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2008 Wunder Fun Run Raises $28,000
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The 8th Annual Moosic City Dairy Dash and Wunder Fun Run was a huge success this year with a total of 1,254 registered participants, resulting in a total donation of $28,000 to Gilda’s Club Nashville. The addition of a 10K event has brought in even more entries for the Dairy Dash/Wunder Fun Run and with perfect weather enjoyed on race day, records were broken with 400 entries in the 10K run, 647 entries in the 5K run, and 207 entries for Fun Run.
On June 11, 2008 a check was presented to Sandy Towers (center) of Gilda’s Club Nashville. Making the presentation were J. B. Baker, President & CEO Volunteer Express, Mark Ezell, President Purity Dairies, Karin Wilkerson, Cathy Wunder, Mike Potts, Frank “Smitty” Schmidt, Pat Schmidt, and Brenda Brockwell. Planning for the 9th Annual Moosic City Dairy Dash and Wunder Fun Run is underway now with the Ronald McDonald House as the recipient for our 9th Annual Moosic City Dairy Dash and Wunder Fun Run to be held on April 11, 2009. For more information about Ronald McDonald House Nashville go to www.rmhnashville.com.
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Robert Smith Receives 20-Year Anniversary Service Award
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October 26, 2007
Robert Smith (right), Sprint Cartage Associate, is pictured receiving his 20th Anniversary Emerald Pen for 20 years of service from J. B. Baker, President & CEO. Robert also received a Weber Grill that was also presented by J.B. Baker.
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Pumpkin Carving Contest Winners!
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On Friday October 26th, a Halloween cookout was held at the General Office in Nashville complete with burgers, hotdogs, and all the trimmings. We also conducted a Pumpkin Carving Contest, and the winners are:
1st Place – Dan Johnson
2nd Place – Randy Shelton
3rd Place – Dianna Woitas
Congratulations to our winners!
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Robert “Cowboy” Bowen Receives 10-Year Service Anniversary Award
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October 26, 2007
J.B. Baker (left), President & CEO of Volunteer Express, presents Robert “Cowboy” Bowen (center), Sprint Cartage Associate, his 10th Anniversary Howard Miller mantle clock for 10 years of service. Looking on is Brent Downs (right), General Manager of Sprint.
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Steve Cloar Receives 10-Year Anniversary Service Award
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October 26, 2007
Steve Cloar (center), Five Star Express Associate from our Dresden, Tennessee, terminal receives his 10th Anniversary Clock for 10 years of service. Presented by J.B. Baker (left). Brad Wilson (right), Director of Fleet Procurement & Maintenance, also congratulates Steve.
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$19,000 Awarded to Alive Hospice
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June 5, 2007
The 7th Annual Purity Dairy 5k/10k Dairy Dash and Volunteer Express Wunder Fun Run was a great success this year. Early morning wind and rain threatened but could not hold back the Wunder Fun Run, kicked off with J.B. Baker, President & CEO of Volunteer Express, firing the start gun. Total number of people registered for all three events was 1,050, fueled in part by the addition of the newly added 10k event. On June 5, 2007, this $19,000.00 check was presented to Alive Hospice representative, Beth Looney. (left to right) Beth Looney, Pat Schmidt, Brenda Brockwell, J. B. Baker, President & CEO Volunteer Express, Karin Wilkerson, Frank Schmidt and Mark Ezell, President Purity Dairies. Already a date has been selected for the 8th Annual Wunder Fun Run which will be held on April 12, 2008. Gilda’s Club will be the recipient of funds raised.
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Ken Rush Presented 15 Year Anniversary Pin
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July 3, 2007
Ken Rush (standing, left), Sprint Cartage Associate, was presented with a 15 year Anniversary pin and Volunteer Express logo shirts by J. B. Baker, CEO (standing, center) with the help of fellow Sprint Associate, Steve "Cowboy" Bowen (standing, right). The award ceremony took place in Nashville at the General Office. An old-fashioned barbecue lunch was enjoyed by all to honor Ken for his 15 years of dedication and hard work.
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Jim Clements Receives 10th Anniversary Award
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May 25, 2007
Jim Clements was presented a 10th Anniversary Howard Miller Mantle Clock at a cook out in his honor May 25, 2007, at the General Office in Nashville. J. B. Baker (left), CEO, is shown making the presentation to Jim (right) for his 10 years of dedication and service to Volunteer Express. Jim is a sales representative in Chattanooga.
