| Gene
Guernsey has been involved in the Corpus Christi Community for
many years. He maintains a strong political involvement in the
city government. Corpus Christi hold's a special place in Gene's
heart. Living here and raising a family here makes life such a
joy. You must make the most of living to the best of your
ability. That usually means getting involved in the community.
Which is exactly what Gene does.
Volunteer Activities and Awards:
2000-2005: Corpus Christi Chamber
of Commerce Board Member, elected by members
2003: Current Corpus
Christi Regional Economic Development Corp.
Board Member, appointed by the City Council
2002: President of Corpus Christi
Bay Council of the U.S. Navy League
2002: Chairperson
of Military Affairs for Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Chief fund
raiser to provide first set of wings to SNA's winged at NASCC.
2002: Citizens
Against Strong Mayor form of Government, Co-Founder
2001: Corpus
Christi Yes - Personally raised $56,000 in contributions, Co-Founder
1999: Greater Corpus Christi
Business Alliance Board Member, elected by Membership
1999: Graduate of
Leadership Corpus Christi Class XXVII 1
1998: Chairman's
Award from the GCCBA Chairman, Joe Fulton
1998: Chairperson
GCCBA Membership Drive(306 new members)
1997: Ambassador
of the Year GCCBA (culminating 10 years as Ambassador)
1997: Chairperson
for Membership recruitment committee of the Ambassadors
1997: Corpus
Christi's Top 40, Under 40 Award
1997: Corpus Christi Bay Council of the Navy League-Board Member
1996:
Vice-President of the local chapter of the Professional Housing
Management Association, an organization dedicated to the housing needs
of the Department of Defense. (Wrote article published in organizations
International news magazine.) 1993-1996 Chairperson of Military Affairs
Welcoming Committee (organized relocation briefings for HM- 1 5 and the
US S Inchon)
1992 -1995:
Chairperson of Military Affairs Winging Ceremony Task Force (raised fund
to provide Naval Aviators with first set of Wings of Gold)
1988 -1989:
Chamber of Commerce Top MVP - (recruited more new members over the two
year period than anyone else)
1987: Chamber of
Commerce Ambassadors (Top Rookie recognition)
Participated as member of or volunteer for the following organizations
at some point over the past 20 years: The Corpus Christi Apartment
Association; Corpus Christi Association of Realtors; The American Cancer
Society; Texas Special Olympics; National Kidney Foundation; Food Bank;
Coastal Conservation Association; Saltwater Fisheries Enhancement;
Forward Corpus Christi; Journey to Damascus pilgrim & team member; Walk
to Emmaus- team member.
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