Rotary Students of the Month
Robert Mott and Lola Hill were names as Grantsburg Rotary Club's Students of the Month. Shown above are (l-r) President Ted Knutson, Sara Christopherson,, Robert Mott, Lola Hill, Jeremy Tomczak and Student Committee Chair Gordon Lewis. Robert is the son of Darryn and Jessica Mott. He chose Sara Christopherson as his most influential teachers as, "she is down to earth and curious about the youth in school." He says Sara takes time with students and offers friendship and advice when needed. His interests are things that are historical, be they antique artifacts or stories about history. He also enjoys gaming on the computer and learning about both software and hardware. Activities include National Honor Society, Academic Decathlon, Math Team, theater, Jazz Choir and cross country. He plans on attending UW-Superior and has been accepted there. He will pursue a degree in computer science. Lola is the daughter of Amanda Hill and Jesse Westling. She chose Jeremy Tomczak as her most influential teacher because, "things take patience to get perfect and nothing can be truly perfect." She said he has encouraged her to do incredible things and helping her skills. Her hobbies include making art in many different ways such as friendship bracelets, drawing, needle felting, and other creative crafts. She has been a part of theater while in school and has done work with the football film crew. She is also in Library Club, International Club, learned business skills and has had interests in learning about other countries. She plans on going to college in Oregon for art education. She hopes to teach elementary art. 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 Piper Hicks, Mitchell Meyer, Joseph Quintana Alex McCormick, Blandina Ayohua-Hernandez Norman Jensen, Whitney Myers __________________________________________________________ Past Programs
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 workSs July 16 - Larry Ebersold, American Legion July 23 - Dr. Blaise Vitale, National Guard training in Louisiana July 30 - Jessica and Cindy Stotz, kidney transplant August 6 - Rotary Golf Tournament August 13 - District Governor Ed Boeve August 20 - Jim Segelstrom, McNally Industries August 27 - Rose Sale Kickoff September 3 - John Addison, Faith Lutheran Church September 10 - Sheriff Tracy Finch September 17 - County Administrator Nate Ehalt September 24 - Club Treasurer Larry Stotz, Financial Report October 1 - John Addison, Grantsburg Senior Center October 8 - Burnett Circuit Court Judge Melissa Mogen October 15 - Joanne Phernetton new Christian school in Siren October 22 - Pam Peterson, new Drive-in; Students of the Month October 29 - Meeting will be held at Nonna Luce Del Sole pizza restaurant November 5 - Jenni Lee, South Korea November 12 - Dave Doskey, Grantsburg Food Shelf November 19 - Dave Dahlberg, Africa trip, part 1 November 26 - Dave Dahlberg, Africa trip, part 2 December 3 - Club Assembly December 10 - Civil War, Ted Knutson December 17 - Rev. Emory Johnson, Youth Counseling in Texas December 24 - No meeting, Christmas Eve December 31 - Holiday traditions, Ted Knutson January 7 - County Board Member Lee Moyer January 14 - North Star Rotary Youth Exchange, Elaine Baumann; Students of the Month January 21 - Second half Rotary Year January 28 - Gary Nelson, a bit of Grantsburg history February 4 - Byron Higgin, pioneer Ed L. Peet February 11 - John Erickson, Grantsburg Public Works February 18 - Lauren Finch, Crex Meadows February 25 - Cardiac Health, Burnett Medical Center March 4 - Grantsburg Police Chief Jared Woody |
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 |