Events

Michael-jon Pease has been a Rotarian since 2011, served as the 110th President (and the pandemic president) of Saint Paul Rotary, and just finished his tour of duty on the St. Paul Rotary Foundation board. He is a Paul Harris Fellow and is co-chair of Entertainment for the 2028 Rotary International Convention in Minneapolis. Michael-jon has been an adult counselor at Camp RYLA, so he knows Camp St. Croix well. When he's not championing parks or Rotary, Michael-jon is the Emeritus Senior Captain of the University Club of Saint Paul croquet team—the "Varsity Blues"—and an enthusiastic but very amateur gardener.

Invocation: John Dusek

Greeters: Mike Moseman & Ruth Petermann

Please join us for a journey through the history of our club, presented by Steve Wilcox.

Steve is President of Resultants for Business, Inc. ("RFB"), a business advisory firm serving entrepreneurial companies in growth strategies and value building. Building teams of great people that positively change lives is RFB’s mission. Based on a team model, C-Suite experienced facilitators team together with owners and their leadership teams to implement the framework, discipline, and tools proven to grow and make companies great.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, Steve started a business career that included starting up, building, leading-growing teams, and successfully transitioning to the next entrepreneurial opportunity six times. Steve and his wife Terri have “co-preneured” all of these companies together. Steve has served the community in a variety of roles, including 45+ years in Rotary International, over 50 years in Scouting America volunteer leadership, the UW-River Falls Foundation Board, Junior Achievement Board, St. Croix Valley Foundation Board, Operation HELP Board/The Alliance Center, and the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and St. Croix EDC.
For 50+ years Steve and Terri have resided on the half block in Hudson, WI raising two grown children, Chris and Kiira.

Invocation: Cally Fuchs

Greeters: Brian Elwood & Maria Rudie

Get to Know Kinnic Falls, a regional counseling service located in River Falls. This presentation will be conducted by Tiffany Zitzewitz, LMFT, M.S., M.H.A.

Tiffany Zitzewitz currently serves as Executive Director of Kinnic Falls, a non-profit residential treatment center specializing in clinical treatment for substance use and mental health disorders. Fueled by her deep passion for supporting individuals on their path to wellness, Ms. Zitzewitz is wholeheartedly committed to advancing the mission of Kinnic Falls. She believes in fostering a compassionate environment where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

Over the past thirty years, Ms. Zitzewitz has held senior executive positions within major healthcare organizations, including North Memorial Health, Allina Health, Prime Therapeutics, and Group Services for America’s Blood Centers, where she was responsible for large-scale clinical operations and strategic service development. Her leadership experience extends to board appointments with Volunteers of America – Minnesota/Wisconsin, Maple Grove Hospital, Allina Hospice Foundation, multiple ambulatory surgery centers, and a Minnesota-based health plan. She is presently a member of the advisory board at River Falls Hospital.

Ms. Zitzewitz graduated cum laude from St. Olaf College with undergraduate degrees in Economics and English. She holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Science from Capella University. She is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Ms. Zitzewitz has been married for over thirty years, is the parent of two adult children, and enjoys lake activities throughout the year.

Invocation: Alyson Sauter

Greeters: Val Romansky & Danielle Vogler-Bos

Join us for a unique meeting in one of Hudson's historic buildings. Meet staff and board members as we enjoy coffee and breakfast egg rolls, provided by our very own Gordy Struss. The Octagon House was first established as a museum by the St. Croix County Historical Society in 1964, and curated as a domestic home from the mid-late nineteenth century. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The St. Croix County Historical Society, a private non-profit organization, operated the Octagon House Museum (also called the John S. Moffat House) as a traditional historic house museum. In 2023,  the museum board separated from the St. Croix County Historical Society and reinvented itself as a the Hudson Area History Connection (HAHC). Today, the Octagon House Museum is operated by the Hudson Area History Connection and offers private and group tours, field trips, rotating exhibits, events, and family fun, as well as opportunities to research, present, and share Hudson history through volunteering and board membership.

Please note: This meeting is in-person only; no Zoom will be available.

Invocation: Angie Pilgrim

Greeters: Ethan Anderson & Christopher Mick

Please consider this time an opportunity to take action through committee meetings, fundraising, or a project. Our location will not be available during our "off" weeks, so please use other locations. 

Join us at 4:30 pm at Carpenter Nature Center, Wisconsin Campus for a Club Social!

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. For twenty-eight years, NAMI St. Croix Valley has provided free mental health support, education, and advocacy in Pierce and St. Croix Counties, yet many residents still haven’t heard of them. Michelle Hansen, the first paid Executive Director, will introduce NAMI's work and the growing need for mental health resources. She’ll highlight free support groups, community education, and plans for expansion, including new groups and the first-ever NAMIWalks event in Hudson in 2027. When individuals and families don’t know where to turn, NAMI offers support, understanding, and connection.

Michelle Hansen is the Executive Director of NAMI St. Croix Valley and its first paid staff member in twenty-eight years. She previously served for two and a half years as volunteer Board President, leading efforts to strengthen the organization and establish its first staff position. Her background spans project management, mortgage finance underwriting, and professional writing. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is trained in QPR suicide prevention and COMET mental health training.

Michelle serves on the Pierce County Human Services Board, the St. Croix County Comprehensive Community Services Board, and the Restorative Services of St. Croix Valley Board. Volunteer service has included food assistance, victim advocacy, and supporting military families through Army Community Service at Camp Casey, South Korea, where she received the Army Community Services Award for Voluntary Service. Today, she leads efforts to expand free mental health education and support across Pierce and St. Croix Counties.

Invocation: Megan Boldig

Greeters: John Dusek & Steve Wilcox

Please join us for our quarterly club update.

• Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides 
• Pumpkin Decorating 
• Petting Zoo 
• Games and Activities 
• Food & Treats 

Please join us for a presentation on Rotary International's efforts to eradicate polio.

Please consider this time an opportunity to take action through committee meetings, fundraising, or a project. Our location will not be available during our "off" weeks so please use other locations.