2026 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
ICL held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 15th in the Zion Room at Utah Tech. Attendess enjoyed the warmth of camaraderie and a few good laughts as we celebrated not only our awesome instructors on the front lines, but also our selfless volunteers who work behind the scenes to keep ICL running smoothly. These include our Board and Council members, Committee Chairs, committee members, IT volunteers, office workers, and those who help with special projects, ICL exhibit booths and monthly mail prep. Our “army of volunteers” is the backbone of ICL, making it possible to offer a wide range of programs at a fraction of the cost of similar organizations. At this year's luncheon, we honored two of our outgoing leaders who have made impactful contributions to ICL:
Dr. Warren Stucki , who served as ICL President from 2024-2026, received the ICL President Extraordinaire award . His term as president ended in April and we thank him for his intrepid leadership and many contributions to ICL (and his wonderful sense of humor). As Warren passes the president's torch to Wendy King, our new President, we are grateful that he will continue to teach classes and coordinate the Mini-Med School lectures. Thank you, Warren, for your unwavering support and dedication to ICL.
Dr. Robert Kramer, who served as ICL's Executive Director for eight years, received an award for Service Beyond the Call . When he began in 2018, ICL offered 50-60 classes per semester with weak standards and was experiencing membership decline and financial strain. Under Rob's leadership, offerings grew to 70-80 classes with improved
Warren and Linda Stucki
quality, leading to a significant increase in enrollment. He also launched six new clubs and helped to keep ICL afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. He truly did go above and beyond the call! Learn more in our special tribute to Rob Kramer on page 11.
Rob and Nancy Kramer
Lee Hughes (left) leading ICL's Botany Field Trips since 1990.
Lee Hughes , ICL's longest serving instructor, received a well-earned award for Lifetime Achievement . He started leading Botany Field Trips in 1990 while working for the Bureau of Land Management-Arizona Strip, focusing on native plants, rare & endangered species, and restoring Ponderosa pine forests. After retiring from the BLM in 2011, Lee continued to lead ICL field trips across southern Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, sharing his vast knowledge of plants and their uses. Now, in his 36th year, Lee remains an ICL icon and we are truly grateful for him.
Lee Hughes delivered some very inspirational remarks upon receiving his Lifetime Achievement award.
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