About the Project
Mission Statement
The Muensterberg Plaza and Clock Tower create a time-honoring tribute at the crossroads of our community by fostering an abiding legacy of the faith of our ancestors, refreshing the common spirit of the community and inspiring a vision of hope for future generations.
Vision
"The vision to create the Muensterberg Clock Tower and Plaza was inspired by the recognition that 'what you learn in Berne' is not only worth celebrating, it’s worth preserving in a way that uniquely reflects our Swiss heritage. The values brought here by our founding fathers were an important part of my own growing up in Berne, and I’m proud to say those values still guide me.
That’s why I’m pleased to serve as Honorary Chairman of an effort that is certain to extend those values and enrich the life of the Berne community for years to come. To all who cherish our special traditions, I urge you to help us make the Muensterberg Clock Tower and Plaza a reality.”
Keith Reinhard
Chairman, DDB Worldwide, New York, NY
Leadership
Steering Committee Members
Keith Reinhard, Honorary Chairman, Chairman, DDB Worldwide
| James Beitler, Jr., Co-Chair, Attorney, Baumgartner & Beitler |
| Roger Muselman, Co-Chair, Chairman, Dynamic Resource Group |
| David Baumgartner, Attorney, Baumgartner & Beitler |
| Scott Bixler, Optometrist, Lehman & Bixler, O.D. |
| Joe Caffee, Loan Officer, First Bank of Berne |
| Blaine Fulton, Former Mayor, City of Berne (1992-2003) |
| Dwight Habegger, Owner, Habegger Furniture |
| Charles Isch, President, First Bank of Berne |
| Steve Lehman, President, Smith Brothers of Berne |
| Floyd Liechty, Salesman, Smith Brothers of Berne |
| Gwen Maller, Clerk Treasurer, City of Berne |
| James McDonald, Loan Officer, First Bank of Berne |
| Ronald Nussbaum, President, Berne Apparel Company |
| Connie Potter, Ex. Dir., Berne Chamber of Commerce |
| Marcia Rich, Interior Designer, Yager Furniture |
| Rick Snodgrass, Ex. Vice President, Bank of Geneva |
| Jerry Sprunger, Elem. School Princ. Ret., South Adams Schools |
| Ronald Sprunger, Owner, Richard’s Jewelry |
| Gaylord Stuckey, Former Mayor, City of Berne (1976-1983) |
| Nancy Subler, Office Manager, Berne Ready Mix |
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Paul Zuercher, Business Consultant
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The Bern, Switzerland Clock Tower
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The clock tower, the oldest of Bern's ancient gateways, dates from the 15th century, and together with the pretty orial windows of the adjoining houses and the special Zahringer fountain close by, makes a picture of rare charm. (C. 1914)
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“So they came to the wilderness of Indiana, bringing with them faith, courage, opportunity, optimism, willingness to work and skills and trades.”
Naomi Lehman
Local historian
“ Muensterberg Plaza and Clock Tower commemorate the values of the early settlers that must be passed on to future generations: Faith, Courage, Freedom, Opportunity, Perseverance, Hard Work, Hope, and Vision.”
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