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Our Annual Friends and Partners Meeting was on Thursday, January 18th. 6:30 networking and 7 program at the Elms Retirement Village.We have two new board members for 2024: Kathleen Dickason and Shelly Kazmierczak. Pictured with President, Shannon Meeks [in the middle] Bios coming soon.
Kathleen Dickason won the Patricia Lindley Volunteer of the Year Award for 2023. Pictured with Jenny Arntz, Executive Director
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Watch our slide show from the meeting.
Congratulations to Dottie Wantling, the Patricia Lindley Volunteer of the Year 2022 Award Recipient.
Dottie dove into volunteering with Main Street Wellington especially with F1rst Fr1days and the July 3 and 4th holiday. She has a great deal of history in Wellington and shares a lot of energy and spunk.
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Annual Membership Meeting 1-25-2022
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Congratulations to Miriam "Mim" Levin received the Patricia Lindley Volunteer of the Year Award for 2021.
Mim has been volunteering with Main Street since 2019, when she championed the idea of having a large community Christmas event. Since then, Mim has volunteered at a variety of events, Gazebo Garden Walk, F1rst Fr1days, the Ice Cream social and more.
Jenny Arntz, Director states, "Mim brings her smile, humor, and smart work ethic to all that she dives into. We are very lucky to have her involved with Main Street Wellington." Mim has also served as an officer in many different positions within the Wellington Eagle Auxiliary. She often interviews prospective candidates and is currently one of the three trustees. Past Madam President Christine Miller states, "She is welcoming, enthusiastic and volunteers at most Auxiliary functions. It has been my pleasure serving with her." Herrick Memorial Library Director Janet Hollingsworth states, "Mim is always cheerfully willing to volunteer her time to help support the library. She is one of my many hard working Friends of the Library." |
Annual Membership Meeting 1-26-2021
Click Here to View the Zoom Meeting on You Tube.
The presentation is also below.
The presentation is also below.
Congratulations to Denise Breyley who was named the Patricia J. Lindley Volunteer of the Year for 2020.
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We are delighted to award the 2020 Patricia J. Lindley Volunteer of the Year Award to Denise Breyley.
Denise is a strong supporter of shopping local and supporting local organizations. She volunteered for several Main Street Wellington events and sponsored several F1rst Fr1days in 2020. She shops and eats local often and helps promote businesses through Facebook. It is common to hear about Denise committing random acts of kindness throughout town: From sewing a cushion cover and pillows for On Track Nutrition's swing, to surprising business owners with a note and gift card for lunch, just to name a few. She is a champion for Helping Hands Pantry with St. Patrick's Catholic Church and often helps with other bedding, clothing, toy, or food drives. Plus, she is a strong supporter of the Lorain County Fair, FFA, and 4-H which attributes a lot of her leadership skills to. Beriswill Insurance's Wellington location will soon celebrate it's 40th Anniversary. The Grafton location, is lead by her brother Scott Beriswill, the business was started by her dad, Dan in 1960. Denise states that her Dad instilled community service into her life at a young age. We applaud Denise for continuing her Dad's legacy of serving the community. Click Here to view a video about Beriswill |
Previous Annual Meetings
January 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Elms Retirement Village.
Welcome to our Newest Board Members:
David Arcuri, Elyse Coker, and Paige Landes
Review 2019 and see Goals for 2020
The Featured Speaker was Commissioner Sharon Sweda who shared an informative presentation on what the county offers, from the Dog Kennel, to transportation to Veteran's to a recycling drop off center and more.
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Kat Byrnes was presented with the Patricia Lindley Volunteer of the Year Award for her contributions to Main Street Wellington in 2019.
Kat jumped into volunteering with Main Street Wellington on July 3 and has been instrumental in promoting and coordinating our events, especially F1rst Fr1days. She grew up in Wadsworth and saw first hand how the program positively impacts the downtown. Kat has a background in graphic design and enjoys creating displays, or games and crafts used at events. She works part time at Wellington Music and is active with the Parent Teacher Organization in Wellington. She is pictured with her partner Brandon, and son Jaxson. THANK YOU and Congratulations Kat! |
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A BIG THANK YOU to the Elms Retirement Village and Sprenger for hosting and providing refreshments!
