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2002 Annual Meeting

Over 150 people attended the Oberlin Heritage Center's annual meeting and dinner at the Oberlin Inn in April and enjoyed a presentation by School Superintendent Dr. Beverly Reep. President Roberta Garcia presided at the business meeting. Oberlin public school students and teachers who participated in History Day were recognized. Jean Simon of the Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee presented the first Oberlin Heritage Center Community Awards to the following recipients:

• Community Historian Award, given to Richard P. Lothrop
  "Dick Lothrop's many and wide-ranging contributions to Oberlin and to knowledge of its history need little elaboration! For the depth, breadth and accuracy of his research on the town's past and a deep appreciation for his generosity in disseminating what he has learned, whether in print, on television, or in person, what better way to thank Dick for all his work and all his caring and sharing, than by naming him the first recipient of this award."
• Keep Oberlin Beautiful Award, given to Michael D. Ives
  "Mike Ives and his City crew face the daunting task of, among numerous other duties, performing routine maintenance for the City's park, playground and cemetery areas. Not only does Mike care about Oberlin but he treats mourners, researchers, and other Westwood visitors with unfailing respect and cordiality and frequently goes the proverbial extra mile to preserve our beautiful and historic cemetery as habitat for fauna as well as flora, following quietly in Frank Zavodsky's footsteps."
• Oberlin Heritage Center Volunteer of the Year Award, given to Sarah MacLennan Kerr
  "Sarah MacLennan Kerr's amazing dedication to [the Oberlin Heritage Center], her skills as an editor, writer, desk-top publisher, interpreter and project coordinator, as well as her genuine enthusiasm for all things Oberlin, for her tremendous work on [the Gazette], the cemetery project, and other labors of love, for giving of her time and skills out of an enormous appreciation for the people and history of Oberlin, Sally is a worthy recipient of this award."
• Teacher of the Year Award, given to Donna Marie Shurr
  "Donna Shurr inspires her students at Oberlin High School to learn through community service projects, History Day, the annual Gingerbread Extravaganza and more. Her unique, wonderful combination of creativity, enthusiasm, and innovative teaching techniques encourages students to look beyond the walls of the classroom and to learn by doing and serving others. Donna is the guiding force behind the creation of dozens of wonderful confections for the annual [Oberlin Heritage Center] Gingerbread Extravaganza."

History Day projects completed by Oberlin secondary school students were on display during the social hour.

As part of the business meeting, Scott Broadwell was elected as 2nd Vice President and John Rote III was elected as treasurer. Continuing officers are Roberta Garcia, Board President, Cathe Radabaugh, 1st Vice President, and James White, Secretary. Shirley J. Shubert, an active Oberlin Heritage Center volunteer and life member, was elected as a new trustee. Re-elected to the Board were Ann Livingston, Eugene Simon, Thelma Quinn Smith and James White.