Shanklin receives Jaycees’ award for Distinguished Service

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Bartels brings a bit of levity Ken Bartels (at podium) was among the speakers at the Jaycees presentation of its annual DSA to Bill Shanklin. Bartels always adds a bit of fun and levity to his delivery, evident by the smiles coming from Shanklin and everyone at the head table.
At the Elmhurst Jaycees DSA Banquet… All the people who took part in the Jaycees presentation of the 65th annual Distinguished Service Award to Bill Shanklin gathered at the end of the evening. Pictured are (from left): John Quigley, Mayor Steve Morley (with mayoral proclamation), Rich Reichert, DSA designate Bill Shanklin (with DSA plaque), Mike Kopp and Ken Bartels.
Shanklin given Jaycees DSA Bill Shanklin addresses about 100 people gathered in the American Legion on Tuesday, April 25 when the Elmhurst Jaycees presented him with the Distinguished Service Award. His speech was given with humble modesty and deep gratitude.

By Dee Longfellow

For The Elmhurst Independent

About 100 people gathered in the Normandy Room at the Elmhurst American Legion on Tuesday, April 25 to honor Elmhurst resident and long-time community leader Bill Shanklin as he was awarded the 65th Annual Distinguished Service Award (DSA) given by the Elmhurst Jaycees.

DSA Chairperson Katie Cullen welcomed everyone to the dinner and introduced John Wendel who offered the Invocation. Shanklin and his family, including his two daughters who were grinning with pride all evening, sat at the head table. The program included the following speakers: John R. Quigley, Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ken Bartels, Community Bank of Elmhurst (CBE), Mike Kopp, City of Elmhurst, and Rich Reichert, also of CBE.

All previous DSA recipients were invited to the front of the room for a round of applause.

Reichert summed up the high regards for Shanklin in his speech: “Bill is truly one of a kind. He is the person who cares about his family, his friends and his community . He is kind but not afraid to be direct when he feels strongly about something. Bill Shanklin epitomizes what the Elmhurst Jaycees Distinguished Service Award represents.”

Bill Fergus, current president of the Elmhurst Jaycees, presented the award to Shanklin, who then had an opportunity to address the room himself.