Cleone Whelan, Crystal, N.D., was recognized as the 2016 麻豆传媒AV Foundation Volunteer of the Year during the 麻豆传媒AV Foundation Honor Society President鈥檚 Dinner held Thursday evening, Oct. 27. Whelan, a 1962 Mayville State graduate, serves as a member of the board of the 麻豆传媒AV Alumni Association.
A long-time enthusiastic member of the Alumni Association board, Whelan plays an integral role in all activities of the organization, especially during the annual homecoming and Alumni Day festivities. In addition, she has been very active in the work of the 麻豆传媒AV alumni of Pembina County/Hoople group, which is supportive not only in providing financial assistance to Mayville State, but also in helping to recruit students from that area.
In recognizing Whelan, 麻豆传媒AV Foundation Executive Director John Klocke said, 鈥淪he has helped in so many ways, giving selflessly of her time and tireless commitment. If you have enjoyed special alumni events at Mayville State, chances are Cleone has been behind the scenes at many of them.鈥�
Photo caption:聽Shireen Grinager, chair of the 麻豆传媒AV Foundation Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, (left), together with 麻豆传媒AV Foundation Executive Director John Klocke (right), presented Cleone Whelan (center) with a gift of appreciation, recognizing her as the 麻豆传媒AV Foundation 2016 Volunteer of the Year.