Cannon Falls Rotary Club

Greg Wulf
Member Since 2004
Hometown: Worthington, MN
Hobbies: Golf, Biking with family, Antiques and Crosswords
Why am I a Rotarian? Weekly exchange of ideas, friends, fellowship, help with community projects
Business: President, First Farmers and Merchants Bank
www.ffmbank.com

Jim Bowen
Member Since 2000
Hometown: Red Wing
Educational Background: B.A, Univ. St Thomas
Hobbies: Golf, Music
Why am I a Rotarian? Community Service
Business: The Bowen Group LLC

John Holte
Member Since 1984
Rotary Classification: Optometry
Educational Background: Bemidji State University. Pacific University. College Of Optometry
Hobbies: Archery, Fishing, Hunting, Travel
Why am I a Rotarian? I enjoy fellowship, programs and service. I like supporting the foreign exchange program.
www.cannoneyeclinic.com

Chuck Scofield
Member Since 1957
Rotary Classification: Sr. Active Pharmacy
Educational Background: B.S. South Dakota State University
Hobbies: Golf, Computer
Why am I a Rotarian? Enjoy Programs, fellowship.

Randy Schneider
Member Since 1995
Hometown: Emmetsberg, Iowa
Why am I a Rotarian? Meeting new members in our community. Participate with service activities
Hobbies: Golf, tennis
Business/Position: Security State Bank, Wanamingo - Loan Officer
www.ssbwanamingo.com

Steve Dabelow
Member Since 1994
Educational Background: BS St Olaf College (double major - Hist. & Economincs)
Hobbies: Golf, Raquetball, Landscape Work, Travel Why am I a Rotarian? Fellowship, Speakers, passion for Communty service.
Business: Armbruster Employee Benefits
www.aeebinc.com

Jeromy Mouw
Member Since 2005
Hometown: Orange City, Iowa
Educational Background: BA Accounting, BA Business Administration - Briar Cliff University.
Hobbies: Boating, Golfing, Firefighter/EMT
Why am I a Rotarian? I love to help people, and Rotary lets me do that while meeting a number of great people.
Business: Edward Jones Investment, Investment Representative.
www.edwardjones.com

Charles Schwarzhoff
Member Since 1983
Hometown: Galesville, WI
Educational Background: BS - Business Administration - UW Lacrosse and MS Business - University Wisconsin.
Business: Accountant

Paul Bringgold
Member Since 1993
Hometown: West Concord, MN
Educational Background: Rochester Junior College and University Minnesota
Why am I a Rotarian? Service to the Community.
Business: Retired, Chairman - 1st National Bank in Cannon Falls

Lyle Wilson
Member Since 1971
Hometown: Cannon Falls, MN
Educational Background: Cannon Falls H.S.
Hobbies: Reading, Home Projects and Woodworking
Why am I a Rotarian? Programs, Fellowship and the association with other people I do not meet on a daily basis.
Business: Retired

David Johnson
Member Since 2001
Hometown: Albert Lea, MN
Educational Background: BS Luther College, IA
Hobbies: Fishing, Hunting and Travel
Why am I a Rotarian? Rotary is a club that makes a difference in the world. Friendship and the Youth Exchange Program.
Business: Retired

Ken Caseltine
Member Since 1997
Hometown: South St Paul, MN
Educational Background: Radio Broadcasting Tech School and various work related class study.
Hobbies: Downhill Skiing, Travel, Bike Riding, Working on the yard, going on road trips.
Why am I a Rotarian? To network with other people of like minded areas, get involved with the community.
Business: Second level computer analysis

John Wegmann
Member Since 2006
Hometown: Bloomington, WI
Educational Background: Degree in Agribusiness, University of Wisconsin/Platteville.
Why am I a Rotarian? I like what the club stands for and the prople in it.
Business: Banker, First Farmers and Merchants Bank, Cannon Falls
www.ffmbank.com

