Bob Harman doesnB次元官网网址檛 volunteer for the recognition, but recognition is on its way.

After more than 50 years as a board member, president, director, donor and mentor for the Boys & Girls Club Services of Victoria, HarmanB次元官网网址檚 commitment to community is being recognized with the Leadership Victoria Lifetime Achievement award.

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The Saanich resident was chosen from a group of eight potential recipients by a panel of members from Leadership Victoria, the United Way, the Victoria Foundation, the University of Victoria and the Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria, he accepts the award at a ceremony at the Fairmont Empress Hotel Feb. 25.

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Born and raised in Victoria, Harman first joined the BGC board in 1962. Now 78 years old, the retired lawyer is still a director for the non-profit organization, following the advice of his father who told him to focus on what is important and stay with one organization instead of spreading himself too thin. Despite his age and some health problems that have slowed him down a little, he hopes to get right back into the mix as soon as he is able.

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The former two-time president of the club adds the LVLA award to the QueenB次元官网网址檚 Diamond Jubilee Medal awarded to him in the fall of 2012 and Shore believes there couldnB次元官网网址檛 have been a better choice.

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