Wisconsin CRS Chapter

www.wisconsincrs.com
December 2012
Wisconsin
chapter
news
Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists
2012 CRS Officer Team
President’s Message
Happy Holidays! As we
come to the end of 2012,
let's pause for a few moments to reflect back on
what a GREAT year it has
been for Wisconsin CRS!
President
[email protected]
608-241-8356
Cindy Ulsrud
ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR
President-Elect
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608-241-8356
Eric Kodner
ABR, AHWD, CRS, ePRO, GRI
Treasurer
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262-437-5853
Pat Tasker
CHMS, CRS, ePRO, GRI
More than 90 members
came back to CRS, and
many agents joined CRS
for the first time. We held two very successful
classes this year - one in Appleton and the other
in Brookfield - and both classes were packed!
I would like to thank you for your membership
in CRS and the Wisconsin CRS Chapter. You
are very important to our success and I look
forward to you joining us again next year.
You've probably received a few e-mails about
renewal already, but if for some reason you
have not, please feel free to e-mail me at
[email protected] or Membership
Chair Mitzi Warren at [email protected],
and we will take care of you. We are planning
an exhilarating 2013, which includes a few new
exciting educational opportunities in different
areas of the state that you won't want to miss.
I'd also like to thank my leadership team this
year. We had some groundwork to lay in 2012,
and did a few things differently, but in the end
it was a huge success and the platform is strong
for 2013. Thank you for all your hard work,
especially in membership and education! We
are still looking for a few agents to be part of
the leadership team in 2013. The commitment
time is minimal, but the rewards and network
opportunities are huge! If you are interested in
joining us, please contact your 2013 president,
Eric Kodner, at [email protected]. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve
you as your 2012 Wisconsin CRS president.
I will still be around in 2013 serving as pastpresident and helping with a couple of committees. To Eric Kodner and the 2013 leadership
team, I wish you good luck and thank you for
stepping up to serve! Eric will be a wonderful
president. His extensive experience as a very
successful agent and his numerous industry
connections will assist this Chapter and his
team throughout the upcoming year. Have a
wonderful 2013!
Cindy Ulsrud, ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR
2012 Wisconsin CRS Chapter President
Secretary
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920-324-5200
Eunice Beekman
ABR, CHMS, CRS, GRI, SRES
Immediate Past President
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920-648-7755
Kathy Zimmermann
ABR, CRB, CRS, CHMS, GRI
Chapter Sponsors
Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors who have helped our Chapter
through the year with their generous
sponsorships for our meetings and
educational classes.
We look forward to continuing our
relationships with all of our sponsors next
year and growing our sponsorship base.
CRS WI Chapter News
Special thanks to Pillar
to Post – CRS Wisconsin
Chapter Platinum Sponsor.
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Sales Strategies Class a Big Hit
Thanks go out to all who helped to make Jackie Leavenworth's
CRS 202: Sales Strategies class a huge success in November. The
class, which was held in Milwaukee, was so well received that
22 new members joined our Chapter!
Special thanks to class sponsors Pillar to Post and John Rocco;
Attorney’s Title & Closing Services and Waterstone Mortgage
Corporation for providing coffee, soda and snacks; and Travis Derby
for sharing lots of information on the use of tablets and apps by
agents in today’s market.
We look forward to seeing you (and maybe some new faces as well)
next year at Chapter events and classes!
2013 Committee Chairs
Education
Marv Paluszynski
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Programs and Sponsorship
Gary Lukens
Membership
Mitzi Warren and Pam Kruschke
Zoooooommmmm...
Wow, did you see that?? 2012 came and went in a flash! Education
had a busy and successful year. Thanks to all of you for making
that happen. Our great attendance numbers have been telling us
that CRS Education is important to your career. We’re listening.
Watch for announcements about our upcoming 2013 class events.
We have some great classes planned with a new twist or two.
We want to keep it fun and keep you centered. See you in 2013!
Pat Tasker
Awards
Jo Baldridge
As always, send us an e-mail with your needs, wants and ideas.
