The Marshfield Area Community Foundation established the annual Anne Adler Community Service Award in 2010. This award was created to honor Anne Adler and her dedication to the Marshfield Area Community Foundation. Last August Bette Adler passed, and we decided to honor both of the Adler sisters for their work with this award.
The award is given to someone who significantly contributes to the quality of life in the Marshfield area. It is the mission of the Marshfield Area Community Foundation to “connect people who care with the causes that matter to enrich the quality of life in the Marshfield area”.
The first award in 2010 was given to Roy Covert in recognition for his work with Rotary Winter Wonderland. The second award in 2011 was given to Dennis Boucher for his work at St. Vincent’s De Paul’s, Paws and Play Dog Park, his church, and Rotary Winter Wonderland.
The third award was given to Don Zais in 2012. Don is the face of the Marshfield Area Habitat for Humanity, serving many terms as President and the Building Committee Chair. In addition to Habitat, Don volunteers at his church, First Presbyterian; The Aging and Disabilities Resource Center, helps with Rotary Winter Wonderland each year, helps prepare taxes for the elderly and low-income residents and gives tours of the Marshfield Clinic.
In 2013, the award was given to John Scheuer. Scheuer has been a driving force to promote, develop and enhance the city’s recreational and outdoor facilities. He was a founding member in 1994 of MARSH21, which is a nonprofit community organization that spearheaded fundraising and worked to develop Griese Park and the reconstruction of the city’s Steven J. Miller Recreation area.
The first woman to receive the award was Jane Wagner in 2014. Jane has given back enormously to our community. She has been involved in so many way and with countless projects in our community. She is a Past President, a Paul Harris Fellow, and currently serves as the Chair of the International Avenue of the Sunrise Rotary. She was Career and Technical Director for the Marshfield School District who expanded Youth Apprenticeships, and formed many positive relationships between the school and our local businesses. Jane was instrumental in bringing Tiny Tiger Intergeneration Center, and the Architecture, Construction, and Engineering Academy to fruition.
In 2015, Dan Umhoefer was recognized for his work in the University of Wisconsin Arboretum and Weber Park to helping with the master planning for Weber Park and the constant needs at the UW Arboretum. He also volunteers with Marshfield Friends of the Trail.
The seventh Annual Award was given to Al Nystrom in recognition for his work with Rotary Winter Wonderland, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Our Lady of Peace Church Finance Council, Noon Rotary, Mike’s Run and the Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation.
The Anne and Bette Adler Community Service Award is another addition to MACF’s long list of contributions to the community, which include the Adler Kodiak Bear Exhibit at the Wildwood Zoo, Wildwood Station, Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library, Hackman Field, the Youth Baseball fields, Weber Park, Hamus Park, Hardacre Park, Brehm Park Disk Golf, the Skate Park, Boson Tennis Complex, Tiny Tiger Intergenerational Center, the ACE Academy, Griese Park, and many, many more.
A tax exempt, non-profit organization, MACF uses public support to better connect those with a cause in mind to its completion while taking care of administrative tasks, and continues to establish permanent, named funds for public benefit.
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