AL SHINSTINE of Cedar Falls, IA.
Al is the founding President of the National K of C Softball Tournament. Al presently holds the permanent position on the Advisory Board. Al has attended all twenty-five tournaments even though his diabetes left him blind in 1991. Al has remained very active and is very visible at the tournaments. The Founders Plaque is given each year to the presiding President; this plaque indicates the history of the Tournament.

KEN EHRHART of Union Grove, WI.
Ken was a Director from 1982 – 1994. Ken was President in 1985 and 1986. Ken was very active during the formation years of this Tournament; his leadership and dedication was a stable force that kept this tournament on course. In 1994 the Board established the Ehrhart Fraternal Award for an individual who exemplifies fraternalism.

BOB JONES of Jefferson City, MO.
Bob has entered a team since the early 1990’s. Bob as a manager not only controls his team but he exemplifies fraternalism. Jefferson City won the National Championship in 1996. Bob was the recipient of the Ehrhart Award in 1997.