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- Written by: Matt Wilson - Breese Journal Reporter
Sally Norrenberns and Greg Riechman have taken on more active roles at Whispering Pines of Clinton County.
Norrenberns joined the board of Whispering Pines of Clinton County as vice president effective Jan. 4.
Riechman is now serving as the liaison for capital improvements and fundraising at Whispering Pines of Clinton County.
Norrenberns, her husband Bob, and their family have been involved with Whispering Pines of Clinton County since 2022. Norrenberns recently retired from MasterCard, which will allow her to devote more time to the camp.
Norrenberns is a Clinton County native and has lived in Albers for the last 35 years.
"My husband and I have always been involved in the community," Norrenberns said. "And this place is somewhere that is very near and dear to our hearts. I grew up coming here and there is just something about being in nature that resets you."
Norrenberns has been involved with the commemorative veteran and non-veteran bricks initiative at Whispering Pines. She said she is looking forward to collaborating more with the public and is excited to drive needed improvements at the camp.
"My family just can't wait to help continue to improve Whispering Pines," Norrenberns said.
Riechman will retire as the commander of the Aviston Sons of American Legion in July. Riechman has played a key role in organizing events and maintaining the camp, combining his business expertise and passion for the camp's spirit.
Riechman understands the ongoing costs required to maintain the property and has initiated the "keep camp clean" campaign to encourage everyone to participate.
"Over the last two years, it has been an absolute honor to work so very closely with the WPofCC Board of Directors and a great number of selfless volunteers," Riechman said. "We are all collectively on a passionate daily mission to continue to bring something very special to the area, including hosting numerous yearly events for local girl scouts, boy scouts, entire schools for field-trips, wounded warriors, veterans, etc. Seeing the smiles of all those attendees first-hand has instilled in me a philanthropic spirit and desire to help lead the ongoing fundraising effort, which will make it possible for our 147 acres of peace and tranquility to continue in perpetuity for all future generations. We have an incredible army of volunteers to help organize and execute events; however, we are in need of ongoing financial commitments of monthly/yearly giving, corporate sponsorships and philanthropy through one-time gifts or endowment in order to help make our future goals sustainable. It will be my honor to help lead the charge in pursuing that goal, and I encourage everyone reading this to 'Come on out and see what WPofCC is all about.' "
Norrenberns said she is excited for Riechman's new role.
"Greg's passion for this camp is going to be so valuable," Norrenberns said. "He just brings a very positive energy that you can't contain."
