"The first requisite of a good citizen in this Republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his weight." President Theodore Roosevelt - 1902

The members of Patton, Hoversten & Berg have embraced this ideal and strive to promote a better, stronger community through participation in local organizations. Below you will find just a few of the organizations we support.

Waseca Exchange Club
Exchange's Program of Service is divided into the categories of Americanism, Community Service and Youth, with Child Abuse Prevention emphasized as its national program. The local chapter sponsors many programs and activities that enhance the community. Exchange Club also supports the Exchange Club Center for Family Unity located in Owatonna, Minnesota.

Waseca Rotary Club
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.

Waseca Area United Way
The Waseca Area United Way's year-round strategic focus has been on increasing community awareness of the benefits to individuals of agency programs that address youth development, senior services, and family resources that offer counseling, emergency assistance, and health, education, and advocacy.

Farmamerica
The Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center (Farmamerica) was commissioned in 1978 by the legislature to preserve and promote the strong heritage of Minnesota agriculture. Farmamerica encourages guests to take an agricultural journey around their 120 acre property to experience farm life first hand from 1860 to the present.

Steele County Historical Society
The Steele County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Steele County. The Village of Yesteryear has grown to 15 historic buildings and attracts visitors from all over the United States.

Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
The Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is committed to the prosperity of their member businesses and the vitality of the Owatonna area. They provide valuable information to residents and nonresidents alike about the many opportunities that Owatonna presents.

Waseca Lakes Association
The Waseca Lakes Association seeks to improve and maintain the quality of the Waseca area lakes for the enjoyment of area residents.