Teaching Tuesday - Junior Achievement Do you like volunteering AND kids? Did you know that the Beaver Dam Unified School District works with the non-profit Junior Achievement and has the program in their 2nd grade classrooms? They would like to expand the program to 3rd grade and are looking for volunteers! What you can expect when volunteering for this amazing opportunity: You are assigned a classroom You get to teach some amazing kids You will work with the teacher to schedule your time to come There are 5 lessons that last about 45 minutes It is very interactive, the kids (and you) will have a lot of fun! My experience: I have the opportunity to work with the Washington School 2nd grade classes. This will be my third-year volunteering. As you can see in the picture, they give you all the materials needed! I can't say enough how much fun this is! The kids are always so engaged and excited to see you! A little history about Junior Achievement: They are the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. Junior Achievement was founded in 1919 by Theodore Vail, president of American Telephone & Telegraph; Horace Moses, president of Strathmore Paper Co.; and Senator Murray Crane of Massachusetts. Nationally, Junior Achievement reaches more than 4.7 million students per year in 208,373 classrooms and after-school locations. JA programs are taught by volunteers in inner cities, suburbs, and rural areas throughout the United States, by over 100 Area Offices in all 50 states. If you have any questions or want to learn how you can become a volunteer for the Beaver Dam Unified School District Junior Achievement program reach out to Barb at [email protected] or call her at (920) 885-7392 Ext. 5241

Teaching Tuesday - Member Website Are you a Modern Woodmen member but have never logged into your very own member website?! Did you know it's a great tool to check account balances and beneficiary information and to explore your member programs?! Did you know that you had member programs? Modern Woodmen travels, birthday book club, final wishes resources, scholarships, and more! You definitely need to check them all out! Don't forget about the member events that you are invited to throughout the year! You know, those little blue and green cards you get in the mail, now you don't need to worry if you lose the card, you can see the event anytime! Those will be listed under Member Programs - My Chapter. Not a website person...? Don't worry, there is also the Modern Woodmen of America app :) Just search for Modern Woodmen of America. See attached screen shot of what the app icon looks like. Need help getting logged in, just let me know, I am happy to walk you through it. Not a Modern Woodmen member but curious how to become one? Contact me today and we can start the conversation! call 920-306-2948, text 920-557-3322 or email [email protected] Sign up today! https://www.modernwoodmen.org/my-membership/member-website/

Teaching Tuesday - Who am I? With the start of the new year, I thought it would be fitting to re-introduce myself for those of you that don't know much about me. I have an amazing husband and two beautiful children. I was born and raised on a hog farm just outside of Beaver Dam. We also raised feeder cattle. I can't begin to tell you how many "pets" I had with the calves and piglets! One of the greatest enjoyments I have is driving my son around to fuel his passion for farming. Yes, I am the mom that drives around until we see a random farmer in the field and then we stop to watch :) My favorite kind of smores are the ones made with burnt marshmallows. My husband and kids think I am nuts, they like them lightly toasted... My favorite breed of dog is the Great Dane. I think they are just the best! My husband and I own a commercial building in downtown Beaver Dam where we have done a lot of remodeling. I worked at John Deere for 15 years, starting their straight out of High School. I could probably still build a 47" snowblower LOL I decided to do a career change and had to test a few jobs before finding my forever career with Modern Woodmen of America. I have been here for almost 8 years; it was the best move I could have ever made. Starting your own business is extremely hard but so rewarding. Every day I have the opportunity to meet new people, help them strive for their financial goals, protect their families and let's not forget, make new friends! Modern Woodmen gives their members the opportunity to do many great things and make an impact in the community. Hopefully the video works :)

Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful season filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. Happy holidays to everyone! 🎉🎄✨