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Grand Marshal 2025

DOUG SORRELL

Doug Sorrell, a Miamisburg native has been selected this year’s Grand Marshal for Holiday at Home. Listed below are some highlights of his accomplishments:

Graduated from the original class of the International Broadcasting School
Was one of the creators of WTUE radio station
Served on the original committee for the Dayton Children’s Christmas Festival
Rode in the Kettering Holiday at Home Parade with the Antioch Shrine Mounted Patrol as well as other notable parades
As a 33rd Degree Mason, served in the Shrine Fraternity as a member in Dayton, serving as Potentate
Worked in the family business “Sorrell’s” Western Shop
Elected to Miamisburg City Council
Co-Founded Miamisburg Citizen of the Year Program
Helped create the Miamisburg Spring Fling event
Over a forty-six year period was involved in the auction of 35,000 equines and was inducted to the National Hall of Fame of equines auction activities
Was an auctioneer for over 1000 Charity Galas across America which generated over 50 million dollars
Auctioned City of Kettering “Sidewalk Cars” event
As a Horse Show Official, judged nationwide events
Currently president on the Committee that restored & reopened the long shuttered non -profit Historic Plaza Theatre in Miamisburg.
Past President of both the Great Lakes Shrine Horse Patrols & International Shrine Horse Patrol Associations
Conducted auctions to support our Olympic Equestrian Team

2025 Honorary Grand Marshal

Cheryl McHenry

We are excited to announce Cheryl McHenry as this year’s Honorary Grand Marshal! Cheryl was with WHIO for almost 44 years. She has done more than 20 thousand news casts and many stories. Her dream was to work with WHIO and she achieved her dream! Cheryl started working for WHIO in 1981. She retired on May 21, 2025. She is a graduate from Carroll High School, class of 1974. She attended the University of Cincinnati where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcasting. Cheryl is an amazing person to family, friends, and even strangers. She will never let you down and she will always be there for others. Cheryl is just a great person to have in this community.

2025 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chairman of the board: Lisa Rusak

President: Jennifer Hart

Vice President: Ed Koehnen

Treasurer: Jordan Wyant

Interested In Being A Holiday At Home Volunteer?

Holiday at Home is always on the lookout for passionate individuals eager to contribute their time and energy to help make our community celebrations truly memorable. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or considering giving your time for the first time, there’s a role for everyone. Many of our volunteers cherish the sense of camaraderie and purpose they experience while working alongside neighbors and friends.

From assisting with event setup to managing activity booths or helping with cleanup, the opportunities to get involved are as diverse as the people who make up our community. Volunteering with Holiday at Home provides a chance to develop new skills, meet like-minded individuals, and create lasting memories for yourself and others.

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ACTIVITIES

INFORMATION

A Brief History Of Holiday At Home

The Holiday At Home celebration began on Labor Day, 1959, under the sponsorship of the Kettering YMCA which held the event to promote a membership drive. It was known then as “Kettering Day.” The YMCA board accepted a suggestion from President Robert Eichenlaub to plan a community parade and program. The events first year success was so great that it was deemed worthwhile to conduct for a second year. Many leaders of the community and the YMCA worked together to organize a parade and evening program. From this well-organized beginning, Holiday At Home was refined and enlarged to the present Labor Day weekend festival that is now enjoyed by thousands of south suburban residents and visitors. The name, Holiday At Home, was selected through a contest. It promotes the idea of staying at home over the holiday weekend, rather than becoming part of the large group of travelers at that time. Kettering is used in the name to indicate the location; however, the festivities are intended for all of the communities south of Dayton. All southern communities and townships are invited to share in the Holiday At Home activities and to become part of the organization.