De Pere Community Night - St. Norbert College

2009 Civis Princeps Silver Knight recipient

Greg DeCleene will be honored Tuesday, October 27 as the 2009 Civis Princeps Silver Knight. DeCleene has been a lifelong resident of De Pere. DeCleene is the owner of the Swan Club, the Legends franchise, Caliente, Black and Tan and the Chicago Street Pub. He has been devoted to helping individuals, families and groups in the De Pere and surrounding areas. He exemplifies his faith and love for his community by donating his business skills, time and resources to the N.E.W. Community Shelter, Notre Dame and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic schools, St. Mary’s Parish, the CP Center, Legends/Cellcom Charity Golf Outing De Pere Rotary, among others. DeCleene's nomination letters demonstrated that he is a true supporter of philanthropy and has shared his gifts with humility and generosity. >> View the complete list of Silver Knights.

The Civis Princeps Silver Knight Award

This award is bestowed upon outstanding individuals nominated by De Pere service clubs, civic organizations or other members of the community. The winner each year is selected by a vote of past recipients.

Each nominee MUST be a De Pere resident, for a minimum of five consecutive years, who has demonstrated leadership, imagination and dedication and made a significant public service contribution to the community of De Pere. Letters of support and a summary of the nominee's community contributions should be included with the nomination form.

Anyone, including individuals, service organizations and churches, can nominate individuals for this award. Previous nominees must be re-nominated with a new nomination form.

About De Pere Community Night

The second president of St. Norbert College, Rev. Dennis Burke, O.Praem., began De Pere Community Night in 1968 to celebrate the relationship between St. Norbert College and the surrounding De Pere community. The Civis Princeps Silver Knight Award is presented to a deserving member of the community who exemplifies the Norbertine tradition of self-emptying service. De Pere Community Night is held each fall on the St. Norbert College campus and consists of a cocktail reception hour (cash bar), followed by dinner and the award presentation ceremony.

Nominations

Nominations for the Silver Knight Award are accepted on an ongoing basis and are due each year by Sept. 1. Download the nomination form (PDF).

2009 celebration

Tuesday, Oct. 27
5:30 p.m. cocktail hour
6:30 p.m. dinner
Sensenbrenner Memorial Union Lounge
$18 per person

More information

If you would like to learn more about De Pere Community Night, the Civis Princeps Silver Knight Award or the nomination process, please contact Nina Nolan in the Office of Communications at (920) 403-4011.