Dane County Service Clubs Speakers Bank

Thrive is the economic development enterprise for the eight county Madison, Wisconsin Region (Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Rock and Sauk). Our work is growing the region's economy in ways that preserve and enhance the quality of life. Sounds great, right? But what does that mean? Contact us to get an overview of the work Thrive is doing, how we're doing it, how we know if we're successful, and what that means for you, your business, your family.

For all speakers contact Jennifer Smith, jsmith@thrivehere.org, 608-443-1961

* Speaker: Jennifer Alexander, President

Topic(s): Overview of Thrive, larger regional context or Thrive initiatives/projects

* Speaker:Kathryn Otto, Director of Healthcare Initiatives

Topic: Healthcare in the Madison Region

* Speaker: Cheryl Gain, Director of Biotechnology Initiatives

Topic: Biotechnology in the Madison Region

* Speaker:Greg Lawless, Director of Agriculture Initiatives

Topic: Agriculture in the Madison Region

* Speaker: Sue Gleason, Director of Assets and Metrics

Topics: How the Madison Region measures up against peer regions in the U.S., major trends in the region, where we're headed, our strongest regional assets and opportunities in the region.

Updated 8/09

Terry Walsh, Executive Director of Safe Place for Newborns of Wisconsin, Inc., Phone: (608) 225-5544. Email: safeplacefornewborns@hotmail.com Website: www.safeplacefornewbornsWI.com

Safe Place for Newborns exists to save newborns in danger of abandonment and to help preserve the health and futures of their mothers. We raise awareness about Wisconsin's Act 2 "safe haven" law, passed in April 2001, that allows a parent to legally leave her unharmed newborn, up to three days old, at a hospital without prosecution.

The presentation covers who would abandon a newborn, how often this has occurred in Wisconsin and what citizens did to protect our most vulnerable members.

Use of a VCR/DVD player to show 30-second PSA and/or presentation on PowerPoint are options. Samples of community awareness posters, brochures made available.

Posted 4/09

TOM WALKER, Mid-West Management, Inc. Phone (608) 441-3600 or E-Mail: tom.walker@mwfbg.net

MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC., owns and operates a number of Dane County-based radio stations including: Q106, 93.1 The Lake, 1670 The Pulse, LaMovida 1480, Magic 98, 94.1 WJJO, WTUX 1550 and 106.7 jAMZ. Many of the personalities on the stations are available to offer short presentations on various media related topics. All will conduct Q&A sessions along with the presentation. The personalities will likely tailor their talks according to the suggestions of the Program chairman.

If your club wants a radio speaker, contact Tom Walker. ALSO see "Media: Magazines-Radio".

Updated 01/08

ROLF WEGENKE, President, Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 122 W. Washington Ave., Suite 700, Madison, 53703-2718. Phone: (608) 256-7761, Ext 222. Fax (608) 256-7065. E-Mail: rolf.wegenke@waicu.org

1. "Financing College." 2. "Globalizing Education." 3. Choosing a College." 4. "The Knowledge Economy." 5. "The Brain Drain/Brain Workers/Jobs of the Future." Self-explanatory titles to talks he gives around Wisconsin.

Expertise: President of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (Wisconsin's 20 private colleges) and previously worked in economic development and international trade for five Wisconsin governors.

Updated 4/09

NANCY WELCH, Think Ink & Design, Phone: (608) 258-1988. Fax: (608) 258-1977. E-Mail: nancy@thinkinkanddesign.com.

"Discovering Your Creative Spirit," which explores the process of recognizing and tapping into each person's creativity.

Creativity can enliven every aspect of your life -- whether you want to be a more effective member of your department or team at work, launch your career or personal life on a new course, build a richer relationship with friends or family, or write the Great American Novel. When you harness the power of your creative spirit, you expand the range of possibilities open to you as well as your chance of success.

Expertise: Nancy is the creative facilitator of Think Ink & Design, a graphic design and printing firm, and has built a successful business and a fulfilling life by touching her creative spirit. Recommended by many businesses she's addressed.

Member of Downtown Rotary

Updated 3/06

RICHARD WILBERG, Real Estate, Construction and Moves Director for American Family Insurance, owners and developers of The American Center business park.

The American Center is one of Wisconsin's largest office parks. The 840-acre park is anchored by American Family's national headquarters and 447 acres are being developed by others. As of the first quarter 2009, 183 acres have been developed and 67 businesses in the park employ over 6,100 people.

Richard is a licensed real estate appraiser and broker. He earned a master's degree in urban planning from Michigan State University after receiving a bachelor's degree in political science from UW-Milwaukee. He will speak about The American Center's history and current projects, as well as provide an update on Madison's east side real estate market.

Richard may be reached by calling 608 242-4100, extension 30387 or by email: rwilberg@amfam.com

Updated 04/2009

WAYNE W. WILSON, Owner, Wilson Law Group, LLC. Phone: 608-833-4001 Email: wwwilson@wilsonlawgroup.com Website: www.wilsonlawgroup.com

Topics: The Dirty Dozen Mistakes in Estate Planning, How to Settle an Estate (Trust Administration or Probate), Paying For Nursing Home Care, Coordinating IRAs With Your Estate Plan, Maximizing Inheritance Value With a Stretch IRA, Business Succession Planning (How to Leave Your Business in Style), Planning For Farmers, Planning For Pets, Planning For Beneficiaries With Special Needs, Asset Protection Planning, Avoiding Capital Gain Taxes With a CRT, Family Limited Partnership.

Updated 06/2009

(Contact John Kanvik @ 608-245-1868 or email: jkanvik@att.net for questions, suggestions, additions.)