Public Relations,
Communications, Website
WI CRS Chapter Education Chairs:
Cindy Ulsrud
Marvin Paluszynski, CRS, ABR, GRI
[email protected]
Jo A. Baldridge, CRS, GRI, SFR, CHMS
[email protected]
Audit
www.wisconsincrs.com
We are looking for committee members to help
with our 2013 leadership team!
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Looking Up: Ceiling Issues
and Maintenance
While it may not get the attention of the walls and floors,
the ceiling can be an indicator
of certain problems affecting
a home’s condition, so it’s
important to identify and address any issues that arise.
From “popcorn” to plaster,
wood to drywall, there are
many different ceiling materials in today’s homes. Look
for signs of damage no matter what the material. Ceiling stains can indicate water
damage from leaking pipes, a
bathroom fixture overflow, or
a leaky roof. Before any attempt is made to repair water damage,
it must be determined if the cause of the leak will continue to
affect the ceiling, or if it the damage is related to a single event
in the past. If water is dripping from the ceiling, the source of the
water will need to be found and stopped, and the ceiling material
will need to be thoroughly dried before attempting any repair
work. If the damage is severe, a professional contractor specializing in structural drying should be consulted.
Mold is a real threat when moisture is allowed to remain in the
ceiling and the space above it. It can take a little as a few days for
mold to begin growing inside a ceiling, so acting quickly to get
everything completely dry is the best course. In addition to being
a health hazard, mold can eventually cause structural damage to
the home if left to grow and thrive. Mold removal should be done
by a qualified professional
who will certify that their
work is done correctly.
Minor ceiling cracks are
not uncommon and may
simply be the result of
the home settling. Even
older homes can continue
to settle for decades. If the
cracks are minor, they can
be repaired with relative
ease. The technique used
will depend on the ceiling material. Old plaster
ceilings will often sag and
crack over time, and can be patched with drywall instead of new
plaster. Cracks in a popcorn ceiling can be covered with aerosol
sprays made specifically for this use. Major cracking can be due
to seismic activity or structural issues and should be assessed by
a professional before repair or replacement.
Paying attention to the ceiling can really pay off by allowing the
discovery of small problems before they can become big ones –
avoiding serious and potentially costly problems down the road
for homeowners.
Article courtesy of Pillar To Post
Professional Home Inspection, Pillartopost.com.
CRS WI Chapter News
Regional VP Update
I would like to take this opportunity to say how honored I am to be
your Chapter’s regional vice president! These two years have been
wonderful. Your leadership team
is one of the best. Keep up the good
work.
Congratulations to Cindy Ulsrud
and the 2012 leadership team for a
job well done! The Wisconsin CRS
Chapter has grown and prospered. All members have enjoyed great educational and networking opportunities.
Congratulations to Eric Kodner, your 2013 president, and
the 2013 leadership team! Great plans are underway for
next year’s success. Take advantage of all of the educational classes and events. Happy 2013!
It’s my pleasure to introduce your 2013 regional vice president, Jennie Chapin. Congratulations, Jennie. You will
enjoy Wisconsin.
Best regards to all the amazing people I met and worked
with in Wisconsin these past two years. Wishing everyone
a fantastic Holiday Season. Blessings to all!
Rose La Pira, CRS, Region 7 Regional Vice President
[email protected]
Membership
Thanks to all our members for making 2012 a great year. A
growing membership strengthens all of us, bringing new
members with new ideas.
WI CRS Chapter membership offers many benefits:
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Networking - with fellow CRS members from Wisconsin
and other states
•
Classes - provided by the Chapter at a local level
•
Website - keeps us informed of events and facilitates
contacts with fellow CRS agents
•
Referrals-Referrals-Referrals
•
Finances - for social-business meetings
•
Awareness - our Chapter charity, Chapter with a Heart,
increases awareness of local CRS agents giving back
•
Discounts - for local classes
•
Involvement - in one of the most important organizations
in our industry
•
Much, much more!
