MEMBERSHIP/VOLUNTEERISM

MEMBERSHIP:

* American Criminal Justice Association, Lambda Alpha Epsilon
* President of the Southside Kiwanis Club - Evansville IN (2004 and 2005)
* Ordained Independent Christian Clergy - (World Christianship Ministries)
* Downtown Ministers Association - Evansville IN
* The Baptist Ministers and Deacons Union of Evansville IN* PTA Benjamin Bosse High School Board Member for Legislation (2005)
* PTSA Benjamin Bosse High School Board Member for School Safety (2004)* CFI Central Football
* King David Lodge #96 International Masons* Alabama Democratic District Youth Chair/Alabama *Democratic Caucus(1996-1997)
* Alabama Republican Caucus (1997-1999)
 

SPECIAL TRIBUTE/RECOGNITION:

* On 05 March 2012, Indiana Senate presents a "Certificate of Congratulations" to YGW 2000
* Special Tribute Certificate from Former Governor Jennifer M. Granholm (Michigan) for "Young Gentlemen   and *Women Positive Behavior Youth Center" - Servicing the Community of Lansing Michigan (2003) *Teacher of the Year College Alternative Presidents Award (1996) - Northwest Shoals Community College, Muscle Shoals Alabama
* Motivational Speaker for At-Risk Youth and Adult Reform
* Television Host/Founder of "H.M.G.G. Ministries" (Hebrews, Matthew, Genesis and   Galatians)- Public Access Channel, Evansville IN

CERTIFICATES:
* President's Kiwanis Club International, Indianapolis IN
* Recognition of Neighborhood Advocates - C.O.I.N., Evansville IN
* Honorable Discharge from Active Duty, U.S. Army
* United States Army National Guard 20th Year Service Award
* Expert Weapons Specialist, Department of Army Exceptional Performance
* Army Service Ribbons, Good Conduct Medals
* Army Certificate of Achievement Award
* Northwest Shoals Community College, Student Services Certification of Support, AL
* Certificate of Appreciation Florence, Alabama Police Department, AL
* Member of Citizens Police Academy, Florence Alabama

VOLUNTEERISM * EVANSVILLE, INDIANA:

Men Join Together Conference, Originator, 2011 – present http://menjointogether.blogspot.com
Community Involvement/Motivational Speaker
Grassroots Volunteer Grant Writer              
Volunteer member of the Advisory Council for Bosse Mentoring Program
Technical writing assistant, for new proposal ideas for minority businesses
Technical writing assistant, documentation for senior citizen. (Veteran's spouse)
Volunteer grassroots grant writer for Churches Embracing Offenders (CEO)
Volunteer grassroots grant writer for Evansville Small Incubator/Business Center (2006-07)
Participant in the Walk for Downtown Churches of Evansville (April 2006)
African Fest at Memorial Baptist Church – Black History Series (Feb. 2006)
Assistant Youth Coordinator at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church (2004-2005)
Percussion performance for St. John the Apostle Catholic Church 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
51st Annual Women’s Day at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (2005)
Southside Kiwanis Club Variety Show Fundraiser (June 2005)
Evansville African Museum 2nd Annual 2004 Kwanzaa Community Celebration
The Coalition of Inner-City Neighborhoods Merry Christmas 2004 Celebration
City Council Agenda (February 7, 2005), performed drumming with city youth
St. Vincent Day Care Black History Month (2005)
 
Bosse High School PTSA member of public safety. Together with his wife (Sonya), they were able to establish the crossing-lights and safety guards that are posted at Washington and Hwy. 41, as well as reducing the speed zone with public safety cross lights at the corners of Hwy. 41 and Lodge Street. (2005-06)
 
Volunteer for Bosse High School Senior Prom After Dance Celebration (2004-05)
Campaign supporter for EVSC School Board candidate (2004-05)