This month we are honoring Robin Hilbird-Bardgett, CDM, CFPP, of the Wyoming (WY) ANFP Chapter as our Volunteer of the Month.
Robin first joined ANFP in April 2016 after attending a couple conferences as a student and was amazed at the information and networking that took place at the live events. After obtaining her CDM, CFPP, she began volunteering, or in her words was “voluntold” to oversee the “Foodservice Rewards” as her first volunteer experience. Due to Robin’s meticulous and diligent work, the chapter was able to purchase an Emeril Lagasse Air Fryer 360 for our WY’s 50th Anniversary which was raffled off and proceeds were donated to ANFP PAC.
Robin’s first chapter leader role was as the chapter treasurer from 2017 -2018. She had originally agreed to serve as president-elect the following year. However, as the term drew near, Robin felt the role was not for her. She felt she was better suited to serve in the treasurer’s role which she continues to do to this day. In addition to Robin’s chapter leadership roles, she has also served on the Item Writer’s Committee from 2018-2019 as well as the CBDM’s Standards Committee since 2018. She is proud to be serving on this committee and feels she can use her strengths through service to the committee.
As current treasurer, Robin has been able to apply her business management knowledge and experience to the role. She is detail-oriented, organized, and accountable with her work and responsibilities and is a much-trusted chapter leader among members because of honorable work ethic. Additionally, Robin’s flexibility and willingness to serve has made a positive impact on the chapter. By demonstrating her inclination to volunteer she has set an example for other WY members to consider volunteering and supporting the chapter.
Looking ahead, Robin would like to see more members step up to volunteer and reap the benefits that come from volunteering, both personal and professional. Additionally, she would like to see the chapter continue to work with surrounding states and host joint or multi-state conferences, whether they are in-person or virtual, as this allows more members to attend. Robin would also like to see the WY chapter win a Diamond award that annually recognizes a chapter that goes above and beyond, implements innovative programs, and demonstrates best practices.
As for Robin herself, she plans to continue volunteering with ANFP through various opportunities and would eventually like to serve on the ANFP Board of Directors and/or a national committee.
Robin, we thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the WY chapter and ANFP! Our chapters are successful because of volunteers like you. Thank you!
If you would like to nominate a member for Volunteer of the Month, please email Abigail Solazzo at asolazzo@ANFPonline.org.