As always, remember that your input goes a long way toward
our Chapter's success. Your comments and suggestions are
invaluable. Let's make 2013 another great CRS year!
Mitzi Warren, CRS, ABR, GRI
Coldwell Banker Brenizer
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Benefits of Investment
As with any investment of time or money, your return
depends on the quantity and quality of the investment.
I made an investment in my real estate career several years
ago and have been reaping the benefits ever since. I invested my time and some money by getting actively involved
with the Wisconsin CRS Chapter. I started by working on
a committee, which lead to chairing a committee, which
lead to my first officer position, and so on. What a great
experience.
The benefits of involvement include, but are not limited to:
networking opportunities, long-lasting friendships, topquality education (both in the classroom and through the
exchange of information with other CRS members), the
pride of being in the top 3 to 4 percent of REALTORS® and
helping others to achieve the same level of professionalism.
Not to mention the referral opportunities.
After becoming involved in the state Chapter and attending
many state and national conferences, I met many other CRS
agents from all over the United States. I have received referrals from several CRS agents in Wisconsin and other states.
One of those referrals, from a CRS instructor that I met at a
networking event for CRS Chapter officers at the NAR/CRS
Annual Conference, was a lake home in my market that was
Scholarship Available
The WI CRS Chapter is
offering a $250 GRI scholarship for the FebruaryMarch 2013 GRI Course
2/CRS201 class.
Any REALTOR®
participating
in
the GRI Course 2 is
eligible to apply. The
$250 scholarship will
be applied toward the
registration fee.
The scholarship recipient will be announced at the
GRI Course 2/CRS201 class and in the CRS Newsletter.
Applications are available at www.wisconsincrs.com.
Please return completed forms to Della Rancourt at the
WRA by Jan. 11, 2013.
Please note: This scholarship is available to any
Wisconsin REALTOR®; no CRS designation is required.
owned by the instructor’s in-laws. That commission alone
paid for the time I spent working with the WI Chapter in a
leadership role. And referrals work the other way too; when
I need to find an agent for a referral, I have a long list of
fellow CRS agents from other market areas to whom I can
confidently refer a buyer or seller.
These same opportunities are available to anyone who is
interested. Consider getting involved with the WI CRS
Chapter. We need your help.
Kathy Zimmermann, CRS, CRB.
Membership Renewal
Thank you for your membership in the CRS Council and
the Wisconsin CRS Chapter
in 2012. Only 3 percent of the
REALTORS® in the nation have
this elite designation. We have
survived another challenging
year with the help of the special
tools available through CRS. Now on to next year!
On Oct. 17, 2012, the Council began sending out
e-mails with information about 2013 National CRS
dues. As part of this renewal e-mail, you will also
see the option to renew your Wisconsin Chapter
dues, so please make sure to check that box as well.
Being a member of your local chapter is important,
and countless new networking events, webinars
and training opportunities await in 2013. These
opportunities will strengthen your business and
give you the tools to be successful and stay on top!
Before you get too busy with family, friends and
schedules this holiday season, please take a moment
to renew your membership early so you can take
full advantage of the great CRS rewards in 2013.
Again, thank you for your membership.
www.wisconsincrs.com
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Wisconsin Chapter Membership
We salute our members – thank you for your ongoing support and involvement!
