. When asked to describe the Georges in three words, nearly all of their colleagues used the word “humble.” Their selfless giving and dedication to their community are inspiring to all who know them.
Video produced and sponsored by Kranky Plate Productions: krankyplate.com
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