Ridgecrest Foundation selected by Morrison to receive $7,500 grant
Bob Morrison, director and leader of the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, will receive Modern Woodmen of America's 2014 Community Service Award at a breakfast ceremony from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. on Friday, June 13. The event will be held at Abbey Station in Rock Island (program begins promptly at 7:45 a.m.). Media coverage of this event is welcomed and appreciated.
The fraternal financial services organization will honor Bob Morrison for his volunteer leadership and outstanding impact in the Quad Cities.
About the recipient
Graduate of the University of Iowa, Bob spent 11 years as a Development Director for the New Hope Foundation before transitioning into the development and marketing director position at Ridgecrest Foundation in Davenport, in 2008. The relationships he developed with members at Ridgecrest helped spark his passion for the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities.
In 2008, Bob started an Honor Flight hub based in the Illinois/Iowa Quad Cities area. Bob organized the volunteer board, which now helps oversee more than 200 volunteers. He speaks to civic clubs, churches, schools and other groups, and he has helped organize the past 28 honor flights.
As a longtime community supporter, Bob gives back in a variety of ways. Bob currently serves as a committee member for the Boy Scouts of America Loud Thunder Camp, chair of board of Discipleship for the Iowa Conference United Methodist Church, lay leader of Wesley United Methodist Church, secretary for REVIVE board of directors, Davenport Rotary board member and ILLOWA Partnership of Philanthropic Planning board member.
About the Community Service Award
The Community Service Award is an annual award that includes a grant presented to local charitable organizations. Bob Morrison selected Ridgecrest Foundation to receive a $7,500 award.
The 2014 award recipient will also receive an engraved Waterford crystal clock, representing his time and dedication to community volunteer service. Modern Woodmen initiated the award program in 1997 to help support local charities and encourage community involvement.
Selection is based on:
- Leadership in the community.
- Impact on quality of life.
- Long-term community service.
- Involvement in the business community.
- Encouragement of others to be active.
"The purpose of this award is to encourage others to volunteer in the Quad Cities," says W. Kenny Massey, president and CEO of Modern Woodmen. "That's why we recognize local leaders like Bob. His commitment to service and to our veterans encourages those around him to make a difference in the community."
In 2010, Bob joined forces with Modern Woodmen to fly 100 World War II veterans to Washington D.C. All 100 veterans were Modern Woodmen members.
Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen of America touches lives and secures futures. The fraternal financial services organization offers financial products and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States.
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