Decorah resident Alan Lerstrom recognized for Outstanding Community Service

Posted: Mon, Jan 20, 2020 2:23 PM

(Left to right): Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce Board President Joe Gavle, Outstanding Community Volunteer Alan Lerstrom and Chamber Executive Director Kristina Wiltgen

The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Outstanding Community Service Award has been presented to Alan Lerstrom of Decorah.

Lerstrom's projects have included volunteering at the twice-monthly Decorah Community Meal; working as a long-time volunteer for the Decorah Food Pantry and being a member of the Decorah Rotary Club and volunteering for many of the organization's community projects.

Lerstrom also volunteers in many capacities stemming from his membership at the First United Methodist Church in Decorah, including membership in Inclusive Ministries, an advocacy group that works to ensure LGBT rights within the church.

The Outstanding Community Service Award is chosen from people nominated for the award and selected by the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce.