Book of Golden Deeds

Let’s delve into the inspiring legacy of the Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds, a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes who have selflessly served their communities. 

The Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds

  • Origins and Purpose: The Book of Golden Deeds is an esteemed tradition within the Exchange Club, an organization dedicated to community service and volunteerism. Founded in 1919, the Exchange Club sought to recognize individuals whose acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity often went unnoticed. These everyday heroes exemplified the spirit of service, making a lasting impact on their communities.

  • Honoring Volunteers: Each year, the Exchange Club selects outstanding volunteers—people who embody the principles of service, sacrifice, and goodwill. These individuals may not seek recognition, but their deeds resonate far and wide. The Book of Golden Deeds serves as a testament to their contributions, ensuring that their stories are forever etched in the annals of community history.

  • Inscription and Celebration: When someone receives the prestigious Book of Golden Deeds award, their name is inscribed in this symbolic ledger. The Exchange Club hosts a special ceremony to celebrate the honoree, inviting community members, family, and friends. During the event, heartfelt speeches recount the nominee’s journey, emphasizing their impact on others’ lives.

  • Diverse Contributions: The Book of Golden Deeds recognizes a wide range of volunteer efforts:

    • Humanitarian Acts: From organizing food drives to sheltering the homeless, these volunteers address pressing needs in their neighborhoods.
    • Mentoring and Education: Teachers, coaches, and mentors who shape young minds find their place in the book.
    • Healthcare Advocacy: Doctors, nurses, and caregivers who go beyond their professional duties to uplift patients and families.
    • Environmental Stewards: Those who plant trees, clean up parks, and advocate for sustainable practices.
    • Advocacy for Vulnerable Populations: Volunteers who champion the rights of children, the elderly, and those with disabilities.
  • Legacy and Inspiration: The Book of Golden Deeds isn’t just a record; it’s a beacon. As new names join its pages, they inspire others to follow suit. The deeds recounted within its covers remind us that small acts of kindness ripple outward, creating a better world for all.

So, let’s raise our virtual glasses to the countless volunteers who have graced the Book of Golden Deeds. Their selflessness and dedication continue to shape our communities, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of humanity.

 

YearQuincy’s Book of Golden Deeds Honorees
2022-23Jim Heckenkamp
2021-22Chuck Scholz
2020-21Adams County Healthcare Professionals
2019-20Harold Mast
2018-19Kirk Frageman
2017-18Pat & Kevin Steinkamp
2016-17Margaret “Marg” Andrews
2015-16Jack Mackenzie
2014-15Phil Conover
2013-14Patty Adam
2012-13JoAnn Witte
2011-12Hazel Mills
2010-11Tom Behrens
2009-10Phyllis Smith
2008-09Kevin Curran
2007-08Jerry Mast
2006-07Ada Himes
2005-06Bill Hageman
2004-05Herb Wellman
2003-04Randy McFarland
2002-03Linda Dillman
2001-02Betty Wiewel
2000-01Melvin Koch
1999-00Harold Phillips
1998-99Raymond Hinkamper
1997-98Carl Landrum
1996-97Russell Hess Sr
1995-96Thomas Gott
1994-95Isabelle & Bernie Willer
1993-94Roger Mohrman
1992-93Arlene Foley
1991-92Martha Muegge
1990-91Thomas Awerkamp
1989-90Marjorie Hudson
1988-89Wilhelmina (Billie) Brod
1987-88Donald Heckenkamp
1986-87Joanne Ortworth
1985-86George Parsons
1984-85Marie Sloan
1983-84Mary Ann Gullen
1982-83Carlene Geisler
1981-82Minnie Schlinkman
1980-81Doris Penington
1979-80Mrs. John French
1978-79Betty Pracht
1977-78Kathleen Peters-Druffel
1976-77R S Brackman
1975-76Ethel Fletcher
1974-75Joe Bonansinga
1973-74Ruth Logan
1972-73Generivieve Klingele
1971-72Howard Wear
1970-71Ralph Meyers
1969-70Edward Altmix
1968-69Thomas Oakley
1967-68Helen Smith
1966-67Irma Jones
1965-66George Durst Sr
1964-65Deloris Hase
1963-64Ralph “Doc” Wiegmann
1962-63Mary McAllister
1961-62Dr. Harold Swanberg
1960-61Helen Jarrett
1959-60James Primrose
1958-59C H Swinehart
1957-58Fabiola Moorman
1956-57Lawrence Steinkamp
1955-56John Inghram Sr
1954-55Eugene Kirkpatrick
1953-54Mabel Ahern
1952-53Harry Lov
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