The Salvation Army Announces New Board Officers

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, January 17, 2008 — The Salvation Army today announced its new board officers.

Scott Crosby attorney at Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC, is the new board chair; Phil Reed, Vice President Marketing, Pinnacle Airlines Corp is vice chair; Luther Gardner, Forest Hill Funeral Home is secretary; and Dave Ferraro, Presiding Director of Buckeye Technology Inc. is treasurer. In addition, Barbara Phillips has been elected to the board as its newest member.

"We are pleased to have the strong leadership each of our officers brings to the table," said Major Mark Woodcock, Area Commander, The Salvation Army. "We rely on our board for a variety of things from strategic thinking to rallying community support to bell-ringing. We feel these officers have the necessary skills to continue the wonderful work their predecessors started."

About The Salvation Army Memphis
The Salvation Army Memphis began its work in the city on October 18, 1900. Since then, the organization has fought hunger, homelessness, addiction, poverty, abuse, and suffering caused by disaster. At the center of The Salvation Army’s work in Memphis is a common belief that all people can make positive changes. The Salvation Army believes in the healing power of compassion, love, dignity and respect, and use these principles to guide our actions and words.

The Salvation Army values the transforming power of God and the salvation that comes from knowing Christ as our personal savior. And believes that enduring change comes from holistic ministry to the mind, body and spirit.

Every year, The Salvation Army Memphis helps more than 27,000 people, provides more than 60,000 nights of lodging, and serves more than 200,000 meals and snacks.

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Elizabeth Duncan
The Salvation Army
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