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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…

Gregg Dickinson introduced the day’s speaker, Doug Ley.  Doug is an attorney at Elder Advisors Law.  They assist with estate planning, and offer informational material including, ‘How to Protect Your “Stuff” in 3 Easy Steps.’

Ryan Lewis introduced the day’s speaker, Laura Worachek.  Laura is the president of the Rock County Beekeepers’ Association.  She has been keeping bees for years and has many hives.

Ron Shuler introduced the day’s speaker, Tim Cullen.  Tim was previously a state senator.  He wrote a book, “The History of Gerrymandering in Wisconsin.”  He is involved in the Multi-cultural Scholarship, and part of his books’ proceeds have gone there.  Gerrymandering, originally (governor?) Gerry (hard G) who drew up what…

Gregg Dickinson introduced the day’s speaker, Paul Hensch.  Paul is the city manager for Milton, Wisconsin.

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Amanda Gilbert.  Amanda is the City of Janesville Communications Specialist.  She heads up the social media and many other communications internally and externally to the city.

Jim Farrell introduced the day’s speaker, Heidi Deininger.  Heidi is the YWCA Executive Director.  Handouts included ‘Program Content Models.’

Multiple officers were installed: Greg Turco is the treasurer. Paul Neitzel is the secretary. Richard Johnson is the president elect. Roger Willeford is now the president.

Ron Shuler introduced the day’s speaker, Mike O’Connor.  Mike is a war historian, with an interest in Ace fighter pilots and other military aviation.  Aces are pilots who have shot down five or more aircraft with confirmation.  In World War I, there were two ‘Badger’ Aces, Frederic Lord and Rodney…

Glenn Disrude introduced the day’s speaker, Mark Twain himself.  A moral pauper he is not.  Author of 30-odd books.  Ed Stried, a retired Craig English teacher, assisted Mr. Twain.