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Elrod Family Foundation Examines Impact Of Community Service And Celebrates 20 Years Of Service, Katie Smith, Ouachita News Bureau

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The Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community at Ouachita Baptist University hosted its annual Elrod Family Foundation board meeting recently, celebrating the 20^th anniversary of the center and foundation. Faculty, staff and student volunteers gathered alongside the board members to reflect and celebrate the impact the center and its volunteers have had on the community through their service.

More Than 700 Ouachita Volunteers Help Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of Tiger Serve Day, Katie Smith, Ouachita News Bureau

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A total of 745 volunteers served in Arkadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 24, as part of Ouachita Baptist University’s 39^th Tiger Serve Day.

The semi-annual community service event is hosted by the Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community. Tiger Serve Day began in the spring of 1997 in the aftermath of a devastating tornado that hit Arkadelphia and has been held every semester since. This year’s Tiger Serve Day projects, marking the event’s 20th anniversary, celebrated its beginnings with the retro theme of “Into the Streets.”

Ouachita Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Tiger Serve Day Sept. 24, Katie Smith

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Students, faculty and staff from Ouachita Baptist University will gather to participate in the school’s semi-annual Tiger Serve Day community service event on Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Ouachita’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community sponsors Tiger Serve Day and hopes to mark the event’s 20^th anniversary with record participation numbers.

“There will be new energy as we are motivating our campus to give an all-out effort in participation,” said Judy Duvall, assistant director of the Elrod Center. “We are anticipating a huge crowd, which means we will be able to help many more people …

Ouachita’S Annual Elrod Awards Celebrate Community Service, Anna Hurst, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Elrod Center for Family and Community honored Rachel Wicker with the Cargill Leadership Fund Award at its annual University Community Service Awards banquet April 19. Many Ouachita students, faculty and staff were also commended for their service and community leadership during the past year.

“Tonight we celebrate lives of service,” said Judy Duvall, assistant director of the Elrod Center, welcoming those in attendance. “You are here tonight because serving is an integral part of your life, and when we honor you tonight, we are also honoring God, since your service reflects His character.”

“One of the mandates …

Elrod Family Foundation Board Meeting Examines Community Impact In Arkadelphia, Anna Hurst, Ouachita News Bureau

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