• "The wheels on the bus go 'round and 'round…" because someone quietly works very hard to make them go and teaches us to sing our song as we travel along. Arlis Doeden is director for the Groton Community Transit Program, Choir Director and church organist at Emmanuel Church, music and piano teacher, and directed the Christmas Cantata for years.
• The "weekday headquarters on Main Street is symbolic not only as a physical location but also for networking missions on several fronts" according to Pastor Elizabeth Johnson, Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Arlis is described as passionate and present, an inspiration, noble and humble, a true community leader.
• Arlis is a dedicated wife to Doug Doeden, mother to Troy, Jodi, Jill and Toby, and their spouses, and a proud and attentive grandmother.