MASON CITY – The Lime Creek Nature Center recently recognized its volunteers with a dinner and ceremony at the nature center. Following the dinner, the annual meeting of the Lime Creek Nature Center Foundation was held.
Jay Haag of Iowa Lot Striping was presented the “Friend of Lime Creek Nature Center” Award at the ceremony. This award was initiated in 2004 in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Lime Creek Nature Center to honor individuals, families, and organizations for exceptional efforts in the area of conservation education and support of the Lime Creek Nature Center’s mission. Haag was recognized for annually painting the circle drive area at the nature center free of charge.
The following volunteers were recognized for providing 20 or more hours of volunteer service to the Lime Creek Nature Center over the past year: Shannon Anderson, Geri Barker, Bob and Sally Becker, Donna and Richard Blanchard, Greg Braun, Robin Bruno, Jim Degen, Ann Fisher, Midge Gaylor, Rita Goranson, Curt Krieger, Alf Larson, Kay Larson, Al Libby, Bruce McKee, Dale Mills, Alice Phillips, Michelle Rowland, Jacque Simon, Jim and Ruth Smith, Gene and Shirley Smith, Denise Wood.
“We are very grateful to all of our volunteers for whatever time they are able to give us,” said Todd Von Ehwegen, Conservation Education Manager. “The Lime Creek Nature Center simply could not carry out its environmental education mission without them.”
During its annual meeting, the Lime Creek Nature Center Foundation recognized outgoing board members Michelle Vaske and Greg Braun for their service and elected Katy Byerly, Cliff Vath, Ellen Deets, Craig Sampson, and Bruce McKee to three year terms.
The following individuals were elected as officers for the upcoming year: Bruce McKee – President; Denise Woods – Vice President; Ann Fisher – Secretary/Treasurer.
Remaining board members are Rita Goranson, Alice Phillips, Shannon Anderson, and Dale Mills.
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