Janesville Blackhawk Golden Kiwanis

Gregg Dickinson introduced the day’s speaker, Claire Gray with Forward Janesville.  Forward Janesville are a large organization that support multiple facets of city development, including city-wide events.

Gregg Dickinson introduced the day’s speaker, Lisa Hurda, Director of United Way (Blackhawk Region, UWBR).  The organization covers all of Rock County, and Northern parts of Winnebago County (Illinois) after the two merged in 2012. Lisa is an educator by trade, now with 20+ years in non-profit service.  Her passions…

Luci Cramer introduced the day’s speaker, Shar Hermanson of Forward Janesville.

Happy New Year! Here are some Kiwanians ringing bells with Salvation Army, and decorating the Kiwanis Kandu benefit Christmas tree (themed, flowers).

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Yuri Rashkin.  Yuri is an accomplished public radio and YouTube personality.

Luci Cramer spoke upon Kiwanis’ history, prior to the day’s speakers, five students from the Janesville Business Academy.  They are a group that is currently comprised of 26~27 members, who meet mornings 7:45-9:15AM, as a high school course.  Each student has a mentor who is a member of our community’s…

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Dave Botts.  Dave is the Janesville city water and wastewater department director.  He has 35 employees.

Ryan Lewis introduced the day’s speaker, Rich Bostwick (and Rich’s assistant, D).  Rich is the Vice Chair of the Rock County Board. 

Luci Cramer introduced the day’s speaker, Ronnie Hill and Anita Hawkins, of United Healthcare.  They spoke upon Medicare plans.  Binders were given to each member and a video was played.  It was informative.

Gregg Disrude introduced the day’s speaker, Kevin Lahner.  Kevin is a fly fisher, a hunter and avid outdoorsman, and a mountain biker.  He is the City of Janesville City Manager.  Some of his recent work includes: This year, 11 miles of Janesville streets were resurfaced (not including Center Avenue, a…