The Indiana Township Association (ITA), last week during its annual educational conference, bestowed the “Charles Bogden Memorial” Township Board Member of the Year upon Ron McVay of Center Township, Grant County.

The award was granted to Ron McVay, Chairman of the Township Board, for his work towards efficiency in township government.

Some of the examples that were cited included McVay’s research on grass fire trucks. When bids for the truck came in, he believed that by breaking the bid into parts and re-bidding, the township could save money. Indeed, over $15,000 was saved through this method.

In 2009, a new truck was delivered to the township to replace a 1986 pumper that no longer met safety standards. According to township trustee, Bryce Coryea, “Ron spent countless hours at his house calling fire truck manufacturers and searching the internet to find a new or used pumper that would fit into the township’s budget.”

“I believe that if it was not for Ron’s help and his extensive background in business, Center Township would not have been able to be as proactive as we have been,” said Trustee Coryea.