Events

provided by Diana Konkle

Provided by Deb Krebs

At the Glass Nickel on Main Street at 6:00 PM

Provided By Jim Mastrangelo

Provided by John Holevoet

Provided by Ann Oberle

Provided by Mark Olsen

 Provided by Steve Olson

Becky will update the club on our progress regarding housing for all in Sun Prairie.

Provided by Aaron Oppenheimer

 Provided by Rex Owens

Rick Ouimette will talk about Cardinal's story and where it is heading.  A successful local business to Sun Prairie and they celebrated 40 years in Business in Sun Prairie on April 1, 2024!

Provided by Toni Pabon

Provided by Aaron Meyer

Tammy Yakoléstha̲Ɂ, an enrolled tribal member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and descendant of the Menominee Nation, serves as a Regional Board Member for the Wisconsin Indian Education Association (WIEA). She’s also President and CEO of Strengthening Connections, a national health-focused 501(c)3 organization.

With a background in Business, Healthcare, and Law, Tammy has extensive experience in business consulting, nonprofit management, and training facilitation, including Suicide Prevention and Support Group Leader Trainings. 

She collaborates with organizations across the United States and Canada, advocating and educating about health utilizing Indigenous principles such as reciprocity, environmental sustainability, and respect for mitakuye oyasin ("all of our relations”.) She is currently a Tribal Consultant with Sun Prairie Area School District helping to modify the Amplify CKLA Curriculum.

As an Independent Contractor and Consultant, Tammy shares her knowledge to benefit diverse communities. Committed to education, she aims to earn a Doctorate degree in First Nations Education from UWGB's First Nations Program.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Tammy enjoys organizing holistic community gatherings, embracing her cultural heritage through ceremonies, teaching about Indigenous heritage, and spending quality time with her husband, their 6 children, and one grandson.

In 2024, Tammy danced at a powwow in her handmade jingle dress, for the very first time, continuing her journey of cultural expression and sharing her traditions.

Provided by Melissa Ratcliff

Root 2 Rise, in partnership with school districts, brings excitement to classrooms by placing high school students in neighborhood elementary schools, where they serve as academic tutors and behavioral mentors for younger students.

Since 2017, almost 7,000 younger students in Oregon and Wisconsin have been inspired by more than 300 high school Tutor-Mentors.

Michael Riechers from the Dane County Airport will be speaking about changes happening in the Airline Industry and his role in it for the past 5 years.  

He served in the military and has been Public Relations Manager at the Dane County Airport for about 5 years.

Provided by Ron Riechers

We broker transportation solutions for people working with our nonprofit partners to stabilize employment, housing, and livelihood.

Provided by Becky Templeton

Providied by Anne Webber

Provided by Terry Weisensel