Baumer YMCA Nominee for Volunteer Day

Col. Dick Baumer

(PRESS RELEASE)_Trading combat fatigues for colorful cotton shirts (“my Palm Beach camo pattern”), Colonel Dick Baumer may take his wardrobe selection lightly, but make no mistake, this retired Army man and father of one son and two granddaughters enjoys giving back to the West Palm Beach community where he lives and thrives. 

From commanding combat trackers and dog teams in Vietnam to being called up to serve in the Army Operations Center during Operation Desert Storm, Col. Baumer’s distinguished, 32-year military career has been nothing short of remarkable. It is this commitment for helping others that makes him the YMCA of the Palm Beaches' nominee for National Volunteer Day on September 21. 

Philanthropy began at home and Baumer has never wavered from that path, which recently led him to the YMCA of the Palm Beaches. As a YMCA board member, his new mission is to help the Y promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility by spearheading funds for the Annual Campaign, which provides life-enhancing services to families and seniors. Each year, the nonprofit organization provides more than $200,000 in scholarships for its local youth and family programs.

Col. Baumer also serves as First Vice President of the Military Working Dog Team Support Association.

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