Hilton Receives Lifetime Membership in Farm Council

09 September 2021 StephanieE Behind the Scenes

Red Wing Software President Ken Hilton receives a plaque from Brenda Duckworth, Farm Financial Standards Council president, marking Hilton being given Emeritus Lifetime Membership status with the organization. He was cited for his years of involvement with, leadership, and support of the mission of the Council. The presentation was made during the organization’s annual conference held in Amarillo, TX, on July 29, 2021. The Farm Financial Standards Council was formed in 1989 as a result of the ‘farm crisis’ of the 80s. Its mission is to provide information and tools to help ranchers and farmers and their financial recordkeepers develop sound financial management information on their respective operations.

 

Behind the Scenes - July 2021

10 August 2021 roxie-thoner Behind the Scenes
• Julie (Implementation Consultant) went hiking in Burns Vista, Colorado, with friends. She also attended a bridal shower for her niece Luciana.
• Ken (President) and grandson Micah flew to Voyager Village for breakfast and golf and were the first to touch down on the new runway surface.
• Roxie (Administrative Assistant) visited Willow River State Park with her grandsons.

Behind the Scenes - June 2021

13 July 2021 roxie-thoner Behind the Scenes
• Mike (Quality Assurance Manager) performed in his third ‘dads only’ dance (second row, first person on the left). Over the years, he has also performed in seven or eight dad/daughter dances.
• Ashley’s (Accounting Software Support Specialist) daughter, Paytin, and her mom went on vacation to Louisiana to visit her dad, who currently lives and works there. While in Louisiana, they toured two plantations, went on a gator boat tour, visited the French quarter and the WWII museum, ate at some great restaurants, and did some antique shopping.
• Roxie (Administrative Assistant), her husband, and friends enjoyed a few relaxing days at Pehrson Lodge Resort on Lake Vermilion.

Behind the Scenes - May 2021

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• Jayme (Accounting Software Support Specialist) celebrated a milestone birthday.
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• Allison (Accounting Software Support Specialist) bowled her personal best game with a score of 287.
• Katrina (Customer Service Representative) celebrated her dad’s retirement after almost 25 years of working for the City of Red Wing.
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Behind the Scenes

11 May 2021 roxie-thoner Behind the Scenes
• Allison (Accounting Software Support Specialist) and her doubles partner, Jessica, at MN Women’s State Bowling Tournament.
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• Julie (Implementation Consultant) with friends on St. Paddy’s Day listening to live music for the first time in a year.
• Ashley’s (Accounting Software Support Specialist ) daughter, Paytin, turned 14 while still on quarantine.