The Slinger Advancement Association was
formed on January 5, 1949. The officers
elected were President Ray Kramer, Secretary Dr. Kenneth Prefontaine and Treasurer Kenneth
Ries. The Board of Directors consisted of
Lionel Bull, William Kratz, Luke Kauth, Howard Miller and Roy Gundrum.
Early projects sponsored by the SAA
included the development of the village softball diamond including lights back in 1953. They also promoted the showing of free outdoor
movies at the park. The SAA provides funds
for Christmas light decorations on the utility poles.
The first annual Fall Festival and Bratwurst Fry was held September 1, 1954 and
continues as an annual tradition to this day.
Some of the early public improvements
pushed by the SAA included telephone booths, railroad crossing lights. They also pushed for the combining and renaming of
Franklin Street, Rector Street and Cedar Lake Road to Kettle Moraine Drive in April of
1963.
The early years saw the SAA promote the
annual Blood Bank drive. They also acted as a
mediator in the deeding back of the land that was developed into the Fireman’s Park
which was dedicated in 1970, and also helped with the construction of the original
Fireman’s Park buildings.
The SAA was the primary promoter of the
Centennial celebration in 1969 and the 125th anniversary celebration in 1994.
Recent Accomplishments and Community Efforts
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