Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce

Page 4 Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Brock has steadily given back to the Mari- etta community. He is currently is serving as a member of the Hippodrome/Colony Historical Theatre Association, a member of the board of the Greater Marietta Food Pantry and is an active member and leader of the Presbyterian Church. Very few peo- ple have been given the Gabe Zide Citizen of the Year Award and Business Leader of the Year, but Brock has now received both. For 56 years, Brock has raised a family, served his community and church, and guided TheisenBrock. One of Brock's greatest passions was serving as the head coach of the Marietta High School men's varsity soccer team for 14 years. In recog- nition of his successful coaching career, the soccer field is now named after him. Brock also feeds the homeless and hungry with the new fund he set up, "The Jerry and Jennylou Brock Fund." The Washington County Council of Coop- eratives congratulates Bohlen's Dairy Farm – Ronnie and Barbara Bohlen and Kurt and Amanda Bohlen – the winners of the 2020 Agricultural Award. The Washington County Council of Coop- eratives Agricultural Award celebrates successful long-term farmers or agribusi- ness people in Washington County who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment, and willingness to support and improve agriculture within our com- munity. This year's honorees are Washington County natives. Their original dairy farm was purchased in 1917 and has continued for four generations, growing through the years to reach its current size of 500 owned, and 40 leased, acres. The farm's primary crops are corn and hay, and over 100 acres are dedicated to pasture for the cattle. The dairy industry has faced difficult chal- lenges in the past four years. For many dairy farmers, the only solutions for sur- vival were for family members to seek off- farm employment … or to sell the dairy cattle. By spring of last year, they were forced to turn their operation from dairy to beef. Even though things are different now, the Bohlen family has maintained their resolve and ingenuity, and have many warm mem- ories of their lives as dairy farmers. When it comes to community involvement, the Bohlen family is unsurpassed. They've participated in the Career Center's Agri- business Planning and Analysis program for 40 years. They've held leadership posi- tions in the District 3 and Washington County Holstein clubs. They're very active in their respective churches and have also served on the boards of several local organizations including Washington Coun- ty Farm Bureau, Green Valley Co-Op, Frontier Local Schools, and the Washing- ton County Fair. The Washington County Council of Coop- eratives comprises Washington Electric Cooperative, Farmer's Mutual Insurance Association, Farm Credit Mid-America, Heritage, and the Washington County Farm Bureau. Since 1971, the council has presented the agricultural award to long- term farmers or agribusiness people in Washington County who have shown out- standing leadership and commitment to operating their businesses, shown a superb willingness to help improve the agriculture of the community, and have been success- ful in their careers. Zonta member, Desni Crock, presented the 45th Elizabeth "Betty" L. Hadler Zonta Woman of the Year to Melissa Arnold. Arnold endlessly and tirelessly or- ganizes so many acts of kindness, too numerous for any one to list and often acts anonymously. Both Phillips Elementary School and Mari- etta Middle School benefit from Arnold's dedication. She is an active member of the PTOs, volunteers in the classrooms, and recently worked on the committee to try and pass the Levy for our Marietta City Schools. Arnold showed this same work ethic at Oak Grove Christian School where she helped establish the school in 2014, volunteered in the classroom, was the li- brary facilitator, and assisted with all school programs. Some of the other organizations Arnold volunteers for include the Humane Society in Marietta, secretary for the Marietta Sluggers, and she plans annual fundraisers to aid in cost so the kids' families don't have to foot such a large bill for sports. Arnold organizes gift boxes for the Mid-Ohio Valley military oversees, pro- vides support for spouses of deployed sol- diers, and babysits for special needs chil- dren. In addition, Arnold collects donations and delivers them to organizations like Bran- dy's Legacy, a home for new mothers and their babies who are homeless, Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Salvation Army's Angel Tree and she collected gifts and goodies for local children going through cancer treatment. Arnold has also been an active member and a committee leader for Mothers of Preschoolers. Arnold stands as a role model for her own children, as well as the others that know her. The Betty L. Hadler, Zonta Woman of the Year is presented to a woman in Washing- ton County who exemplifies service to her community. Past award winners have been business professionals, home makers, and retirees all with a dauntless desire to im- prove and build-up our community. The Marietta College Acapella Group, FloodStage, sang the National Anthem. MACC Ambassador and member Pastor Chad Mugrage, First Baptist Church, delivered the invocation and benediction. The Marietta High School Choir Depart- ment students served the delicious meal prepared by Parkhurst Dining. 105th Annual Meeting Highlights

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