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Chamber Christmas Party – 2023

Attendees gather at the bar before the program

A beautiful December evening at Northbrook delivered a wonderful party for our 2023 honorees. The night began at the bar, with attendees admiring a wide variety of ugly Christmas sweaters. Dinner service began promptly at 7:00pm, with a scrumptious buffet of broasted chicken, baked potatoes, and prime rib sliced to order. As guests tucked into a cheesecake dessert, chamber president Jordan Ebert began the program with an overview of the year’s events and accomplishments. He introduced board member Alex Stodola to give an update on the website and the 2024 parade, and then the village president, Dan Porath, gave a colorful update on new business in the village of Luxemburg.

Chamber President Jordan Ebert was the emcee for the night’s program.
Board member Alex Stodola announced the launch of the new website as well as the 2024 parade theme, “Barn in the USA”
Village President Dan Porath gave an update on new business in the Village

Following those update, the program began in earnest, with LC Primary School principal Pete Kline presenting the Spartan Spirit Award to Mary LaCrosse for her can-do attitude and willingness to help out throughout the school district.

Pete Kline introduced the Spartan Spirit Award winner, Mary LaCrosse
Mary LaCrosse accepts the Spartan Spirit Award

Next, Dan Opicka’s FAVORITE aunt presented him with the Community Service Award, citing his work in the LC Community Band (Tuba Dan), the Luxemburg Rescue Squad, and the LCpl Dean Opicka Memorial Softball Tournament, as well as his humble attitude to service.

Dan Opicka’s FAVORITE aunt presents him with the Community Service Award
Dan Opicka accepts the Community Service Award

Finally, Kelly Froelich’s aunt (also the FAVORITE) presented him with the Person of the Year award. She detailed Kelly’s dedication to the Luxemburg community beginning when he was a teenager, working with youth programs and building a DJ business – donating its services to those same non-profit youth organizations. Today, Kelly operates the Rendezvous of Luxemburg, a successful restaurant and event space. While hosting events for nonprofit and fundraising groups, he has made a habit of joining those organizations and providing valuable leadership experience.

Kelly Froelich’s FAVORITE aunt presents him with the Person of the Year award
Kelly Froelich accepts the Person of the Year award

With the awards… awarded, celebrants returned to the bar and the award winners and their families posed for photos:

Mary LaCrosse and family
Dan Opicka and family
Kelly Froelich and family

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Overall, the event was a great success. Save the date and join us next year to celebrate the best of Luxemburg: December 1st, 2024