We'd like to recognize the incredible volunteers, sponsors, and organizations who made this year's Lotawana Day possible. This event is 100% community-powered, and it simply doesn't happen without all of you.
Sponsors & Community Support
Marina 27 — Thank you for your generous support of last night's Boat Parade.
Big Daddy's Lota-Bait — Thank you for supporting the Kids Fishing Derby.
Missouri Yacht Club — Thank you for hosting us today.
The Poynter Family — Thank you for letting the band perform from your dock tonight at T-19.
Noel Runkle & The Lotawana News — Thank you for helping spread the word and capturing today's memories.
Chris Collins & Top Drawer Customs — Thank you for the fantastic merchandise designs and all of this year's amazing Lotawana swag.
Rachel Twenter — Thank you for designing this year's beautiful banner.
Amber O'Hara — For the beautiful balloon decorations on the dock.
The Beautification Committee — A big thank you for everything they do to keep our entrances and parks looking beautiful all year long. Be sure to support their work by picking up some Lotawana merchandise.
Public Safety
A huge thank you to the Lotawana Water Patrol, Police Department, and Fire Department for keeping all of us safe throughout the weekend.
Event Leadership
Julie Ungashick — Thank you for chairing Lotawana Day over the past several years, handing this year's organizers such a great playbook, and still showing up today to help make everything run smoothly.
Dayton Runkle — Thank you for serving as Lotawana Day Treasurer.
Missouri Yacht Club Board
Thank you for hosting Lotawana Day at the club.
Kim DuncanCommodore
Craig & Patty DavisVice Commodore
Tim MasseyRear Commodore
Event Volunteers
Thank you to all of the volunteers who organized and ran today's events:
Logan BurdittBuddy Bass Tournament
Chuck Falkenberg & Ryan WikstromKids Fishing Tournament
Kristin FalkenbergPaddleboard Races
Lindsey & David AdymcheckMile Swim
Jon Martin, Ryan Wikstrom, Gary Snow, Tina Scofield, Millie Purtle & Jackie SuttonSwim Races
Tina Scofield & Terry PurtleFoot Race — and the countless other ways they helped throughout the event
Dawn Twenter, Janie Clemow, Jim & James Aholt, and the Dempsey FamilyPancake Breakfast
Jim Martin — Thank you for taking the 5:30 a.m. shift to get everything ready for breakfast.
Taylor OvermillerApple Pie Bake-Off
Tara Baker, Morgan Martin, Lisa Lala, Greyson Chamblin, Taylor Prideaux, Tommy Davis, Addie Cooley — and everyone else who helped run the Lucky Duck Hunt.
Millie Purtle — Thank you for being a great mom and taking care of everything your kids forgot.
Entertainment
The Lake Lotawana Ski Club — Thank you for another incredible ski show. We all get to enjoy it for an hour, but it takes months of practice and preparation.
Our DJ — Thank you for providing today's sound and music.
Kyle Twenter & Amber O'Hara — Thank you for serving as our MCs today.
