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