2010 Volunteer Yearbook

E3 VolunteeringTheodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation

“If a picture paints a thousand words…” I want to say four words to you, the 2010 volunteers …MEDORA VOLUNTEERS ARE AWESOME!

January 2010 started with our receiving applications from over 900 applicants. We then had to select our volunteers and send a “rejection” letter to hundreds. The only good part of that is that an unsuccessful California applicant, an HR person by trade, asked to use parts of it because she said it was the nicest rejection letter that she had ever seen.

With great anticipation, we saw the Rough Riders Hotel nearing completion. With 5 semi trailers filled with 68 rooms of furniture to unload, place in rooms, assemble and set up, the task seemed insurmountable. That is until I made a few calls, sent an e-mail and had more volunteers than we could take to come for four, five day sessions in March, from as far away as Minneapolis. Even more came in late April and early May to help with the RRH and to get the stores ready for an early opening. Then, we begin the 2010 season on the 10th of May, continuing non-stop until the 17th of September.

Highlights? There were hundreds, some of which are captured here in pictures; most are in the minds and hearts of you, our hundreds of volunteers, or the guests you served. Others are in the form of permanent projects completed in and around Me-dora by our Pre, End of Season and Fall Work Week volunteers.

To sum up 2010, it was in my opinion, the longest (from start to finish), largest, most diverse, smoothest running and in most aspects, the Best Medora volunteer experience ever.

As we enter the first year of a new year-round Medora Experience, there are lots of unknowns. What I know is that this program will continue to grow and mature, and there is unlimited potential in the ways in which volunteers like you, will make Medora thrive for our children, grandchildren and beyond.

On behalf of TRMF, its board, management and staff, Becky, Tawney and myself, thank you for the gift of your Energy, Enthusiasm and Experience, for all you do and all you are. Enjoy the enclosed yearbook, Tawney did a really nice job for all of you.

Denis MontplasirVolunteer Coordinator/Assisant Development Director

Hello Volunteers,What a wonderful year 2010 has been, this year was full of firsts for Medora! From Pony Rides to Joey O to hav-ing the first and last show of the Musical rained out we expereienced a lively year! We are all so glad you were able to expeience it with us and we hope that you were just as busy. I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for your continued support to this program, it never ceases to amaze me how fervent you all are in your dedication and passion to Medora. I hope this never ends! I also want to thank all of you who submitted photos for this yearbook. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to fit all of them in, but they certainly add to our archives! To see more volunteer pho-tos, visit our newly launched share site: e3volunteers.shutterfly.com I hope you have a wonderful day and to see you soon in Medora yet again!Sincerely,Tawney Eisenbraun2010 Assistant Volunteer Coordinator & Yearbook Editor

“Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster.”

-Theodore Roosevelt

Pre-Season

May 24-May 28 From Left to Right: Addie Berg, Margaret Thilmony, Roger Berg, Lloyd Thilmony, Duane Bentz, Wally Owens, Leroy Vander-Linden, Robert Owens, Carol & Elmer Schiermeister

Diane & Gary Greicar Doug & Tootie Leith

May 28-June 1

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In-Season

June 1-7Front: Linda Cordell, Tootie Leith, Veriena Garver, Gail Thielman, Helene Fossum, Shirley Krump, Joyce Bement, Jim & Naemi Schmidt, Jean McKenzie, Mary Jones Olson, Gloria Wanamaker, Marilyn Dick, Char & Ron ZeiszlerBack: Doug Leith, Bob Garver, Otto & June Bervik, Addie Reiten, Marv Wanamaker, Jim Dick

Front: Joe Haag, Sarah Wetzel, John Wetsch, Loretta Wentz, Edie & Jerry Smith, Mary Beth Ed-man, Margo Magnussen, Mavis Pommerer, Linda Helmstetler, George & Ginger SattlerBack: Harry Wetzel, Dave & Sue Eidenschink, Dan Wentz, Spaky Larson, Suzie Zimmerman, Char-lie Helmstetler, Darrell Magnussen, Gloria Larson, Roger Pommerer

June 7-14

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June 14-21

Front: Vonnie Anderson, Earl Anderson, Frances Lindseth, Bunny Anderson, Carol & Ernie Erickson, Claire Wilson, Ginny & Charlie Olson, Diane Long, Lou Wagner, Jan Bond, Ardy WeissBack: Virg Anderson, Ted Lindseth, Dick Wilson, Richard Edinger, Ron Weiss, Lyle Long, Judy Eed-inger, Barb & Bob Vos

Front: Myron & Betty Bender, Dorothy Kast, Bob & Peggy Paul, Joanne Biwer, Diane Dockter, Judy Peterson, Carolyn Nelson, Sharon Schmidt, Patti Schaner, John SchmidtBack: Barb & Stu Loken, David & Connie Gunkel, Kenny Kast, Marlene Hoffart, Allen Dockter, Lois & Will Siebel, Dennis Schaner

