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The Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress , Inc . Board of Directors is reorganizing and restructuring its committees to better meet the needs of Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress , its members and the community . Strong member participation on committees is a must to help the action committees meet their objectives .
Serving on a Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress committee allows you to experience the fullest value of your investment by meeting new people , getting your company name in front of the public and knowing the satisfaction of performing a valuable service to this community . You can join any number of committees at any time and participate for as long as you wish . You can make a difference as a volunteer on a Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Committee !
Committee Information
Ambassadors Committee This is the goodwill and social arm of Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress . Ambassadors visit area businesses , welcoming them to the community or celebrating their
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accomplishments . Meetings are held the first Friday of each month at 7:30 a . m .
Duck Races The Duck Races are back ! This beloved , family-friendly event is back after more than 20 years , and it was so much fun with food trucks and entertainment for all ages . A portion of 2021 ’ s proceeds went to Whatsoever You Do , Inc ., to support the Women and Children ’ s Shelter Project , with the 2021 nonprofit partner of Ottumwa Boxing Club .
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Gene Schultz Community Service Award Committee The committee meets prior to the annual banquet to select the recipient for the Gene Schultz Community Service Award . Recipients are selected to represent various aspects of community service .
Golf Classic The committee assists Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress staff in hosting its major social fundraising event of the year , the annual Golf Classic . It includes marketing , team and hole sponsors , prize collection , food planning , fundraising and
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coordination of activities for the day . The event is held in July .
Rodeo Committee The committee meets to organize and promote the Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Rodeo . It includes securing sponsors and food vendors , marketing the event and coordinating activities that day . The event is held in July .
Holiday Nights ‘ N Lights Holiday Lighting Committee meets to organize and promote Holiday Nights ‘ N Lights . The one-mile spectacular lighted display is made possible by sponsorships and put together by amazing volunteers . Holiday Nights ‘ N Lights is an awesome community event attracting visitors from all over Iowa and several other states . Since 2005 , more than 208,402 visitors have come to see the displays . 2022 will be the 18th year of this event .
Lemonade Day Lemonade Day is an educational initiative that introduces youth to entrepreneurship , teaching them how to start , own , and operate their own business – a lemonade stand .
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Blaire Siems President Indian Hills Foundation |
Jill Riedl Secretary John Deere Ottumwa Works |
AJ Gevock Board Member REMAX Pride |
Mike Sprau Vice President South Ottumwa Savings Bank |
Zenna Boyd Board Member JBS |
Greg Hanshaw Board Member Community 1st Credit Union |
Dennis Hunger Treasurer Bridge View Center , Inc . Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Kelly Genners Board Member Stakeholder Rep . Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation
Phil Rath Board Member Stakeholder Rep . City of Ottumwa
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Shea Greiner Director of Investor Relations |
Christy Butts Marketing Coordinator |
Samantha Heckart Administrative Assistant |
David Vollmar Board Member Alliant Energy |
Ryan Mitchell Board Member Orsborn , Mitchell , Goedken & Larson , P . C . |
Michael McGrory Board Member Ottumwa Community School District |