The Harvest Hammer has become a rewarding community project for The 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.
We thank the participants and their supporting spectators. 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 500 runners and bikers on race day.
We thank local businesses 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. Thank you to Morrison Community Unit School District #6 for the use of the school property.
Special Thanks 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, and all the Morrison teachers and community volunteers. We also want to thank all the residents who live along the race route for their patience to disrupt their traffic patterns. 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, DQ Grill & Chill, Morrison Community Hospital, Windsor Manor Assisted Living
Gold sponsors: 1st Gateway Credit Union, Community State Bank, Climco Coils, Farmers National Bank, Schuler Motors, Inc., Waste Management
Silver sponsors: Central Bank, , Compeer Financial, Edward Jones (Terry Wilkens), Hunter Body Shop, John Tomasino, Jr. DDS, Kophamer & Blean Realty, Mallard Manufacturing, Morrison True Value Hardware, Morrison Veterinary Clinic, The Church of St. Anne, The Cornerstone Agency, TBK Bank
Bronze Sponsors: Advantage One Credit Union, Bosma Renkes Funeral Home, Fitzgerald Pharmacy, Fulton Dental Associates, Happy Joe’s, Mac’s Auto Body, McDonald’s Morrison, Morrison Blacktop, Inc., Morrison Auto Supply, Nelson, Kilgus, Richey Law office, R. C. Smith Transportation, Re/Max Sauk Valley-Barb Kophamer, Rick’s Auto Body, Rock River Lumber & Grain, Sterling Federal Bank, Super Wash, Inc.
In-Kind (donated product or services): Casey’s General Store, DQ Grill & Chill, Fairhaven Fruit Farm, Family Chef, Hy-Vee, Kroger’s, Mead’s Bike Shop, Prairie Advocate, Resthave Nursing Home, 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,
The Morrison Rotary Club