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WELLS FARMS
Jul. 27, 2021 7:15 a.m.
Sarah Wells is a first generation farmer and along with her husband, Kenny Wells, own Wells Farms Premium Beef, LLC. She made the Sun Prairie area home seven years ago after relocating from her home state of Ohio. After moving to Wisconsin, Sarah began Wells Farms Premium Beef. Wells Farms has steadily grown into the area's premier provider of locally grown and raised beef. Provided by Steve Olson |
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Aug. 05, 2021 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 5, 2021 11:30 am SHOTGUN START Followed by cocktails, dinner, and silent auction |
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A Story of Survival, from Abuse to Brain Injury, to Helping Others Move Beyond Hopelessness
Aug. 10, 2021 7:15 a.m.
Dying to Live is a true story that takes readers on a journey of unthinkable struggles that happened back-to-back. Dr. Kimberly Lees’ memoir provides a powerful and heartbreaking look at what it’s like to experience emotional and physical trauma. As a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, and two car accidents resulting in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), Dr. Lees says, “I know firsthand what it means to go into the dark tunnel of hopelessness thinking I would never return. I realized how fragile life is. Time stops for no one.” Provided by Toni Pabon |
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Bill Wambach Patrick Marsh Meander Corner & Memorial
Aug. 17, 2021 7:15 a.m.
Our own Dan Birrenkott and Debbie Fox-Schroeder with a sneak preview of the Bill Wambach Patrick Marsh Meander Corner and Memorial with Wildlife Viewing Area project. |
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District Governor Visit
Aug. 31, 2021 7:15 a.m.
Meet 2021 - 2022 District Governor - Karen HebertThank you for the opportunity to introduce myself.
I love Rotary. I love Rotarians. Rotary’s peacebuilding mission has drawn, encouraged, corrected and challenged me. I have accepted the invitation to orient my life to Rotary’s motto of service above self.
I was raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I chose the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire as the best place to become a band director - and stayed to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in Business Administration.
A college internship with Blue Cross Blue Shield left me vowing to “never sell anything – especially not insurance”. So naturally, I am enjoying a fulfilling career as an Employer Benefits Broker; helping area employers design, finance and manage benefit programs that work to attract and support their valuable employees. Rotary's Vocational Service inspires me to engage ethically and meaningfully in my professional life.
I was invited to join The Rotary Club of Eau Claire in 1989. I was delighted at the invitation, quite unaware of the context of Rotary history in which I found myself. I served on club committees and as President in 2003-04. A move to Chippewa Falls motivated a transfer to The Rotary Club of Chippewa Falls where I served as Executive Secretary for six years. The club was kind enough to recognize my service with a number of awards; the Avenues Service Citation being most meaningful to me.
I have also served as Assistant Governor, Group Study Exchange Team Leader, and exchange student host mom and GSE team host many times. I was invited to speak at the chartering of the Chippewa Valley After Hours Rotary Club and recently transferred my membership to that club. In all my experiences, my favorite Rotary role is “fellow”.
Rotary fellowship and service has enriched my life in ways I can only try to measure. Rotary International Service has brought the world to my doorstep and me to the world. Community leaders have become dear friends over meals shared at Rotary meetings. I know my neighbors better; having grown empathy and understanding in Community Service. Thanks to Youth Service I am optimistic about the future.
But you know my story. It’s your Rotary story too. That's the beauty of it.
I am married to a kind and generous man, Dick Hebert. Dick is the Director of the Chippewa Falls Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and is surely one of the finest public servants that one could ever meet. I am a stepmom to Rachel and Anthony, and happy grandma to Rachel’s bright and beautiful children, Jude and Adelaide. I enjoy being active and social.
I look forward to joining you in service. Here's to a healthy, vibrant and productive Rotary!
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Sun Prairie’s New Drive-Thru, ‘Fear-Free’ Vet Clinic
Sep. 07, 2021 7:15 a.m.
