Congratulations to our 2018 Award Winners!

Each year at our annual Family History Conference, we say thank you to those volunteers who have given extra time and energy to St. Louis Genealogical Society during the previous year. The StLGS president has traditionally presented the awards during the introductory remarks at the beginning of the busy conference day. As a result, the recipients are sometimes not able to be present, and the president often does not have enough time to explain why the award winners have been chosen.

This year, we decided to have a more meaningful celebration with our 2018 award winners. On Saturday, 24 March, award winners and office "regular" volunteers were treated to a tasty brunch in our large workroom at the society office. Thanks to the efforts of volunteer chair, Marilyn Brennan, and some extra helping hands, there was a festive table filled with fruit, pastries, and bagels. After everyone had a chance to fix a plate, StLGS president, Kay Weber, had something unique to say to each of the very special people being honored.

The StLGS board chose the following to receive appreciation certificates: Kelly Cato, Bob Cejka, Linda Draper, Donna Foelsch, Michelle Pearce, Sue Reiker, Jane Theissen, and Shirley Wadell.

The board chose three individuals to receive achievement certificates: Judi Donohue, Carol Kohnen, and Rich Stanton.

The president gave her Special Award to sisters, Dorothy Asinger and Mary Ryan, and she gave her President's Award to Margie Giblin.

We congratulate all the award winners and honor them for their willingness to continue giving so much to our society. You can see more photos of the winners on our Facebook and Twitter feeds.