Janesville Blackhawk Golden Kiwanis

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…

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…