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Larry Christians Retires, Receives Service Award
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April 26, 2007
Larry Christians recently retired from the Volunteer Express, Dyersburg, TN, terminal. J.B. Baker (left), CEO, is shown awarding Larry (right) a 15-year service pin and Volunteer wear. Janie Christians (center) was on hand to congratulate her husband on April 26, 2007.
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R.C. Curry Receives 10th Anniversary Award
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October 27, 2006
R.C. Curry, an associate of Sprint Distribution Warehousing Cartage, was presented a 10th Anniversary Howard Miller Mantle Clock for his 10 years of service and dedication. Making the presentation was J. B. Baker (right) and Sprint General Manager, Brian Edwards (left). The Nashville General Office celebrated this event with a Chili and Hot Dog lunch.
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Joan Harvin Receives 10th Anniversary Award
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September 14, 2006
Joan Harvin in our Memphis terminal pictured here receiving a 10th Anniversary Howard Miller Mantle Clock from J. B. Baker, President & CEO
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Eric Edmiston 10-Year Anniversary Award
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10-Year Anniversary Award
September 14, 2006
On Sept 14th, 2006, Eric Edmiston was presented a Howard Miller Mantle Clock in recognition of his 10-Year Anniversary. Presenting the award is J.B. Baker, President & CEO, during the Annual Golf Scramble hosted by our Dyersburg terminal.
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Rhodes Harbert Receives 20-Year Award
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September 14, 2006
Rhodes Harbert, Memphis receives his 20th Anniversary Volunteer Express Emerald Label Pin and two Volunteer Express color related wearables from J. B. Baker, President and CEO. Cake and ice cream was enjoyed at the Memphis terminal to celebrate all of the anniversaries for September, 2006.
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Tennessee Trucking Association Awards Volunteer CEO
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June 30, 2006
Dave Huneryager, President of Tennessee Trucking Association, surprises J. B. Baker, President and CEO of Volunteer Express, with a 25th Anniversary Diamond Pin. While Dave was invited to the ceremony for others, J.B. was unaware that it would be Dave to make the actual presentation.
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COO Presents CEO with 25th Anniversary Award
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June 30, 2006
J.B. Baker, CEO, was totally surprised to receive a fabric sample of a new black leather office chair, a gift from all Volunteer Express and associated companies’ Associates, in appreciation of J.B.’s 25th anniversary with Volunteer Express. Ken Hickman, COO, presented the award.
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Jerry Whitley Receives 15th Anniversary Ruby Pin
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June 30, 2006
Five Star driver, Jerry Whitley, received a 15th anniversary Ruby Pin in celebration of his 15 years of service at company headquarters on June 30, 2006. Jerry also enjoyed a barbeque lunch with all the trimmings, and Volunteer Express is proud of Jerry’s 15 years with our customers and our company.
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Mike Brody Receives 20th Anniversary Emerald Pin
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June 30, 2006
Five Star driver, Mike Brody, received a 20th anniversary Emerald Pin, a Volunteer Express shirt, and a hand-picked gift of entertainment. The award was presented at company headquarters on June 30, 2006. A barbeque lunch with all the trimmings topped off the ceremony. Volunteer Express is proud of Mike’s long-standing service to our customers and our company.
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Michael W. Smith (center) with Mark Ezell and J.B. Baker
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June 8, 2006
This year's Purity Moosic City 5k Dairy Dash and Volunteer Express Wunder Fun Run were a great success with all proceeds going to Rocketown. On their way to the awards ceremony are (left to tight) Mark Ezell, President of Purity Dairies; Michael W. Smith, Christian recording artist and actor; and J. B. Baker, President and CEO, of Volunteer Express, Inc. Michael W. Smith founded Rocketown for teens needing a place to go that is not only safe, alcohol and drug free, but a place where they also WANT to be. An average of 1,350 kids a week come through the doors of Rocketown to participate in activities they love - dancing, skating, listening to live music, and hanging out with friends. The $25,000 raised during our event this year will help Rocketown be available, ensuring that the adults of tomorrow grow into healthy and productive citizens. Our special thanks to all of our friends and associates who helped make this year's event a huge success.
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Rocketown Receives $25,000
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June 7, 2006
On June 7, 2006, Rocketown, this year's Purity's Moosic City 5k Dairy Dash and Volunteer Express Wunder Fun Run recipient, was presented a check in the amount of $25,000.00. Receiving the check on behalf of Rocketown was Audra Davis. (L-R) Audra Davis, Steve Turner, Cathy Wunder, Brenda Brockwell, Mark Ezell (Purity Dairies), J. B. Baker (CEO, Volunteer Express), Frank Schmidt, Pat Schmidt, Karin Wilkerson.
