Released on = December 22, 2006, 3:52 pm

Press Release Author = The Delphian School

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = Mark Siegel, Assistant Headmaster of The Delphian School in
Sheridan, Oregon, was awarded a Special Award of Merit for his many contributions to
the local Chamber of Commerce and the community.

Press Release Body = At its Annual Dinner in October, the Chamber of Commerce in
McMinnville, Oregon, awarded its Special Award of Merit to Delphian School Assistant
Headmaster Mark Siegel. Outgoing Chamber Board Chair, Robb Childs, presented Siegel
the award in appreciation of his service both to the McMinnville Chamber and the
community.

Childs noted that the Special Award of Merit varies from year to year, recognizing
special contributions to the Chamber or the community that do not easily fall into
another category. He noted that Siegel has a deep commitment to the growth and
success of the community and the county. He served the Chamber as an active and
influential Board member and Board Chair. He continues to serve on the Chamber's
Futures Committee and its Facilities Task Force. He remains one of Chamber
President Celia Wheeler's trusted advisors on policy improvements.

The award noted that Siegel has also given of his time and talents in ensuring other
organizations succeed as well. He is always eager to offer his services to moderate
and facilitate planning sessions. He has done so for the Chamber on many occasions
and also for the Yamhill Valley Visitors Association and the McMinnville Downtown
Association. Association Manager Patti Webb reports that Siegel has been a
volunteer facilitator for the McMinnville Downtown Association many times and always
does a fabulous job.

Siegel has also stepped forward on many occasions as a representative regarding the
Dundee Bypass Plan to engage the West Valley area on the issue. Childs noted, "He
does this because he believes it is critical to the prosperity of the county. Mark
really does have a passion for his community and is always glad to contribute. We
appreciate Mark's service."

The award surprised Siegel. His only comment was that he was glad to be able to
help and was happy that the Delphian School supported him in his community
activities. Siegel said, "I really do love helping the Chamber and the other
community groups. I plan to continue to help in any way I can to help our community
flourish and prosper!"

The Delphian School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school
offering college preparatory, English-as-a-Second-Language and summer programs for
elementary through high school students. The Delphian School is licensed to use
Applied Scholastics(TM) educational services (http://www.AppliedScholastics.Org).

Company Name:
The Delphian School

Web Site Address:
http://www.delphian.org

Contact Information:
Bruce Wiggins, Director of Public Relations
The Delphian School
20950 SW Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, Oregon 97378
800-626-6610
brucew@delphian.org

Category:
Education

Web Site = http://delphian.org

Contact Details = Bruce Wiggins, Director of Public Relations
The Delphian School
20950 SW Rock Creek Road
Sheridan, Oregon 97378
800-626-6610
brucew@delphian.org