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Photos from the last Annual meeting on at the Elms Retirement Village.
Teresa Bosela is named the 2018 Patricia Lindley Volunteer of the Year
2018 Statistics Shared
2018 Financial Report
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are delighted to announce that Teresa Bosela is the 2018 Patricia Lindley Volunteer of the Year.
In late 2017, Teresa joined our Marketing and Promotions committee. She has been our most dedicated and reliable volunteer-helping plan and coordinate Let’s Wine About Winter-Beat the Winter Blues with Brews, Gazebo Garden Walk, all of the HOT July events: Dog Days of Summer, Antique Car Festival, and the Patriot’s Band concert. She helped Main Street Wellington and the Spirit of ’76 Museum with the Fall in Love with Wellington festival including taking photos for the I-Spy photo contest. She helped sell tickets and attended the Home Tour, and was the one and only volunteer at the Church Tour. Jenny Arntz, Executive Director states, "I’m so delighted that she will be on the board and I suspect that she will motivate the board members and volunteers to give a little bit more." For last year’s Bicentennial, Teresa skirted up and helped the Wellington Ladies win a vintage baseball game against the Lady Diamonds. Teresa also attended many Bicentennial events throughout the year. Around the same time she joined Main Street, she also joined the Friends of the Museum and has taken a very active role. Barb Leiby states, “Teresa is one heck of an organized person and motivator.” She schedules volunteers to help the museum and often covers shifts herself. Many of us have received Teresa’s text message reminders! She was the creator of the museum's 50th Anniversary event and spearheaded a Business to Business mixer for local leaders at the museum. Besides volunteering. Teresa has worked in real-estate since 1976 and with King Realty for over 30 years. Paige Landes commented, "Teresa is very thoughtful and kind of as "Mother Teresa" .. I can talk to her about anything & she always gives me great advice. I'm sure you know that she's a hard worker. “ She often works as a Registered Nurse at St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland and has been a paramedic with SLCAD for over 30 years. When she’s not spending time working or with her husband George of 53 years, four kids, and 9 grandchildren ages 9-23 years… Teresa stays very active playing Sudoku, Crosswords, pickleball, bowling, and golf. Her daughter Liz, shared that Teresa played on 3 golf leagues at one time, and also tried out for the Senior Pickleball Olympic Team [then added LOL] Liz also shared a story of Teresa’s artistic and crafting abilities. Including a drawing of Paul Stanley from KISS and building a Hexagonal picnic table. Congratulations Teresa! You are very deserving of this award and we’re delighted that you will be joining our Board of Directors this year! |
Allison Zander is Awarded the
2017 Patricia Lindley Volunteer of the Year Award!
Allison Zander (Fahler) was born and raised in Wellington. She graduated from WHS in 2002and from BGSU in 2006 with a degree in Music Education. She taught music for 7 years after college. She stopped teaching to raise her two children Zach 4 1/2 and Daphne 3 1/2. Allison and Jeremy have been married since Jan 1 2011. She now teaches piano lessons from her home, she is a member of Wellington FUMC where she fills in from time to time playing piano for church services and has also filled in at the Congregational Church. She is a member of Wellington Women's League and also serves on various church committees. She loves her community and volunteering.
Allison has been a volunteer for Main Street Wellington for almost ten years. She has shared an abundance of time scheduling Summer Concert Series, including attending most Friday night performances! Allison also assisted with additional events including the Cheese Heritage Festival, Gazebo Garden Walk, Small Business Saturday, decorating the Veteran’s Tree, and Let’s Wine About Winter. She currently is on the Home Tour and Promotions Committees. Allison’s friendly and fun personality aids her with promoting events in Wellington on social media like the Wellington Community page. She frequently will say, “I love Wellington!” and it shows through her passion to help the community.
