text: ***John Gardner***
  
  At Shentel, George Brinkley, the store manager in Front Royal, VA, is known for 
  
  being one of the biggest fund-raisers for the Shenandoah County American Cancer 
  Society Relay for Life event. In his six years at the Company, George has raised nearly 
  $20,000. In 2003, he raised $4,246 and was recognized as the top individual fund-raiser 
  for the entire event. 
  
  In 2002, George was chairman of the parade committee for the Woodstock, VA 
  
  250th anniversary celebration. Under George’s leadership, the 26-member committee 
  worked for a year preparing for the parade, which was the largest in the town’s history. 
  
  **“I just have a knack for volunteering. I want to make my community better any way**
  **I can.”**
  
  ***George Brinkley***
  3 ■ 2003 ANNUAL REPORT 