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Chamber Volunteer Honored As Woman of Excellence By Sheila ehrhardt director, huron chamBer
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I’ve known Marge Billman since the early 1960s, shortly after I’d moved to Huron. Although they were the parents of two children and Don was busy building his accounting business, the Billmans took time to be a part of many civic and fund-raising activities around town. I got to know Don better when he and I served on committees for several of the Huron Water Festivals, an idea brought to life by Addison Wiles, founder of the Wileswood Country Store. It’s ironic that the Chamber office is now located in Addison’s childhood home. Don served as treasurer of the chamber for many years until his untimely death in 1996. Being an avid reader, I got to know Marge during the 27 years she worked as clerk/treasurer of the Huron Public Library. I came to work at the Chamber in 2005 and a short time later Marge stopped in to say hello. She had just retired, and I asked what she planned to do with all her new-found spare time. “I have lots of bridge groups, some sew-
ing projects I want to get done, and eventually, been growing ever since, as have Marge’s skills I’ll volunteer a bit.” and dedication. She’s our “Girl Friday and EvMy ears perked up and I quickly told her that ery Day,” pitching in whenever the need or circumstance arises at chamber events, covering the office for me during sick days and just plain get-away days. While we can’t afford to put her on the payroll, I was honored to nominate her for a 2010 Women of Excellence Award, presented by the Volunteer Center of Erie County on Sunday, March 21, during ceremonies at the NIA Center at Kalahari Resort. She joins an elite group of women to be honored since 1989 when the Providence Hospital Women’s Auxiliary started the recognition program. Keynote speaker, former Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery spoke of the historic Honored as a “Woman of Excellence” social experiment we call democracy. “Hisrecently, Marge Billman, (left) is con- tory will one day judge us not by the measure gratulated by Betty Montgomery, for- of need, but by our measure of giving. The 22 mer Ohio Attorney General. The awards, women honored here today will surely be represented to by the Volunteer Center of membered for their hard work and dedication Erie County, were originated in 1989. to society down through the years,” she said. Congratulations Marge, you richly deserved she need look no further, as I could surely use a volunteer. The chamber and the workload have this honor.
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Several Huron residents were honored Friday, April 16, at the BGSU Firelands 41st annual Recognition Program held in the Cedar Point Center. Award winners included: * George Muelhauser of Huron received the BGSU Firelands Community Service Award. This award is presented to an individual or organization from the community who has, in an extraordinary manner, participated in the growth, development or promotion of BGSU Firelands. The criteria are: This award is open to any individual or or- MUELHAUSER ganization (other than college faculty, staff and students) in the general BGSU Firelands area, including charitable organizations, businesses, industry, community service groups, etc. Service has always been a significant part of Muelhauser’s life. He has been a trustee of Firelands Regional Medical Center since 1962. He was instrumental in the 1985 consolidation of the former Sandusky Memorial and Good Samaritan hospitals which became Firelands Community Hospital, now Firelands Regional Medical Center. He played a key role in the development of Stein Hospice Services. He is the co-founder of the Erie County Legal Aid Society and a past president of the Erie County Bar Association. He is a long-time friend and supporter of BGSU Firelands. His service on the Mylander, Vanessa Campbell, and Lange Trust foundation boards has made financial support available to many local students. As a member of the Caryl Crane Children’s Theatre board, he has helped the program flourish. As a performer, he has lent his acting talents and his support to Firelands College Theatre, Harlequins Theater and the Huron Playhouse. Muelhauser is an attorney with Flynn, Py and Kruse, Sandusky. He is a graduate of Huron High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his juris doctorate from The Ohio State University. He and his wife, Ann Marie, live in Huron. *George R. Mayer, former college development associate, received the top service award at the program. Links to Progress is the most prestigious service award at BGSU Firelands. It is presented to the person or organization of the campus community who has been a significant link in the chain of growth of BGSU Firelands. This person or organization must be/must have been instrumental in linking the College to the broader human community. Mayer retired from his position as college development associate in December after having achieved multiple fund-raising milestones for BGSU Firelands. He established the college’s Development Board and has been tireless in working with them to raise funds for a variety of college projects. He raised millions
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in private funds to match the public dollars needed to complete the Cedar Point Center. Under his leadership, thousands in scholarship dollars were raised through a variety of major fund-raising including the Big Band Scholarship Ball, International Night, and the Bountiful Brunch. His crowning achievement was reaching a $1,000,000 milestone in scholarship dollars over a five-year period. This ambitious goal, set by Mayer and the Development Board, was completed just prior to his retirement. Mayer has been an integral part of the growth of BGSU Firelands since its inception in the 1960s. He was a key player in the original Committee on Educational Development fund-raising drive that founded BGSU Firelands, and he served as a president and as a member of the college’s Advisory Board. Mayer joined BGSU Firelands in 1997 to chair the fund-raising drive for the Cedar Point Center after an outstanding career as district president of Key Bank. After a brief hiatus to establish Buckeye Community Bank in Lorain he resumed his fund-raising duties to raise funds for scholarships and phase two of the Cedar Point Center. Mayer earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kent State University and attended graduate school at the University of Wisconsin. He has been a faculty member for the Ohio School of Banking at Ohio University and the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. He is a past director of the Ohio Banker’s Association and a past member of the State Banking Board. He and his wife, Barbara, live in Huron. * Penny Nemitz of Grafton, director of student academic enhancement, was honored as the 2010 Distinguished Part-Time Teacher. Two criteria of many are especially important in receiving this award: Candidates must have teaching experience at BGSU Firelands for at least six semesters including, but not limited to the semester of nominaNEMITZ tion; and must not have received the award within the past five years. Candidates do not have to be currently teaching if other criteria are met. Nemitz earned her bachelor’s degree in social studies and her master’s degree in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University. She completed work toward her doctoral degree in adult education and counseling from the University of Southern Mississippi. Nemitz is currently director of student academic enhancement. She joined BGSU Firelands in 1986 and has served as an administrator and part-time faculty member. She has taught developmental reading, the University’s transition course and basketball. She also served as a frequent guest lecturer for the American government course. She is member of the Teaching and Learn-
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