Dan Douglas, President of Junior Achievement of West Kentucky, recently presented Tim Stark with the US Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Stark currently serves as the Vice President of Marketing at The Murray Bank, beforewhich he worked in the Marketing Department at Henry County Medical Center.
“Junior Achievement volunteers have a profound impact on the young people who participate in JA programs. Each year JA volunteers share their experiences and skills with students, providing important lessons on money management, starting a business and finding a career,” said Douglas. “The recipients of the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Awards are leaders in this effort and critical to helping JA inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.”
To be eligible for the award, companies/organizations/schools must provide a minimum of 200 community service hours for the certifying organization within the fiscal year. For the individual award, the person must provide a minimum of 100 hours for the certifying organization. Stark received this Presidential recognition for his efforts during the past school year in Murray and Calloway as a Junior Achievement classroom mentor, giving 150 hours of program instruction. Stark also serves as the local Junior Achievement coordinator of all JA programs here in Murray and Calloway County.
“Junior Achievement is something that I truly enjoy being a part of with our local school systems and I am truly humbled by this recognition,” said Stark. “JA has allowed me to spend time in different classrooms throughout our local school systems interacting with the youth of our community and talking about financial education and other topics.”
In 2003, President George W. Bush established the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation (the Council) to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers make in communities and to encourage more people to serve. The Council created the President’s Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor individuals who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, inspire others to engage in volunteer service.