Join the Grand Opening Celebration September 25th--Meet the Sun Prairie Fire Department team, the Sun Prairie Police Dog, “Lasko,” Sign Up for the Kids Pet Show, & Enjoy an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, Prizes, Raffle & Tours of the Clinic. A new veterinary wellness clinic in Sun Prairie was purposely designed as a model of convenience to alleviate anxiety in pets and people. The Checkout Veterinary Drive-Thru Wellness Clinic, is led by Director of Administrative Services, Marty Greer, DVM, JD, a certified Fear Free behavior health veterinarian. She will speak to Sun Prairie Rotarians and guests on September 7th. When you drive into the clinic’s bay area don’t worry about the weather. You’re protected from the moment you drive up by a glassed bay all around you. The concept was developed by Greer and her husband and fellow veterinarian, Dr. Dan Griffiths. Greer noted the Prairie Lakes Drive-thru concept is patented. “It is the only wellness veterinary clinic of its type in the country,” she said. (checkoutvet.com) A Model of Convenience Checkout Veterinary was set up to provide wellness exams and vaccinations (including rabies), microchips, heartworm and other blood tests, microchips and other services. “It is not an emergency animal hospital for sick or injured animals,” explains Greer. “It’s the exact opposite. We developed the clinic to give pet owners convenient, easy access for keeping their pets healthy and up to date on immunizations and health concerns.” Circle the building and pull into the garage/ bay. The familiar car wash-like convenience is coupled with enclosed, weather-protected, climate controlled parking. You can stay in your vehicle and watch your pet’s exam through a large glass viewing window or park in the bay and walk into the exam room with your pet a few feet away. There is no waiting in a lobby or avoiding a large dog lunging at your kitten. The Greer-Griffiths, who have been practicing veterinarians for 40 years have been planning the clinic for nearly seven years. They also own Nature’s Preserve Pet Care in Sun Prairie, and Veterinary Village and International Canine Semen Bank, Wisconsin/Illinois, in Lomira, Wisconsin. Provided by Jamie Racine |
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Sep. 15, 2021 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Rotary will be selling Sassy Cow ice cream at some of the concerts in the park this year (Wetmore Park). Our last event of the season is Wednesday, September 15 2021. We need Rotarians to help out from 5:00 - 8:00. We are looking for 6 -7 people to help out.
Sign up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA5AE2DA1FBC70-concerts4
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Madison-Area Urban Ministry
Sep. 21, 2021 7:15 a.m.
Linda Ketcham has been the Executive Director of Madison-area Urban Ministry (D/B/A JustDane) since March, 2006. As Executive Director she is responsible for overall agency management and program development, grant writing and advocacy. Linda holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Sciences from Illinois State University. Linda is in recovery from addiction and was a certified addiction counselor with the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association from 1986 through 2008. Linda facilitated the first prison based Women for Sobriety group at Logan Correctional Center in IL from 1995 – 1998. Over the past 40 years Linda has worked with children of incarcerated parents, survivors of domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, incarcerated individuals and individuals returning to the community after incarceration. Linda currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Recovery Coalition of Dane County, The Dane County Board Public Protection and Judiciary Subcommittee on Fines and Fees, the City of Madison’s Affirmative Action Commission and is the Commission’s representative to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awards Committee. Linda is the Co-Chair of City-County Homeless Issues Committee, and serves on the Beacon Day Center Community Advisory Committee, and on the Community Action Coalition of SC WI Board of Directors. Provided by Jennifer Tooley |
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Information Technology Services
Sep. 28, 2021 7:15 a.m.
Business IT Service that provides responsive, professional IT support and technology services. They focus on your technology so you can focus on your business. Provided by Judy Veith |
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Sunshine Supper & River Food Pantry
Oct. 19, 2021 7:15 a.m.
Julie Wiedmeyer started Sunshine Supper with a committee and continues to work with a leadership team to run Sunshine Supper. Julie will not only be sharing an update on Sunshine Supper but will also be talking about the River Food Pantry which serves all of Dane County and therefore also serves many people in Sun Prairie as well. She will be sharing what the River Food Pantry provides for people and how that can compliment our Sun Prairie Food Pantry to meet people's needs. Julie Wiedmeyer is currently the Director of Development for the River Food Pantry having joined them in October of last year. Provided by Chad Wiedmeyer |
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Helping entrepreneurs get started on making their dreams a reality
Nov. 02, 2021 7:15 a.m.