Joe Coyle
Member Since 2007
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Educational Background: BS Electrical Engineering (U. of MN), MBA (Carlson - U. of MN).
Why am I a Rotarian? Connect with other community members that are interested in working on service projects..
Business: StarTech Computing, Inc.
www.startech-comp.com

Bob Banks
Member Since 2007
Hometown: Cannon Falls, MN
Educational Background: Red Wing Technical College, Dunwoody Technical College
Hobbies: Golf, hunting, fishing.
Why am I a Rotarian? To become more involved in the community while meeting new people and making friends.
Business: President/Owner of Strike Products and Banks Outdoors.
www.striketool.com
www.banksoutdoors.com

John Burch
Member Since 1955
Hometown: Stanton, MN
Educational Background: Hamline University
Hobbies: Played and now watching sports (mostly Baseball)
Why am I a Rotarian? Community Service, Programs and fellowship.
Business: Retired postmaster

Dick Dalton
Member Since 1963
Hometown: Cannon Falls, MN
Educational Background: B.A. Gustavus Adolphus College
Hobbies: Golf, Gardening, Grandkids
Why am I a Rotarian? Great Programs, great fellowship, service to the community.
Business: Cannon Falls Beacon Editor
www.cannonfalls.com

Paul Sabin
Member Since 1974
Hometown: Frost, MN
Educational Background: High School, College
Hobbies: Woodworking
Why am I a Rotarian? Service
Business: Retired

Dick Mensing
Member Since 1978
Hometown: Cannon Falls
Educational Background: BA in Business administration - St Cloud State
Hobbies: Video, Boating, Computers.
Why am I a Rotarian? Enjoy doing things for others, friendships.
Business: Retired

Jim Hvistendahl
Member Since 2001
Hometown: Worthington, MN
Educational Background: AA from Worthington Junior College, B.S. South Dakota State University (Math Education)
Hobbies: Woodworking, Golf, Fishing, Raquetball, and Gardening.
Why am I a Rotarian? To give back to our community and the world and support our youth.
Business: Retired

Dick Peterson
Member Since 1977
Hometown: Cannon Falls
Educational Background: St Olaf College - American Studies major.
Hobbies: Travel, Sports, Cultural Events, Gardening
Why am I a Rotarian? A fun group for fellowship, great Programs, the right mix of fun and outreach.
Business: Turkey Farming

Todd Sesker
Member Since 2001
Educational Background: Educational Specialist Degree - ED Spec.
Hobbies: Family, Golf, Fishing
Why am I a Rotarian? I believe I can make a positive impact on our community, nation and world by working with my fellow Rotarians on various fund raising activities and projects.
Business/Position: Superintendent of schools
www.cannonfallsschools.com

Earl Benson
Member Since 2002
Hometown: Cannon Falls
Educational Background: B.S, M.A, Phd (University of Minnesota)
Hobbies: Fishing, Motorcycling, Hunting, Golf, Model railroading, Music
Why am I a Rotarian? To serve the community and national & International needs.
Business: President - Benson And Associates
www.ecbensonassociates.com

Gary Schmidgall
Member Since 2002
Hobbies: Golf, Fishing, Travel, Community Events
Why am I a Rotarian? Associate with community leaders, opportunity to hear and meet first class speakers and guests.
Business: Hancock Concrete Products Co, Vice President/General Manager
www.hancockconcrete.com

Dave Vandergon
Member Since 2005
Hometown: Brainerd, MN
Hobbies: Growing Trees and Golf
Why am I a Rotarian? Get to know the leaders in our community.
Business: Executive Director - Kenyon Senior Living
http://www.kenyonseniorliving.com/

Glenn Christian
Member Since 2005
Hometown: Dolton, Illinois
Educational Background: BSBA Creighton University, Omaha; MBA/Hospital Administration City University, Bellevue, Washington.
Hobbies: All sports, reading, spending time with friends and family
Why am I a Rotarian? Service to the community, fellowship and Exchange Program.
Business: Administrator Cannon Falls Medical Center – Mayo Health System
www.cannonfallshospital.com