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Volunteers Gather Around "Flossie"
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April 15, 2006
Our traditional Volunteer Express Wunder Fun Run group picture as we gathered around "Flossie" on race day. A special "Thank You" to all our volunteers for your help in making this year's Wunder Fun Run the most successful ever!
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Registration at the 2006 Wunder Fun Run
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April 15, 2006
Wunder Fun Run: New banners were on early morning display at the Wunder Fun Run registration table. The final registration count for both events totaled 997 with an attendance of approximately 1,200.
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Brenda Brockwell Receives Glenn J. Wunder Award
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April 26, 2006
(L to R: Cathy Wunder, Brenda Brockwell)
Congratulations to Volunteer Express' Brenda Brockwell, this year's recipient of the GLENN J. WUNDER AWARD. Cathy Wunder made the presentation at the Moosic City 5k Dairy Dash and Wunder Fun Run Annual Sponsors' luncheon on April 14, 2006. Each year Cathy personally selects the person who best exemplifies the enthusiam, leadership, and genuine love that characterized Glenn Wunder enabling his loving spirit to live on in the efforts of team leaders.
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2006 Fleet Safety Award
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April 25, 2006
(L-R) Director of Safety, Jon Briggs, J. B. Baker, President & CEO
In recognition of outstanding safety accomplishment in Tennessee, Volunteer Express received the 2006 Fleet Safety Award for Less-Than-Truckload in the mileage category 0 miles to 1,000,000 miles from the Tennessee Trucking Association.
Congratulations to all of our Associates who helped maintain our safety record in keeping our roads safe.
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Ken Hickman, COO, Receives 20-Year Anniversary Award
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April 21, 2006
J. B. Baker, President and CEO, awards Ken Hickman, COO, of Volunteer Express, a 20-Year Anniversary service award, an Emerald pin and company logo shirt. Ken received his award at our company's April cookout in Nashville.
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Larry Reece Receives 10-Year Award
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April 21, 2006
J.B. Baker, President and CEO of Volunteer Express (left), awards Larry Reece with a 10-Year Anniversary service gift of a Howard Miller Clock. Larry is one of our 5-Star drivers, based out of our Dyersburg, TN, terminal. Larry received his award during a company cookout at our Nashville headquarters.
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Pat McBroom Receives 10-Year Service Award
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April 21, 2006
Pat McBroom (left) receiving her 10-Year Anniversary Award, a prestigous Howard Miller clock, from Bob Maloney, CFO (right). In the background (center) is J.B. Baker, President & CEO. Pat received her award during the company's cook-out at the General Office.
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President's Cup Award
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February 2, 2006
(L-R) Jon Briggs, Todd Smith, Jackson Tennessee Terminal
Manager, J.B. Baker, President & CEO
Todd Smith (center) accepts the Presidents Cup Award 2005 on behalf of our Jackson terminal during the 2006 Kick-Off Management Meeting February 2, 2006.
This award is presented each year to the Terminal Manager representing the terminal with the best safety record.
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PACCAR Plaque Award
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May 15, 2005
(L-R) J.B. Baker, Bill Austin
Bill Austin (right), Field Test Specialist with PACCAR Technical Center from Mount Vernon, Washington, presents a plaque to J. B. Baker (left), President and CEO, Volunteer Express in recognition for the significant contribution Volunteer Express has made to PACCAR's Field Testing. Volunteer Express has played a large part in PACCAR's on-going research and development of several other technical products.
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Knoxville Customer and Associate Appreciation Night
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July 22, 2005
Associate 10-Year Service Awards
On July 22, 2005, our Knoxville terminal hosted approximately 70 guests at Calhoun's on the River. In addition to our Customer Appreciation Event, our customers shared in the recognition of (left to right) Ronnie Collins, Lisa Rose, and Chuck Jenkins as J.B. Baker, CEO, presented each with a Herman Miller mantle clock to commemorate 10 years of service with Volunteer Express. We are proud of our Associates!
