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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v12n06)
Sertoma Club of Broad Ripple Presents Awards
posted: Mar. 20, 2015

On March 4, 2015, The Sertoma Club of Broad Ripple presented Carmel resident Dick Bennett with the Sertoman of the Year award for his outstanding service and contributions to the club. In addition the club also honored James McClelland, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana, with the Service to Mankind award and presented him with a $2,000 check for Goodwill Industries.
"Dick joined our club in 2000 with Dick Lanham as his sponsor. He leads a Program Committee, and has for many years, that gives us excellent speakers each week-at no cost. He himself spends countless hours to obtain speakers that will be of interest to us, and Dick is not afraid to go after the special, unique, well-known people from all walks of life. Not only not afraid, but we believe he readily cherishes the opportunity and duty to do so! The programs that we have are one of our top draws and they continue this way year after year."
"Dick deals blackjack at many of our casino parties and has been doing so over the past nearly 15 years. He plays a pretty consistent game of golf at the monthly club outings."
Dick graduated from IU in 1954 where he had played tennis on the varsity team. He married Joan the very next month, and now has been married over 60 years. Joan and Dick have three children, 10 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He has mentored 3th- / 4th-graders for many years as well as high school seniors. He was honored as a Distinguished Hoosier by Governor Frank O'Bannon in 2000.
The Sertoma Club of Broad Ripple is proud to have Dick Bennett as Sertoman of the Year!
James (Jim) McClelland has devoted nearly all of his professional life to leadership roles with Goodwill Industries--improving the lives of thousands of folks across 29 counties in central Indiana. His organization brings hope to people by providing them opportunities, not simply handouts. Those opportunities and encouragement foster self-respect and personal responsibility.
Establishment of recent creative programs has included Metropolitan High School, Excel Centers to provide adults the chance to earn a high school diploma, and Nurse-Family Partnership, which provides support to first-time mothers in low income households.
"Goodwill Industries has grown tremendously. The catalyst was the leadership of a person with a clear vision and who inspires innovation and humanitarianism--who is able to create a culture that supports and encourages people. Jim McClelland is that person, and is our Service to Mankind winner!"

Dick & Joan Lanham
Dick & Joan Lanham
image courtesy of Sertoma Club of Broad Ripple


James McClelland
James McClelland
image courtesy of Sertoma Club of Broad Ripple




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