Greg Evans
Member Since 2008
Hometown: Winona, MN
Educational Background: BA Journalism and Political Science, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana (1985).
Hobbies: Golf, horseracing, college athletics (Gopher football and basketball season tickets), reading.
Why am I a Rotarian? I'm a big believer in community service and have tried to demonstrate my own personal commitment to "service above self." The values of Rotary are consistent with my personal values. As the leading service organization in the community of Cannon Falls, I look forward to making my own personal contributions to assist in advancing the goals of the local Rotary club.
Business: Regional President, Merchant's Bank.
www.merchantsbank.com

Jone Adams
Member Since 2005
Hometown: Duluth, MN
Educational Background: University of Minnesota, Duluth.
Hobbies: Reading, golf, travel.
Why am I a Rotarian? I like the opportunity to help the community I have called home for 18 years.
Business: Realtor.
www.joneadams.edinarealty.com

Jim Bassett
Member Since 1983
Hometown: Bemidji, MN
Educational Background: BA, St John's University; JD, William Mitchell College of Law
Hobbies: Bicycling
Why am I a Rotarian? Enables me to participate in many community service endeavors.
Business: Retired

Bonnie Lodermeier
Member Since 2008
Hometown: Ivanhoe, MN
Educational Background: Bachelor degrees in Business and Computer Science, Mankato State
Hobbies: Hiking, kayaking, stain glass art, baking, and gardening
Why I am a Rotarian: To work with an exceptional group of people to serve our community.
Business: Software Engineer at IBM

Bob Koch
Member Since 2009
Hometown: Peoria, Illinois
Educational Background: BS Geology & Biological Sciences, Illinois State University, 1977 / MS Program, Geology, Northern Illinois University, 1980
Hobbies: Fishing, hiking, bowling, bicycling, home improvement projects, bridge, science reading.
Why I am a Rotarian: In my 15 years overseas, I learned that the world is indeed a very small place and people of all cultures are very similar in their wants, needs and aspirations. I strongly support any organization that promotes international exchange and understanding between America and the rest of the world. I believe Rotary International is one of the best at these objectives, so I am proud to be a part of it.
Business: International oil and gas exploration & production.

Beth Giese
Member Since 2009
Hometown: Pine Island, MN
Educational Background: BA Education, Nebraska State University, MA Education, MA School Administration.
Hobbies: Riding my Tennessee Walkers (horses).
Why am I a Rotarian? Enables me to participate in my community!
Business: Principal, Cannon Falls Elementary School
www.cannonfallsschools.com

Carol Sinykin
Member Since 2010
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MN
Educational Background: Technology, University of Minnesota, Master of Divinity, Luther Seminary.
Hobbies: Hiking, gardening, reading, biking.
Why am I a Rotarian? The goals and concerns of Rotary are things close to my heart: serving and student exchange.
Business: Pastor, St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church
www.stansgars.org/

Rick Buechner
Member Since 2011
Hometown: Hastings, MN
Educational Background: BS Augsburg College 1978.
Hobbies: Running, spending time with family, reading, music.
Why am I a Rotarian? I like what Rotary stands for and am proud to call myself a member.
Business: Nursing Home Administrator with Angels Care
http://www.volunteersofamerica.org/Get-Help/National-Network-of-Services/Long-Term_Care/Angels-Care-Center

Bob Shepard
Member Since 2011
Hometown: Byron, Michigan
Educational Background: BS, Dairy Science, Michigan State University; MBA, Association Management, DePaul University, Chicago.
Hobbies: Reading, gardening, growing orchids.
Why am I a Rotarian? To be involved in the community and to support Rotary projects.
Business: Retired from Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation

Ken Roberts
Member Since 2011
Hometown: Bridgeton, New Jersey
Educational Background: B S Economics Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Hobbies: Biking, hiking, swimming, traveling, keeping up with friends.
Why am I a Rotarian? Because many of my friends asked me.
Business: Retired Consumer Finance.