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July Community Volunteer of the Month

John Brooks lives united by volunteering through Boys & Girls Club (B&GC) of Dayton.  Volunteer Connection is pleased to name John as Community Volunteer of the Month for July.

John was a B&GC “club kid” in Anderson, Indiana where he was raised.  After growing up in the Anderson schools, he attended ITT Technical Institute and obtained a degree in electrical engineering. He has worked throughout the electrical engineering field – most recently retired as the Chief Engineer from Delphi Corporation.  John has been actively involved in B&CG leadership for over 17 years beginning as Treasurer, then Chair of the Board of his local club in Anderson, IN where he helped build up the club after it experienced tremendous cutbacks and even shut down.  John has even served in various capacities on Boys & Girls Club of America committees, including chairing the Indiana Area Council, nine years on the National Area Council Committee, and the recent Commission for the Second Century – the national strategic planning committee for B&GCs.

In 2004, after a drowning in the local B&GC pool followed by a difficult financial year, the Club had to close its doors. Since that time, John became the Chief Volunteer Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton and assisted staff and fellow board members to bring B&GC of Dayton “back from the darkest period of [its time],” says Natasha Spears, Chief Professional Officer at Boys & Girls Club of Dayton.  “His commitment to the youth we serve is unwavering.”

The Club statistics speak for themselves: 57% of Boys & Girls Club alumni say that the Club saved their lives. This past year, 100% of B&GC of Dayton kids graduated. “This certifies that what we do makes a difference,” says John.  “Everyone can volunteer in some capacity to give back…make a difference.”

With his dedication to the B&CG programming, assistance in revitalizing two Clubs, and serving on the national level, it is no surprise that John was presented last year with the President’s Call to Service Award for giving more than 4,000 hours of service.  In his free time, John enjoys golfing, tennis, spending time with his supportive wife Barbara, and is involved with the Corinthian Baptist Church. He also volunteers with VEBA – the Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association. John is also a registered representative with Western & Southern Life.

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