Schumacher District Award

Our Program for May 13^th was a no-show, so President Molly had to wing-it a bit .She used the time for an impromptu club assembly, bring the club up-to-date on some matters……

            At the District Meeting, the club received district-wide mention, and she had the chance to talk about the recognition, and also award to Randy Schumacher the “Service Above Self Award.” The award was given to him to recognize all of the time and energy he devoted to the Club as treasurer and organizing the club’s finances when illness disabled our prior treasurer, his donation of time and talent at events where his musical group played, and his general help wherever needed, all offered at a time of personal discomfort.

            The club board has donated $500.00 to the Excelsior Lake Minnetonka Historical Society to help them sponsor the Rolling Stones cover band at the MHS Alumni Reunion. This is 50 years after the original concert at Danceland, and is being featured at the July Reunion.

            In the remaining time, President Molly asked that some of our members talk about their volunteer activities. She said that she knows of some of the many things our members do for area people and organizations, but asked some of our members to talk specifics. Those who responded included Marnie Wells (Public Land Trust and United Way), Steve Frazier (Lake Association’s fight against AIS, especially zebra mussels, his music at his church), Ron Hughes (his choir singing), Lu Graber (coaching youth teams especially football and skiing), John Gray (family’s work with Loaves and Fishes), Don Draayer (driving seniors to church, shopping), and Glenn Froberg (ICA delivering food, Meals on Wheels). Darel mentioned the extras he and the other merchants do to help promote Excelsior.