The Muni names its 2014 Tom Shrewsbury Award Recipient and the
Volunteers of the Year
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 16, 2014) – The Muni named its
2014 Tom Shrewsbury President’s Award Recipient and the Volunteers of the Year
at its Annual Meeting at the Hoogland Center for the Arts on Thursday night.
Outgoing President Mac Warren recognized Connor McNamara
with the President’s Award citing his dedication to the Muni over several
years. Warren says McNamara is always willing to help with any project or any
task.
Warren also named Jennifer Gronewold and Harvey Edwards the
Volunteers of the Year.
Before passing the torch to incoming board president, Diane
Hoots, Warren recognized directors from the 2014 season: Greg Donathan (The Sound
of Music), Anna Bussing (All Shook Up), Craig Williams II (Shrek: The Musical)
and Laurie O’Brien (Jekyll & Hyde). He also thanked retiring board members
Tom Frost and Daniel Shelton for their service and welcomed new members onto
the board.
Chairman of the Trustees, Steve Kaplan, completed the
evening with a speech congratulating everyone who participated in the 2014
season for a wonderful year.
The Muni is a non-profit organization and its directors,
board members, trustees, crew members, actors, ushers and concession workers
are all volunteers. Support from volunteers, Springfield and the surrounding
communities help make the Muni Magic happen year after year. Stay tuned to themuni.org or Muni’s Facebook Page to get
the latest news on the upcoming 2015 season.
Contact: Diane
Hoots, 2015 Muni President, dhoots1123@gmail.com
