The 2023 Winter MLICA Convention was held February 16-18 at Margaritaville in Osage Beach, Missouri. During the Convention, we took time to learn a few things, share some laughs, recognize some special members, and name two contractors and our Executive Director as Honorary Members. We also welcomed Andrea Rice who will “officially” begin serving as MLICA Executive Director on April 1, 2023. For the Convention agenda, click here.
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| To read about Ken’s achievements, click here. | To read about Caryl’s achievements, click here. | Debbie retired from serving as MLICA Executive Director for the past 32 years. | Andrea Rice will begin serving as MLICA Executive Director on April 1, 2023. |
A few memories from the Convention
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- (LtoR) Lindsay Krumpelman, Jim Bledsoe, Jeff Lance, and Charles Krumpelman enjoy a few minutes at the Welcome Reception sponsored by Fratco.
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- Jim Plassmeyer, DNR Soil & Water Program Director updates members on the state cost-share program.
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- Dave Bandré presents information on 3rd party liability.
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- Rowan Mudd made his first appearance.
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- The Exhibit Hall was a great time to catch up.
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- (L to R) Cody Joesting, Mackenzie Wilmes, Ada Cronk, Gemma Cronk, Hillary Cronk
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- (L to R) Rob Liles presents Nate Ryan with his plaque for being named the 2022 Associate of the Year.
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- (L to R) Jake Gingerich receives his President’s pin from Rob Liles.
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- (left) Mona Bledsoe inducts the new officers; (back row, L to R) Ryan Cronk, Secretary/Treasurer; Greg Muenks, Vice President; and Jake Gingerich, President; (Front row, L to R) Sondra Brinton, Auxiliary Secretary/Treasurer; Sue Gilbert, Auxiliary Vice President; Joan Muenks, Auxiliary President
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- (L to R) Rob Liles presents Mont Gilbert with his 15-year Membership plaque.
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- (L to R) Rob Liles presents Tom Lawlor with his 15-year Membership plaque.
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- (L to R) Rob Liles presents Jake Gingerich with the 2022 District of the Year Award for District 2.
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- (L to R) Susan Liles presents Debbie Dickens with a retirement gift from the Ladies Auxiliary .
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- (L to R) Rob Liles presents Jeff Lance the Honorary Membership recognition for Caryl Lance.
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- Ken Balkenbusch thanks the membership for his Honorary Membership.
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- (L to R) Rob Liles presents Ken Balkenbusch with his Honorary Membership.
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- Chris Brauer shows off his sparkles at the Awards Banquet.
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- (L to R) Mike Harre and Jim Bledsoe discuss the finer points.
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- Carol Balkenbusch collects her door prize from Tim Rozendaal.
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- (L to R) Debbie and Mike Beam congratulate Tanner Smith and Duane Nelson as the Cornhole Tournament Champions.
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- Ada and Adler Cronk find new uses for pipe!
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- (L to R) Mike Harre and Greg Muenks react to a near miss in Cornhole.
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- Ada and Adler Cronk test out the pipe products on display.
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- (L to R) Travis Gentry and Ryan Muenks test their Cornhole skills.
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- The Auxiliary started their day with a game of Bingo before getting down to business. (L to R) Mona Bledsoe, Susan Liles, Sue Gilbert, Sondra Brinton, Joan Muenks
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- The Auxiliary’s tremendous decorating skills were on display during our Awards Banquet.
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- The Auxiliary decorations set the stage for a great Awards Banquet..
