Chamber Business Connection CBC Vol.3, Issue 10 | Page 12

GRAND MARSHAL
Q&A
WITH THIS YEAR’S
ARTS IN THE ALLEY
COMMUNITY
PARADE GRAND
MARSHAL
MARC FLEMING - GRAND MARSHAL
OF ARTS IN THE ALLEY PRADE
T
he grand marshal is a person honored as a dignitary to lead in a ceremonial parade. This position
is generally reserved for a community leader or a local icon, and for this year’s 30th Arts in the Alley
Community Parade, Marc Fleming has been granted this tremendous honor.
We were able to catch up with this year’s Grand Marshal for a little Q&A session. He shared a little about
himself, his experiences as a member of the Grove City community and his insights on this year’s Arts in the
Alley event.
Q. Can you share a little bit about yourself and your involvement in the Grove City community?
A. I was born and raised in Grove City and continue to work and live in this city that I love with my wife Mary
(Molchan) and son Jacob. I am currently employed with Wal-Mart Supply Chain for the past 27 years.
I am involved in the community either personally giving time or through work (Wal-Mart) in giving donations.
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I am a Board Member for Keep Grove City Beautiful - volunteered for Operation Medicine Drop, Community
Environmental Day, and Grove City EcoFest.
A board member of Grove City Chamber of Commerce – Event Director for Chamber Golf Outing, Marilyn’s
assistant and chauffeur for Arts in The Alley, and 2018 Spirit of the Chamber award winner.
Co-Director of the Wal-Mart / Children’s Miracle Network Annual Golf Outing where I just completed my 25th
year in this role and have raised over $250,000 in that
time.
“ It is so personally
I have also been involved either through volunteering or
donating to many other community organizations including:
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LifeCare Alliance (2019 LifeCare Alliance Spirit of
Community Involvement Award Winner)
MidOhio Foodbank
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rewarding to be involved in
your community and taking
care of what and who you
believe in and care about. ”