Timothy Abrahamson, Brookfield
Peggy Acker-Farber, Waunakee
Mary C. Anderson, Eau Claire
Sara E. Anderson, Madison
Janet J. Andres, Portage
Constance Y. Antoniou, Barrington, IL
Keith Baal, Madison
Kathleen Bahman, Monona
Jo Baldridge, Onalaska
Sue Bangle, Waukesha
Judy Barr, Eagle River
Maureen N. Baumann, Mequon
Amy Baumann, Wausau
Roger M. Beaumont, Sheboygan
Steven Bednarowski, Appleton
Eunice Beekman, Waupun
Kenneth L. Behnke, Madison
Joan P. Beil, Minocqua
Dianne M. Bell, Beaver Dam
Elaine L. Benson, Portage
Allan A. Berg, Eau Claire
Ann Berg, Eau Claire
George H. Berger, Milwaukee
Betty Bertrang, Onalaska
Timothy J. Besaw, Green Bay
Howard H. Bestul, Iola
Orlo A. Bierman, Green Lake
Daniel F. Bierman, Green Lake
Debra Bierman, Green Lake
Jeri Bitney, Spooner
H. Randolph Blechinger, Onalaska
Rita Blenker, Marshfield
John Blindauer, Middleton
Sidney Boersma, Stoughton
Rosemarie H. Bogosian, Kenosha
Julie A. Bowes, Madison
Patricia A. Boyd, Brookfield
Sherri L. Braasch, Eagle River
David R. Bracht, Somerset
Bonita A. Brandenburg, Appleton
Stephanie V. Bratz, Johnson Creek
Barb Breitenfeldt, Hartland
Michael R. Brenizer, Eau Claire
Carol Bricco, Oshkosh
Tom Bridge, Duluth, MN
Brenda Bruyette, Horicon
Tina A. Bunker, Green Bay
Dennis Bushman, Green Bay
Jean M. Butler, Minocqua
Karen Cadotte, Menomonie
Trudy Campbell, Minocqua
Diane Campshure, De Pere
Paul A. Canfield, Eau Claire
Don Carter, Madison
Pamela J. Carter, Madison
Charlene Ceille, Brookfield
Vicki Champion, Milwaukee
Mike J. Christianson, Appleton
Julie Clarke, Glendale
Brian P. Collins, Cedarburg
Jean Conners, Hudson
Sue J. Crall, Minocqua
Dalene E. Crandall, Hudson
Randy Cudd, Hudson
Bill R. Dean, Green Bay
Sue Decker, Marshfield
Virginia L. Decker, Mukwonago
Colleen Deininger, Kenosha
Richard DeKleyn, Appleton
Lynda S. Denny, Green Bay
Susan Derby, Waukesha
Jason DeRousseau, Rice Lake
Pamela Deskins, Racine
John J. Dix, Wautoma
Bonnie Dixon, Sun Prairie
Jeannie M. Doyle, Madison
Rod Drendel, Fond du Lac
Jo M. Dresen, Wausau
Paul M. Dreutzer, Sturgeon Bay
Jennifer Dullere, Lake Mills
Michaela Dwornik, Delafield
Susan C. Eastwood, Waunakee
Sandra J. Ebben, Rhinelander
Sharon Ellis, Jackson
David A. Engedal, Eau Claire
Connie J. Erickson, Fish Creek
Dorothy A. Erickson, Green Bay
Elizabeth L. Erickson, Madison
Sheryl L. Ernst, Milwaukee
Chess Erwin, Sheboygan
Cheryl L. Eskridge, Eagle River
Mary Ferguson, Manitowoc
Steven T. Finlay, Green Bay
Akemi Kim Fischer, Spooner
David S. FitzGerald, Eau Claire
John Flor, Chetek
Millie L. Fournais, Janesville
Mark Fouts, Eau Claire
Terri L. Fredrich, West Bend
Marlene J. Freitag, Verona
Linda Freudenthal, Wautoma
Gerry A. Frigge, Minocqua
Jan Fuller, Racine
Wendell Funderburg, Racine
James S. Gabrielsen, Phillips
Gail Ganley, Glendale
Hiam Garner, Madison
Theresa L. Gerdes, Onalaska
Jason Gerhard, Green Bay
Gerald M. Grosenick, Germantown
Judy Gull, Onalaska
Carl A. Gustafson, Delavan
MarJean Gutschow, Sturgeon Bay
Mary Hafenstein, Spooner
William K. Hamann Jr., Shawano