Barbara Zabawa is a McFarland resident. Barbara is a professor at UW-MIlwaukee, and the author of "Tug", a book that helps entrepreneurs get started on making their biz dreams a reality. She is also an attorney. Barbara is the owner of a clothing line that just won a finalist award from the Governor of WI Entrepreneurs contest this past spring. Provided by Jeanne Behrend |
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Club Assembly
Nov. 23, 2021 7:15 a.m.
Fundraising, Membership and Service Projects |
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Land-Use and Environmental Issues
Dec. 07, 2021 7:15 a.m.
John Fielder is a nationally renowned nature photographer, publisher, teacher, and environmentalist. He is the photographer of more than 40 coffee table, guide, and children’s books, all about Colorado. He might be best known for creating Colorado’s best-selling book ever, Colorado: 1870 – 2000, which juxtaposes historic photographer William Henry Jackson’s images of the 19th-century landscape with those of today. Fielder has worked tirelessly to promote the protection of Colorado’s open space and wildlands. His photography has influenced people and legislation earning him recognition including the Sierra Club’s Ansel Adams Award, the University of Denver’s Daniel L. Ritchie Award, the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Colorado, and he received an honorary degree in Sustainability Studies from Colorado Mountain College. He was an original governor-appointed member of the lottery-related Board of Great Outdoors Colorado, and speaks to thousands of people each year to rally support for timely land-use and environmental issues. https://www.johnfielder.com/info-for-event-planners/ Provided by Philip Frei |
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Anti-Bullying Collaborative of Sun Prairie
Dec. 21, 2021 7:15 a.m.
My name is Ginger Murray. My husband Jason (teacher at Lake Mills High School) and I moved to Sun Prairie in 2004, where we raised our family. During my childhood, I moved a lot. I can remember living in 14 different homes (rentals, extended stay hotels, single and then double-wide trailers, and homes) before graduating high school. I can remember attending at least 7 different schools. I remember what it was like to try to fit in: how great it felt to be welcomed and what it felt like when that didn’t happen. I remember what it was like to desperately want to fit in with my new basketball team (having to move to a huge city when I was an in-coming junior) and everyone on the team hating me because I was a threat to their friend’s position on the team. I remember those “teammates” making life at school pretty tough for what seemed like every day for an eternity. Since then I became a lawyer, which allowed me to serve as a guardian ad litem, city attorney, family court commissioner, and now owner of Your Family Law Center. I was honored to be asked to join what has become the Anti-Bullying Collaborative of Sun Prairie. It is my hope to draw from my personal experiences in life, and at work (as a public defender, and then later as a prosecutor, as the advocate for many children, and now for the parents) to help guide our group as we strive to make Sun Prairie a welcoming community for everyone, where bullying is not tolerated. Provided by Rose Freidel |
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New Museum Project on the Square
Jan. 04, 2022 7:15 a.m.
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The Parenting Game
Jan. 18, 2022 7:15 a.m.
Christine Bright has over 20 years of experience working with children, parents, and families as a Child Care Professional, Family Advocate, and Certified Parent and Family Coach. Christine is an entrepreneur in her own right, starting and running a successful promotional company. She worked as a Child Care Professional and Family Advocate while managing her business. Christine worked 1:1 with families that were experiencing a wide range of problems. She also helped families navigate the steps needed to get appropriate services. Her success and positive results gave her the courage to sell her company, follow her heart, and assist families full time. Christine honed her skills with the invaluable training she received as a Therapeutic Foster Parent. She parented her foster child to become an emotionally stable and loving person, which led to a happy adoption. This success ignited a deep, profound passion in her. Christine learned from the Parent Management Training model, Love and Logic, Applied Behavior Analysis, and the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model and from books by Brene Brown and Dr. Henry Cloud. She developed and perfected her strategies while working with families using her business, child development, and behavioral psychology knowledge. Then, wanting to help more families, Christine founded Parenting Game and authored her Parenting Playbook. She also produces and hosts a TV show and podcast to support parents. She delights in helping parents win by making their homes brighter and more peaceable. As CEO of Parenting Game, her company offers support to parents through Coaching and Consulting. She also partners with businesses by providing parenting support as an Employee Assistance Program benefit. When Christine isn’t reading the latest on brain science, she enjoys the outdoors and time with family. In addition, she donates her time mentoring at-risk children through programs like Schools of Hope. |
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