05/07/2026
The annual George C Klein Service Above Self Award breakfast was held Thursday and this year's winner was Cindy Anderson.
Phil Solseng provided a thorough background of the Klein award and its establishment by our club in 1980 as an important recognition of individuals and organizations that have contributed to our community and have represented the ideal of “service above self.”
Phil then introduced Cindy Anderson and provided a summary of her accomplishments and impact on many parts of the community. These included the Chamber of Commerce, School District 112 Foundation, Chaska Turkey Trot and End Polio Now events, Carver County Arts Consortium, Rotary youth exchange host and philanthropic support of the Rotary Foundation.
Ryan Seibert presented Cindy with her plaque, and she responded humbly and challenged those assembled to also fill their lives with contributions to the community.
Past recipients of the award who helped Cindy celebrate this event: Bob Roepke, Jeff Burzinski, Dan Keyport, Sarah Carlson, Steve Mueller, Dave Pokorney, Jay Molnau and Gary VanEyll.