The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce held its
136th Annual Meeting/Awards dinner on Thursday May 29th at the Best
western Frontier. The “Red Carpet” theme brought in
record attendance for the event. The evening marked the official
passing of the gavel from 2007/2008 Board Chair Brenda Thornton to
2008/2009 Board Chair Mike Johnson. Several awards were presented
throughout the evening.
Al Wise Memorial Award for
Outstanding Chamber Volunteer
Marsha Smith from Abstract &
Title Guaranty Company
Jack Dermody Memorial Award for
Outstanding Leadership in the Downtown Partnership
Sam Ericksen from
Community Housing Initiatives
Karl Schmitz Memorial Award for
Outstanding Ambassador
Sally Schroeder from
Iowa Telecom
Community Leader of the Year
Tom Determann of
Determann Industries
Small Business Person of the Year
Bill Brinkman of Brinkman Building Center
Andy Determann Memorial Award for
Outstanding Chamber Board Member
Brenda Thornton of Homer’s Deli/Sweetheart Bakery
The Annual Meeting/Awards Dinner also marked the
graduation of the Chamber’s 2007/2008
Leadership Institute class.
Awards were also presented to 25 year Chamber members: The
Alverno, Clinton Floral Shop, Don’s Jewelry, Eagle Point
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Bentler Equipment Celebration,
Electric Service Quality Concrete Co., Zirkelbach Refrigeration
Inc.
Two businesses, Clausen
Supply Trucking & Warehousing and Rastrelli’s Restaurant, were honored for 50 years of
membership with the Clinton Area
Chamber of Commerce.
The awards were capped off by a tribute to Hugh
Lamont and the establishment of the Hugh
Lamont Memorial “Straight Ahead” Award.
Incoming Chamber Board Chair, Mike Johnson wrapped
up the ceremony with words about the exciting things coming up at the
Chamber and throughout the Community.
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