PHILIP BOWDREN

PHIL BOWDREN

REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE

Gessler Valuations, Inc., Research Assistant, Webmaster - Current

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Philadelphia Police Department, Police Officer - 1972 to 2000, Duties included but not limited to; Patrol, Preliminary Investigation, Administrative, Community Relations / Business Liaison. Last assigned as the Administrative Aide to the Commanding Officer of East Police Division. Even though retired from the Department, continues to serve as the Department's Official Historian. As part of on-going training in the Philadelphia Police Department; received job related and computer training, also attended numerous Investigational Training seminars conducted by Philadelphia Community College, Temple University and the University of Delaware.

Departmental Citations / Awards, etc.:

One (1) Heroism Commendation, two (2) Bravery Commendations, eight (8) Merit Commendations, four (4) Commendatory Letters, 2000 Republican National Convention Service Ribbon.
Police Officer of the Month Award, 22nd Police District - 1986, 1991
Police Officer of the Month Award, 9th Police District - 1995
Fraternal Order of Police Award - 1983, 1990, 1991
North Central Ward Leaders Anti-Drug Award - 1989
District Attorney's Office, City of Philadelphia, Letter of Commendation - 1980
Philadelphia Women Organized Against Rape, Letter of Commendation - 1975

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Fraternal Order of Police, Philadelphia Lodge #5 - 1972 to Present, Member, Board of Directors - 1976 to 1998, Delegate to State and National Conferences - 1977 to 1994, Past Chairman, Ways & Means Committee and Public Relations Committee
Philadelphia Police, Fire and Peace Officers League of the Sacred Heart - 1972 to Present, Member, Board of Directors - 1994 to 1998
Philadelphia Emerald Society - 1983 to Present
International Police Association, U.S. Region 13 - 1998 to Present
Retired Police, Fire and Prison Guards Association of Philadelphia - 2000 to Present

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Holy Name of Jesus Church, Philadelphia - 1984 to Present, Member of Music Ministry - 1986 to Present, Member / Past President, Holy Name Society - 1995 to Present, Eucharistic Minister - 1998 to Present, Webmaster, Parish Website - 2003 to Present, Cantor - 2007 to Present, Member of Parish Council - 1998 to 2006
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 51, Philadelphia - 2001 to Present, Chairman, Public Relations Committee - 2001 to Present, Cochairman, Hibernian Hunger Project - 2001 to Present, Chairman, Troop / Veteran Affairs Committee - 2002 to Present, Cochairman, Communion Breakfast Committee - 2002 to Present, Member, Home Committee - 2002 to Present, Webmaster, Division Website - 2002 to Present, Editor, Division Newsletter - 2006 to Present
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Philadelphia County Board, Recording Secretary - 2005 to Present, Marshal - 2003 to 2004, Member, Hibernian Hunger Project - 2003 to Present, Webmaster, Hibernian Hunger Project Website - 2004 to Present
Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service and Education Center, Inc., Member, Board of Directors - 2005 to Present
Lacey Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Fund, Philadelphia, Member, Board of Directors - 2007 to Present
Fishtown Action (FACT), Philadelphia - 2007 to Present, Cochairman, By-Laws Committee - 2007
Fishtown Neighbors Association, Philadelphia - 2000 to Present
Fishtown Civic Association, Philadelphia - 1985 to 1992, President - 1988 to 1989, Vice President - 1987 to 1988, Corresponding Secretary - 1986 to 1987, Chairman, Crime and Safety Committee - 1985 to 1990
Boy Scouts of America, Philadelphia Council - 1980 to 1995, Assistant District Commissioner - 1983 to 1986, Merit Badge Counselor - 1980 to 1995, Troop Committee Member, Pack Committee Chairman, Cubmaster, Assistant Webelos Leader, Brotherhood Member, Order of the Arrow - 1984 to 1995

AWARDS / HONORS RECEIVED

Citation, Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1985
Citation, Pennsylvania Senate - 1985
Honorary Commission, Lieutenant Colonel, Governor's Office, State of Alabama - 1985
Silver Beaver Award, Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America - 1986
Service Award, Division 51, Ancient Order of Hibernians - 2005
1st Place Award (Amateur), Hibernian Hunger Project Great Irish Stew Cook-Off - 2006
Community Service Award, Fishtown Neighbors Association - 2007
2nd Place Award (Amateur), Hibernian Hunger Project Great Irish Stew Cook-Off - 2008