Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Knight Public Affairs, LLC.
The Discover Whitewater Series (DWS): Half Marathon, 5K, and W3 Fit Kid Shuffle is eager to announce that Whitewater Manufacturing will once again be featured as a title sponsor of this community event! Whitewater Manufacturing has been a long standing sponsor of the DWS since its inaugural race in 2013.
The DWS 10th anniversary race is scheduled for Sunday, September 18th, 2022. With growing support from local businesses, the DWS can continue to thrive as a premier athletic event for the City of Whitewater.
Whitewater Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned company. Their team works effortlessly to ensure complete, accurate, and instantaneous results for their customers. Whitewater Manufacturing’s services include welding, assembly, engineering, turning & milling, inspection, supply chain management, and more. They value hard work and strive to satisfy Whitewater’s needs with efficiency, which is what makes them such an excellent sponsor to the DWS.
Through this sponsorship, the DWS team is able to provide runners with incredible opportunities such as free childcare, age group awards, a post-race community celebration and more. The race course is even designed as a way to highlight Whitewater’s best features, including locations like the Whitewater Manufacturing plant.
“The DWS team is always so appreciative of Whitewater Manufacturing’s title sponsorship,” said GWC Chairman, Larry Kachel. “They have supported us for 10 years now and are always so wonderful to work with.”
As the DWS team continues to prepare for an unforgettable 10th anniversary race, it is so grateful to sponsors like Whitewater Manufacturing. With their help, this race is able to give back to the City of Whitewater by promoting local businesses and donating to its charity partners. To register for the DWS, learn more about race weekend, and connect with sponsors, visit https://RunWhitewater.com/.
Editor’s note: The following announcement was received from the UW System.
Edmund Manydeeds III, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Michael J. Falbo, interim President of the UW System, on May 18 appointed a 12-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Whitewater chancellor.
Regent Amy Blumenfeld Bogost will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Lynn Gilbertson, Associate Professor and Department Chair in the College of Education and Professional Studies, will be vice chair. Other members of the committee are:
Tanja Anderson, Campus Administrative Specialist, Rock County Campus
Ciera Edwards, Associate Director, University Bookstore
Lynn Gardinier, Community/Alumni Representative
Kimberly Nath, Associate Professor, College of Letters and Sciences
Praveen Parboteeah, Professor, College of Business and Economics
Ashok Rai, Regent
Davin Stavroplos, Student
Jill Underly, Regent
Kyle Weatherly, Regent
“This is a critically important search,” said Manydeeds. “The students, faculty and staff of UW-Whitewater have been resilient and dedicated, and they deserve stable leadership,”
The Search and Screen Committee is expected to convene in the coming weeks, when Manydeeds will charge the committee with its mission and review search procedures. The national search is expected to officially begin July 1. A team of staff from UW System Human Resources, the Office of the Board of Regents, and the executive search firm of Isaacson, Miller will assist the committee throughout this search process.
The committee will determine and interview candidates. A Special Regent Committee will review candidates forwarded by the Search and Screen Committee. The Special Regent Committee will include regents Bogost, Colón, Rai, Underly, and Weatherly and will be chaired by Bogost.
The successful candidate will require the approval of the full Board of Regents.
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by the Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services.
The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services has an urgent need for volunteer guardians. Volunteer guardians are court-appointed decision makers for adults with mental incapacities. Guardians advocate for their wards’ best interests.
“Guardians play a vital role in our communities in helping those who can no longer help themselves,” says Walworth County Volunteer Services Director Colleen Lesniak. “The individuals in need do not have family or friends that can be of assistance. Our volunteer guardians fill that critical role of making important health care and financial decisions to ensure these individuals’ needs are being met.”
While the hours are flexible and can vary, volunteers should expect to spend about five hours per month helping their clients. Typical responsibilities include working with professionals to make decisions for their wards, giving formal approval of care and services, advocating for and protecting their rights, visiting at least once per month, and making applications for services and financial benefits on their behalf. There is a monthly stipend available for volunteers. No formal experience is necessary; simply an interest in helping others. Volunteers must be at least 21-years-old and have a valid driver’s license.
Editor’s note: Our apologies that the deadline for the United Way position is this Friday. We received this announcement about a week ago and didn’t prioritize it as soon as we should have.
