Mission statement
It is our mission to enhance the life of all USD 353 residents through quality recreational and leisure services that contribute to their mental, social, physical, educational, cultural, and general well-being.
administrative office hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
*WRC accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover card, cash, and checks.
*WRC accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover card, cash, and checks.
Full Time Staff
Cody White-Superintendent
Tanner Ford-Sports Director
Amanda Brown, Office Manager
Americus Dodds, Staff Assistant/Program Supervisor
Lori Nugen-Maintenance and Custodial
John McComb-Personal Trainer
Cathy Shuck- Concessions Manager
Ronnie Metzen-Outdoor Maintenance
Tanner Ford-Sports Director
Amanda Brown, Office Manager
Americus Dodds, Staff Assistant/Program Supervisor
Lori Nugen-Maintenance and Custodial
John McComb-Personal Trainer
Cathy Shuck- Concessions Manager
Ronnie Metzen-Outdoor Maintenance
Board of Directors
The Wellington Recreation Commission is operated through USD 353. It is governed by five selected residents of Wellington who give their services to the community.
The WRC Board of Directors holds monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Recreation Center. The meetings are open to the public. Anyone who would like to address the Board can be included on the agenda by calling the WRC at 620-326-3323 by the Friday before each meeting.
Board Members:
Mrs. Hankie Holefelder-President
Dr. Tami McCue-Vice-President
Ms. Betty Zeka-Secretary
Mrs. Erma Ratliff-Board Member
Mr. John Brand-Board Member
The WRC Board of Directors holds monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Recreation Center. The meetings are open to the public. Anyone who would like to address the Board can be included on the agenda by calling the WRC at 620-326-3323 by the Friday before each meeting.
Board Members:
Mrs. Hankie Holefelder-President
Dr. Tami McCue-Vice-President
Ms. Betty Zeka-Secretary
Mrs. Erma Ratliff-Board Member
Mr. John Brand-Board Member
WRC Foundation
The WRC Foundation was created in the winter of 2022 to support the Wellington Recreation Commission by advocating for future program improvements and recreational opportunities through charitable giving. Currently a scholarship has been established and will be granted in the May, 2023 class to a graduating WHS senior.