Janesville Blackhawk Golden Kiwanis

Ryan Lewis introduced the day’s speaker, Stephen Jeter.  Stephen has been a beekeeper for years and was a past president of the Rock County Beekeepers’ Association.  A daughter took a trip to Kenya, and ending up working with non-profit there for orphaned children.  While visiting Stephen teaches local to keep…

Luci Cramer introduced the day’s speaker, Angie Hoium.  Angie is an employee of Blackhawk Community Credit Union.  She has risen in the company from teller, to another role, to ultimately land in her current title, Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism (Director). Angie presented upon fraud.

Gregg Dickinson introduced the day’s speaker, Dan Wych.  Dan oversees operations at two United Ethanol plants, including the one in Milton. United Ethanol is a cooperative.  Dividends are given to shareholders.

Gregg Dickinson introduced the day’s speakers, UW Whitewater at Rock Dean Dr. Tricia Clasen, and UW Whitewater Chancellor Dr. Corey King.  Dr. Clasen oversees the Rock County campus, and Dr. King oversees the Whitewater locations.

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Eric Robinson.  Eric is the Director at the Hedberg Public Library.  He holds a master’s degree in library information science and is actively involved and an officer in the Wisconsin Library Association.  His background includes several other libraries.

Luci Cramer introduced the day’s speaker, Carrie Grubanowitch, with Coco, for Care Patrol.  Carrie has a Masters degree, and previously oversaw information technology programs, including some at an international level.  She runs a free service to assist in locating assisted living and memory care.

Ryan Lewis introduced the day’s speaker, Sheila Martin.  Sheila Martin is the founder & director of Triple H Ranch & Therapeutic Horsemanship, a nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Milton, WI.  Sheila has spent her life around horses!  She started riding at the age of 6, grew up in 4-H and…

Luci Cramer introduced the day’s speaker, Deb Prowse of Craftman with Character.  Deb taught 7th grade to Senior mathematics at Beloit Memorial.  She holds a Bachelor’s in Math and Coaching from UW Oshkohs, and a Master’s. Craftsman with Character is a program designed by a gentleman named Dave Hataj who…

Steve Skelly introduced the day’s speaker (and his extended family member), Kathy Durner.  Kathy is the Kiwanis Wisconsin/Upper Michigan Governor.  She is dedicated to raising money for Camp Bay Cliff and Camp Wawbeek, for children 3-17 years old with needs.  Kathy covered many topics, including reminding everyone the next Kiwanis…

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Lisa Tollefson.  Lisa is the Rock County Clerk.  Her background included being the Harmony Town Clerk since 2010.  She has an education in industrial technology.  She spoke extensively upon Rock County’s poll workers and election process and procedures.  Lisa encourages everyone to take the…