At the annual Changing of the Guard evening event held at Pine Hills Country Club, the Sheboygan Rotary Club presented a number of awards.. A key part of the special evening event was the passing of the gavel from current president Pat Lacey to incoming president Deb Bruckschen.

Other awards included Rotarian of the Year - Sue Kieffer, Board Member of the Year - Tom Liebl, members with 50 years of service - George Friedley and Bob Nickodem, and Outgoing Board Members - Ron Spapperi and Charlene Lammers.

Kieffer was selected as Rotarian of the Year for her efforts co-chairing a new fundraiser for the club, Survey Says. In February the club raised almost $7,000 and has plans to enhance the event for this coming February 5. Kieffer has been a member of the club for five years and is the owner of Ad Associates.

Tom Liebl was chosen as the Board Member of the Year. He has served as the club’s treasurer for nine years and has been a club member for over 20 years. Liebl is the owner of Sheboygan Paper Box Company.

The two members recognized for 50 years of service are both retired, Friedley now lives in Plymouth and Nickodem resides in Sheboygan. During the course of their Rotary service, each has held a number of offices and made significant contributions to the local club. Both are Paul Harris Fellows which means they have contributed at least $1,000 to Rotary International; Friedley has completed three such contributions for a total of $3,000.

Board members serve a three-year term. As Outgoing Board Members, both Spapperi and Lammers were recognized for the countless volunteer hours and commitment to the Rotary organization. Spapperi is retired and lives in Kohler, and Lammers is the Executive Director of Great Marriages for Sheboygan County.

The event was attended by nearly 100 members, spouses, and guests.