L-374 retiree John Beebe Sr., center, receives a service award from Ike Randolph, l., of Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels’ office, and Steve Conger, chairman of the Lakeshore Area Regional Recovery of Indiana program.
Group cites Boilermaker for volunteerism
JOHN BEEBE SR., a retired member of Local 374 (Hammond, Ind.) was honored earlier this year for his efforts in assisting flood victims in northwest Indiana. Steve Conger, chairman of Lakeshore Area Regional Recovery of Indiana (LARRI), and Ike Randolph, representing the office of Governor Mitch Daniels, presented the award during a dinner for LARRI volunteers in Merrillville (near Hammond) April 22.
Northwest Indiana was hit by devastating floods in September 2008. According to the citation, Beebe “assessed countless homes for flood damage, braving the mold and debris to make sure that those that were in dire need were cared for. His detailed reports helped us accurately determine the need and get help where it needed to be.”
Beebe is no stranger to volunteering his time. In addition to serving LARRI in various capacities, he has served on the allocations committee of the local United Way and worked on the Boy Scouts of America’s local council, central regional board, and national committee. He was featured in the Jan-Mar 2007 issue of the Boilermaker Reporter for his work with the BSA.
