Eagle Scout, Bronze, Silver Palms presented by” Norman Rockwell”
God and Country Award in Scouting at "Country Side Methodist"
Melvin Jones Fellow Lions Internationalfor Dedicated Humanitarian Services.
Mel Carver Award on a State Level forDedicated Humanitarian Services.
Selected 3rd out of 58 clubs for Leadership Auburndale Lion’s Club
Chosen Outstanding Citizen Award, twice (2) in Auburndale
City Commissioner of Auburndale 1986-88 and 91 -93
Goals obtained:Significant extension of Water Franchise services. This put in place the funding sources to provide the infrastructure that most Polk County Municipalities followed by our example, 10 years too late! This very likely has put Auburndale ahead of other communities its size, by providing state of the art Fire and Police facilities.Hired present City Manager Robert "Bobby” Green,
Fathered the Mainstreet program and Community Redevelopment Association. For Auburndale. Very aggressive commission! Developed the foundation Auburndale now enjoys.
The Principle, who motivated the business community, outlined the boundaries and raised in excess of $25,000 private sector funding, and in-kind services to form a 501-C3 Not for Profit, tax deductable corporation. The first step to the Mainstreet and C.R.A. for the City of Auburndale.This element was key to many matching grants and funding for a full time executive director and has become the economic engine that downtown Auburndale enjoys today.
Designed and Produced the 1st successful directory for the Auburndale Chamber in 1992
Trained Stephen Minister,Grace Lutheran Church Sponsor, St. Joseph’s
* Note I am not a career politician! Known for getting it done, letting others go forth!