2025 CID-CEF Convention
July 14, 2025
The 2025 CID-CEF Convention, its 10th Regular Convention, was held on July 14, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield.
10th Regular Convention
The 10th Regular Convention of the CID-CEF was held during the CID District Convention on July 14, 2025. Following are highlights from our Convention:
New Board of Trustees Elected
A new Board of Trustees was elected, passing unanimously:
- President – Darin Gehrke
- Vice President – David Ward
- Secretary/Treasurer – Dale Dirks
- Trustee-Minister of Religion – Rev. Chad Lueck
- Trustee-Minister of Religion –Rev. Charles Olander
- Trustee –K. Rick Keller
- Trustee – Kevin Schutlz
David L. Goldhammer Award for Outstanding Service Awarded
The David L. Goldhammer Award for Outstanding Service was awarded to Kevin Schultz for his previous service on the Board. During the thirteen years that he served, which included an extended term due to COVID, he was elected to the President and Vice-President positions and brought his extensive experience in commercial real estate lending and cash management to the Board.
Service Recognition
Gifts in appreciation for service were given to Carol Radtke and Kim Kleinschmidt who were leaving the Board. Both had previously served on the Board, terming out after twelve years of service, but agreed to come back on the Board and provided several more years of dedicated service. Both are also previous recipients of the David L. Goldhammer Award. We appreciate the wealth of knowledge and leadership they have shared with us over the years!
Audited Financial Statements
The Audited Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 were included in the Convention Workbook.
View CID-CEF Convention Workbook
View CID-CEF 2025 Convention Presentation