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Kathy Stutzman and Cathy Smith share about their work in Ghana
at a Rotary District5960 Event |
Meet the 2014 volunteers who are traveling to Accra in January 2014: Holly Callen, Barb Hanson, Margie Horning, Kathy Lillis, Diana Schoberg, Cathy Smith and Kathy Stutzman
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| Holly Callen |
HOLLY CALLEN
Holly Callen was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois; however, she has lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota since she graduated from college 40 years ago. Her college degree was in the teaching of English and her graduate degree focused on drama and 20th century American literature.
Holly is married to Rob Hamilton. She has two adult children and two granddaughters – Brianna, age 12, and McKenna, Age 9. Holly and Rob spend their summers in Minneapolis and their winters in Phoenix, Arizona. In her spare time, Holly likes to read, sing, travel, record books for the blind and participate in activities through her Rotary club. Lifetime learning is extremely important to her, especially learning about other cultures.
Holly has had many interests in her professional life. She has been an opera singer, a Cantor, a national fundraiser, a development officer for a non-profit, a financial adviser and a corporate board member with a specialization in Corporate Governance. Until 2008, she owned and operated a financial services company focusing on venture capital, charitable giving and retirement planning. In addition, Holly has significant experience and expertise in marketing and event planning.
Holly’s favorite quote is from sociologist Margaret Mead – “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” She tries to live her life based on that precept and believes that, by working together across cultures and miles, we can indeed improve the lives of all of us and make the world a more peaceful, welcoming place.
BARBARA HANSON
Barb’s personal interests include exploring new places both within the United States and internationally. Her international experience includes the following:
Service projects - Rotary projects to Costa Rica (AIDS education), India (pathogen-free blood supply) and South Africa (school for blind children). Faith-based trip to Tanzania (school and parish visits)
Study abroad – Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, and Switzerland
Independent travel – Canada, China, England, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Singapore, The Netherlands, Uganda.
Her travel experiences are fueled by a desire to seek out new experiences expanding her “comfort zone” and she enjoys tapping into children’s natural curiosity to help them learn and develop. She enjoys reading, riding bicycles, photography, theatre and spending time with friends and family.
Barb is married to Jim and she loves being an aunt to her older and younger brothers’ children ranging in age from 29 years to twin 5 year olds - 4 nieces and 1 nephew.
The skills that Barb brings to the team include: Work experience with college/university, corporate, not-for-profit organizations; Personal empowerment facilitator – primarily with young, single mothers and children; Training – needs assessment, curriculum development, facilitation; Marketing, promotions – written material, public speaking; Event planning – logistics, marketing; and Intercultural awareness – communication, orientation.
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| Margie Horning |
MARGIE HORNING
Margie was born and raised in good old St. Paul Minnesota. She has been married to Gary for over 47 years. They have three sons and two grandsons. Her hobbies include family activities, cooking, hiking, camping, gardening, traveling and reading.
Margie is a shareholder in Ramsay & Associates, Ltd., and has been with the firm for over 25 years. She specializes in business advisory services, financial statement preparation and personal, fiduciary and corporate tax accounting. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
She has a Bachelors of Arts degree with an accounting focus from Metropolitan State University and an Associate in Applied Science Accounting Technician degree from Century College. Prior to joining Ramsay & Associates in 1988, she worked for a national tax preparation corporation preparing personal tax returns. She also worked for several small businesses serving as a CFO, bookkeeper and computer software consultant.
Margie is a member of the Minnesota Society of CPAs and the National Association of Tax Preparers. She was a Board member of the St. Croix Area United Way (now known as the United Way of Washington County-East) for 10 years, serving as President and Vice President of Fund Distribution. In 2001 she was awarded the organization's annual Clayton Moulton Award for Volunteer of the Year.
Libraries have always been a big part of Margie's life and she has served on the Washington County Library Board for six years. She is an active member of the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club. In past years, she served as President, International Director and Community Service Director and Foundation Chair. She has also served on the Board of Directors and as treasurer of Rotary District 5960. Currently, Margie is Chair of the Rotary District 5960 grants subcommittee, the GSE selection committee and acts as treasurer for the International Vision Facilitation Council, Inc.. She has also been active in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and her church.
I look forward to learning more about the programs offered to the girls by Street Girls Aid. What a great opportunity to be part of the work being done to enhance the lives of the girls and their children. I am especially excited to help put the new literacy and library programs into action.
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| Kathleen Lillis |
KATHLEEN LILLIS
Kathleen is married with one son, daughter-in-law and 3 grandsons. She is involved with her church, music, reading and travel. She works in the real estate business and loves helping people find a home. She also works with people when they have life events (birth, death, etc) to find comfort in their changes.
Kathleen's passion is in working with youth. She is working with youth who have lost their path and committed minor offenses. This youth service bureau works with the youth in a restorative justice program to help them learn how their actions have affected the victims, and how much their actions have a negative bearing on their families, school and themselves. She also works with youth with addictions and also do several leadership programs. As an active board member she works on strategic planning for the organization and is also actively involved in the organization’s financial stability.
Kathleen is on the board of a local education foundation and raises money to assist with school opportunities that are not financed by the school district. As a board member she works to obtain more technology, field trips, speakers, scholarships, etc.
Her hope is that some of these skills will be useful in our time in Accra with S.Aid. and she is looking forward to being both a leader and a student in our joint learning process
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| Beatrice and her mom, Diana Schoberg |
DIANA SCHOBERG
Diana Schoberg is married and has a 13-month-old daughter. She and her family live outside of Chicago.
Diana is a magazine editor and has worked as a writer and reporter for a decade. Before becoming a journalist, she worked briefly as a research assistant in a lab studying soybean pathogens and as a caseworker at an overnight shelter for homeless women. She has a bachelor’s degree in conservation biology and zoology and a master’s in journalism. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, camping, cycling, gardening (anything outdoors!) and cooking.
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| Cathy Smith |
CATHY SMITH - CO-TEAM LEADER
KATHY STUTZMAN - CO-TEAM LEADER
