Chad Lunning, Rotary Representative; Isaac Peterson, Student of the Month; Ron Nevin, Isaac's most influential teacher.

Isaac Peterson, son of Scott and Debra Peterson, was selected as January’s Student of the Month.

His most influential teacher is Mr. Ron Nevin. Isaac’s interests and hobbies include snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. During school he enjoys band, pep band, marching band, link group and being a county board rep.

Upon graduating from Grantsburg High School, Isaac plans to attend UW Platteville to major in Mechanical Engineering.

Kali’s most influential teacher is Mr. Matt Berg. Her hobbies include reading and painting.

Kali is involved in National Honor Society, Cross Country, Academic Decathlon, National History Day and Swing Choir. Her future plans, for now, are to attend the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse but is hoping to hear back from UW Madison’s pre-med school.

Gabrielle Witzany, daughter of Chris and Melody Witzany, was selected as November’s Student of the Month.

Gabrielle’s most influential teacher is Keith Lehne. Her hobbies and activities include volleyball, fast pitch, swimming and tubing on the lake.

She has been a class officer for three years, involved in National Honor Society, works with younger volleyball girls on their skills, involved in LINK Group for two years, involved in the National Young Leadership Society for the past six years.

Gabrielle plans on attending the University of Minnesota, Duluth next year. She will decide between being a nurse practitioner or a public relations specialist. She loves the campus at Duluth and the town.

Congrats Gabrielle!

How many years have you been a Rotary member in Grantsburg? 41 years.

What is your favorite thing about being a Rotarian? Eating!

What is your classification (professional title)? Car Sales

Describe your family (spouse, kids, grandkids, etc.) I am married with four daughters, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

What other organizations do you belong to? Former member of the Chamber of Commerce, current Lions Club member and Rotarian.

How many years have you been a Rotary member in Grantsburg? Since April 1, 1999.

Why did you become a Rotary member? I was encouraged to join by Richard Frees, whose business I had purchased.

What is your favorite thing about being a Rotarian? The connections with local community, and avenues to serve not only locally but in a broader sense.

What is one of your greatest achievements as a Rotarian? I have been the Treasurer or the Club continuously since 1989.

What is your classification (professional title)? CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Briefly describe your professional background. Tax, audit and bookkeeping specialist for public clients since 1978.

Tell us an interesting fact(s) about yourself. I have an annual summer ‘second job’ trip to Alaska to commercially fish salmon (with nets) for sale to Trident Seafoods.

Describe your family (spouse, kids, grandkids, etc.) My wife, Cindy and I have been married since 1979. We have five children (all daughters!) Julie, Jennifer, Janelle, Jessica and Johanna. Two are married; grandchild #1 is expected in November 2011.

What are your Hobbies and Interests? As much golf as possible (summer); bowling (winter) and fishing

What other organizations do you belong to? Active member in Frederic Seventh-Day Adventist Church and church school operation and administration.

How many years have you been a Rotary member in Grantsburg? I have been a proud Grantsburg Rotarian since 2006

Why did you become a Rotary member? I was asked by my friend Paul Pederson and I strive to be active and serve in our community

What is your favorite thing about being a Rotarian? The fellowship and teamwork within our club. We have so many tenured Rotarians – too many to mention who give so much and never seek attention or credit. You don’t realize these things until you become a member. I’m proud to serve with these people and with the up and comers too.

What is one of your greatest achievements as a Rotarian? I would say being President. I have a very busy career and was worried about the time commitment that being President would entail. By taking the opportunity, I’ve learned that it all works out. We can always do more and be more than we think is possible. I’m looking forward to the honor of joining many successful past Presidents in the Grantsburg club that goes back a long, long time.

What is your classification (professional title)? Investments – Financial Advisor

Briefly describe your professional background. I’m celebrating my 10^th year in the Grantsburg Edward Jones office helping my clients reach their financial goals.

Tell us an interesting fact(s) about yourself. I spent 23 years in radio broadcasting including 8 years being in charge of radio programming for a six station radio group in Duluth, MN. My proudest achievement was consulting the first commercial radio station in Namibia, Africa and being asked to work on site with them in 2001.

Describe your family (spouse, kids, grandkids, etc.) Happily married for 31 years to my high school sweetheart Mary Lu, have (3) wonderful kids: John (27) a mechanical engineer and his wife Katie along with Jenny (19) a freshman in college and Jake (16) a sophomore at Grantsburg High. We also have a soon to be (4) year old granddaughter Hannah Grace. I’m very proud of my family.

What are your Hobbies and Interests? I’m a real home body. I love to read, watch my MN Vikings, currently studying internet marketing, movies, trying to stay fit and visiting family in the twin cities.

What other organizations do you belong to? Past Grantsburg Village Trustee (served 2 yr. term), past secretary/treasurer Grantsburg Chamber, longtime Big Gust Apple Race coordinator

How many years have you been a Rotary member in Grantsburg?

Why did you become a Rotary member? I was asked to become a member when I became the Sup’t of Schools.

What is your favorite thing about being a Rotarian? Meeting weekly over lunch with other business leaders of the community.  I find it to be the highlight of the week and a most valuable activity of well-being for me.

What is one of your greatest achievements as a Rotarian? Serving as Secretary of the Club for the past 38 years.

What is your classification (professional title)? Education (Senior Active)

Briefly describe your professional background. I taught math and science for 9 years and then served as Superintendent of Schools for the next 29 years at Grantsburg.  I also served for ten years on the Burnett County Board of Supervisors.  I am currently on the Northwest Wisconsin Business Development Corporation board of directors and serve as treasurer.

Tell us an interesting fact(s) about yourself. I love working and associating with people, I loved my job, I have a great family, and I love my church affiliation.

Describe your family (spouse, kids, grandkids, etc.) I married a farm girl, Carol Thor, who I started dating in high school, married her 13 years later, and have a son and daughter who each have super spouses and have given us five grandchildren.

What are your Hobbies and Interests? I love farming and the activities associated with it.  We have a 300 acre farm, seven tractors (4 diesels and 3 gasoline), with ample attachments and implements. Hunting and fishing are also important when there is time.  Visiting the farm is prime time for the grandchildren.

What other organizations do you belong to? I serve on several county government positions, adult education supervisor at our local school, and active in my local church.