Rotary Club of Grantsburg, WI http://grantsburgrotary.org Tue, 15 May 2012 16:38:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Mark Your Calendar http://grantsburgrotary.org/mark-your-calendar http://grantsburgrotary.org/mark-your-calendar#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 16:38:45 +0000 Grantsburg Rotary http://grantsburgrotary.org/?p=462 Events for the summer of 2012 for Grantsburg Rotary. The CCC fish fry will be held on Thursday June 21st.

Fishing to catch fish for this event is set for Tuesday, May 29th in the afternoon and evening.

The Pontoon Party is set for Tuesday July 24th with the backup date of Tuesday July 31st.

]]> http://grantsburgrotary.org/mark-your-calendar/feed 0 David John Rudolph Ohnstad – May 2012 Student of the Month http://grantsburgrotary.org/david-john-rudolph-ohnstad-%e2%80%93-may-2012-student-of-the-month http://grantsburgrotary.org/david-john-rudolph-ohnstad-%e2%80%93-may-2012-student-of-the-month#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 16:31:40 +0000 Grantsburg Rotary http://grantsburgrotary.org/?p=456 David Ohnstad, son of Daniel and Marie Ohnstad was selected as Grantsburg Rotary Student of the Month.

His most influential teacher is Mr. Berg. He enjoys basketball, football, soccer, fishing, hunting, scuba, weight lifting, working on the farm and youth group. His school activities include basketball, football, soccer, Link Group, Scuba Club, Summer Research and he is the Senior Vice President.

David plans to attend St. Scholastica and pursue a job in the medical field.

]]> http://grantsburgrotary.org/david-john-rudolph-ohnstad-%e2%80%93-may-2012-student-of-the-month/feed 0 Rotary’s Incoming President Attends Conference http://grantsburgrotary.org/rotarys-incoming-president-attends-conference http://grantsburgrotary.org/rotarys-incoming-president-attends-conference#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 16:05:13 +0000 Grantsburg Rotary http://grantsburgrotary.org/?p=445

Accompanied by Warren White, Rotary Club of St. Croix Falls and the current assistant governor for Rotary District 5960, Gordy Lewis, the incoming president of the Rotary Club of Grantsburg, is shown being congratulated on his leadership promotion by Rotary International District Governor Joe Kovarik who is accompanied by his wife, Kathy.

 

 

 

]]> http://grantsburgrotary.org/rotarys-incoming-president-attends-conference/feed 0 Highway 70 Clean-Up http://grantsburgrotary.org/highway-70-clean-up http://grantsburgrotary.org/highway-70-clean-up#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 16:02:19 +0000 Grantsburg Rotary http://grantsburgrotary.org/?p=442 Thanks to these Rotarians for helping with the Highway 70 clean up on April 10, 2012.

  • Stan Peer
  • Greg Peer
  • Myron Carlson
  • Lois Carlson
  • Mike Giles
  • Chad Lunning
  • Brent Blomberg
  • Craig Selander

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://grantsburgrotary.org/highway-70-clean-up/feed 0 Welcome New Rotarian, Kathy Palmquist http://grantsburgrotary.org/welcome-new-rotarian-kathy-palmquist http://grantsburgrotary.org/welcome-new-rotarian-kathy-palmquist#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:23:12 +0000 Grantsburg Rotary http://grantsburgrotary.org/?p=436 Kathy Palmquist, Rotarian

Kathy Palmquist, hospital administrator at Grantsburg Animal Hospital, joined the Grantsburg Rotary in March 2012. Welcome Kathy!

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Tuesday April 10th

Meet in the Catholic Church Parking Lot at 5pm

Cleanup takes 1 hour. Pizza social at Craig’s office to follow. Hope you can join us!

]]> http://grantsburgrotary.org/highway-cleanup/feed 0 Daniel Larsen – April 2012 Student of the Month http://grantsburgrotary.org/daniel-larsen-%e2%80%93-april-2012-student-of-the-month http://grantsburgrotary.org/daniel-larsen-%e2%80%93-april-2012-student-of-the-month#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:12:23 +0000 Grantsburg Rotary http://grantsburgrotary.org/?p=426 Daniel Larsen, Rotary Student of the MonthDaniel Larsen, son of Kevin and Terri Larsen was selected as Grantsburg Rotary Student of the Month.

His most influential teacher is Mark Johnson. Daniel’s hobbies and interests include sports (basketball, football, soccer, snowboarding), hanging out with friends and church activities. He is on the math team, involved in Academic Decathlon, and he plays basketball and football.

Daniel plans to attend University of Wisconsin – Stout and hopes to become a Plastics Engineer.

]]> http://grantsburgrotary.org/daniel-larsen-%e2%80%93-april-2012-student-of-the-month/feed 0 Mathew Swenson http://grantsburgrotary.org/mathew-swenson http://grantsburgrotary.org/mathew-swenson#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:55:18 +0000 Grantsburg Rotary http://grantsburgrotary.org/?p=419 Mathew Swenson, Rotary Student of the MonthMathew Swenson, son of Dallas and Patti Swenson, was selected as March’s Rotary Student of the Month.

His most influential teacher is Ms. Benge. Mathew enjoys weight lifting, singing, church youth group, Sunday School, etc. His school activities include choir, assistant 7th and 8th grade football coach, track and field (just the field part!)

Mathew’s hopes to become a pastor eventually, but his current plan is to attend River Falls and then attend a seminary school.

]]> http://grantsburgrotary.org/mathew-swenson/feed 0 Gary Nelson – Featured Member of the Rotary Club of Grantsburg http://grantsburgrotary.org/gary-nelson-featured-member-of-the-rotary-club-of-grantsburg http://grantsburgrotary.org/gary-nelson-featured-member-of-the-rotary-club-of-grantsburg#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:00:47 +0000 Grantsburg Rotary http://grantsburgrotary.org/?p=406 Gary NelsonHow many years have you been a Rotary member in Grantsburg? 37 years

Why did you become a Rotary member? I was invited to join after my father, a Rotarian, passed away

What is your favorite thing about being a Rotarian? The fellowship and interaction with community members.

What is one of your greatest achievements as a Rotarian? Being awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship

What is your classification (professional title)? Insurance

Briefly describe your professional background. I have owned two separate businesses in Grantsburg, served many boards and organizations, have done some consulting and advisory work for businesses.

Tell us an interesting fact(s) about yourself. I built a business up from a low to a high level, had to start over in business two times due to industry changes.

Describe your family (spouse, kids, grandkids, etc.) Wife, Tammy, children Kim Hallberg and husband Nick, granddaughter Lauren and one more on the way, and a daughter Katie.

What are your Hobbies and Interests? The outdoors – hunting, fishing plus writing and photography

What other organizations do you belong to? Burnett Medical Center Foundation, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, former member of many other business and civic groups

 

 

 

]]> http://grantsburgrotary.org/gary-nelson-featured-member-of-the-rotary-club-of-grantsburg/feed 0 Lucas Henneman – February 2012 Student of the Month http://grantsburgrotary.org/lucas-henneman http://grantsburgrotary.org/lucas-henneman#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:08:49 +0000 Grantsburg Rotary http://grantsburgrotary.org/?p=399 Lucas Henneman, son of John and LaRita Henneman, was selected as February’s Student of the Month.

His most influential teachers are Mr. Koenen and Mr. Berg. Lucas’s interests and hobbies include music (guitar, banjo, harmonica and singing), hunting and reading. He enjoys choir, vocal, jazz travelors, jazz band, filming for basketball, National History Day.

Upon graduating from Grantsburg High School, Lucas plans to attend UW Eau Claire.

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