Shakopee Derby Days 2011 Thank-You
The Shakopee Derby Days Committee would like to thank everyone who helped make this year's festival a huge success. The festival relies on support from businesses, volunteers, community organizations and the City in order to be successful.
Special Thanks to:
- Our major sponsors: Shakopee Jaycees, Canterbury Park, Lenzen Chevrolet-Buick, Shakopee Cub Foods, Shakopee Lions Club, Shakopee Public Utilities, Shakopee Rotary Club, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, and Valleyfair.
- The City of Shakopee's in-kind donation of staff time, effort and resources. Parks and Recreation (Huber Park facility use, events, logistics), Public Works (preparation, equipment, banners, clean-up, and more), Fire (tents, inspections), Police (patrol, safety, parade).
- Business sponsors that donated cash and prizes. When you visit a Shakopee business, look for the Derby Days Certificate of Sponsorship and let them know that you appreciate their community support.
- Family Fun Park crews: Catholic Education Center, River Valley Trailblazers, Eagles Club Co-Ed Softball Team, Shakopee ECFE.
- Volunteers: Ishant Bhalla, DeeJay Bohlmann, Erica Eichhof, Penny Eichhof, Brandon Grunst, Theresa Hang, Sue McPherson, Katy Oeltjenbruns, Mark Oeltjenbruns, Breanna Olson, Matt Ott, Ebony Riley, Gerry Schibur, Sue Sichmeller, Ken Weber, Jen Zeman, Citizens State Bank, ShakopeeConnect, Cash Bingo volunteers and 5K Turf Run volunteers.
- Shakopee Derby Days committee members. The annual commitment to attend meetings, make decisions and to chair events or sub committees is appreciated:
Samara Anderson, Dean Bauleke, Shawn Berens, Brian Burgeson, Heidi Burville, DeeDee Currier, Brian Dahl, Brad Eller (City of Shakopee Liaison), Lauri Glenn, Mandy Harrison, Sara Havran, Gwen Hennen, Becky and Jeff Jerve, Shirley Keller, Matt Lehman (City Council Liaison), David McGovern, Jens Thorsen, Jodi Vine, Lois Vold, Heidi VonBokern and Lois Weckman.
Through their hard work, this core group of people contributes to and brings a true sense of community to Shakopee. Without them, Shakopee Derby Days would not be possible.
Jack McGovern, Jay Whiting, and Wes Reinke
Shakopee Derby Days President, Vice-President and Secretary