“I don’t know why but we always seem to pick-up on things,” he said, usually projects that are floundering.
“I just say get on with it and get it done; make a decision, make a move. You do something for a while and then the time comes to walk away and let someone new have the opportunity.”
Dunfield admits he finds it hard to say no.
“I’m a soft ear for sure and there’s a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes and costs that people don’t see, but its two-fold; getting involved is good for business.”
Good stewardship is a key component to doing business, he said. Jeff’s Service Center had received a Provincial Environmental Award and Dunfield has served as president of the Retail Gas Dealers Association.
Kehoe said good business people like the Dunfields are the backbone to many community organizations. “It’s not always in monetary ways they contribute, sometimes it’s their knowledge and experience that we benefit from.
They are just good business people and it’s wonderful to have them here. We’ve been fortunate to have so many businesses that support our community.”
Dunfield said the volunteer award came as a surprise. “I’ve just got so busy this year, I haven’t had time to look backwards or sideways.”
He said it means a lot to be recognized. “I can think of many people just as deserving. All we really ever ask for is a thank you.”
“We’ve got a lot of good people in this area involved with volunteering; all people that have done their fair share,” he said.
“Over the years we’ve met some really wonderful people and some really good kids.”
