Congratulations to Jessi Wendland for being awarded the 2012 Hutchinson Jaycee of the Year! Steve Kropp, Jaycees President, presented the awards on Friday night at the annual Hutchinson Jaycees/ WaterCarnival Christmas party. Jessi has been actively involved as a member of the Jaycees for 3 years, serving on the Welcoming Committee, Executive Committee, Water Carnival Queen Mom and Finance Committee, and the past 2 years as the Jaycees Treasurer. Garrett Backes, from Southwest Initiative Foundation, was awarded Rookie of the Year.