River City Cruisers Car Club president, Doug Smith presenting Amy Schebaum with a $1000 donation for Park Pride. Park Pride is a non-profit raising funds to replace the playground equipment at the city park.

2019, $4000

Brianna Thomas is show being presented the River City Cruiser Car Club $500 Scholarship by her Grandmother, Rosemary Thomas. Also show is her proud dad, Jason Thomas. The car Brianna is sitting in is a 1941 Chevy “chopped top” Coupe and was entirely built by her late grandfather, Gilbert Thomas.

The River City Cruisers Car Club donated $500 to the Hermann Area Crusade Against Cancer. Club president, Doug Smith (left) is shown presenting the check to Lucas Schneider (right).

Photo of the presentation of a $500 check to the Hermann Area Crusade Against Cancer. Club president, Doug Smith is shown presenting the check to Paula Pierce.

River City Cruisers Car Club president, Doug Smith presenting a check for $500 to Susan Stiers of the Hermann Community Food Pantry for the Backpack Program. The program sends healthy food snacks home with the neediest students of the Gasconade Country R-1 school system in Kindergarten through 5th grade every Friday to provide the students nourishment over the weekends.

Also, $500 was given for Hermann Families-in-Action with $250 going to each the After-Prom Breakfast and Project Graduation.

River City Cruisers Car Club president, Doug Smith presenting a $500 check to Missy Ash representing the Gasconade Co. R1 Special Olympics. The donation helped support the 9th annual Hermann Area Track Meet that was held in May.

Presentation of a $500 check to Missy Ash representing the Gasconade Co. R1 Special Olympics. The donation helped support the 8th annual Hermann Area Track Meet in May of 2016. Club president, Doug Smith is shown presenting the check.

Presenting a check for $500 to Susan Stiers of the Hermann Community Food Pantry for the Backpack Program. The program sends healthy food snacks home with the neediest students of the Gasconade Country R-1 school system in Kindergarten through 5th grade every Friday to provide the students nourishment over the weekends.

Also, $500 was given for Hermann Families-in-Action with $250 going to each the After-Prom Breakfast and Project Graduation.

Sheryll Mitchell (left) is shown accepting a $100 check from Doug Smith for Wyatt's Fund. The fund provides financial assistance for services for children with autism spectrum and/or sensory integration disorders in the Gasconade County R-1 School District.

River City Cruisers Car Club member John Mead presenting a check for $500 to the Hermann Area Crusade Against Cancer. Paula Pierce (L) and Debbie Meyer (R).

The River City Cruisers Car Club has donated $500 to the Hermann Area Crusade Against Cancer.
Club president, Doug Smith (left) is shown presenting the check to Mark Wallace (right).

The River City Cruisers Girls Ball Team 2013

Hermann High School graduating seniors Reese Groner and Bryce Williams are shown with their $500 scholarship checks from the River City Cruisers Car Club. These were presented by club president, Doug Smith at the club's monthly Cruise Night at the local Casey's April 14, 2023.

We presented two $500 scholarships to graduating Hermann High School seniors. Doug Smith is shown presenting the checks to Shey Mundwiller (Top) and Korinna Bickmeyer (Bottom).

River City Cruisers Car Club president, Doug Smith presenting a $500 check to Dr. Scott Smith for the Gasconade Co. R1 Special Olympics. The donation will help support the upcoming 10th annual Hermann Area Track Meet May 3rd 2019.

2022, $1500

River City Cruisers Car Club president, Doug Smith presenting Wendy Noelke with a $1000 donation towards Park Pride’s second phase of its fund raiser for replacing playground equipment at the city park.

River City Cruisers Car Club president, Doug Smith presenting Wendy Noelke (L) & Amy Schebaum (R) with a $1000 donation towards Park Pride. Park Pride is a non-profit raising funds for replacing the playground equipment at the Hermann city park.

We presented two $500 scholarships to graduating Hermann High School seniors. Doug Smith is shown presenting the checks to Brandi Buesking (left) and Dalton Bickmeyer (right).

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Larry Hagedorn (right) is shown accepting a $100 check from Doug Smith for the Rhineland Ball Park. The ball field is used for the Hermann Area Little League, and independent leagues. It provides the players with a first class playing experience close to home.

Presenting two $500 Charlie Page Scholarships to graduating Hermann High School 2016 seniors. Doug Smith (center), club president presents the checks to Mallorie Leavy (left) and Hannah Oberg (right).

