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Phil Howard, Donelson-Hermitage Area, TN
Phil Howard joined Exchange in
1993 and has been active at the club level, serving as secretary,
treasurer, president-elect, and two terms as president. At the
district level he served as awards chair for five terms and new club
building chair. Phil also served as district secretary, treasurer,
president-elect, and two terms as president. On the national level
Phil served on the Development Committee.
Phil is currently a department head with Kroger. He is active on the
board of directors for the Exchange Club Family Center. He has also
served on the boards of the Tennessee Retail Association and the
Tennessee Self-Insurers Association. Phil has also been involved
with the Tennessee Improving Patient Safety Commission, and the
Tennessee Emergency Response Task Force. He received the B.H. Kroger
Award and the Presidents Award for his community service work. In
Exchange, Phil received his club’s Exchangites of the Year Award and
the Distinguished District President and Star District President
awards. He and his wife, Sharon, have four children and nine
grandchildren. |
Why are you running for office?
My interest in and passion for the Exchange Program of Service and for the
prevention of child abuse and neglect have me seeking a next level of
service; a next level from which I may contribute and be a difference maker.
What do you want to accomplish?
I would like to assist in establishing a clear-cut, mission driven,
consistent philosophy and agenda for the Foundation. Then, communicate the
purpose, goals, and objectives of the Foundation to everyone in Exchange
from the newest club member to the National Board and staff.
How can the foundation increase
its income?
A
huge, untapped pool of financial resource lies at the club level of
Exchange. Speaking from personal experience, many members do not
understand and therefore cannot support a National effort when the local
Family Center is struggling to survive.
The Foundation needs a corporate partner rather than a National
Spokesperson.
Why is it important to support the
endowment?
There must be a solid base from which to launch the work of the Foundation.
That base should be, to some degree, self-sufficient and capable of
generating revenues. Financial stability attracts additional finances and
lends credence to the mission and agenda of the organization.
How can we develop
greater member understanding and support for Foundation programs?
The first step of promoting understanding is for the Foundation to know
itself and its purpose. The message to the membership cannot vary, dependent
upon the person delivering the message. And, the membership must be
convinced of the worth of the Foundation at the grassroots level of service
and prevention of abuse and neglect. Answer the question, why do WE need
THEM? Knock down the perceived wall that stands between Exchange at the
local level and the Foundation.
Starting at the club level, how can we
build awareness and support for
the Parent Aide Program and child abuse prevention program of the NEC
Foundation?
Open the window and allow the membership to see and hear from those on the
front-line how we best make a difference in the lives of families and of
children. We cannot convince or pay a person to be a better parent or child;
we must send dedicated professionals to the home and teach methods and
rewards.
Blend the message with equal parts of service to the community and
prevention of abuse and neglect; the four areas of service in Exchange are
intertwined.
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