MANSFIELD — Local volunteers Lester Clancy, Bobby Elder, Earl Hess, and Oliver Holt were recently honored for countless hours of service to the community during a Modern Woodmen of America member event on Sept. 23.
Clancy, Elder, Hess, and Holt were honored through Modern Woodmen’s Hometown Hero Program for their dedication and many hours given to the upkeep of The Crown Sports Complex, previously known as Cyclops Circle.
As part of the Hometown Hero Program, members of Modern Woodmen presented the honorees with a personalized plaque and a $100 award grant to the charitable organization of the honoree’s choice. Clancy, Elder, Hess, and Holt selected The Crown Sports Complex to receive the donation.
“Volunteers form the foundation of a strong community,” says Tammie Owens, local Modern Woodmen volunteer leader. “Modern Woodmen’s Hometown Hero Program gives us the chance to thank those who selflessly give their time to make the world a better place.”
Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen members, the fraternal financial services organization’s Summit chapters, chapters and youth service clubs provide opportunities for members to take part in social and education activities and volunteer projects to meet local needs.
For more information or to get involved, contact Owens at 419-775-5272 or tammie.owens@mwarep.org.
Modern Woodmen was founded in 1883 as a fraternal benefit society. The organization supports members, families and communities with a unique blend of financial services and local- impact opportunities.
In 2018, Modern Woodmen and its members provided $19.9 million and 470,000 volunteer hours to support fraternal activities and programs. Learn more at www.modernwoodmen.org.