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2/20/2008
TMMK Volunteer Named US Youth Soccer Volunteer of the Year: Kentucky's John Duvall Honored at Awards Gala

GEORGETOWN, KENTUCKY, (February 20, 2008) — A Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) team member has been named the 2007 U.S. Youth Soccer Volunteer of the Year.

John Duvall, a team member in Body Weld,  was named the Region II Volunteer of the Year, representing the Kentucky Youth Soccer Association. The special announcement was made at the U.S. Youth Soccer Awards Gala, held in Pittsburgh.

Duvall, a Paris, Ky. native,  has been at TMMK for 18 years and is actively involved in the company’s Volunteers in Place (VIP) program. The VIP program was developed to encourage and recognize team member volunteer work while supporting TMMK's operating principles and firm commitment to good corporate citizenship.

He has served many roles for the Paris Youth Soccer Association over the past eight years. Duvall has coached recreation and competitive teams, worked as a registrar and scheduler, and he currently coaches an Under-14 competitive team. Duvall is also frequently available to referee, making sure all games are adequately covered. On top of all of those responsibilities, he also supervises and maintains the fields and also prepares the materials for off-season storage. Duvall donates his time and effort to ensure that young soccer players in his community have an organization and a facility to pursue their soccer dreams.

The recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award was selected by the U.S. Youth Soccer Board of Directors and is honored as a positive role model who promotes the game and increases the opportunities to participate.

TMMK, located in Georgetown, Ky., is Toyota’s largest North American manufacturing facility. TMMK manufactures the number one selling Camry sedan, along with the Avalon, Solara Coupe and Solara Convertible. The plant employs approximately 7,000 full time team members.

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Contact:
Kerry Holt
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.
502-868-3577