Meet the Board Members
Terri Arends
Why did you decide to become a Generations board member?
I thought it was a good way to serve the community that I lived in. Generation's building and organization brings a lot of positive things to the community and county.
What are your hobbies?
Being with my family, gardening, working with the landscaping around our house and reading.
What is your favorite food?
Smoked ribs
What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Generations board?
Working with other members on the board. To make the Generation organization effective for the membership.
Marian Schneekloth
Why did you decide to become a Generations board member?
I became a Generations Board member when George approached me about an opening. Willing to help him out, I was voted in.
What are your hobbies?
Outside of being a board member I enjoy sewing, quilting, machine embroidery, fixing puzzles, counted cross stitch, and needlework.
I also enjoy volunteering for the ACE quilters and serving the congregate meals at the dining center.
What is your favorite food?
My favorite food would be shrimp with a baked potato and a salad.
What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Generations board?
I enjoy being on the board to help out with community events.
Corrine Bonnema
Why did you decide to become a Generations board member?
To help promote and work on the vision George had for Generations in our community and county.
What are your hobbies?
Promoting and helping with the Luverne Farmers Market. Someday I would like to sew more, other than patch or fix.
What is your favorite food?
Anything chocolate would take the top being a favorite food.
What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Generations board?
Planning the new activities and events, as well as visiting with others.
Marlene Wassenaar
Why did you decide to become a Generations board member?
Because George was such a good talker!
What are your hobbies?
Exercise classes , cards & Great Grand Children 🩷
What is your favorite food?
Chocolates
What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Generations board?
Meeting new friends and the Social part.
Kim Schmidt
Why did you decide to become a Generations board member?
In a nutshell, George asked me to serve on the board. You don't say no to George!
What are your hobbies?
I have many hobbies, probably too many. First, I am an avid reader that spans many genres. I just love to read. Second, I am a woodworker. I love to create many things out of wood. When someone comes to me with an idea, I find it a challenge to see what I can create from that initial idea. It's like solving a riddle. Finally, travel. My wife Maggie and I love to experience people and places together.
What is your favorite food?
Anything deemed comfort food is my favorite.
What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Generations board?
I love the challenge of keeping George's dream alive. But I also like taking that initial dream and expanding it and making it bigger and better. I think the board members see that and have embraced that concept. I feel Generations is just in its infancy and I can't wait to see what is in its future.
Mary Gehrke
Why did you decide to become a Generations board member?
I was asked by George Bonnema at a time when I was preparing for retirement and knew I wanted to help the momentum that was building (literally) in Generations.
What are your hobbies?
I love to read, visit friends/family, watch grandchildren activities, nap and cook.
What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is chocolate especially dark chocolate but if nutrition counts I love chicken.
What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Generations board?
Being on the Board is being part of a group that is growing, changing and looking out for the welfare of Seniors. and others. It's exciting and building connections is awesome.
Pat Baustian
Why did you decide to become a Generations board member?
I was asked to serve on this board and I felt that an elected person from the city could benefit this board to keep the board and the city abreast of the success and challenges of Generations.
What are your hobbies?
Outdoor activities that have anything to do with lawn care, landscaping and enjoying the outdoors
What is your favorite food?
BBQ of any kind followed by pizza.
What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Generations board?
I think listening to what everyone brings gs to the board as far as their expertise.
Scott Wessels
Why did you decide to become a Generations board member?
Generations is an important organization in our community and something I wanted to make sure younger people in the community knew about, and could be a part of as well through changing the mindset and some activities.
What are your hobbies?
Gardening, writing, thrifting, and volunteering. Retired at age 45 due to disability, but didn't want to just sit back. Started getting involved with various organizations that meant something to me right away.
What is your favorite food?
Cheesy potatoes with sausage!
What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Generations board?
Sense of community. Everyone here wants this place - and everyone in it - to succeed, to enjoy themselves, help others through Life's varying generations.
Jerry Hoff
Why did you decide to become a Generations board member?
I became a board member when Corrine asked me if I would be interested in finishing out a former members term.
What are your hobbies?
My hobbies are reading books, doing word search, playing pinochle, and traveling to new places.
What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is a good rib eye steak, baked potato and salad.
What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Generations board?
I enjoy helping where needed.
Ron Honken
Why did you decide to become a Generations board member?
With rare exception, anytime I'm asked to be involved with an organization that benefits the community as a whole, I'm all in!!
What are your hobbies?
Most would not consider this a hobby, but I would consider my main hobbies to be my involvement with various community organizations.
What is your favorite food?
I love a good pork chop!!
What do you enjoy most about being a part of the Generations board?
I've greatly enjoyed getting to meet and know the other board members, and the genuine desire they have to make Generations a cornerstone of the community!