For more information, please contact:
Marie McGeehan
Director of Communications
Boys & Girls Town of Missouri
Phone: 314-535-7911
Fax: 314-535-6632
marie.mcgeehan@bgtm.org

Boys & Girls Town of Missouri Honors Springfield Residents
Brad Gebhard and Catherine Moore for Outstanding Volunteer Service

Springfield, Mo. (March 28, 2008) – Boys & Girls Town of Missouri honored Springfield residents Brad Gebhard and Catherine Moore with Star Volunteer awards at the agency annual board meeting on February 17. The award recognizes dedicated service to the children at Boys & Girls Town.

Gebhard joined the Southwest Region board of trustees in 2005.  He currently serves as vice chair and will take over as regional chairperson in 2009.  Gebhard was co-chair of Springfield’s golf tournament in 2007.  He is owner/ managing partner for Quality Inn and Suites.

Moore joined the Southwest Region board of trustees in 2006.  She serves on the Advancement Board Committee and is an active member of the Diamond Night committee.

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About Boys & Girls Town of  Missouri
Founded in 1949, Boys & Girls Town of Missouri is a nationally accredited organization that provides extensive treatment through residential, foster care case management, outreach and family therapy programs for troubled youth with a history of abuse, neglect, severe behavior disorders and psychological problems. The organization's mission to "improve the lives of children with emotional and behavioral problems through superior, family-focused services" is fulfilled through campuses in St. James, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia, MO.  BGTM helps redirect the lives of more than 4,000 boys and girls and their families annually.  For more information, please visit the website at www.bgtm.org