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Orphan Train Project
Oct. 24, 2017
Speakers are Joanna Jones, the Child and Youth Care Manager from TLC Children's Home in South Africa (see www.tlc.org.za) and Mariela Savkova, our intermediary for Bulgarian orphanages for the last twenty-one years. The Love of Christ Orphanage (TLC) fosters, places and adopts vulnerable children from a family-run home that helps every child in its care to grow up in a loving and responsible family. Joanna tells us she loves working with babies. Many of the babies and other children in the care of TLC have been abandoned and may be quite ill. Provided by Laura Jennings |
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Economic Development in Sun Prairie
Oct. 31, 2017
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Nov. 03, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
DESCRIPTIONIt's time again for the 7th annual ColoniALE Fest, a beer & wine tasting event that benefits the Colonial Club Senior Center, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves older adults and their families throughout northeast Dane County, Wisconsin. There will be over 60 different types of beer featuring everything from porters to IPA, from beer makers in Wisconsin and around the world. Special guest will be The Beer Baron from the Wisconsin State Journal. He will lead three short informational sessions about beers and things to look for when sampling. Another special addition is the continued presence of the Sun Prairie Wort Hogs, our local home brew organization. Sample some of their creations and learn about brewing beer. For the non-beer drinker in the crowd, we will be sampling a variety of great wines as well. Ticket prices include free food. Designated driver tickets are also available, as well as free overnight parking and free trips home within the City of Sun Prairie. |
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Nov. 09, 2017 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Nov. 15, 2017 4:00 p.m.
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Generational Differences
Dec. 05, 2017
After working for nearly a decade in senior level leadership roles for a Fortune 500 company, and over 5 years as head of HR for a 20-location independent pharmacy chain, Karrie decided to pursue her long-time love of speaking and training full-time. Karrie is now a professional speaker in the National Speaker’s Association and entrepreneur offering custom programs to businesses and associations of all sizes. Her past experiences with corporate business to mid-size business has given her an in-depth understanding of what it takes to build and maintain high-performing cultures. Karrie served on her local school board for seven years and used her business sense and great ability to connect with others to spearhead discussions that helped the district continue to thrive during a time of incredible industry change. Karrie also serves as the pastor in her local church, Living Gospel Church in Rio, WI. She thoroughly enjoys speaking at Christian ministry events on topics focusing on servant leadership, character growth, walking by faith-not by sight, finding your purpose, and serving others. Karrie incorporates her personal experiences of finding her own purpose and passion into each message she shares. She is most passionate about helping people build meaningful connections and relationships, because it is our relationships with others that define our long-term success and happiness in life. Karrie is married to her wonderful husband Jon, and has three incredible children-Jonny, Reese, and Riley. She is very active in her community having served as President and Vice President within her local Community Club, committee chair for planning community activities; co-chair of an annual fundraising event for her local food pantry; and formerly co-creator and committee member of the Rio Area Collaborative Committee which focuses on promoting the greater Rio area for business, tourism, and families to reside in. Karrie cherishes time with her family and enjoys participating in the many events in her local community, busting out in random songs with her friends and her daughter, horseback riding, playing with their bunnies, gardening, and writing. Overall, Karrie loves living life to the fullest each and every day and knows she has much to be grateful for!
Provided by Jon Landsverk |
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Dec. 14, 2017 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Update on The Sun Prairie School District
Dec. 19, 2017
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Accept Every Offer
Jan. 09, 2018
Peter Leidy will talk about the fundamentals of improv comedy...but it's not about comedy. Leidy talks about taking the rules of improve into real life, at work and at home. One of the rules of improv comedy is to accept every offer - to turn "yes, but" into "yes, and." On stage, blocking your partner is not allowed, because it stops the story in its tracks and makes your partner look bad. In our workplaces, though, blocking is common. It doesn't have to be. Leidy has given his talk dozens of times, mainly in human services groups. Takeaways from his presentation include generating more creative ideas in less time, moving closer to desired outcomes, deepening listening skills, increasing engagement and motivation among stakeholders, and approaching change differently (whether required, desired or both). |
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Stress Less-More Energy!
Jan. 16, 2018
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Electronic Poll Booths
Jan. 30, 2018
Wisconsin Elections Commission staff will present on the City of Sun Prairie's participation in the pilot testing for electronic poll books. The Colonial Club polling in Sun Prairie was selected to be one of six locations to be the first in the state to use the newly developed electronic poll books. Wisconsin Elections Commission staff in coordination with Sun Prairie City Clerk, Elena Hilby will provide information on the pilot and the new poll book features. Members of the public are welcome. This is an exciting voter outreach opportunity for the City of Sun Prairie citizen who will be among the first in the state to use the new technology. http://elections.wi.gov/node/5462 Provided by Ann Oberle |
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"Knowing and Loving: The Keys to Real Happiness - At the Core of "Service Above Self"
Feb. 06, 2018
Good News! It’s Rotary Day! Bad news seems to heavily outweigh good news every day. Pick up the paper, listen to radio or television, go on line, or however you are used to getting your news, and it seems like there are always more terrible things happening in the world then good things. “If it bleeds, it leads” is an old news axiom. Murders, wars, corruption, unemployment, poverty, ill health, foreclosures…the list goes on and on and on. It can be pretty depressing and pretty discouraging. But go to a Rotary meeting. You will hear of good things being done by ordinary people every day. Ever since I wrote my book, Knowing and Loving: The Keys to Real Happiness, I have spoken to over 90 Rotary Clubs in Southeast Wisconsin and Northeast Illinois. My presentation is titled: Knowing and Loving: The Keys to Real Happiness At the Core of “Service Above Self” and the “The Four Way Test.” One of the unexpected and best parts of attending the Rotary meetings is to hear of the broad range of service projects the Rotary Clubs and their members are engaged in on a local, national, and international level. The motto of Rotary is “Service Above Self.” Projects range from working with developmentally disabled, supporting students with scholarships, raising money for food pantries, providing a safer environment and recreational opportunities for low-income children, helping build a water system in Africa, etc.. The Rotarians are always doing something which is positive and is making a contribution to the well-being of individuals and their communities.
