Honors to year’s top volunteers
The Discovery Expedition of St. Charles annual banquet was highlighted by the organization’s top honors:
- The Glen Bishop Founders Award went to Barb and Ed Eller, whose generous contributions of time and funds made significant renovation of the entry way and staff offices possible. In addition to the award, the new signage for the Barb & Ed Eller Staff Room and Executive Office was unveiled, honoring their generosity.
- The Member of the Year award went to Davy Cain, for always answering the call for volunteers, dedication to the organization and ongoing support for the organization.
- The Volunteer of the Year award went to Karen Ronk, who supported re-enacting events, made contribution so crafts for the gift shop and was always dependable when called on.
- The New Member of the Year award went to Jim Daum, who has worked on the Keelboat as preparation for next year’s filming and re-enactment.
To see a selection of photos by Betty Kluesner, visit https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzwwfd.

Karen Ronk received the Volunteer of the Year Award Jim Daum (right) is honored with the New Member of the Year Award Davy Cain (right) was honored as Member of the Year. With him is John Meyer.