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New Executive Director

Dana P. Verrill has been named the new Executive Director of the Father's Day / Mother's Day Council, Inc. Dana joined the Council in the fall of 2011 as Associate Director to replace C. Joseph Rivers in 2012. Dana has a considerable background and experience in the apparel & marketing industry. He brings strong leadership and management skills to the Council. Dana has already introduced major changes to the Council's operating programs to expand the Council award programs and increase the philanthropic interests of the Council.

New National Father's Day Committee Chairman

Dan Orwig, Itochu Prominent USA, has been appointed Chairman of the 2012 National Father's Day Committee. Dan as a ranking member of the National Committee replaces 2011 Committee Chairman, Stuart M. Goldblatt, Macy's Merchandising Group. The National Father's Day Committee is responsible for the annual National "Father of the Year" Awards program now in its 71st year. This prestigious awards program is the cornerstone for the Father's Day/Mother's Day Council's program honoring role model, contemporary Fathers, and serving as a source of funds to advance the Council's philanthropic endeavors.

2012 Charity Partners

The Father's Day /Mother's Day Council, Inc. have chosen to benefit two outstanding national charities for 2012. The Regional Father's Day Council organization with its "Father of the Year" Awards program will support the American Diabetes Association. The National "Father the Year" Awards program, based in New York, will benefit Save the Children. Both organizations help and support the needs of Mothers, Fathers and Children.

2012 Father's Day Council Regional Awards Program

The Regional awards program, directed by the regional Father's Day Councils, has set aggressive goals for 2012. There are Father's Day councils in 30 cities across the country that will present "Father of the Year" awards to deserving Fathers in their community.

The 2012 Father's Day regional award programs will be held in Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; Dallas, TX; Grand Rapids, MI; Hartford, CT; Miami, FL; Orlando, FL; Palm Beach, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Westchester, NY; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA; Nashville, TN; Orange County, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA; Birmingham, AL; Charlotte, NC; Baltimore, DL; Greensboro, NC; Cleveland, OH; Omaha, NE; Pittsburgh, PA; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Tucson, AZ; and Wichita, KS.

Fathers who have attained professional success and have found the time to be role models in raising their children will be honored. Our 2012 regional Father of the Year honorees help to raise funds for our charity partners the American Diabetes Association and the Steele Children's Research Center (Tucson Council). Our 2012 goal is to raise over $4,500,000. We are proud to say, that during the past 11 years the regional programs have raised more than $26, 000, 000 to benefit our charity partners.

The Council and its friends are working hard for families and to find a cure for diseases like diabetes. You can help! Attend an awards program, participate as a volunteer with the Father's Day Council, or simply make a contribution - it is for the Family.

Contact the Father's Day / Mother's Day Council or our Partners below, to see how you can contribute and be a part of the program.

American Diabetes Association   Save the Children
Map of Father's Day Council Locations
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