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Nov. 1 is Extra Mile Day in Cody by proclamation of Mayor Matt Hall.

The mayor started the Tuesday night council meeting by reading the proclamation, which says Cody is a community that:

• Acknowledges a special vibrancy exists within the entire community when its citizens collectively go the extra mile in personal effort, volunteerism and service; [Read more…]

Mayors from over 550 U.S. cities are expected to declare November 1, 2017, as Extra Mile Day – a day to acknowledge the individuals and organizations that are dedicated to “go the extra mile” in service and volunteerism in order to create positive change in their local communities.

In connection with Extra Mile America, mayors in all 50 states have embraced the “go the extra mile” movement. At a time when demands in local services continuously don’t match budgets, Extra Mile Day celebrates the individuals and organizations that step in and make things happen. The vision of motivational author Shawn Anderson, “Extra Mile Day” was created in 2009 with 23 inaugural cities; its outreach continues to grow. [Read more…]

In association with Extra Mile America, mayors from over 560 U.S. cities are expected to recognize the “extra mile” efforts of volunteers and organizations in their local communities and declare November 1st as Extra Mile Day. [Read more…]

City of Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton has declared Tuesday, November 1 as “Extra Mile Day” and encourages local citizens to be active, committed, and engaged in volunteerism and service. [Read more…]

“There are one thousand areas in each of our communities that need people to step forward and create positive change,” shares Extra Mile Day founder Shawn Anderson. “Extra Mile Day is a chance to recognize those awesome heroes who unselfishly give of their time and resources to make an impact in their community.” Anderson continues, “From the person who drives food to the elderly because they can’t leave home, to the faithful volunteer who answers phones at a local non-profit, America is made great not by political slogans, but by people proving they care through their often unrecognized actions.” [Read more…]

At this month’s monthly meeting, the Borough Assembly approved a resolution dedicating November 1 to be “Extra Mile Day.”

An annual proclamation, the designation is meant to encourage community members to “go the extra mile” in personal effort, volunteerism and service. That can manifest itself in many ways, with a number of opportunities coming up this holiday season. Representing the town’s collective churches, the Wrangell Ministerial Association will be holding its 15th annual Thanksgiving Basket distribution on November 20. Each year the drive collects resources in order to provide traditional holiday meals to those who could use them, be they single-parent households, multiple member families, those coping with illness or catastrophe, or individuals. [Read more…]

Over 550 cities and towns across America have stepped forward and declared November 1st as “Extra Mile Day.” By making the declaration, mayors from across the country are recognizing the difference-making contribution of volunteers and organizations who are not just talking about creating change, but who are taking action to make it happen.

“It’s easy to complain and point fingers about everything we don’t like,” says Extra Mile Day Founder Shawn Anderson. “However, it’s not so easy to give our time and resources going the extra mile in order to really create that change.” Anderson continues, “Extra Mile Day is a chance to recognize those awesome people who do walk their talk and give more of themselves in filling the holes they see.” [Read more…]

Heroes and their contributions are being recognized in all 50 states. In Canton, Ohio, brothers Robert and Patrick Harper made sure that the skies were not dark on the 4th of July. They led the charge in raising $33,000 to make sure that Canton had fireworks on Independence Day. In Columbus, Mississippi, Tjajuan Boswell, known as the “Rose of Columbus,” highlights the beauty of her city by planting trees, shrubs and flowers throughout. Arnold, Missouri, heroes Omar Ruiz, a police officer, worked countless hours heading up emergency operations during Arnold’s horrific flood, and Teresa Kohut, the Recreation Center Supervisor, led the charge to make sure that volunteers were adequately fed and cared for during the same flood. [Read more…]

On November 1, over 550 mayors from across the United States will proclaim Extra Mile Day – a day recognizing the opportunity we each have to create positive change in ourselves, families, organizations and communities when we “go the extra mile.” According to Extra Mile Day founder Shawn Anderson, the message of the unique declaration has the power to impact everything about our lives.

“Imagine if you asked your boss, ‘What is something extra I can do to help us succeed?’ Imagine if you asked a friend, ‘What can I do to help you reach your goal?’ Imagine if you reached out to a non-profit whose mission you cared about and said, ‘I want to help,’” says Anderson. “It’s living with that sort of extra-mile attitude and effort that has the power to influence everything about our lives.” [Read more…]

New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament has declared Nov. 1, as “Extra Mile Day.”

The city of New Berlin is a community whose citizens go the extra mile in order to make a difference and lift fellow members of the community, he said in a news release announcing that New Berlin would join the national “Extra Mile Day.” [Read more…]

On November 1st, 550 mayors from across the United States will declare “Extra Mile Day” and recognize the difference-making heroes in their local communities. In association with Extra Mile America, mayors in large cities and small towns are making the November 1st declaration. From Kodiak, Alaska to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, mayors will acknowledge the impact of local individuals and organizations who are “going the extra mile” in service and volunteerism in order to serve a need in their communities. [Read more…]

Motivational author Shawn Anderson dedicates his life to empowering others to “go the extra mile.” Whether it is in motivating others to not give up the pursuit of unachieved goals or in encouraging people to not let life’s defeats and tragedies derail their future hope, Anderson is passionate in his purpose to help others live the life they want to live.

“The world is full of people, moments and experiences shouting at us all the things we can’t do or ‘aren’t good enough’ to do,” the six-time motivational book author shares. “I want to be the opposite voice – the one that whispers right back ‘Don’t give up; you are good enough.’” [Read more…]

Mayor Jeff Longwell of Wichita, Kansas, is one of the participating mayors who recognizes the power of the “go the extra mile” message. “We have so many outstanding organizations, businesses and individuals who go the extra mile every day. There is an energy of possibility in Wichita thanks to all of the great efforts to make our city the best it can be.”

Another mayor who recognizes the importance of the “go the extra mile” spirit in his community is Mayor Mark W. Eckert of Belleville, Illinois. “The service and volunteer spirit of Belleville’s organizations and citizens are a testimony to the mission of Extra Mile America.” [Read more…]

HICKORY — The new splash pad at Kiwanis Park is a big success, and Kiwanians plan to name it after one of the most ardent leaders in the effort to make the popular water feature a reality.

The Hickory Kiwanis Club and the Kiwanis Club of Western Catawba County voted unanimously to honor the late Charles Dixon for his commitment to children and his dedication to the Zahra Baker All Children’s Playground and the splash pad at Kiwanis Park. [Read more…]

Los Angeles, September 28, 2016 — In connection with Extra Mile America, 470 mayors from across the United States have embraced the “go the extra mile” movement and have declared November 1 as “Extra Mile Day.” This unique declaration celebrates individuals and organizations that have chosen to create positive change in their communities by going the extra mile in volunteerism and service.

Mayor Jeff Longwell of Wichita, Kansas, is one of the participating mayors who recognizes the power of the “go the extra mile” message. “We have so many outstanding organizations, businesses and individuals who go the extra mile every day. There is an energy of possibility in Wichita thanks to all of the great efforts to make our city the best it can be.” [Read more…]