Weekly Speakers
Steve Jahn
April 28th, 2022
Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed Steve Jahn to the meeting this morning. Steve is the Executive Director of Momentum West. Momentum West is a regional economic development organization that provides technical assistance and spearheads talent and development initiatives.
Thanks Steve!
Mark Broses
April 21st, 2022
Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed Mark Broses this morning. Mark is a member of the Chippewa Valley Rotary Club and was recently approved for a 2nd Global Grant. They are collaborating with the Rotary Tunari Club of Cochabamba Bolivia and Auga Tuya to build a new wastewater treatment plant.
Mark is pictured with Current Club President Bethany Lewis who is presenting Mark with a $3000 check from the Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club.
Thanks Mark!
Stacey Martin
April 7th, 2022
Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed Stacey Martin this morning. Stacey is the director of Literacy Chippewa Valley. They are a
community-based literacy organization that offers adults the opportunity to gain the skills they need to make a better life for themselves and their families.
Literacy Chippewa Valley is one of the benefactors of the 2022 Rotary Fest. Stacey is pictured with Past President Court Sand.
Thanks Stacey!
James Brown
April 1st, 2022
The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed James Brown to the meeting this morning. James is the Teaching Pastor at Cedarbrook Church. James talked about how a church grows and stays relevant during a pandemic. This directly relates to how a Service Club stays relevant. James is pictured with current Club President Bethany Lewis.
Gail Mentzel
March 24th, 2022
Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed Gail Mentzel from UW Stout's Fostering Success program. Gail is the Advisor for the program. This is the first program in the UW system to offer informed and intentional support to foster youth who want tot earn a college degree.
Fostering Succes is one of the benefactors of the 2022 Rotary Fest.
Thanks Gail!
Jeremy Untz
February 17th, 2022
Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club Past President Jeremy Untz presented at the meeting this morning. Jeremy gave his classification talk to the group.
Thank you Jeremy!
Larry Jess
February 3rd, 2022
The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club founder Larry Jess presented at the meeting this morning. Larry gave his classification talk to the group.
Thank you Larry!
Andrea Nodolf
January 27th, 2022
The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed Andrea Nodolf this morning. Andrea has served as the District Attorney for Dunn County since 2014. The primary purpose of the District Attorney’s Office is to prosecute all criminal and juvenile acts that occur in the County, as well as a variety of civil offenses including boating, traffic, and other local ordinances. Andrea's office handles approximately 3,400 cases per year.
Dana Brunstrom
January 13th, 2022
The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club member Dana Brunstom had a riveting presentation at last week's meeting on dart frogs. Dana has built the perfect habitat for the frogs at his office.
Holiday Extravaganza!
December 23rd, 2021
The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club had their Holiday Extravaganza this morning, organized by Margaret Breisch. There was holiday music, a crazy gift exchange and a few ugly sweaters!
Lisa Husom
Mentoring Chippewa
December 16th, 2021
Lisa Husom from Mentor Chippewa presented at the Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club this morning.
Mentor Chippewa is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization that provides the organizational structure for, and support of, a school site based mentoring program. Check out their program here:
Mentor Chippewa
Thanks Lisa!
Duey Naatz
UW Stout
December 3rd, 2021
Duey Naatz, Athletic Director at UW Stout presented at the Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club this morning. Duey gave us an overview of the program and even brought tickets to some of the games. Duey is pictured with club member Brent Schuler.
Thanks Duey!
Megen Hines
City of Menomonie
November 11th, 2021
The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed Megen Hines to the meeting. Megen is the Environmental Program Coordinator for the City of Menomonie and loves to "talk trash"! Megen updated us on recycling and disposal in the City of Menomonie. Megen is pictured with club member Mark Lewis.
Chris Smith & Lois Smith
Rotary
November 4th, 2021
The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed fellow Rotarians Chris Smith and Lois Smith. Chris is a member if the Rotary Club of Menomonie and Lois is a member of the Lacrosse Club. Chris and Lois spoke about Rotary District and Global Peace Fellowship. Pictured is Past President Court Sand and Chris Smith.
Jesse Singerhouse
Dunn County Energy Cooperative
October 28th, 2021
The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed Jesse Singerhouse to the meeting this morning. Jesse is the General Manager of Dunn Energy Cooperative and a fellow Rotarian. Jesse is pictured here with Gus Myron.
Thanks Jesse!
Ryan Sterry
SDMA Career and Technical Education Coordinator
October 21st, 2021
Ryan Sterry joined our club this morning to tell us about the Senior Internship Program at SDMA. Over 80 students are participating this year. This program gives students experience in the field they are interested in pursuing a career in.