For more details about our United Way:
Board of Directors: https://uwjnwc.com/who-we-are/board-staff/ Annual report: https://uwjnwc.com/who-we-are/annual-report/ Partner agencies: https://uwjnwc.com/who-we-help/partner-agencies/ Pillar grant participants: https://uwjnwc.com/who-we-help/pillar-grant-projects/ Equity statements: https://uwjnwc.com/who-we-are/equity-statements/
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater United FC.
Over Mother’s Day weekend teams from Whitewater’s local soccer club – Whitewater United FC – attended a soccer tournament in Janesville. It was a great weekend for soccer and Whitewater United FC took full advantage of the beautiful weather. Five of the teams attended the tournament. U10 Co-Ed, U12 Co-Ed, U12 Select Boys, U15 Select Boys, and U15 Select Girls. The U10 co-ed finished in fourth place overall in their age group. The U12 co-ed team finished fifth place in their respective age group. The U12 Select boys finished second place among a tough bracket of teams. The U15 Select boys finished in a respectable third place among some of the best clubs in the southern part of the state. U15 Select girls finished in second place after a weekend of tough games. Overall, there was outstanding effort from our players and support from our coaches and families. Thank you from Whitewater United FC Board!
If your child would like to be a part of Whitewater United FC, please visit www.whitewatersoccer.com and watch for registration to open in June!
Editor’s note: The following notice was received from Jefferson County Administration.
Recently residents of Jefferson County have been subject to a telephone scam claiming that a warrant has been issued for failure to appear for jury duty at the Jefferson County Circuit Court. The caller identifies himself as a Sergeant with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department and indicates that the “juror” can either report to the Sheriff’s Department for a signature test; transfer funds or turn themselves in to serve between 14 to 21 days jail.
This scam is well developed in that the callers are using the names of actual Court Officials and Law Enforcement Staff with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. In addition, the caller is provided with phone number to return the call indicating that it is the non-emergency number and that number goes into an involved voicemail system that indicates that it is the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.
Residents should be advised neither the Jefferson County Clerk of Circuit Courts Office nor the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department contacts residents by telephone or email in an effort to collect funds for allegations of missed jury service. A fine will never be imposed until after an individual has appeared in court and been given the opportunity to explain the failure to appear.
If you receive such a call or email, do not make any payment but rather contact the Clerk of Circuit Courts Office at (920) 674-7496 to provide information about the communication.
Editor’s Note: The following information was provided by Miss Whitewater Pageant.
We are celebrating “10 Years of Giving.” Over the past 10 years we have made donations totaling over $38000 to some great veteran causes, such as: USO, Honor Flight Network, Pets for Vets, Vets Roll, Disabled American Vets, and Fischer House. Join us this year as we raise money to support The Highground Camp Victory: The goal of Camp Victory is clear: To provide a safe environment for Veterans with PTSD and their families to connect, discuss their experiences, and continue to heal from the effects of serving our country. On average, every 22 seconds a veteran of the United States military dies by suicide as a result of undiagnosed and untreated mental health issues. These men and women sacrificed so much for our freedoms, and many are tormented by experiences of war and the challenges of returning home to their families and friends. Our goal is to do everything we can to help those that continue to suffer and end this cycle of veteran suicide. Camp Victory offers outdoor activities, retreats, and relaxation for Veterans with PTSD. Located on 295 acres of diverse woodlands and fields in west-central Wisconsin, are four miles of wheelchair-accessible and walker-friendly graveled woodland trails. Guests can catch and release bluegill from our one-acre pond with a wheelchair dock, make use of our wheelchair-accessible hunting shacks and experience guided archery deer, turkey, and bear hunts.
Carol McCormick writes, “Snappers are alive and well and ready to lay eggs. This guy (gal) is about a foot across and head the size of small baseball and claws about 3-4 inches! Not to be messed with!”
Our thanks to Carol McCormick for sharing another interesting nature photo.
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Editor’s Note: The following press release was provided by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Dr. Camelia L. Clarke
The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater College of Business and Economics is proud to announce that Dr. Camelia L. Clarke has been elected to the Board of Directors of Federated Insurance Companies, one of the largest mutual insurance companies in the nation. Dr. Clarke was also appointed to the Executive Committee and the Investment Committee at Federated, where she will help manage the organization’s nearly $20+ billion in revenue, assets and premiums.
