Keith Klein Receives Distinguished
Hoosier Award from Governor

August 10, 2006
Bloomington, Indiana
Keith Klein, program chair and instructor at Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington, has been named a "Distinguished Hoosier" by Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. The award was presented to Klein for his service to DeMolay International at a statewide meeting by Alica Bryant, Congressman Dan Burton's Administrative Assistant. The Distinguished Hoosier is one of the highest awards given by the State of Indiana to its citizens. The citation commends Klein for his significant contributions to the community.

Klein joined DeMolay at the age of 14 and has been with the organization ever since. On June 17, 2006 he was awarded DeMolay's highest distinction of "Grand Master" at a conference held in Seattle, Washington.

DeMolay is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful, happy, and productive lives. Basing its approach on timeless principles and practical, hands-on experience, DeMolay opens doors for young men aged 12 to 21 by developing the civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills so vitally needed in society today. DeMolay combines this serious mission with a fun approach that builds important bonds of friendship among members in more than 1,000 chapters worldwide.

DeMolay alumni include Walt Disney, John Wayne, Walter Cronkite, football Hall-of-Famer Fran Tarkenton, legendary Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne, news anchor David Goodnow and many others. Each has spoken eloquently of the life-changing benefit gained from their involvement in DeMolay.