Joann Arlowyn Downing

Background

Downing, Joann Arlowyn was born on November 7, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Kenneth Dale and Arlowyn Mary (Natche) Downing.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, Michigan State University, 1978.

Career

Program director level 1, Young Women’s Christian Association of Metro Detroit, 1978; program director level 2, Young Women’s Christian Association of Metro Detroit, 1979; assistant camp director, Fair Winds Girl Scout Council, Flint, Michigan, 1980; assistant camp director older girl program specialist, Fair Winds Girl Scout Council, Flint, Michigan, 1981-1984; director The Timbers, Fair Winds Girl Scout Council, Flint, Michigan, 1985-1994; director outdoor program and properties, Fair Winds Girl Scout Council, Flint, Michigan, since 1995.

Achievements

• Joann Arlowyn Downing has been listed as a noteworthy non-profit association administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member affirmative action leadership council Michigan House of Representatives, Lansing, 1995. Volunteer fundraiser Lana Pollack Campaign for United States Senate, Ann Arbor, 1994. Board directors Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project, Ann Arbor, 1995.

Instructor, instructor trainer American Red Cross, 1975-1995. Member American Camping Association (secretary Michigan section 1986-1995, nominating committee 1983-1984, vice president for development 1984-1985), National Organization of Women (secretary 1982-1984, vice president Flint chapter since 1991), Kiwanis.

Interests

• Singing, jazz dancing, guitar, running, swimming, canoeing.

Connections

Father:

Kenneth Dale Downing

Mother:

Arlowyn Mary (Natche) Downing