The United Way of Crookston held a virtual annual awards meeting due to COVID-19 giving out a number of awards to local individuals and businesses. The awards are below –
Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Service
Sarah Olmstead
Community Partner Award
Biermaier Chiropractic Clinic, PA
Outstanding Giving Award
Dr. Ted and Lynnette Olson
Dr. Pete and Ann Graham
Outgoing Board Members
Kari Brault
Tara Rodriguez
Lee Groeschl
Board Chair Tracy Kuchan passed the gavel to Jacqueline Cournia for 2020-2021. The board for the next year includes:
Nell DeBoer – Vice Chair
Sarah Olmstead – Treasurer
Marley Melbye – Secretary
Jana Brekken
Rich Clauson
Shane Heldstab
Tracy Kuchan
Betsy Larson
Tammy Moe
Eric Morgan
Abdou Niang
Laurie Stahlecker
The board also welcomed new members Allan Dragseth and Sarah Ringdahl.
Executive Director Lori Wagner also shared a message to conclude to the meeting below –
We deeply missed the opportunity to see everyone at the United Way’s Annual Awards meeting this year canceled due to Covid-19. It is especially important to us that we share our successes of the 2020 Campaign and present the Community Awards and our board of directors to you for 2021.
I am so proud to be the Executive Director of the United Way of Crookston. Together we build a better community by investing your donations in local programs and initiatives to help improve children, families, and aging adults’ lives right here in your town and neighborhood.
We would like to thank all the of people who have been on the frontlines during this difficult time of Covid-19. We honor you.
I would like to thank 2020 Chair Tracy Kuchan for her leadership and willingness to jump in whenever and wherever help was needed. Also, thank you to the 2020 United Way Board, I am blessed with the best individuals who believe in the United Way mission. United Way would not be the same without Becky Cymbaluk, our senior administrative assistant, who is the foundation of our United Way.
And finally, we thank all the donors that have faith in us for being stewards of your generous donations. LIVE UNITED
United, We Will Build a Stronger Crookston
Lori A. Wagner
