This exclusive Exchange Club program honors the quiet, good deeds of America's unsung heroes. The woman who regularly donates her time to care for disadvantaged children - the man who voluntarily instructs disabled persons in some skill or craft - these are the kinds of exceptional individuals that the Book of Golden Deeds Award aims to recognize. These uncommon men and women exist in every city and town and, if not for this project, might never receive the acclaim that they deserve.

2010 Recipient

Barbara Thormann

Barbara became involved with the U. S. Forest Service 10 years ago after her home was saved by the firefighters during a forest fire near Bass Lake.  She explained that she could never fully repay the Forest Service for saving her home and possessions, so she decided to volunteer her services for however the Forest Service could use her. As a result she became a volunteer "lookout" for forest fires from Shuteye Peak. Here is where she spends many lonely hours each year during the fire season. However, she says, she does a lot of reading, some contemplation and has a 360 degree view of the beautiful Sierras.

Barbara is presented a Book of Golden Deeds plaque by Project Chairwoman Mary Lynch-Weins.