Charles City Rotary Club gives community awards at ‘Pass the Buck’ night
Craig Haberkorn receives the 2020 Leo Lidd Vocational Service Award from Charles City Rotary Club member Tammy Elthon at the club's "Pass the Buck" night Monday. The award is given to a person whose business life best exemplifies the Rotary Club Four-Way Test: "Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?" (Submitted photo)
Kay Winkelman, right, the outgoing Charles City Rotary Club president, receives an honorary gavel from new club President Ann Troge at the club's "Pass the Buck" night held Monday at Lion's Field Park. (Submitted photo)
Outgoing Charles City Rotary Club President Kay Winkelman presents the 2020 Paul Garthwaite Memorial Award (Rotarian of the Year) to club member Ryan Parker at the club's "Pass the Buck" night Monday. (Submitted photo)
Charles City Rotarians, from left, Linda Klemesrud, Alan Powell and Ann Troge are recognized as Paul Harris Fellows at the Charles City Rotary Club's "Pass the Buck" night Monday. The award acknowledges persons who have contributed at least $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. (Submitted photo)
Charles City Rotary Club outgoing President Kay Winkelman, right, gives her President's Award to Sue Ayers at the club's "Pass the Buck" night Monday. The award recognizes someone who has worked to help the president and the club have a great year. (Submitted photo)
Janet Dunkel, left, and Jackie Moon, right, are presented the Charles City Rotary Club's Sam Soifer Community Service Awards for 2020 at the club's "Pass the Buck" night Monday. Presenting the awards is current club President Ann Troge. The award is given to honor those who have contributed "Over and Beyond the Call of Duty" in their community life. (Submitted photo)
Tait Arndt and Nathan Schultz are the winners of $1,000 scholarships from the Charles City Rotary Club, presented at the club's Pass the Buck night Monday. (Submitted photo)
Outgoing Rotary Club President Kay Winkelman, right, recognizes Sheila Koudelka for 17 years of service as the Charles City club's treasurer. Koudelka is turning over the position to Chuck Souder. (Submitted photo)
By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com
Charles City Rotarians gathered Monday evening for the club’s first outdoor “Pass the Buck” night to hand out community awards and officially welcome the new club president.
Typically held as a sit-down dinner with family, friends and community members invited, the event this year was held at Lion’s Field Park with only members and honorees to allow for appropriate social distancing.
Outgoing President Kay Winkelman was presented an honorary gavel by the new club president, Ann Troge.
The annual Rotary Club Pass the Buck night honors community members and club members in a variety of categories. Awards given out Monday were:
• Craig Haberkorn received the Leo Lidd Vocational Service Award, given to a community member whose business life best exemplifies the Rotary Four-Way Test: “Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will be beneficial to all concerned?”
• Janet Dunkel and Jackie Moon received the Sam Soifer Community Service Award, awarded to the community member or members who have contributed “Over and Beyond the Call of Duty” in their community life.
• Charles City Rotary Club Scholarships of $1,000 each went to Charles City High School Class of 2020 graduates Tait Arndt and Nathan Schultz.
• Sue Ayers received the 2020 Presidents Award, chosen by outgoing President Winkelman, for a club member who has helped the club and the president have a great year.
• Club member Ryan Parker was awarded the 2020 Paul Garthwaite Memorial Award, the club’s “Rotarian of the Year” award.
• Club member Sheila Koudelka was recognized for serving 17 years as the club’s treasurer. She is handing over the position to Chuck Souder.
• The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Recognized this year were Linda Klemesrud, Alan Powell and Ann Troge.
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