MONROE - Throughout the years, Green County Cheese Days ambassadors have collectively logged thousands of hours promoting the festival by appearing in parades throughout the region, often riding on a unique Swiss Chalet style float originally built by Ron Rufener.
In 2006, Sue Buetzer, the committee chair for "Ambassador and Parade Appearances," noted that the float was looking a bit worn. It had already been repainted several times, and the carpeting had also been replaced at least once.
Buetzer suggested that perhaps the local boy scouts might be interested in remodeling the float. Monroe Troop 115 stepped up to help, with Randy Hasler taking on the project to complete the requirements for the Eagle Scout award.
Under the direction of Scout Master Ed Kennison, Hasler cleaned and painted the entire float, and pulled off the old carpeting to replace with new. An engraved plate will be installed on the float to recognize their contributions.
In 2006, Sue Buetzer, the committee chair for "Ambassador and Parade Appearances," noted that the float was looking a bit worn. It had already been repainted several times, and the carpeting had also been replaced at least once.
Buetzer suggested that perhaps the local boy scouts might be interested in remodeling the float. Monroe Troop 115 stepped up to help, with Randy Hasler taking on the project to complete the requirements for the Eagle Scout award.
Under the direction of Scout Master Ed Kennison, Hasler cleaned and painted the entire float, and pulled off the old carpeting to replace with new. An engraved plate will be installed on the float to recognize their contributions.