Good News, indeed! And what is really good news is that this is happening thousands of times a week around the world at each of the thousands of Rotary Clubs internationally. It always reminds me of the day of the Columbine shootings a number of years ago. It was a terrible event and people were properly shocked and upset by it. But on that day of the shootings, I was meeting with a Board of a neighborhood service center in Milwaukee. We were a group of business, community, governmental, educational, and social service providers working to bring together resources to provide opportunities for people in the neighborhood to improve their own well-being as well as those of their family and in their neighborhood. We were just one of hundreds if not thousands of community groups around the country that day having such a meeting and working together to improve the lives of many people. No news organizations covered our meeting. There were no stories in the paper recognizing all of the good things being done that day by people everywhere. The other unexpected good news at many Rotary Club meetings is a portion of the meeting they call “Happy Dollars.” Anyone who has some good news to share makes an announcement and then throws a dollar or two into a pot. The money is used to support the various community service projects which that particular Rotary Club has undertaken. The good news that people share may be an anniversary, a new child or grandchild, a wedding, a success in business, an appearance in the news media, successful surgery, going on a vacation, etc., etc. People smile and congratulate each other. Most importantly, people celebrate the good things that they are experiencing in their lives. So, if you are looking for an organization which creates good news and celebrates all of the wonderful things we experience in our lives, join a Rotary Club in your community. I was a Rotarian a number of years ago, but the press of time and my travel schedule made it difficult for me to continue as a Rotarian. And if I were not already committed to and working with other people on many community projects, I would join in a minute. Depending on where you are in your life, you may want to consider joining a club. You’ll have fun, do good things, and create good news. You can’t beat that!
Provided by Mark Olsen |
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State of the City Address
Feb. 20, 2018
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Mar. 10, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
It’s a PARTY!!!
DATE: This coming Saturday March 10th TIME: 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. You can come for part of the day, like in the morning or afternoon or for the whole day. PLACE: 1720 South Park St., Madison 53713 It is the old Thorstad car dealership, blue building. Go to the back of the building in the fenced in area and into the door by the loading dock. There will be signs.
PURPOSE: To organize, pack, inventory for the shipping of a 40-foot container to Tanzania this spring. It will be a fun time!!
LUNCH: To be provided by Erbers & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop and Flakey Jo’s Bakery and water.
RSVP: email, text or call Karen Klemp 608-279-8103, Rick 608-279-8101 Email: krklemp@gmail.com
We thank you for your support and help in this mission!!!
Rick & Karen Klemp Karen: 608-279-8103 Rick: 608-279-8101 Hope 2 Others "Lead with vision & a compassionate heart...there you will find your purpose" |
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Mar. 20, 2018
William Eisinger, an Ohio native, taught biology at Santa Clara University in California for nearly forty years. Since childhood he has maintained a strong interest in nature and taught a course in agricultural ecology for many years. In 2011 he and his wife, Judy, moved to Sun Prairie to be near their daughter and son-in-law. They live near Patrick Marsh and Bill often hikes and kayaks in the marsh. Bill is very active in PLATO, an adult education program associated with UW in Madison. He has taught several courses and attends many classes in that program. Provided by Jim Mastrangelo |
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70th Alice in Dairyland
Mar. 27, 2018
Farmgirl The new Alice in Dairyland grew up on her family’s registered Holstein dairy farm near Cleveland, Wis. She was active in Manitowoc County and Wisconsin Junior Holstein associations. She represented Wisconsin at national dairy judging and dairy quiz bowl competitions. “I look forward to traveling throughout this great state of Wisconsin promoting our $88.3 billion diversified agriculture industry,” said Siemers-Peterman after receiving congratulations from her predecessor, Ann O’Leary. “I’m a firm believer that consumers are smart, but looking for reassurance in making the right food purchases for their families,” she continued. “And as the 70th Alice in Dairyland, I will provide Wisconsin, national and global residents the confidence to buy Wisconsin products, and share the message that makes Wisconsin agriculture so incredibly great.” Attending the State Fair as a youth, and seeing Alice in Dairyland in action first piqued her interest in the position. When the announcement seeking applicants for the 70th Alice was made in January, she decided to apply.
“I knew that I wanted to make a difference, and I felt ready to take on this role of supporting and promoting Wisconsin agriculture,” said Siemers-Peterman. Later this month, she will graduate from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a major in agricultural and food business management and a minor in marketing. Previously, she interned with Sassy Cow Creamery, FLM+ Advertising Agency and Land O’Lakes Inc. Provided by Dina Pocernich |
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SnapShot Wisconsin
Apr. 03, 2018
Susan Frett is a natural resources educator and research scientist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Office of Applied Science. Her primary responsibilities include outreach, volunteer recruitment and training for the Snapshot Wisconsin and Elk Monitoring projects. Susan received her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Iowa and her Master’s degree in Environmental Conservation from the Nelson Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Snapshot Wisconsin is a volunteer based wildlife monitoring project utilizing trail cameras and volunteers. It is the largest volunteer based trail camera network in the country and the first such project supported by a state agency. Snapshot Wisconsin is currently recruiting trail camera hosts who have access to at least 10 acres of private land in 26 counties across the state (including Dane County) and anyone in the world with an internet connection can help classify photos from the cameras at www.snapshotwisconsin.org. To find out more visit dnr.wi.gov Keyword: Snapshot Wisconsin
Provided by Daniel Presser |
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