As previously reported, the Community Center Board asked the Clark Lake Spirit Foundation to assume ownership and operate this historic structure in the County Park. The Foundation agreed to accept it, and the County has approved a new license with the Foundation. Yesterday, the transfer became official as ownership papers were signed.
At the meeting, the Foundation presented a plaque to outgoing President John Karkheck. The inscription reads:
“Thank you for your dedication to Clark Lake and the Community Center. This plaque is one small way to register a debt of gratitude for your years of service and efforts on behalf of all.”
In addition to John, other outgoing board members also deserve recognition—Dotty Karkheck, Sandy Petykiewicz, and Meredythe Hill VanDusen. Meredythe, in charge of rentals, will continue in that role as she becomes part of the new leadership group. Below is a photo of recent board members.
L to R: Meredythe Hill VanDusen, Dotty Karkheck, Sandy Petykiewicz, John Karkheck, Diane Deming, John Deming
Clark Lake is fortunate. It has a tradition of volunteering—people who are willing to devote time, effort, and resources to accomplishing projects large and small. A new leadership group is ready to take up the challenge, and it’s a big one. The challenge includes major renovations, and launching a fundraising campaign to support the work.
Well deserved, John. And ‘Well Done’ to all who have contributed time and effort to this marvelous facility.
Congratulations John.
We are so fortunate to have such wonderful people in our community that share their time and treasure, thank you.
Such well deserved recognition. Congratulations and thank you to all.
Once again, the Clark Lake community rises. Other lakes have ‘residents.’ Here at Clark Lake we have ‘community.’
Receiving a plaque such as this makes one very humble!
This change was a very difficult decision for me, but the only financially sound one for the future success of the Center.
Dotty and I have always tried in our meager way to make others lives easier, because that’s how we were raised.
It has been an honor to hold this position for so many years.
I know that I pass the torch to some highly dedicated capable hands.
We truly love Clark Lake and its residents!
Sincerely,
Johnny K
A job well done, John! Thank you for all your years of serving the community. You have kept the Community Center open and available for all of us to use and enjoy over the years. A lot of memories have been made at that historical home turned into a community center. You and the members of your board have done a great job. Now it is onward to a new chapter in the life of the Old Lady on the hill. Let the fundraising begin to help keep her looking beautiful!
Congratulations to all for the many collaborative achievements. I am John’s younger brother, and we have an older brother Russell. I want to thank you for the recognition of his years of loving, dedicated service. John has always spoken so proudly of his contributions to community, whether it be yours or other groups to which he is committed, every time we chat (we live in NYS).
John loves to talk about the cool things all of you do together, how much he and Dotty love to live amongst you, and enjoy events with you. Russ and I agree, he is by far, the nicest one of the three of us, and as such, you’re lucky to have him. Conversely, he and Dotty are lucky to live amongst such loving, dedicated, community-minded folks who appreciate their efforts.
Much happiness, long life, and best of luck to all of you!