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Coach, principal ‘Hometown Hero’ for volunteer work in community
McCOOK, Neb. — Local volunteer Jeff Gross, McCook, was recently recognized for countless hours of service to the community during a Modern Woodmen of America member event on December 20, 2018.
Gross was honored through Modern Woodmen’s Hometown Hero Program for spending multiple hours serving on organizations such as McCook Chamber of Commerce, McCook Optimist, American Legion Baseball, McCook Midget Football, McCook Midget Baseball, and Rebel softball. He has been an employee with McCook Public Schools since 1998. During this time, he has developed and molded young people while being a teacher, vice-principal and now principal. Along with being one of the most winning coaches in Nebraska. Even with all these commitments, his family is the most important thing to him.
As part of the Hometown Hero Program, members of the McCook Modern Woodmen chapter presented Gross with a certificate and a $100 award grant to be donated to the charitable organization of the honoree’s choice.
“Volunteers form the foundation of a strong community,” says Tamela Laurie, local Modern Woodmen volunteer leader. “Modern Woodmen’s Hometown Hero Program gives us the chance to thank those who selflessly give their time to make the world a better place.”
Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen members, the fraternal financial services organization’s Summit chapters, chapters and youth service clubs provide opportunities for members to take part in social and educational activities and volunteer projects to meet local needs.
Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen supports members, families and communities throughout the United States. As a fraternal benefit society, the organization is defined by its unique blend of financial services, member benefits and community impact opportunities.