On Saturday, November 22, before the bustling crowds arrived at Christkindlmarkt, we proudly hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. This invitation-only event celebrates volunteers who have contributed 30 or more hours over the past year, as well as those who have been with us for 30 years or longer. This year, more than 350 volunteers met these incredible milestones, a testament to the strength and dedication of our volunteer community.
The event featured inspiring remarks from ArtsQuest President & CEO Kassie Hilgert and our own leader, Cory Stevens. Guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast provided by our friends at Island Expressions. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Ronda Senior and the Volunteer Committee, along with the generosity of Christkindlmarkt vendors, we were able to raffle off gifts to every attendee! No one left empty-handed! We are deeply grateful for the hard work and generosity that made this event so special. We hope everyone who joined us had a wonderful time!
Volunteer Appreciation Slideshow
We’ve received several requests from volunteers to share the slide show featured during the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. We’re excited to let you know it’s now available in PDF format for you to enjoy at your convenience! This slideshow highlights an entire year of memories, from last Christkindlmarkt through the start of this year’s festivities. It’s a wonderful glimpse into all the moments that made this year special at ArtsQuest, and one of my favorite projects to create. I love looking back at the fun times, the smiling faces, and the joy of seeing all of you volunteering together! Lastly, I’d like to give a huge thank you to all the volunteers who posted most of the photo’s you’ll see in the slideshow on our Facebook page.