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$20,000 Raised for Mercy Ministries
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April 17, 2005
JB Baker, CEO (left center) & Volunteer Team
J.B. Baker, CEO, starts the race
The Wunder Fun Run, sponsored by Volunteer Express, and Purity’s 5K Dairy Dash, raised over $20,000 to be given to Mercy Ministries. Approximately 1,000 participants were on hand on April 16, 2005, including 20 employees from Volunteer Express, who also assisted with registration, race start, and the finish line for the 5K Dash. Dan Johnson, Director of Operations at Volunteer Express, had two fast runners in his family. Daughter Erin Johnson placed first in her division as a 4th grader, and son Ethan took 5th place overall for the boys division. Mercy Ministries exists to transform lives of girls struggling with life-controlling issues by providing free residential care and life skills training through Biblical counseling in a loving environment where mercy triumphs over judgment and dreams of a magnificent future are restored. To date, Volunteer Express and Purity Dairies have donated over $66,000 to recipient organizations over the past 5 years since the first Wunder Fun Run in 2000.
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10th Anniversary Presentation
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April 18, 2006
On April 18, 2006, President & CEO, J.B. Baker, presented a Howard Miller clock to Jim Boulton, Five Star driver from our Dresden, TN, terminal, in appreciation for Jim's 10 years of service. Mrs. Boulton, the Dresden staff, and associates were also in attendance to congratulate Jim and to enjoy lunch together.
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2,333 Gift Boxes Collected for Kids in Operation Christmas Child
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December 13, 2004
Volunteer Express donated a truck, trailer, and driver to help Harvest Baptist Church in Dyersburg, TN, deliver Christmas packages to a pick-up point in Memphis, TN, for worldwide distribution. "Operation Christmas Child" is part of the Samaritan's Purse organization and collects gift-filled shoe boxes for boys and girls. Last year, a rented U-haul delivered 1,900 gift boxes to Memphis, but this year with the help of Volunteer Express, 2,333 gift boxes were collected and will be distributed worldwide to children. In 2003, over 6.6 million boxes were distributed in 95 different countries. The local drive was led by Lynda Pope, control clerk at Royalguard Vinyl Company, a customer of Volunteer Express, by account executive, Stacey Weeks, from Volunteer Express, and by Jerry Gavin, driver at Volunteer Express.
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Volunteer Congratulates 30-Year Employees
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October 23, 2004
(L-R) Brenda Kelly, J.B. Baker, Roho Sublett
Brenda Kelley and "Roho" Sublett together with our Nashville and Dresden management teams and Dresden Associates celebrated Brenda and Roho’s 30th anniversary as Volunteer Express Associates. Both received a 30th Anniversary Peterbilt 379 (exact detailed replica) from The Franklin Mint as well as a 30th Volunteer Express anniversary gold and diamond lapel pin from J.B. Baker, President & CEO. A group of 31 traveled by charter bus to Grand Rivers, Kentucky, for dinner at Patti's 1880's Settlement on Turtle Bay.
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Volunteer Congratulates 25-Year Employees
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September 9, 2004
(L-R) Bill Hazelwood, J.B. Baker, Larry Dilday
Bill Hazlewood and Larry Dilday celebrated their 25th anniversary as Volunteer Express Associates. Bill and Larry each received a 25th Year etched glass Volunteer Express truck with a Volunteer Express 25th gold and diamond lapel pin from J.B. Baker, President & CEO.
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Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell Addresses Volunteer Staff
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August 21, 2004
(L to R) J. B. Baker, Mayor Bill Purcell
Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell receives a token of appreciation from J. B. Baker, President & CEO of Volunteer Express, at a recent company meeting. Purcell gave the opening keynote address to the Volunteer management and sales TEAM.
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Poster Contest Celebrating 30th Anniversary
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July 10, 2004
Vance Capley, 1st Place Contest Winner
In recognition of our 30th Anniversary, a poster contest was hosted by Volunteer Express. The contest was open to associates, their children, and grandchildren with entries judged by an independent panel of judges. The winner selected in each age division received a $100.00 US Savings Bond. All artwork is original and has a theme representation of Volunteer Express. All winners are also on display in the Volunteer Express corporate office located at 502 Lester Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. Click here to see our other poster contest winners!
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$16,000 presented to Jason Foundation
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April 11, 2004
Volunteer Express Associates
The 4th Annual Moosic City 5K Dairy Dash & Wunder Fun Run took place April 10th at Metro Center with over 600 runners participating. Volunteer Express, in a partnership with Purity Dairies, chose The Jason Foundation as the charitable recipient of monies raised from this joint effort by sponsoring the Wunder Fun Run. The Jason Foundation is A Teen Suicide Prevention Program that has grown to nationwide status. With an assortment of activities including sponsors, a silent auction, and Goo Goo Toss, a check in the amount of $16, 000.00 was presented to the Jason Foundation. The Wunder Fun Run, in honor of Glenn Wunder, a Volunteer Associate who lost his battle with cancer in August, 2000, is a one mile run/walk for children of all ages. The Wunder Fun Run has grown every year, and participation was up 30% this year. Pictured are over 20 Volunteer Express Associates who pitched in to work at different stations to insure that everything ran smoothly on the morning of the race. Our appreciation goes to all who were involved, and we encourage you to make your plans now to join Volunteer Express next April for the Wunder Fun Run and Moosic City 5K Dairy Dash!
