CLEARFIELD – Nancy McClure Pinto of Clearfield was recently honored as the “Outstanding Citizen of the Year” by the Clearfield Rotary Club.
She was chosen due to her “countless hours of helping others throughout the county.” She was presented the award/plaque during a gathering, which also included her husband, Jim, family, friends, Rotarians and guests, at a dinner at the Clearfield – Curwensville Country Club.
“Nancy has always had a heart for community, “explained Rotarian Presenter Calvin Thomas, “She is a champion of people . . . anytime she is asked; anytime she can. She reaches out trying to help others through various projects, meaningful programs, to encourage others, to help make this part of the county a better place. Not just through work, but through life, she’s tries to make a difference.”
“I haven’t been this surprised since my 16th birthday party . . . I sincerely thank you for this,” Pinto said. “Whether, it is church, family, work or friends, I really try to love life. I encourage all people young and not-so-young to reach out to help others. Make your time here count.”
A graduate of Westminster College, she’s served and or serves on the Emergency Food & Shelter Board, Health & Human Services Council, Collaboration Board, United Way of Pennsylvania Conference Planning Committee, United Way of America Small Cities Task Force and United Way Worldwide Northeast Regional Council. She was named in 1997-98 to the “Who’s Who of American Women.”
Pinto has been involved with the Curwensville Days Steering Committee and spent many years with the Curwensville Alumni Association, including as president. She’s been a volunteer ambulance attendant, acted in several plays at the Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre and donated 13.5 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross.
She’s received her Paul Harris Fellow plus two-pin and is part of their Benefactor Program. As chief professional officer of the United Way, she’s served in communications, community relations and campaign management. In addition to her responsibilities, she’s served through various initiatives and partnerships including fundraisers, the Jeans for Teens Program, Familywize prescription cards and a new Reading Ripples Project.
Year-around Pinto spends time contacting stores and companies to acquire tons of un-used goods: computer equipment, sporting and craft supplies, luggage, a myriad of specific items and then helps to coordinate/distribute to member and non-member agencies.
In addition to singing at the Clearfield Presbyterian Church, she has served as on the Board of Deacons, as a member of session and is now a trustee.