June 21-28

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June 28-July 5

Front: Janet Carvell, Connie Wanner, Charlotte DrenckhahnCenter: Kathy Kessler, Diane Volrath, Tommie Bell, Brad Persinger, Donna Kovala, Vonnie Degen-stein, Phyllis Ide, Lenora Salwei, Mary Toulouse, David SalweiBack: Norm Kessler, Lon Volrath, Richard Bell, Jim Kovala, Al Carvell, Phil Degenstein, Jeanne & Rod Berg, Louie Toulouse

Front: Ruth Folkestad, Rita Klug, Rita Lucas, Bev Olson, Sharon French, Juneal & Myron Peterson, Joyce AndersonCenter: Ingrid Bazey, Gerri Schaner, Dale, Buzzy Thomas, Clarice Demeyere, Donna Miller, Dave & Alice Nix Back: Stub Bazey, Pete Schaner, Tom Thomas, Russell Demeyere, Marty Feess, Tom Miller

July 5-12

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July 12-19

Front: Ann Thompson, Sharon Lacey, Debby Marback, Russell & Inez Coenen, Jean Jacobson, Char & Ron Zeiszler, Harvey & Rosemary Heise, Linda Kloster, Faye & Chuck Reimers, Loretta & Steven RiehlBack: Charles Thompson, Jack Lacey, Michael Marback, John Jacobson, Tom & Stella Wizenburg, Sully Kloster

Front: Deb & Harley JoseCenter: Donna Kratz, Arlyne Rothschiller, Charlie Brown, Bev Boom, Coriene Maier, Arlene Schwarz, Gerri Rude, Ilene Brown, Dorothy Hicks, Barb & Dean SwansonBack: Walt Kratz, Jim Rothschiller, Larry & Carol Schmidt, Richard Boom, Julie Johnson, Clayton Maier, Elmer Schwarz, Virgil Rude

July 19-26

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July 26-August 2

Front: Marelene Adolf, Sadie Ruff, Pat Nelson, Marlene Huber, Linda Norenberg, Arlene Roem-mich, Carolyn Exner, Duane Swenson, Creeta Luttschwager, Donna Mueller, Fran PromBack: Del Adolf, LeRoy Ruff, Dave Huber, Roger Schuette, Ron Norenberg, Marv Roemmich, Jim Exner, Art Lemke, Myron Luttschwager, Dean Oslund, Art Prom

Front: Mary Ann & Larry Leier, Tootie & Larry FuellerCenter: Orpha Bowman, Joyce Milbrandt, Gail Zimmerman, Gayle Christenson, Fran Allery, Ruth Ewanika, Shirley Allmaras, Shirley NormanBack: Ron Bowamn, Larry Milbrandt, Dan & Janet Harrington, Doug & Arlene Morey, Ed Ewanika, Pam Lill

August 2-9

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August 9-16

Front: Jeanne Bertolino, Nettie Wittenhagen, Betty Swanson, Inez Nelson, Evelyn ElliotCenter: Loretta Erhardt, Keith Wittenhagen, Nick Bertolino, Dora Spilde, Lois Matson, Margo Hel-gerson, Jeanne House, Dave & Larae Gripentrog, Angie & Frank BoehmBack: Dave Erhardt, LeRoy Spilde, Chuck Sheldon, Terry & Gail Hjelmstadt, Leon House

Front: Darl Purdy, Shryll Lindteigen, Joan Purdy, Rose Bergen, Diane Schilling, Marge Brummer, Judy Walter, Joan Larson, Carol Heiser, Lynette KramerBack: Toni Jossart, Gary Bergan, Jim & Marie Schafer, Harvey Schilling, Bob & Carol Ash, John & Fae Rintala, Jim Heiser, Marty Kramer

August 16-23

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August 23-30

Front: Don & Jan Olafson, Loren & Janice Wetch, Doris Bromenschenkel, Rita Neigum, Mary Mor-ris, Charlotte Hardy, Fran Thoma, Laurel Wegener, Francie Berg, Barb Wilke, Nancy Middleton, Carol AndersonBack: Sharon & Lenny McGuire, Gib Bromenschenkel, Al Morris, Jim Hardy, Ted Thoma, John Tuch-scherer, Lowell Wegener

Front: Marge Gourde, Leonard NelsonCenter: Kaylyn Sundquist, Moby Dick, Mariea Nelson, Doris Dick, Joanne Johnson, Marlene Aas, Elice Nelson, Carol Brenteson, Jo & Galen SatromBack: Sharon Mickelson, David & Eunice Wolf, Linda Knutson, Fabian Shoults, Jim Aas, Gloria John-son, Jo & Norm Trenda, Elsie Shoults

August 30-September 6

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Mavis A Anderson*Loren Anderson**

