United Way Distinguished Volunteer 2010
Harold “Puck” Rowe Sr. has been selected to receive this year’s United Way Distinguished Volunteer Award.
Rowe was nominated for his commitment to the community and his extensive volunteer experience with many non-profit organizations. Rowe co-chaired the Heart Walk in 2008, 2009 & 2010. Under the co-chair leadership, the Heart Walk grew to more than 600 walkers and raised in excess of $105,000, setting a new record. Also, under his leadership, a wine tasting fundraiser for the American Heart Association in 2009 was developed.
Rowe was the United Way of Hancock County campaign chair in 1989. During his tenure as campaign chair, the Gaslight Society was formed under his direction. The Gaslight Society celebrates members of our community who have pledged to invest in Hancock County at an annual level of $750 or more. In addition, he served on the United Way board for six years and president of the board for two years.
Rowe also served as the “Seven Million Dollar” capital campaign chair for the Findlay Family YMCA. He has served in numerous leadership positions in the community including; board member and past president for WBGU-PBS; Fifth Third Bank board for more than 20 years; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation board; Findlay Country Club board; board member for Community Improvement Corporation board and past president; Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center board; Findlay Industrial Center board member, the entity with ownership of the Tall Timbers Industrial Park and the Junior Achievement board, holding the position of president for three years.
He has been involved with the Community Development Foundation, traveling four times overseas with other community leaders. Rowe has been an active member of Findlay Rotary Club for more than 30 years and is a past board member. He was the chair of the Friends of Boy Scouting annual campaign for two years.
Rowe is retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc, following 38 years of service and was employed by Charles Construction. While working for Charles Construction, he organized golf outings as charity fundraisers.
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