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Vancos Named AARP Volunteer Of The Year In Wisconsin

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A Rhinelander man has received AARP-Wisconsin's top award for volunteers.

AARP-Wisconsin spokesperson Jim Flaherty....

"...The big news is Rhinelander resident Bill Vancos...has been chosen by AARP-Wisconsin's highest and most prestigious honor of 2019, our Andrus Award for community service. The award is named after our founder, Dr. Ethyl Percy Andrus. We had several nominations from all over the state and Bill was leaps and bounds ahead of everyone and will receive the award October 17 at Rhinelander Area Food Pantry...."

Vancos earned Bachelor of Science degrees at UW-Stevens Point. He also has Associate’s Degrees in accounting and office management from Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander. He retired nine years ago from his job as human resources manager at the Wausau Paper Company’s Rhinelander mill.

For the past six years Vancos has served as the local coordinator for the AARP Tax-Aide program, which operates out of the Oneida County Aging and Disability Resource Center in Rhinelander. He worked as a tax counselor for a few years prior to becoming coordinator.

He also has been active in many other organizations, including the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry and the Rhinelander Historical Society.

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