 Florence Hedeen- taken on a hike (photo by Lyle Bialk) |
based on a news article in thePark Rapids Enterprise
Anyone who has attended NCTA annual conferences knows Florence Hedeen, and any NCTA volunteer in Minnesota knows that she works tirelessly for the North Country Trail. Her dedication to this, and other, causes has now be noted by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. She is one of three recipients of their 25th Anniversary excellence awards. Florence was "selected for strong leadership and for continually enhancing the quality" of places she lives and works.
Florence and her husband, Carter, live in Park Rapids, Minnesota.
She is active with the Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund, serving on the advisory committee for 10 years and also served as the chairperson. She helped restart the Park Rapids League of Women Voters and was elected to the state board. Her work on increasing League membership in Minnesota resulted in her nomination to become a Ruth S. Shur Fellow in 2009 and she was among the first class of 12 national coaches serving state and local Leagues.
Just in case that isn't enough to keep Florence busy, she is also a member of the local school board.
Florence is living proof that if you want something done, you should ask a busy person. Her energy always amazes us, and we salute her for this honor.
See Itasca Moraine Chapter of the NCTA
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