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Our very own State Treasurer/Pianist!  Congratulations Kevin!

Pokagon Township treasurer receives inaugural ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award from Michigan Townships Association

Kevin Young, Pokagon Township (Cass Co.) treasurer, was honored for his years of service to his peers at the Michigan Townships Association (MTA) Annual Conference & Expo with the Association’s inaugural “Volunteer of the Year” award. Young was presented with the award before nearly 1,000 of his fellow attendees on April 22 during an awards ceremony at the banquet held during MTA’s Annual Educational Conference & Expo in Acme Township (Grand Traverse Co.).

Young, who has been treasurer since 2004, has volunteered at every MTA Annual Conference he has attended, more than 20 in all. Young’s volunteer efforts include serving as a Conference sergeant-at-arms, monitoring and assisting classrooms during the event’s 50-plus educational sessions.

The vital role of volunteers not only helps MTA’s annual event run smoothly, it is also a critical facet of every Michigan community.

“Thank you to MTA for recognizing me as the first honoree of ‘Volunteer of the Year’ and to my township board for their support,” said Young, who also serves on the township planning commission. “There are always opportunities to volunteer, whether it is at the MTA Conference, in your own township or in your area or broader community.”

In addition to serving at the Annual Conference, Young also volunteers for his church, Morris Chapel United Methodist in Niles Charter Township, and the Berrien County Youth Fair. He is active in the Grange, including as treasurer and fundraising director of the Michigan State Grange, treasurer of the Cass County Grange, and president at the local level.

More than 40 township attendees from across the state volunteer each year at the MTA event, helping to ensure the state’s largest municipal conference & expo runs smoothly.

“Volunteers don’t show up for recognition—they step up because they care. MTA’s Volunteer of the Year Award is about shining a light on those who make a lasting difference, and our inaugural honor couldn’t go to anyone more deserving,” said MTA Education Director Shelley Cardenas. “For 20 years, Kevin Young has given far more than his time—he’s brought unwavering commitment, a passion for service and a willingness to serve, year after year (after year!). His dedication to serving his fellow officials alongside MTA staff is truly admirable. Team MTA simply couldn’t deliver the township event of the year without the energy and support of our greatest champions—our volunteers—and Kevin exemplifies the very best of that spirit.”

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