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April Wright introduced the day’s speaker, Amy Christian.  Amy is a programs director at Hedberg Public Library, with extensive knowledge of the many programs the library offers.  Today, she will speak upon those numerous offerings. Hedberg is part of the Arrowhead library system, 29 libraries from Rock, Walworth, Racine and…

Ryan Lewis introduced the day’s speaker, JoAnn Long.  JoAnn is a keelboat captain for the University of Wisconsin.  She volunteer teaches sailing at the University of Lake Mendota two times a week.  She has been an instructor at the Hoofer Sailing Club since 2007.  She will speak upon the Hoofer…

April Wright introduced the day’s speaker, Richard Snyder.  Richard was told by Janesville city to raise $40,000 for restoration of the Oakhill Chapel before it is torn down in six months, which he accomplished.  He assembled a team of many trade workers and other volunteers to completely restore the building…

April Wright introduced the day’s speaker, Chris Tazelaar.  Chris has been with Second Harvest for nearly fifteen years.  He is their Media Specialist and Public Relations Manager. Second Harvest of Southern Wisconsin provided 26.3 million pounds of food last year. They try to provide high nutrition meals.  For example, they…

April Wright introduced the day’s speaker, Nicole Courtney.  Nicole is a fitness coach at the Janesville Athletic Club.  She presented upon the many offerings of the club. The Janesville Athletic Club is open 24 hours a day.  It is staffed 5-10 Monday to Thursday, 5-9 Friday and 7-7 Saturday and…

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Katy Myers.  Katie is a mother, wife and owner of a State Farm Insurance agency.  She has a podcast, “Rock Solid Community Podcast,” which has 120 videos covering the GM/JATCO data center proposal, and boasts 80 million views in 2025.  Fifty million of those…

Ryan Lewis introduced the day’s speaker, Rich Bostwick.  Rich is a lifelong Janesville resident who likes to be an active member of society.  He is a member of many civic groups, including Rockport Park, Friends of Rock River Heritage Park, Janesville Urban Forestry Alliance (JUFA), Vets Roll, Rock County Anti-Human…

April Wright introduced the day’s speaker, Judy Shumway.  Judy is the owner of the Glass Garden in downtown Janesville.  The store and studio were opened in July, 1998.  For 28 years, they have been teaching the art and craft for stained glass hobbyists, as well as selling glass gifts, supplies…

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Carthy Erdman.  Cathy is an advocate for SNOW Janesville, which stands for Southside NOW.  Cathy is speaking upon many topics regarding Janesville city’s Southern side, which is one quarter of the city’s population.  She will have multiple points about the ongoing GM/JATCO development, including…

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Larry Nitz.  Larry is the secretary/treasurer of the Rock River Aero Modelers Society, a role he has held for 30+ years.  Self-employed for 20 years, Larry previously owned and operated a camera store, and a bicycle shop.  Larry worked at Woodman’s for 23 years…