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Lifelong county resident and community leader, Robert Glunk, executive chairman of Journey Bank, has been selected to receive the Lycoming County United Way's (LCUW) highest honor, the Douglas C. Dickey Humanitarian Award. The award will be presented at the organization's Together United annual dinner and awards celebration on April 18 at the Holiday Inn Downtown, 100 Pine St.
Presented annually since 1947, the award was renamed in 1997 to honor the memory of the late Douglas C. Dickey, a former LCUW president, who was among those lost in the crash of TWA Flight 800. It is presented to individuals whose dedication, commitment and outstanding leadership have significantly contributed to the welfare of Lycoming County, according to a news release from LCUW. This year's award is sponsored by Journey Bank.
"As a past award recipient myself, I know first-hand the magnitude of this award, and I am pleased to welcome my friend and fellow Lycoming College alumnus, Rob Glunk, who has distinguished himself as a leader in this community for decades," said Ron Frick, LCUW president.
"In addition to his time as a past campaign chair and the organization's secretary, treasurer and finance chair, Rob and his colleagues at Journey Bank and its predecessor banks have served our United Way in several ways, including assisting with annual resource development efforts, grantmaking activities and volunteerism during events and days of action, as well as service as members and officers of our board of directors," Frick said.
Glunk also most recently served as the chair of the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and as a past president of the now-affiliated Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce. A career leader in the banking community, Glunk has served in leadership roles of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association and has been active in fundraising for multiple community organizations, including Jersey Shore Little League, Jersey Shore Hospital, Muncy Valley Hospital and the Jersey Shore Public Library. He was also active in both the Jersey Shore and Montgomery Lions Clubs.
According to the LCUW, several members of the nominating committee for the award, past recipients themselves, described Glunk as a humble and quiet leader who is always available to help others.
Glunk's colleague, President and CEO of Journey Bank Lance Diehl, said, "It's in Rob's DNA to help people. His desire to solve problems and advance important causes shines through in his professional and personal life. As a community banker, he has devoted his career to helping local individuals, families and businesses on their financial journeys, and this same commitment extends to the communities and local organizations he's been an integral part of for many years. Working alongside Rob is my honor and privilege, and I congratulate him on this distinguished award."
In addition to the Dickey Award, the United Way will also recognize volunteer service and the role of women in leadership by presenting the Douglas J. Shangraw Memorial Volunteer Award, sponsored by Lycoming College, which is also serving as the event's presenting sponsor; the President's Award, sponsored by Weis Markets; and the Harriett Lenhart Memorial Women's Leadership Award, sponsored by UPMC.
"We hope the community will come out and celebrate our accomplishments as an organization and recognize employees, companies, and volunteers who have helped us mobilize the collective resources of our communities for over 100 years," said Patti Jackson-Gehris, LCUW board chair. "We have some fun things planned, including another silent auction, and hope to sell out the event as we have done the past few years."
Tickets for the event are available by calling the United Way Office at 570-323-9448 or by email at slorson@lcuw.org. All proceeds support LCUW programs.