Speaker Date Topic
Dean Schultz Jun 08, 2023 12:00 PM
Badger Security

Dean Schultz and his K9 partner, Dara, along with Steve Poort and his K9 partner, Greta, will share security measures taken to keep passengers safe on the Badger.

Courtney Hansen, Director of Tourism Jun 15, 2023 12:00 PM
What's on the other side?!

With summer ramping up, it's an opportune time to hear from Visit Manitowoc about events, attractions, and amenities in Manitowoc.  What’s going on at the other side of the Badger crossing. 

Courtney was hired as Director of Tourism in February 2022 and immediately began building up the new destination marketing organization. In her role, Courtney directs the overall marketing and sales efforts for Visit Manitowoc. Courtney first dove into the tourism industry when she served the state as Miss Wisconsin 2016. Following this unique position, Courtney continued her career in various roles first in Madison and later in the Manitowoc area in marketing, branding, public relations and fund development. A Manitowoc native, Courtney is committed to serving and growing the community. Courtney served as an Alderwoman for the City of Manitowoc from 2019-2021 and is currently on the Chamber of Manitowoc Board of Directors, Progress Lakeshore marketing committee, Rahr-West Art Museum Board of Directors, and Young Professionals of Manitowoc County. She is also a member of various events committees across Manitowoc and continues to volunteer within the Miss America Organization.

Jerry Taylor Jun 22, 2023 12:00 PM
The Life of a NASA Research Scientist
Club Assembly Jun 29, 2023
Changing of the Guard Dinner Jun 29, 2023 6:00 PM

Crown and Cork
502 W. Loomis St.
Ludington

Ryan Rowe, Executive Director Jul 06, 2023 12:00 PM
The HANWASH Initiative

HANWASH (Haiti National Clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Initiative) is a collaborative national initiative to provide thoughtfully managed sustainable clean water and sanitation to all the citizens of Haiti, along with the associated health, community and economic benefits.  This initiative is led by Rotary International District 7020 and DINEPA (the Haitian Government’s National Directorate for Water Supply and Sanitation), along with other non-governmental organization (NGO) partners, such as Haiti Outreach and Pure Water for the World.

Megan McCarthy, Executive Director Jul 13, 2023 12:00 PM
Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center

Since 2009, the Lakeshore Children's Advocacy Center has provided a child-centered environment for children and their families who have experienced sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, or if a child has been a witness to violence.  The Lakeshore CAC serves Manistee county and Mason county.

Megan McCarthy has served as the executive director of the Lakeshore Children’s Advocacy Center since 2019. Her duties include program development, staff supervision, grant writing/reporting/management, fundraising, donor engagement, marketing and communications, strategic planning, and performing back-of-the-house duties to keep the CAC running smoothly.

Grace Spelde, Flight Director Jul 20, 2023 12:00 PM
Wings of Mercy

For patients who can’t travel commercially, Wings of Mercy is a unique, nonprofit organization providing free air transportation to distant medical centers.  Peter VandenBosch founded Wings of Mercy in 1991, and since then, we’ve flown over 8,000 missions.