Weekly Speakers

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