The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for Morrison Rotary Club, and we are proud to promote fitness and a healthy life style. The success of this fun, family-friendly, challenging event would not be possible without the unselfish community cooperation that is alive and well in Morrison, IL. We thank participants and their supportive spectators who braved a rainy day. Without athletes, young and old, willing to work towards achieving a new personal record on race day, there would not be a Harvest Hammer. We are grateful to the neighbors who endured, without complaint, the intrusion of over 300 runners and bikers on race day. Unfortunately we were not able to have the Color Run.
We thank local business that helped advertise our event. We are grateful to Community State Bank for allowing the use of their facility for organizational meetings and preparation, as well as assisting with the registration process, and the Morrison Community Unit 6 School District for the use of the school property.
Special thanks go to Don Beswick, race day announcer; Sterling Rock Falls Amateur Radio Society, who provides radio communications; City, County, and State Police, for traffic control; Lion’s Club; Morrison High School Key Club; Friends of the Parks; MIT students; Mt. Carroll Rotarians; Morrison Rotarians and spouses; all the Morrison teachers and community volunteers. We also want to thank the residents who live along the race route for their patience with traffic pattern disruptions. Over 100 volunteers are needed to make this event a success!
Finally, we thank the generous sponsors who provided the financial support necessary.
Platinum Sponsors: CGH Morrison Health & Vision Center, Coplan Law Office, Morrison Community Hospital, Mead’s Bike Shop, Mertes and Mertes Law Office, Vegter Steel Fabrication, Vision Source, Wells Fargo Bank N. A., and Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community.
Gold sponsors: 1st Gateway Credit Union, Community State Bank, Climco Coils, Farmers National Bank, Schuler Motors, Inc., and Waste Management.
Silver sponsors: Central Bank, Church of St. Anne’s, Compeer Financial, Cornerstone Agency, Coz-E Corner, Edward Jones, Fitzgerald Pharmacy, HB Wilkenson, Hero’s Bar & Grill, Holesinger Law Office, Hunter Body Shop, John Tomasino, Jr. DDS, Kophamer & Blean Realty, Mallard Manufacturing, Morrison Veterinary Clinic, The Cornerstone Agency, TBK Bank, and True Value Hardware.
Bronze Sponsors: Advantage One Credit Union, Brick Block Pub, Bosma Renkes Funeral Home, DQ Grill & Chill, Fulton Dental Associates, Happy Joe’s, Morrison Auto Supply, R. C. Smith Transportation, Re/Max Sauk Valley-Barb Kophamer, Rock Valley Physical Therapy, Sterling Federal Bank, and Super Wash, Inc.
In-Kind (donated product or services): Casey’s, DQ Grill & Chill, Fairhaven Fruit Farm, Kroger’s, Mead’s Bike Shop, The Prairie Advocate, Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Sullivan’s Foods, thecity1.com, and Whiteside News-Sentinel.
Please know that the proceeds generated benefit local youth, education, and community and International projects of the Morrison Rotary Club. Thank you once again!
Cordially,
Morrison Rotary Club