Rotary Students of the Month
Piper Hicks, Mitchell Meyer and Joseph Quintana have been named as Grantsburg Rotary's recent Students of the Month. Shown are Tiffany Johnson, Piper Hicks, Mitchell Meyer, Heidi Jensen, Joseph Quintana, Matt Berg and Rotary Chair Gordy Lewis. Piper is the daughter of Al and Nikie Hicks. She chose Tiffany Johnson as her most influential teacher because, "she teaches in a way that keeps me engaged and entertained." In addition, "she pushes me to become a better version of myself in multiple aspects of life." Piper's interests include reading, four-wheeling, going on walks/runs, and being with friends and family. While is school she participated in basketball, golf, math team, yearbook, and the National Honor Society. She plans on attending North Central College to minor in sports management while also playing on the basketball team. Her goal is to work in journalism, photography, and social media perhaps in a sports office capacity. Mitchell is the son of Duke and Jessie Meyer. He chose Heidi Jensen as his most influential teacher because "she helped me understand that change is not impossible - it just takes hard work." His interests include badminton, tennis swimming, Biology, nature, traveling, hiking, biking and being with friends. In school he has been involved in Library Club, International Club, Student Council, track and cross country manager. He plans on studying biochemistry at the UW-Madison Agricultural and Life Sciences School and then specialize in anesthesiology. He would also like to own a string of coffee shops. Joseph is the son of Ibby and Mike Moritz. He chose Matt Berg as his most influential teacher as, "he got me interested in biology and has taught me to be a better student." He said his future plans to study biology would not have happened without Mr. Berg's influence. His interests are running, basketball and hanging out at the lake. In school he participated in track, cross country, National Honor Society and Academic Decathlon. He has been captain of both cross country and track teams, has been named All-Conference and has gone to State running events four times. He plans on attending UW-Eau Claire to pursue biology. Past Students of the Montht
Caitlyn Lee, Luke Lahnbers, Samuel Prusinski Aletta Bergman, Olivia McNally, Melanie Lee Ashlin Olson, Carson Lee Tristan Kreuser-Peterson, Vanessa Wickstrom Lucy Dahlberg, Sidney Gronski Megan Schafer, Ian Watt Kelsey Handy, Vincent Vogland __________________________________________________________ Past Programs
January 2 - Kenneth Crabb, District 5960 Membership Chairman January 9 - Conservation Warden Matt Weseli January16 - NW Electric's John Richards, Solar Project January 23 - Club Assembly on membership January 30 - Pastor Emory Johnson, Israel; Valdi Stephenson, District pickleball grant February 6 - Terry Gerber & Ted Gerber, big game hunting February 13 - NO NOON MEETING -- Valentine Party at 6:00 p.m., T-Dawgs February 20 - Northern Manufacturing February 27 - Renee Rombach, Fyzical Physical Therapy March 5 - Kevin Klucas, Burnett County Tourism March 12 - Dr. Nicole Kelsen, Doctor of Orthopedics March 19 - Club Assembly - Board meeeting at 11 a.m. March 26 - NO MEETING DUE TO SNOWSTORM April 2 - iForward Executive Director April 9 - Corey Barnette, Grantsburg Fire Chief April 16 - Matt Haase, High School Principal, Students of the Months April 23 - Abby Anderson and Allan Johnson April 30 - Byron Higgin & Gary Nelson, decline of weekly newspapers May 7 - Jadyn Watt, work study in Finland. May 14 - Floyd Drohman, School Trap Shooting Team May 21 - Corey Barnett, Grantsburg Fire Chief May 28 - Assembly Candidate Duke Tucker June 4 - Rick Heidick, LIFT, Teacher of the Year June 11 - Mike Strub, Big Wood Lake Association June 18 - Club Assembly June 25 - Tour of Northern Furniture July 2 - New Club President Ted Knutson July 9 - McCabe Construction rep., Industrial Park work July 16 - Larry Ebersold, American Legion |
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 __________________________________________________________
Recent Rotary activities
Grantsburg Rotarians recently provided a sunfish meal to residents of the Continuing Care Center at Burnett Medical Center. They also toured Northern Furniture Manufacturing in Grantsburg to learn about the variety of furniture made right her in their community. Fun events. ___________________________________________________ Meet your Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick Stephanie A. Urchick, of the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, is the President of Rotary International for 2024-25, making her only the second woman to hold that position. Urchick is partner and chief operating officer of Doctors at Work LLC, a consulting and training company. She holds a doctorate in leadership studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is active on numerous community boards and committees, and has been honored by organizations including Zonta International and the Sons of the American Revolution. 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 |