Exchange Club of Indian River presented its most prestigious award, the Book of Golden Deeds, to Todd Howder of Sebastian. Barbara Parent, chair of the club’s Golden Deeds committee, surprised him with the award at a recent luncheon meeting of the club. The Book of Golden Deeds award, a National Exchange Club program since 1919, honors the quiet, good deeds of America’s unsung heroes, exceptional individuals who provide exemplary volunteer service to the community at large.
The Club honored Howder for his significant service to the community. As the founder and 2013-2014 president of the Vero Beach Air Show, he had the vision, perseverance, and energy to revive the Vero air show after a long hiatus.
EXCHANGE CLUB OF INDIAN RIVER HONORS TODD HOWDER WITH ITS HIGHEST AWARD, THE BOOK OF GOLDEN DEEDS
He led more than 500 volunteers to make the October 2013 a thrilling reality. When the Blue Angels, the elite U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, announced less than two months later that they would appear in Vero Beach in May 2014, Howder tirelessly worked with a dedicated team of volunteers to make the first premiere military jet team air show on the Treasure Coast a reality. He continues to serve the air show board as an advisor; he is vice president of MBV Engineering of Vero Beach.
