SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER A place where seniors, age 50+, can gather to socialize, enjoy potluck dinners, exercise and play games like bingo and whist, to help them stay active and engaged in their community. Monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month.

>Sal Hoekstra 218-354-7725

TROJAN TAKEDOWN CLUB A group that works to promote youth wrestling within the Barnesville community.

>Jesse Grabow 218-493-4405

VFW AUXILARY #4628

The nation’s oldest veterans’ service organization auxiliary. Our members are the female relatives of those who have served in overseas combat.

>Mary Ann Scheffler 218-354-2233

VFW POST #4628

An organization that works to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. They work to serve our veterans, the military and our communities and to advocate on behalf of all veterans.

>Kevin Hufnagel 218-354-7175

Our area churches also have many organizations

to consider!

MAIN STREET PROGRAM The Main Street Program is community leaders, business people and private individuals working together to strengthen the local economy and make Barnesville a better place to live and work. In addition to the board, there are Design and Promotion committees.

>Bailey Thompson 218-354-2479

MOMS A local support group designed for the at home mother who is interested in the world around you, want a variety of activities for you and your children, and are proud of your choice to be an at-home mothering for your families!

>Stacy Lindbom 218-867-2272

POTATO DAYS A nine member board and 50 committees

work to plan and organize two

days of “spud”tacular excitement

the weekend before Labor Day

weekend.

>Theresa Olson 218-354-2888

RED “HOT” POTATOES RED HATS A global society of women that connects, supports and encourages women in their pursuit of fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment, and fitness.

>Mary Ann Scheffler 218-354-2759

FFA A student organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education.

>Jim Joyce 218-354-2228

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY A non-profit, charitable group formed to support our library. They work on fundraising, advocacy, public awareness campaigns, and literacy programs.

>Carolyn Peloubet 218-354-2755

GIRL SCOUTS

A youth organization for girls that strives for building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

>Erin Schroeder 218-354-7214

HELPERS A network of concerned volunteer citizens Helping Elders Live Proudly, Enjoyably, Responsibly, and Safely.

>Katharine Hagen 218-354-7090

LITERARY LEAGUE A local group that educates adults to become self-sufficient members of society and we advocate on behalf of adult and family literacy.

>Jeanette Just 218-493-4400

August 2015

BEST Barnesville Education Scholarships for Tomorrow (BEST), originally was called Dollars for Scholars when the chapter was formed in 1989. The group provides scholarships to Barnesville High School seniors.

>Pam Aakre 218-354-2198

BOY SCOUTS/ CUB SCOUTS A program for young boys that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.

>Josh Kadrmas 218-354-7199

CAPP

Barnesville’s Comprehensive Arts Planning Program (CAPP) committee works to strengthen and advance arts programs for students.

>Carol Albright 218-354-2228

CITY COMMITTEES The City of Barnesville has many volunteer driven boards including the Planning Commission, Park Board, and City Council.

>Mike Rietz 218-354-2292

CLAY COUNTY FAIR BOARD

The Fair Board is responsible for operating the County Fair, publishing the Fair Premium Book each year, maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds, building new buildings, off-season rentals of buildings and grounds.

>Jay Rehder 218-585-4123

BARNESVILLE FOOD PANTRY A local non-profit organization that distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger.

>Pastor Tom Eaves 218-354-2630

BARNESVILLE GARDEN CLUB

An organized group of people with a shared interest in gardening, gardens, and plants.

>Richard Gross 218-354-7494

BARNESVILLE LIONS CLUB A service club that aims to raise money for worthy causes and meet the needs of communities on a local and global scale.

>Jon Pauna 701-793-7014

BARNESVILLE PTA An organization composed of parents, teachers and staff that is intended to facilitate parent participation in our school.

>Mari Peterson 218-354-7047

BARNESVILLE ROD AND GUN A local organization that promotes and sponsors hunting, fishing, conservation and all types of shooting activities.

>Dana Dabbert 218-354-7292

BARNESVILLE THURSDAY NITE LIONS

“Lady Lions” connects volunteers to the community through meeting humanitarian needs, encouraging peace, promoting international understanding and believe community is what we make it.

>Rachael Nasset 218-354-7091

BARNESVILLE BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club helps create an active community by supporting various local activities including: sporting events, community events, and numerous organizations.

>Chad Holland 218-354-7215

BARNESVILLE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION The Barnesville Cemetery Association Board of Directors oversee the mowing, general upkeep and Perpetual Care Fund of the Barnesville cemetery.

>Linda Rice 218-354-7560

BARNESVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION The Community Education Board works collaboratively to develop innovative opportunities for all Barnesville learners.

>Chris Ellefson 218-354-2638

BARNESVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The seven member board is focused on growing the Barnesville area as a family friendly community with a thriving business environment.

>Karen Lauer 218-354-2145

BARNESVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT The Barnesville Fire Department has 26 volunteers who perform fire and other related emergency services.

>Mike Stetz 218-354-2798

62 HOMEMAKERS A group of ladies that have been getting together once a month for 53 years for fun, fellowship and the sharing of ideas on a variety of subjects.

>Diane Nelson 218-493-4361

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILARY #153 The American Legion Auxiliary is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization. Their mission is to serve veterans, the military and their families.

>Doris LaFayette 218-493-4514

AMERICAN LEGION POST #153 A group focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the American Legion currently has about 2.4 million members in 14,000 posts worldwide.

>Dave Herbig 218-354-7400

BARNESVILLE AMBULANCE A group of committed volunteers that aides in the transportation of sick or injured people to, from or between places of treatment for an illness or injury.

>Scott Nelson 218-354-2299

BARNESVILE AREA COMMUNITY FUND

The Community Fund Board of Directors and committee provide grants to non-profits and school programs, loans to businesses and monies to families.

>Karen Lauer 218-354-2145