Roger & Addie Berg*Delbert & Judy Bertsch*Gene & Dana Bischke**

Robert & Karen Bjorgaard**John & Betty Bodine**

Marge Brummer*Jan Dawley**

Don & Del Eckroth**Dennis & Phyllis Enger*

Harry England*Colleen Fiesel*Earl & Vi Fink**

Lee & Linda Fleisher*Dick & Dee Grosz*

Wil Hanson*Robert & Alice Hanson**

Arne & Addie Haro**Vern & Marilyn Hedland*

Jim & Jean Johnson*Frank & Loureigne Kimm*

Marv & Lori Kuschel*Leona Laugeness**Audrey McKinnon*

Duane Moe**Carolyn Nelson**

Del & Carol Nystedt*Norman & Darlene Ostboe*

Greta Lynn Paulsen**Judith Peterson**Lawrence Sand**Gary Sanden*Barb Satran**

Anna Sebastian**Ron & Agnes Stastney*Jerry & Diane Suda*

David & Janet Swearingen*Duane & Mary Thompson*

Keith & Tina Uffelman*Soren & Patricia Urberg*Chuck & JoAl Wagner**

Ron & Vi Wysocki**

** August 14-24 Volunteer(s) * August 24-September 6 Volunteer(s)

End of Season

Loren Anderson**Carol Arnold*

Jerome & Irene Askelson*Ray Bartholomay*

Don Carey*Linda Cordell*Jerry Haider*Linda Haider**

Willard & Alice Hareland*Bernie Keller**

Vic & Reni Mord*Barb Satran**Blaine Schell*

Patricia Schmitt**Gail Thielman*

Lloyd & Margaret Thilmony**Keith & Tina Uffelman*Leroy Vander-Linden**Mike & Karen Walton*

** September 6-10 Volunteer(s) * September 13-17 Volunteer(s)

Fall Work Week

Loren Anderson***Duane Bentz**

Roger & Addie Berg**Don Carey***

June Erickson***Diane & Gary Greicar*

Doug & Tootie Leith*Bill & Sandy Lussenhop***

Jean Madsen***Dave Nix***

Wally Owen**Robert Owens**

Fred & Kathy Rathert***Lawrence Sand **Kate Schafer***

Elmer & Carol Schiermeister**Sheila Siler***Shirley Skon***

Lloyd & Margaret Thilmony**Paul Trautman***

Leroy Vander-Linden**Jim & Sherryl Weisenberger***

*** May 10-14 Volunteer(s) ** May 24-28 Volunteer(s) * May 28-June 1 Volunteer(s)

Pre-Season

Each year over 100 volun-teers come to Medora dur-ing the Off Season to make this great place even better! Without their efforts Medo-ra would not be as snazzy or function as well as it does. These volunteers, like all of our volunteers make a pro-found dif-ference for Medora. Thank you for all of your hard work!

Fall Work Week

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Fall Work Week Volunteers were kept busy with a flurry of activity. From painting, staining, flower pulling, to divot stomping, we kept them on their toes!

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Double Trouble-Linda Knutson & Marge Gourde man the Information Center in downtown Medora.

Jim Hardy Works hard to clean up the greens at Mini-Golf.

Volunteers get ready for the Pitchfork Steak Fondue.

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Off-Season Medora

Frank Kimm works on helping side the former Badlands Bakeshop.

Gary Sanden slices pizza up at the Badlands Pizza Parlor.

Addie Berg dutifully works outside service at Bully Pulpit Golf Course.

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The Volunteers of June 14-21 helped Lyle celebrate his birthday which is June 22(Photo courtesy of Ted & Frances Lindseth)

Dick, Ted, & Virg bum around with Joey O.(Photo courtesy of Ted & Frances Lindseth)

Steven listens intently to Denis dur-ing orientation. (Photo courtesy of John Jacobsen)

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Medora M

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Lexie Wollan & Bo Price sing loud and clear to the gospel “Swing Down Chariot.”(Photo courtesy of John Jacobsen)

Emily Walter & Steve Lasister clog away during the Musical. (Photo courtesy of John Jacobsen)

The crowd prepares to watch the show, our largest night had nearly 2300!

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Best friends, these wild horses enjoy the day at the South Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. (Photo courtesy of John Jacobsen)

Looking down on the Medora Musical’s gorgeous set. (Photo courtesy of Jim & Donna Kovala)

A beautiful rainbow forms after an unexpected rain shower.(Photo courtesy of John Jacobsen)

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That Crazy Staff...

Little Kinley Jo Larson (Kinley Slauter) sings his rendition of Blue during the 2010 Medora Musical Parody while Prairie Dog Patty (Tawney Eisenbraun) & Bison Dan (Dan Menard) listen attentively.

Ganesh Kate serves up Omelettes for breakfast at the Chuck. (Photo courtesy of John

Jacobsen)

After a hard day’s shopping, Priscil-lia helps Frances stuff a horse at the Stage Barn. (Photo courtesy of Ted & Frances Lindseth)

Autographs

Theodore RooseveltMedora Foundation

Our MissionPRESERVE the experience of the badlands, the historic character of Medora and the values and traditions of the “Bully Spirit” of Theodore Roosevelt; PRESENT opportunities for our guests to be educated and inspired through inter-pretive programs, museums and attractions that focus on the Old West, our patriotic heritage, and the life of Theodore Roosevelt in the badlands.SERVE the traveling public, providing for their comfort while visiting historic Medo-ra, the badlands and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Our ValuesIntegrity in all we do The importance of Family Excellence in products and services The Medora Experienceenhances the character of our employees and customers Inspiring American Patriotism Stewardship of all resources Respect for all people Education, especially to youth Innovation in thought and action The value of Work