Dr. Clarke, a licensed funeral director and president of Paradise Memorial Funeral and Cremation Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a 2019 graduate of the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE).
The DBA program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a practitioner-oriented degree with a curriculum focused on integrating business functions such as accounting, finance, management, marketing and information technology. The DBA degree can meet the needs of those who want to advance their careers or go into teaching or consulting. The doctorate program is ideal for working professionals. Unlike a Ph.D., which tends to focus on theory, the DBA is applied and will help graduates solve real-world business problems. Classes meet on the Whitewater campus one weekend a month for two years. During the third year, students work on a dissertation with the help of highly qualified faculty.
Dr. Clarke, in part, credits the DBA program with her success. In a letter to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Dr. Clarke stated, “my background in the death care industry, expertise in membership organizations and academic training from UW-Whitewater’s DBA program influenced the invitation (to Federated Insurance Companies) and my decision to serve on the board.” Dr. Clarke praises Federated’s exceptional leadership, which is woven throughout the organization’s rich 118-year history.
“When I started the DBA program, it was very important to me to be able to ‘bridge theory with practice,” said Clarke. Putting her philosophy into action, Dr. Clarke stated that she shared research projects from her time at CoBE “with leaders from various industries,” with the confidence that many “were able to take insights into their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.”
Dr. Clarke specifically named two CoBE DBA program professors as central to her time at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Clarke credited marketing professor Jimmy Peltier, Ph.D., for creating “a rich journey” of learning. She thanked management professor K. Praveen Parboteeah, Ph.D., “for spearheading a top-notch DBA program.”
“We have a great program with an incredible cadre of caring faculty, and they want students to succeed,” said Dr. Parboteeah. He continued that “it has definitely been rewarding” to learn of Dr. Clarke’s appointment.
Robin Fox, Ph.D., interim provost at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, added, “Congratulations to Dr. Clarke and accolades to the faculty for their high-quality program. This is really amazing work.”
Professors desiring to teach doctorate-level courses in the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics must have extensive, current and ongoing research portfolios. To learn more about the Doctorate of Business Administration Program in the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics, please visit https://www.uww.edu/cobe/doctorate.
At the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, we inspire, engage and transform lives. Our higher education mission began more than 150 years ago — and we now serve more than 11,000 students at our Whitewater and Rock County campuses, 90% of whom stay in the region after earning their degree. Offering more than 170 undergraduate and graduate majors and minors as well as an education specialist and a doctoral degree. The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs. One of only four Public Colleges of Distinction in the state, the university boasts small class sizes (20:1 ratio), is ranked one of the top 10 public colleges by the U.S. New & World Report, and is the top-ranked college in the state for serving students with disabilities.
The College of Business and Economics is Wisconsin’s largest AACSB accredited program offering bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees along with graduate certificates. Many programs may be completed online at www.edu/online.
Editor’s Note: The following press release was provided by Fort HealthCare.
Fort HealthCare has been honored as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace Award recipient for 2022. This is the twelfth Top Workplace Award for Fort HealthCare and the second consecutive year of being recognized as a Top Workplace on a national level.
The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. To be a Top Workplace, organizations must meet strict standards for organizational health. Each year, employee opinions are collected, ranking their company or organization on criteria including how valued they feel, the benefits and pay, management capabilities, career advancement opportunities, work-life balance, and much more.
Fort HealthCare has received this tremendous award for several years now since the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel began recognizing the Top Workplaces Award in 2010. This award continues to be a great celebration of the hard work and community efforts that Fort HealthCare employees provide through their continued commitment to excellence. Fort HealthCare values its employees, recognizing them as members of the Fort HealthCare family, and promoting a culture where employees can thrive and feel inspired.
Fort HealthCare is committed to improving the health and well-being of our communities, with a vision to be the healthiest community in Wisconsin. As the leading healthcare provider in the region, it is our goal to reach as many members of the community as possible with health and wellness messages, providing tools and resources to help individuals improve their health and quality of life while collaborating with several partners to positively improve the population’s health overall on a long-term basis. For more information, visit FortHealthCare.com and FortHealthCare.com/Careers.