Randy Eide
Public Works Director: Menomonie
October 14th, 2021
Always a pleasure to have Randy Eide, Public Works Director for the City of Menomonie speak at the Menomonie Sunrise Rotary meeting. Randy gave an update on upcoming projects that the city will be doing in the near future
Jim Harvey
Boyceville High School Aviation
October 7th, 2021
The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club's newest member, Jim Harvey was our speaker this morning. Jim has been involved with the Boyceville High School Aviation program. The program has 12 students enrolled this year and is the 1st program like this in Wisconsin. Check out www.stemflights.org. Thanks Jim!
Justin Heizer
Airtec Sports
September 23rd, 2021
Justin Heizer presented at the Menomonie Sunrise Rotary meeting this morning. Justin is from Airtec Sports (airtecsportsmenomonie.com)
Airtec Sports has 4 locations (Rice Lake, Menomonie, Roberts and Holcombe) and carries a variety of powersports products. Thanks Justin!
Mary Kante, Holly Hart
William Klish
Cervical Cancer Screening in Ghana
September 16th, 2021
The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed Mary Kante, Holly Hart and Bill Klish from the Rotary Club of Eau Claire. Mary, Holly and Bill are involved in a project that is raising awareness of cervical cancer and opportunities to address screening, treatment, and vaccinations in Ghana. This project
provides lifesaving thermal ablations and is working with the Rotary Club of Accra East. Thank you Mary, Holly and Bill!
Court Sand
Cessna Overhaul
September 2nd, 2021
Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club Past President, Court Sand spoke to the club today about his Cessna airplane. Court has done a lot of work to the Cessna, from a new paint job, new engine and new interior. Thanks Court!
Karen Hebert
District Governor
August 26th, 2021
District Governor, Karen Hebert joined the Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club this morning and delivered an inspiring and uplifting message.
Karen is a member of the Chippewa Valley After Hours Club.
Brenna Jasper
Crime Prevention Specialist
Menomonie Police Department
August 19th, 2021
Brenna Jasper from the Menomonie Police Department presented at the Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club meeting this morning.
Brenna is the Crime Prevention Specialist for the PD and gave an overview of her job and the events she organizes. Thank you Brenna!
Christian Peterson
Outdoor More
August 5th, 2021
Christian Peterson, current president of Outdoor More joined us and talked about Pinehurst Park in Eau Claire, WI. Pinehurst is a bike park and snow park destination for Chippewa Valley residents of all ages. Check out their website here: #OutdoorMore (pinehurstpark.org)
Officer Matt Harmon
Liaison Officer for Menomonie Schools
July 15th, 2021
Officer Matt Harmon joined the Sunrise Rotary Club on July 15th, 2021. Officer Harmon is the Liaison Officer for the Menomonie School District. He is primarily at the Menomonie Middle School. Officer Harmon talked to the club about the challenges he faces keeping our students safe.
Dustyn Dubuque
Menomonie Mainstreet
July 1st, 2021
Dustyn Dubuque, Exectuvice Director of Menomonie Mainstreet presented to the club on July 1st, 2021. Dustyn informed the club of all the happenings of the downtown area. For more info on Menomonie Mainstreet, check out their site: Downtown Menomonie
Access Ability Wisconsin
June 10th, 2021
The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club is excited to be partnering with Access Ability Wisconsin to provide all terrain wheelchair to the public! For more info, check out their website: Access Ability Wisconsin
Tom Sampson
Machine Shed
June 3rd, 2021
Tom Sampson, owner of The Machine Shed, presented to the Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club on June 3rd. For more info, check out their website: Machine Shed - CrossFit 235 | Gym | Weight loss - Machine Shed - CrossFit 235 (machineshedfitness.com)
Bob and Gary
Bait on Broadway
May 20th, 2021
Bob and Gary from Bait on Broadway presented to the club this morning. Not only do they sell bait, they also buy-sell-trade gear. Check out their Facebook page: Bait On Broadway | Facebook
Xenia Rudolph
Boys and Girls Club
April 2nd, 2021
Fellow Rotarian, Xenia Rudolph presented on the Boys and Girls Club. Their goal is to provide programs designed to empower youth to excel in school, become good citizens, and lead healthy, productive lives. Here's their website for more info:
Menomonie » Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Chippewa Valley (cvclubs.org)
Mary Lotten
Menomonie Community Garden
March 4th, 2021
The Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club is excited to have Mary Lotten (pictured far left) speak at our meeting this week. Mary is the President of the Menomonie Community Garden and will present on the history, mission challenges and future plans of our community's garden. Mary will also share where her passion for gardening started as well as how she inspires others.
Chancellor Katherine Frank
UW Stout
January 21st, 2021
Chancellor Katherine Frank joined the Sunrise Rotary Club meeting this morning and gave an update on UW Stout.
Tonya and Sam Husby
Donut Sam's
October 8th, 2020
Tonya and Sam Husby joined us this morning. Their family owns Donut Sams. Check out their site: https://www.donutsams.com
