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Rich Crevier
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Rich Crevier began in
2001 as the clubs seventh executive director. He brings with him 22 years of
Boys & Girls Club experience from Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he served as
Program Director. The future is straight ahead. |
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Bob Berg
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Bob Berg served as
executive director from 1987-2001. In 1991, the club was officially
recognized as the DAR Boys & Girls Club of Menominee. A lack of funds and
volunteer support forced the club to look for new ways to find what it
needed. Those goals were reached and the club was again able to offer many
of its old favorites, woodshop, craft classes, gym and billiards with paid
staff as supervisors. New computer technology and internet access created
additional learning tools for members. Classes on drug prevention and career
development were are made available. Meals started being served to members
and hours were adjusted to accommodate school vacation days and summer
recess. |
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Paul Neumann
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Paul Neumann, the clubs
fifth executive director, served from 1973-1987. During this time, girls
were allowed to become members.. boxing was phased out and ballet was
introduced. Economic hard times hit and membership declined along with
community financial support. |
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Bill Burr
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Bill Burr served as
executive director from 1971-1973. |
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Walter Schmitt
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Walter Schmitt was the
third, and longest-serving director in club history. For 35 years, he
managed the club and brought programs to a whole new level. During his
tenure, boxing became a popular activity. Members were also able to enjoy
leather crafts and gymnastics. A drum & bugle corps was even formed. Mr.
Schmitt organized and staffed a club library. Squad nights were established
to assure each member had an opportunity to take part in all the club had to
offer. |
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Walter Sedenquist
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Walter Sedenquist was
chosen as the second director of the club serving for four years.
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Mrs. Henrietta "Ma"
Vennema
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Mrs. Henrietta "Ma"
Vennema served as the first Executive Director of the D.A.R. Boys & Girls
Club. She, along with ladies from the local D.A.R. Chapter, ran the club for
16 years. During this time, the DAR Club chartered with the National Boys
Club movement, making it one of the first Boys Clubs in the state of
Michigan and one of 20 clubs nationally. The club boasted 1,000 members and
the juvenile delinquency problem of the time all but disappeared.
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