MVRPC Annual Spring Dinner

2010 Annual Spring Dinner

The 2010 Annual Spring Dinner will be held May 12, 2010, at NCR Country Club in Kettering.

Mr. Robert Shook (center) winning the Regional Steward Award for 2009, standing with Donald Spang (left) and Donald Patterson (right).

2009 Annual Spring Dinner

“Demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, a keen sense of community and never losing sight of the common goal of collaboration” were a few of reasons why Concord Township Trustee, Robert J. Shook, was chosen to be the recipient of the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission's (MVRPC) Regional Steward Award . Mr. Shook received the award on Wednesday, April 22, 2009, at MVRPC's Annual Spring Dinner.

MVRPC Chairperson and Mayor of Kettering, Don Patterson, and MVRPC's Executive Director, Donald R. Spang, presided over the event, which was attended by 250 guests from across the Region.

Mr. Shook was chosen to receive the coveted Regional Steward Award for many reasons including his outstanding commitment to the Region. Chairman Patterson explained, “Bob has demonstrated the true meaning of consensus building. His support of regional efforts never waivers as he knows the importance of promoting the Miami Valley as a whole - which is exactly what the Regional Steward Award recognizes.”

Mr. Shook accomplishments include:

  • Past member of the Miami County 9-1-1 Board ;
  • Current active member of both the Miami County Park District Advisory Board and of the Miami County Mitigation Committee;
  • Current Chairman of the Miami County Bike Trail Task Force; and
  • Serving as Concord Township Trustee since 1994.

In that capacity as a Township Trustee, he has been instrumental in:

  • The restoration of the Historic Thomas Cemetery;
  • The installation of the first bicycle path in Miami County;
  • The development of parks on land previously occupied by condemned buildings;
  • Improvements to the park at Eldean Covered Bridge;
  • Coordinating with Miami County officials to provide water and sewer to underserved areas; and
  • Coordinating assistance to residents with County offices.

Also, as a Concord Township Trustee, he has been instrumental in spearheading a greater understanding of MVRPC's vision and mission among fellow Miami County officials, business leaders and residents.

Mr. Shook has served on the Board of the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission since 2004, always focusing on the larger picture – approaching issues from a regional perspective. Don Spang, MVRPC's Executive Director, noted that “Bob is well thought of by his peers because he cultivates a sense of unity among all those with whom he works. He truly embodies MVRPC's tagline - One Region…One Vision…One Future.”

The event also marked MVRPC's 45th anniversary. Since 1964, MVRPC has served as a forum for cooperation – bringing governments, business and other groups together and fostering collaboration to advance the Region's priorities. The Annual Spring Dinner is a way to express continued thanks to the elected officials who devote countless hours to the betterment and unity of the Region.

The event was sponsored by the Burgess & Niple, DLZ Ohio, Inc., Dayton Power & Light, Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, LJB, Inc., M-E Companies, TetraTech, Inc., and VPSI.