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2011 Annual Dinner

On February 10, 2011, at its Annual Dinner, the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry announced the 2010 winners of its Annual Awards.

The 2010 Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Annamaria Finzel.

The 2010 Professional Service Provider of the Year went to two winners: Associated Electric and Golden Eagle Community Bank.

The 2010 Industry of the Year Award also went to dual winners: Centegra Health System and Claussen Pickle Company.

The Richard Neuffer Retailer of the Year Award was presented to Betty Crisp of Apple Creek Flowers.

Highlighting the dinner was the presentation of the 2011 Buschkopf Community Service Award to Carl “Butch” Schnulle. The Buschkopf Award is presented to the person in the community who has made dramatic impact through volunteer work.

The Annual Dinner was held at the Woodstock Public House located at 201 Main Street. The festivities also included the voting in of Board Members and ratifying of the new By-laws.

The Chamber thanks all those who attended the Annual Dinner festivities and sincerely congratulates the deserving award winners.

2010 Annual Dinner

The 65th Annual Dinner held at the Woodstock Country Club, Saturday January 23rd,
was an evening filled with celebration and remembrance.

The Chamber recognized the following members as they were honored for their significant contributions to the Woodstock business community. The award winners are as follows:


2009 Volunteer of the Year Mark Peloquin, Leading I.T. Solutions	2009 Professional Service Provider of the Year - Golden Eagle Community Bank
Todd Kinker, Interim Board President,(on right) with 2009 Volunteer of the Year winner, Mark Peloquin from Leading I.T. Solutions.	Shari Gray, Interim Executive Director, with 2009 Professional Service Provider of the Year, Steve Finzel of Golden Eagle Community Bank.

2009 Industry of the Year Claussen Pickle Co.	2009 Richard Neuffer Retailer of the Year - Mike "Palmy" Palmquist
Todd Kinker, Interim Board President, with 2009 Industry of the Year award winner, Justin Cressler of Claussen Pickle Co.	Jenny Serritella, Richard Neuffer’s daughter, with Peggy Palmquist (on right) the widow of Mike Palmquist and their daughter, Lisa (on left). Mike was the 2009 Richard Neuffer Retailer of the Year recipient.

Todd Kinker, Interim Board President, presenting Sue Schmieding, Centegra Health System, her award for her recognition as board member and past President.
	Emily Matzelle, granddaughter of Harold Buschkopf, with 2010 Harold Buschkopf Award winner, Tom Nierman of Nierman Landscape & Design

Guests were treated to musical entertainment by The Billy Denk Trio and Jeweled Ice. Several area businesses provided centerpieces that were representative of their individual companies. Thank you to Centegra Health System, Cobblestone's on the Square, Harmony Falls, Jazz on the Square, Kat's Kloset, Read Between the Lynes, Seasons by Peg, State Representative Jack Franks, Theatre on the Green, Woodstock Groundhog Days Committee and Classic Cinemas Woodstock for their generous donations.

A special thank you to all of you who attended the 2010 Annual Dinner and celebration. The Chamber looks forward to 2010 and the commitment from its membership to build a strong presence within the business community.