Rotary Students of the Month
Caitlyn Lee, Luke Lahners and Samuel Prusinski were named as Students of the Month for March, April and May by the Grantsburg Rotary Club. Shown are (l-r) Rotarian Gordy Lewis, Paula Asmus, Caitlyn Lee, Brad Nelson, Luke Lahners, Samuel Prusinski, and Matt Berg. Caitlyn is the daughter of Curt and Julie Lee. She chose Ms. Asmus as her most influential teacher as she is always patient, caring and understanding. Ms. Asmus sees the potential in students and seeks the best outlook for students. Caitlyn has been active in volleyball, basketball, softball, dance, yearbook, choir, vocal jazz, swing choir and she is the class secretary. She enjoys sports, traveling and animals. She plans on attending the University of Northwestern in St. Paul, MN and will major in nursing. Luke is the son of Sally Lahners and Kent Lahners. He chose Brad Nelson as one of his influential teachers as he has been in four of his classes and enjoyed him as a teacher and friend. Luke enjoys participating in international club and reading scientific, political and biographical works. He also does some writing and story-telling and enjoys various video games. He would like to be a research biologist along with bioengineering. He plans on attending UW-Eau claire. Samuel is the son of Josh and Kee Prusinski. He chose Matt Berg as his most influential teacher as he was able to get Sam excited about biology. Some things learned in the class have become a hobby, such as bird watching. Samuel has been involved in athletics, music theater, student council, forensics and math team. He enjoys working with and learning about cars as a hobby when he's not busy with his guitar learning a new song. He plans on attending the University of Northwestern in St. Paul, MN and would like to become a financial advisor. Past Students of the Month
September-October - Jadyn Watt, Gus Bergman November, December, January, February - Derek Lee, Lanie Thoreen, Gretchen Lee, Nicole Swift March-May - (none, pandemic) September-October - Hanne Johnson, Emma Sagle November-December - Alexis Slater, Sadye Bunting January-February - TIffany Gronski, Will Gerber __________________________________________________________ Past Programs
January 4 - meet with St. Croix Falls Rotary at Noon at the Big Rock Creek Farm north of St. Croix Falls January 11 - Ted Gerber, Community Bank January 18 - Derry and Pam Peterson, Legenderry Auto and Students of the Month January 25 - Josh Watt, Grantsburg school referendum February 1 - Paul Harris Fellow awards to Greg Peer and Dr. Blaise Vitale; Community Bank's Ted Gerber, Bank Fraud February 8 - Lisa Slater on Police Auxiliary Program and Officer Olson on Drug Presentation February 15 - Brent Kapfer, Ascend Coffee Shop February 22 - Dean Faulhaber, Wood River Nursery March 1 - Melinda Deye, NP-C - BMC Emergency Room March 8 - Duke Tucker, Crex Meadows water tables March 15 - Byron Higgin, Changing Media Times March 22 - Duke Tucker, American Legion; 3 Students of the Month March 29 - Lynn Carlson, BMC, physical therapy April 5 - Matt Haase, GHS Principal April 12 - Constance Quade, I-Forward plus 3 Students of the Month April 19 - Dave Ohnstad - Engineering, working remotely April 26 - Jacob Ohnstad - weather. meteorology May 3 - Cindy Peer, Effects of Pandemic May 10 - Douglas Crane, Land Surveyor May 17 - Burnell (Bun) Hanson, Rotary Foundation May 24 - Steve McConkey, 4-Winds Christian Track Assn. May 31 - Matt Olson, Plant Manager at Parker-Hannifin June 7 - Kim Hallberg & Nicki Peterson, Snowmobile Watercross June 14 - Jenn Kreuser-Peterson, local real estate plus 3 Teacher of the Year awards. June 21 - Dean Fulmer, FAA air traffic controller, retired June 28 - Jay Annis, Sr. - VP McNally Development July 5 - Club Assembly July 12 - Noon meeting: Greg Huff, Keeping Safe in a Digital World July 19 - Terry Giles, American Legion Auxiliary July 26 - Mike Giles, Fisher House for veterans and families August 2 - Myron & Lois Carlson, trip to Qatar 
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Club Calendar of Events
August 9 - Golf outing August 27 - Grantsburg Fair Parade August 30 - Rose Sale September 27 - Highway Cleanup October 1 - Grantoberfest October 4 - Rose Sale deliveries December 22 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing April 2023 - Camp RYLA May 2023 - Scholarships June 2023 - CCC Fish Fry June 2023 - Teacher of the Year Quarterlly - Student of the Month __________________________________________________________
Singers entertain Rotarians
Members of the Grantsburg High School Jazz Choir entertained the Grantsburg Rotary Club at their December 21 meeting. The group sang several Christmas songs. They performed at several school and community locations during the Holiday period. ___________________________________________________ Meet your Rotary International President Jennifer Jones..Jennifer Jones, member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, will be the first woman to take office as Rotary International President in the service organization’s 117-year existence. Her term starts 1 July 2022. During her one-year term, Jones will focus on building new relationships and establishing collaborations with organizations that share Rotary’s commitment to driving impact through humanitarian service and to developing leaders around the globe. Links of Interest
Rotary International Rotary District 5960 Rotary Foundation Rotary Store Village of Grantsburg Grantsburg School District Crex Meadows Wildlife Area St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Burnett County Nearby Clubs St. Croix Falls Siren-Webster Rice Lake North Branch Chisago Lakes Forest Lake White Bear Lake |