The Annual Town Dinner, hosted by the Haddonfield Civic Association (HCA), is a great tradition in our town. It is a beautiful evening filled with wonderful people and a delightful theme. It honors Haddonfield citizens or organization who display uncommon leadership, intending to recognize those who have unselfishly inspired others and encouraged broader participation in the activities of the Haddonfield community with the Alfred E. Driscoll Community Service Award. In addition, the dinner recognizes three Haddonfield Memorial High School (HMHS) seniors with HCA scholarships for the Bradshaw Literary Award, the Quanci Visual Arts Award, and the Kaufmann Performing Arts Award, which recognizes a student’s participation in the performing arts.

On behalf of the Haddonfield Civic Association, we are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2023-2024 Alfred E. Driscoll Community Service Award will be presented to Dennis and Kathy Tully. The Board of Governors is very impressed with their deep commitment to our community and involvement in so many organizations and campaigns as a volunteer. The Driscoll Award was created to recognize the role models in our community with the hope that others will be inspired to do the same. Dennis and Kathy Tully are the perfect example of the ‘uncommon’ volunteer the Driscoll Award seeks to honor.

Being nominated for the Alfred E. Driscoll Community Service award is an outstanding town achievement. It recognizes individuals or organizations that have made a lasting, positive impact on our town in a volunteer capacity. Dennis and Kathy’s deep connection to our town is reflected through their service.

Dennis:

• Town Sport La Crosse – Volunteer Coach. Administrator and Director with 12 years of continuous support
• Serves as volunteer on the Borough Security Council – providing professional guidance for Borough buildings and employees and community members.
• Provided School Property Security Analysis /Report, Pro Bono. for all Haddonfield school properties . Attending meetings over years addressing building security for our students and faculty.
• Served as the Haddonfield Civic Association President from 2015 – 2018

Kathy:

• Director Haddonfield LC Boosters – fundraiser and promoter
• Established HMHS Drama Club Booster Club in 2017. Club has raised significant fund to assist performances and provide for the need of the Drama group.
• Drama is one of those areas that is underfunded in the budget.
• Kathy continually fundraised since revenue from tickets sales from all cancelled performances for 2 years. Booster Club keep the programs afloat
• Organized and executed a 2016 fundraiser for a Haddonfield, Boy with terminal Cancer, Colin Hough. Raising over $25,000 in sponsors and on the day. Closing Washington Avenue to traffic. The day included food, drink. Games, music and fun of ALL kinds for young and old. An unbelievable day!
• Trustee for Haddonfield Educational Trust (HET – haddonfieldeducationaltrust.org), fundraising for high priced items/projects not easily covered by the annually school budget. The HET has delivered in so many key projects at tour schools, community. Teacher Grants, HMHS Scholarship Fund, Lights, Camera, Action for HMHS, Playgrounds – Tatem, Central, HMHS Turf Field, HMS Odyssey of the Mind team and HMHS Winter Guard Team sponsorship and more.
• Promoter and Supporter of the Haddonfield Theater Arts, now on Kings Hwy. offering up alternative pursuits for those with differing talents.
• Strong promoter and support of small business on a personal level.
• PTA member and leadership for many years, working on Central School Fashion Show event,

Together Dennis and Kathy they are cheerleaders for the Arts and are the “GO TO” for many to bring ideas for everything. Their experience, knowledge, willingness to engage and help is well-known. They are approachable, creative and encouraging. Easy to communicate with and open to all. They build community and inspire other to join. They are behind the scenes, not flashy. They quietly support others with time, talent and funds. They are always encouraging other through their generosity.

As a family the Dennis and Kathy Tully’s Father Neal has given a life of service to Haddonfield as a dedicated Rotary, AL Post 38 member, ran for Commissioner 1990s and he was the Haddonfield Civic Association President from 1997 – 1999. Neal and Dennis are the first Father-Son combo to serve as President of the HCA in it’s over 100 year history! Dennis and Kathy have raised two very involved and volunteering boys, Will and Nolan. As a family the Tully’s are dedicated to a culture of service.

The Annual Town Dinner has been an HCA tradition since the founding of the organization in 1911. Since 1937, the HCA has honored, on behalf of the community, one citizen who displays uncommon leadership with the intention of recognizing those who have unselfishly inspired others and encouraged broader participation in the activities of the Haddonfield community. Beginning in 1975, this high honor was recognized with the Alfred E. Driscoll Community Service Award, named after the distinguished New Jersey governor from Haddonfield. Over the years, such notable examples have been: The Haddonfield Friends School, The Indian King Tavern, and the Haddon Fire Company No. 1.

Open to all town residents, the Dinner is the Annual Meeting and election of officers for the HCA. As part of the dinner program, there is a brief business meeting with reports by the Officers, the Nominating Committee and then the election of the new Officers along with the proposed BOG members.

The annual dinner is also the time for the Board of Governors to announce and recognize three HMHS seniors with HCA scholarships for the Bradshaw Literary Award,  the Quanci Visual Arts Award and the Kaufmann Performing Arts Award, recognizes a student’s participation in the performing arts.

Click HERE to see the 2022 HCA Scholarship Award Recipients!
Click HERE to see the 2022 Alfred E. Driscoll Community Service Award Recipient!

Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these wonderful Haddonfield citizens by joining us!

• Click HERE Alfred E. Driscoll Community Service Award to learn more and see past winners.
• Click HERE Bradshaw Literary Award to learn more and see past winners.
• Click HERE Quanci Visual Arts Award to learn more and see past winners.
• Click HERE Kaufmann Performing Arts Award to learn more and see past winners.