2023, $1000

River City Cruisers Car Club president, Doug Smith presenting a $500 check to Missy Ash representing the Gasconade Co. R1 Special Olympics. The donation will help support the upcoming 9th annual Special Olympics Hermann Local Track Meet Friday, May 5th.

The River City Cruisers Car Club awarded its 2015 Charlie Page Scholarship to two graduating seniors. Jess Robb, Science Teacher & Coach, is shown presenting Blake Overkamp (left) and Torrie Roodhouse (right) each with a $500 scholarship from the River City Cruisers Car Club.

The River City Cruisers Car Club has donated $500 to Hermann Families-in-Action with $250 going to each the After-Prom Breakfast and Project Graduation. The goal of Families-in-Action is to provide alcohol-free and a fun environment for the young people who attend the prom and graduation.
Club President Doug Smith is shown presenting the check to Cara Stiers

River City Cruisers Car Club president, Doug Smith presenting Wendy Noelke with a $500 donation for Park Pride. Park Pride is a non-profit raising funds for replacing the playground equipment at the city park. Fundraising for the group has stalled on its way to a $70,000 goal for a Splash Pad at the pool and it is with hope that this donation will help spur more donations for this worthy cause that benefits the children of Hermann.

2016, $4000

2020, $1000

We presented two scholarships to graduating Hermann High School seniors. Above is our $500 Charlie Page Memorial Scholarship being presented to Billie Page by club president, Doug Smith.

Below shows club president, Doug Smith presenting a $750 scholarship check to graduation senior Madelyn Leavy in honor of John Frey who passed away last year. The sum of the check represents a portion of the donations that were sent to the River City Cruisers in John Frey’s name to use at our discretion.

Doug Smith presents a check for $500 to Susan Stiers for the Hermann Community Food Pantry for the Backpack Program. The program sends healthy food snacks home with the neediest students of the Gasconade Country R-1 school system in Kindergarten through 5th grade every Friday to provide the students nourishment over the weekends. Also, $500 was given to Susan Stiers for Hermann Families-in-Action with $250 going to each the After-Prom Breakfast and Project Graduation. The goal of Families-in-Action is to provide alcohol-free and a fun environment for the young people who attend the prom and graduation.

2015, $3200

Abigail Overkamp is shown receiving the River City Cruiser Car Club $500 Scholarship from Grandpa Don Epple of the club. Not shown was proud Grandma Rita Overkamp who was taking the photo. The car Abigail is sitting in is a 1967 Camaro SS owned and modified by Don.

2017, $4000

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The River City Cruisers Car Club has donated $1000 to the Hermann Community Food Pantry for the Backpack Program. The program sends healthy food snacks home with the neediest students of the Gasconade Country R-1 school system in Kindergarten through 5th grade every Friday to provide the students nourishment over the weekends.
Club president, Doug Smith is shown presenting the check to Susan Stiers.

Hermann High School graduating seniors Chantz Koelling, Kale Bickmeyer and Elizabeth McDaris are shown with their $500 scholarship checks from the River City Cruisers Car Club. These were presented at the club’s monthly meeting on May 24, 2022.

The River City Cruisers Car Club has donated $1000 to the Hermann Community Food Pantry for the Backpack Program. The program sends healthy food snacks home with the neediest students of the Gasconade Country R-1 school system in Kindergarten through 5th grade every Friday to provide the students nourishment over the weekends. Also, $500 was given for Hermann Families-in-Action with $250 going to each the After-Prom Breakfast and Project Graduation.
Club president, Doug Smith is shown presenting the check to Susan Stiers.

2021, $500

Kyle Buesking is shown receiving the River City Cruiser Car Club’s $500 Scholarship for 2021 from Club President Doug Smith. The car Kyle is sitting in is a 1972 Chevelle Super Sport called Ol’ Lil and owned by his parents Jenny and Frosty Buesking. Kyle will be attending the Kansas City Art Institute this Fall to study animation.

2018, $4750

Doug Smith presents a $500 check to Debbie Meyer (left) for the Crusade Against Cancer. Crusade Against Cancer is a local charity that provides financial support to local cancer patients.

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Missy Ash (left) is shown accepting a $500 donation for the Gasconade Co. R1 Special Olympics. The donation helped support the 7th annual Hermann Area Track Meet in 2015. Club president, Doug Smith is shown presenting the check.

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