Charles Bogle honored with CHEER Bell Ringer Award
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The honor was presented at the organization’s annual banquet Thursday night in the fellowship hall of Central Church of Christ.
The theme for this year’s event was “It Takes a Community,” according to board member Nelma Justin.
C.N. Womack presented the award which honors an individual’s efforts to further awareness and education on issues involving mental health within the community.
“Charles, we want to thank you for all you’ve done, for what you are doing in the community, and particularly tonight, for CHEER Mental Health,” Womack said.
Bogle, the 31st recipient of the award, has been active in local clubs and organizations for many years, including the Evening Exchange Club, the Jaycees and the Lions Club, where he served as president and was named District Lion of the Decade. He is on the board of the McMinnville Regional Planning Commission. He was a charter member of the Emergency Communications District and served as board chairman for three years. He has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce and has been a member of CHEER Mental Health since 1989, serving as chairman twice during those years.
“I was privileged to even be considered,” Bogle said after receiving the award. “And then I was certainly honored to be one of the 30 other people who have preceded me, to be a part of that select group. I’m humbled by being selected.”
Bogle said CHEER Mental Health has been an inspiration to him and to the community.
“One thing it’s done is made me personally more aware of what mental illness is and how it affects so many families,” Bogle said, noting how effective the organization has been over the years in guiding people toward treatment and counseling.
Lisa Shepard, of Kids of the Community, also received an award for her work with children in Warren County.