In front, from left, Jackie Clase and Melinda Miller. In back, from left, are Randy Runkel, Dan Ransbottom, Keith Young, Tom Groninger, Duane Harman, Jessica Joy and Rodney Keirn. Photos provided by Echoes of the Past.

Press Release

WARSAW — After cancelling the banquet last year due to COVID-19, Echoes of the Past decided to proceed with this year’s banquet after much consideration.

Fun and fellowship was had by all in attendance with a few fun surprises along the way. The evening kicked off with a social hour from 5-6 p.m. before digging in to a delicious carry-in dinner at 6 p.m. After dinner, outgoing president Thames Goon, who has served the club in some capacity for 15 years, had a surprise visitor and was serenaded by a giant banana.

Following the serenade, the club welcomed guest speaker Stephanie Overbey from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. She presented a wealth of information to the club on endowments and how to bequest money to Echoes of the Past. Her knowledge of the foundation and its benefits were very enlightening and well-received.

Before commencing in the fun of a white elephant gift exchange and trivia game for the evening, it was time to announce the election results and the club’s honorary member for 2021. The club very much appreciates all the hard work and dedication Kyle Miller provides to enhance the Echoes of the Past’s purpose and his help in making events a success.

Miller is a volunteer fireman, the chaplain for the Kosciusko County Fireman’s Association and the 2021 Honorary Member of the Echoes of the Past. The members of the club voted in new club president Randy Runkel and new vice-president Dan Ransbottom. Melinda Miller and Jackie Clase will continue as secretary and treasurer, respectively. New board of director members, Duane Harman and Keith Young, will join Tom Groninger, Jessica Joy and Rodney Keirn, to round out the advisory board. The club welcomes all the newly elected officers and board members and look forward to a great year of serving the community.

To see upcoming events, visit Echoes of the Past’s website or visit their Facebook page.