Recognition Reception Honoree
Robert Chavous

Robert Chavous' extensive list of awards, honors, and volunteer activities keenly reflects his statement that "I believe the reason (I was spared while serving in the Vietnam War) was for me to give back to my community all that I can." His commitment to help Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge maintain a safe and caring community is coupled with his desire to provide youth with positive opportunities through various community partnerships and to rid the township of all drugs and illegal activities.

A 1982 graduate of Community College, Bob was the owner and president of Robert B. Chavous, Inc. from 1983-1998. He is proud to be a journeyman electrician and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union #98.

Bob received the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Air Medal, and Combat Infantryman's Badge for his gallantry and actions during the Vietnam War. He has received awards of distinction for his involvement with the Boy Scouts of America, including a Special Congressional Recognition Award of Outstanding Achievement in scouting as a leader and scoutmaster, and the Pennsylvania Senate Outstanding Achievement Award. He has also received the Youth Leadership Award at Seventh Day Adventist Church in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Other activities and awards relate to volunteer activities as a monthly food distributor for low-income families, participation in the Abington Township Citizens Police Academy, and volunteer work with the Abington Police Department.

In 1990 Bob was ordained a Deacon in the McKinley Memorial Baptist Church. He has extended his ministerial duties to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People where he is the ministerial and military veterans liaison. He is a committeeman for Ward 5-1.

Bob enjoys making walking sticks and canes, world traveling, church activities, and family genealogy. A graduate of Perkasie High School, Bob and his wife, Elizabeth (Betty), live in Willow Grove. They enjoy a very busy lifestyle devoted to Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge, and thrive on raising their four children: John, Diane, Dawn, and Tiffany.

 

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