‘FATHER FIGURE’: Ron Horning impacted countless kids over the years
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GREENFIELD -- Jason Horning didn’t mind sharing his dad when he was a kid. His father, Ron Horning, spent nearly three decades as a program director and then executive director at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hancock County, playing a father figure to the hundreds of kids who came and went over the y...
We were saddened to hear of the passing of former Director Ron Horning.![]()
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Ron created such a large impact on the former members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hancock County, and it often carried over into their adult lives. Serving as Executive Director from 1989-2004, Ron has helped provide opportunities for thousands of youth in the community uncover their potential, and have a safe place to belong.![]()
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“I met Ron during my tenure with the Boys & Girls Club of Rush County. His passion and love for this movement shined. It was an honor to know him and to have the opportunity to work with him when he was the township trustee as well. He will be greatly missed, but has left an amazing legacy.” - Chantel Fowler, Executive Director![]()
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“My family and I all benefited from the youth sports programs that the club put on back in the 80s and 90s. It created an opportunity for all of the kids in Hancock County to learn and grow, and experience character and leadership skills. Ron held a presence…you had respect for him…he was a deep part of the community. Even when we all got older you would see him at games and you felt like he was still supporting you. He supported a movement that gave kids a chance. You may not have been as talented as the next, or held as big of a passion as the other…but you still had an opportunity to explore the experience. He helped make that possible.” - Robb Reed, Unit Director![]()
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Our Community and our Club are better served today because of the time, effort, and impact provided by Ron Horning. Our Staff and our Board send our condolences to his family and those impacted by his passing. ![]()
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We welcome all to share their photos and memories of Ron here.
Member families, we will be open for our members participating in e-learning tomorrow (Wednesday)if you need support. Doors will open at 8 and we will be there until 5. Please make sure your child brings their school tablet or chromebook to participate. Thank you and be safe!
We will be closed Feb 16th. It’s too dangerous for our staff to be traveling. Please stay home and stay safe!!
We will be open this morning. Please drive carefully if dropping off. Lincoln St may not be as clear as SR 9 or 40. Thank you for your patience!
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