AARP Services Inc., a for-profit subsidiary of AARP that oversees providers and the products offered to its members, recognizes Blake McCoy, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Independent Insurance Consultants, for his 50+ hours of volunteer service in the community.
McCoy has displayed exceptional community service in Knoxville and the surrounding counties, by volunteering and supporting numerous senior citizen organizations. He is also a recognized leader in his field and serves on the O’Connor Senior Center Advisory board and the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce board of directors.
“We believe in the power of one,” says Lawrence P. Flanagan, president of AARP Services Inc. “One AARP encouraging members ‘to serve, not to be served,’ which was one of AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus’ mottos, and the power of one person in their community to make a difference.”
AARP Services Inc. tracks the volunteer service hours of agents who are authorized to offer AARP branded products and who engage and serve the community.
“I am honored to be recognized by AARP and ASI for the hours of community service I performed,” said Blake McCoy. “And look forward to continuing to volunteer.”
Independent Insurance Consultants is an independent insurance firm that assists senior citizens with their insurance and financial needs. He has a passion to educate, help, and learn more from the senior citizen community.
Those wishing to make a difference in their own neighborhood can go to CreatetheGood.org and search for local volunteer opportunities.
About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan social welfare organization with a membership that helps people 50 and over improve their lives. AARP was founded in 1958 by Ethel Percy Andrus, a retired educator from California. AARP has offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. AARP is governed by a 22-member volunteer Board of Directors.