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30th Anniversary Celebration and Award
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January 17, 2004
(L-R) Ken Gatewood, Governor McWherter, J. B. Baker
Ken Gatewood Receiving Award
On January 17, 2004, a celebration dinner was held in Martin, TN, in honor of the 30th anniversary of Volunteer Express and of employee, Kenneth G. Gatewood. Attendees included the founder and former owner, former Governor Ned R. McWherter, present owner and CEO, J. B. Baker of Nashville, TN, 30-year employee Ken Gatewood, and other past and present employees of Volunteer Express. Ken Gatewood was presented with a Franklin Mint exact replica of a Model 387 Peterbilt truck and a Volunteer Express gold and diamond 30 year pin.
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Purity’s Moosic City 5K Dairy Dash
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January 15, 2004
Volunteer's Moosic City Crew
Participants from last year’s 3rd Annual Purity’s Moosic City 5K Dairy Dash and Volunteer Express’s Wunder Fun Run where many Volunteer employees and spouses assisted in this event that had over 800 participants and raised $15,000 for the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. The 4th Annual Purity’s Moosic City 5K Dairy Dash and Volunteer Express’s Wunder Fun Run has been set for April 10, 2004. As in previous years the location is Metro Center, with the Fun Run at 7:30 AM and 5K Race at 8:15 AM. The Jason Foundation, A Youth Suicide Prevention Program has been selected to receive all proceeds this year.
The Jason Foundation began its official organizational work in October of 1997. Its intended goal - to take a strong and leading role in the Awareness, Education, and Prevention of Youth Suicide. The main weapon in the battle against the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide is education. One of The Jason Foundation’s first projects was to develop seminars aimed at parents, young people, and specific organizations that work with youth. These educational seminars were designed to provide information and statistics about the problems of youth suicide and suggest possible ways of dealing with someone who might be suicidal. In order to reach the large target audience of young adults effectively and efficiently, the youth seminar was further developed into the “A Promise for Tomorrow” educational program. For more information log on to www.jasonfoundation.com.
Everyone is invited to participate in our Dairy Dash/Fun Run. The fee to be a co-sponsor starts at $300.00 with your company or personal name on the back of the T-shirt that each runner will receive. The $500.00 co-sponsors will have their name and logo on the back of each T-shirt. This is an excellent opportunity to advertise as well as help others while doing so, with all donations being tax deductible. Your commitment must be received by February 20th with all monies received before March 1, 2004. Check can be made payable to: Purity Dairies 5K Run, P. O. Box 100047, Nashville, TN 37224.
As usual, Volunteer Express, Inc. goes all out for this event as we proudly honor Glenn Wunder by sponsoring the Wunder Fun Run. We hope we can count on you to accept this invitation to join us in working for a great cause and a fun filled day for all ages.
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Volunteer Receives 2004 Fleet Safety Award
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November 1, 2003
(L-R) Jon Briggs, J.B. Baker
Volunteer Express, Inc., and Associated Companies are the recipients of the Tennessee Trucking Association's 2004 Fleet Safety Award for the "LTL: 3 Million to 7 Million Miles" category. The award was presented to J.B. Baker, President & CEO by Jon Briggs, Director of Safety. Volunteer Express Inc. is committed to safety at every level of performance. In prior years, Volunteer Express and Associated Companies received TTA/Trailmobile Safety Awards in 1996, 1994, 1986, and 1985.
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10 Year Service Award
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October 15, 2003
Todd Smith (right) Receiving Award
President & CEO, J.B. Baker, presenting Todd Smith, Terminal Manager at Dyersburg/Jackson, TN, his 10 year service award. A luncheon was held to commemorate Todd's decade of commitment to excellent customer service.
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CEO Award
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October 8, 2003
J.B. Baker, CEO (center), receives award
President & CEO, JB Baker, (center) is shown receiving an award from Captain Phillip Michael from the Tennessee National Guard.
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