Allison has been a volunteer for Main Street Wellington for almost ten years. She has shared an abundance of time scheduling Summer Concert Series, including attending most Friday night performances! Allison also assisted with additional events including the Cheese Heritage Festival, Gazebo Garden Walk, Small Business Saturday, decorating the Veteran’s Tree, and Let’s Wine About Winter. She currently is on the Home Tour and Promotions Committees. Allison’s friendly and fun personality aids her with promoting events in Wellington on social media like the Wellington Community page. She frequently will say, “I love Wellington!” and it shows through her passion to help the community.
Annual Meeting, January 23, 2018
The Elms Retirement Village hosted the Annual Meeting once again and graciously provided light refreshments.
The following new board members were accepted. Click Here to see the Board Bios.
Pat Bolt, Community Member
Jenna Fawley, Elms Retirement Village - Sprenger Healthcare
Mindi Gibbons, WOBL/WDLW
Ginger Goss, H & R Block
Steve Neff, Wellington Music
Vickie Owens, Huntington Bank
Vickie Rutherford, Community Member
Anthony Savage, The Gamer Changers / Trent Insurance Group- Nationwide Insurance / Kipton Community Church
The following new board members were accepted. Click Here to see the Board Bios.
Pat Bolt, Community Member
Jenna Fawley, Elms Retirement Village - Sprenger Healthcare
Mindi Gibbons, WOBL/WDLW
Ginger Goss, H & R Block
Steve Neff, Wellington Music
Vickie Owens, Huntington Bank
Vickie Rutherford, Community Member
Anthony Savage, The Gamer Changers / Trent Insurance Group- Nationwide Insurance / Kipton Community Church
Click Here to See the 2017 Statistics Shared
Click Here for the Financial Report
Annual Meeting, January 24, 2017.
Bill Brumfield congratulates Pat for being awarded Volunteer of the Year, named in honor of his late wife Pat Lindley, who started Main Street Wellington.
The Wellington Eagles hosted our Annual Meeting with special guests from Heritage Ohio, Inc. who presented on the Benefits of Revitalization and Community Visioning.
Pat Bolt was awarded the Patricia J. Lindley Volunteer of the Year.
This award is given to a volunteer who has given time and talent to the organization over the past year. In the past, it tended to be awarded to volunteers who are trying to “retire” from Main Street. However, this may be the first year the board decided to give the award to one of our newer volunteers.
Pat moved to Wellington in 1981. She taught German at Wellington High School for fifteen years. Pat has been enjoying retirement, especially spending time with her granddaughter, Harper whenever she can. Pat also sells Mary Kay, loves to read, and share coffee with friends.
Pat often “office sits” when Jenny, the Executive Director is absent. She single handedly reorganized the “paper cave” and has been assisting with organizing the office and storage areas.
Pat also charmed the community when scooping hard ice cream at last year’s July 3 ice cream social, and helped at the Cheese Heritage Festival- She even came to help on her birthday!
We look forward to Pat continuing to volunteer and share great ideas on how we can improve our organization and our Village.
Pat Bolt was awarded the Patricia J. Lindley Volunteer of the Year.
This award is given to a volunteer who has given time and talent to the organization over the past year. In the past, it tended to be awarded to volunteers who are trying to “retire” from Main Street. However, this may be the first year the board decided to give the award to one of our newer volunteers.
Pat moved to Wellington in 1981. She taught German at Wellington High School for fifteen years. Pat has been enjoying retirement, especially spending time with her granddaughter, Harper whenever she can. Pat also sells Mary Kay, loves to read, and share coffee with friends.
Pat often “office sits” when Jenny, the Executive Director is absent. She single handedly reorganized the “paper cave” and has been assisting with organizing the office and storage areas.
Pat also charmed the community when scooping hard ice cream at last year’s July 3 ice cream social, and helped at the Cheese Heritage Festival- She even came to help on her birthday!
We look forward to Pat continuing to volunteer and share great ideas on how we can improve our organization and our Village.