Ronnie Osterman

Ms. Ronnie Osterman of Frederick is a volunteer for countless organizations and events. She has worked tirelessly for Celebrate Frederick, helping to organize many of the events enjoyed by the
Frederick County community, such as the 4^th of July Celebration, the Summer Concert Series, Candlelight House Tours and more. Her reach goes deep into the arts community, volunteering with the Fredericktowne Players, Festival of the Arts, Maryland Ensemble Theatre, Weinberg Center for the Arts, and Frederick Arts Council. She has supported Friends of C. Burr Artz Library in many capacities, and HandsOn Frederick County, giving almost 1200 hours of service since 2003.

Ms. Osterman has been active with Families Plus! since 1989, serving as a facilitator and speaker for the Single Living Skills Support Group. She has served on the fundraising and program committees, and currently is a member of the Board of Directors. Ms. Osterman works with the Alzheimer’s Association Western Maryland Chapter, helping with the annual memory walk and gala for many years.

She is the founder of Frederick Singles, Inc., and still serves on the Board of Directors. The Frederick Sister Cities Association and the City of Frederick 250^th Anniversary committee has benefitted from her event planning skills. In addition, Ms. Osterman volunteers with many activities at Fort Detrick, such as the annual Armed Forces Day.

Ms. Osterman has, with her 2011 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism Award, chosen to add to The Families Plus! Fund, one of more than 615 component funds of the Community Foundation. Grants from the fund provide operational support to Families Plus, whose mission is to provide programs and support to educate, empower, and enrich the lives of Frederick County families, individuals, and children. “Families Plus! helps families in the community from birth to death, and they rely on grants to operate,” said Ms. Osterman. “I’ve seen firsthand the many good things they do and I want to help them continue their work. I’m glad to be involved.”