Geoff Tennant elected to Second Wind Hall of Fame

Published 3:41 pm Thursday, March 3, 2011

Chief Bobby Arledge (left) of the Columbus Fire Department presents Geoff Tennant with the certificate from the Second Wind Hall of Fame Board. (photo submitted)

Geoff Tennant has been elected to the Second Wind Hall of Fame by the hall’s board of directors. Tennant has been a volunteer in Polk County for many years. He was chief of the Columbus Fire Department for over 17 years. In addition, Tennant was a volunteer emergency technician for 17 years. Those attending the Polk County football games know Tennant’s voice well since he was the voice of Polk County High School football at the local games.

The Second Wind Hall of Fame recognizes individuals for significant volunteerism for non-profit organizations in the Thermal Belt area. Nominees must be retired and not gainfully employed, 60 years of age or older and have volunteered in at least three different organizations for at least three years.

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