Susan J. Hansen, Wausau
Deb Hanson, Eau Claire
Brian Hanson, Wisconsin Rapids
Jeffrey B. Harris, Milwaukee
Karen Harvey, Wausau
Kenneth S. Head, Milwaukee
Judy W. Hearst, Mequon
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Walter Hellyer, Fish Creek
Sharon K. Helwig, Marshfield
Sarah Hemker, La Crosse
Stacey L. Hennessey, Appleton
Mike Herman, Kenosha
Scott Heyerdahl, Hartland
Richard E. Hinsman, Racine
Daniel Hoch, Onalaska
Mildred A. Hoffman, Wisconsin Rapids
Antoinette Hofman, Waupun
Diane Holmes-Kaub, Madison
Beth J. Hoskins, Portage
Gail Howard, Greendale
Craig A. Hughes, Eau Claire
Carolyn Ingham, Menomonee Falls
Margaret A. Jacobson, Kenosha
Helena Jacyno, Appleton
Kathleen C. Jalensky, Pleasant Prairie
Sandra S. Jandegian, Milwaukee
Beth Jaworski, Wauwatosa
Charles Jennings, Marshfield
Deborah L. Jenny, Platteville
Kim Jones, Johnson Creek
Judy Kalscheur, Madison
Fred Kaping, Beaver Dam
Cheryl Kelsey, Minocqua
Dawn Kent, Greenville
Jeffrey C. Kitchen, Beaver Dam
Arne T. Kleven, Eau Claire
Peggy M. Van Hollen Kman, Iron River
Carolyn Knutson, Westfield
Donald E. Knutson, Westfield
Eric M. Kodner, La Pointe
John L. Koeller, Shawano
Colleen Korinek, Manitowoc
Gale Theo Korth, Appleton
Liz Kostroski, Fort Atkinson
Candace D. Kriner, Appleton
Karl Krueger, Milwaukee
Jan Krug, Fond du Lac
Pamela A. Kruschke, Spring Green
Tom Kuczmarski, Rhinelander
Nancy E. Kuczmarski, Rhinelander
Rose La Pira, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Pamela J. Larkin, Wausau
Kenneth Laudolff, New London
Dan Lawler, Rice Lake
Ann Lebiecki, Menomonee Falls
Daniel F. Lee, Madison
Laura Leimer, Appleton
Jackie Leonhard, Tomahawk
Larry E. Lichte, Madison
Maureen Lindekugel, Marshfield
Guy Lofts, Madison
Colleen Longworth, Oshkosh
Desty Lorino, Milwaukee
Kathryn A. Lukens, Madison
Gary T. Lukens, Madison
Benjamin J. Lyons, Waupaca
Harold Machtan, Baraboo
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WI Chapter Membership
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Dick Malsch, Sun Prairie
Wendy Manzke, Waukesha
Steven C. Markley, Madison
Holly Markley, Madison
Linda Marx, Appleton
KC Maurer, Appleton
Alexander J. McCaskey, Wautoma
Robert McGuire, Oshkosh
Winifred Mecherly, Milwaukee
Peter Meinholz, Stevens Point
Rebecca E. Merwin, Walworth
Michael John Meyers, Minocqua
Jonathan T. Miles, Fennimore
Harvey G. Miller, Janesville
Barb Miller, Wauwatosa
Sue Miller, Greendale
William Minett, Oconomowoc
Jean A. Minten, Green Bay
Eugene A. Modesti, Racine
James Moe, New Richmond
Lisa Mohar, Madison
Thomas B. Monahan, De Pere
Terry Monroe, Baraboo
Shelley N. Morgan, Milwaukee
Betty Most-Baugher, River Falls
Susan Mravik, Holmen
Angela M. Mueller, Medford
Janet Murphy, Oshkosh
Patricia M. Murphy, Racine
Kristine R. Nadolny, Greenfield
Thomas L. Nall, Platteville
Michele Narowetz, Middleton
Kevin Neelis, Manitowoc
Christina M. Nelson, La Pointe
Brittany Nigh, West Bend
Frances Noffke, Onalaska
Kevin Nordahl, Fish Creek
Christopher W. Northwood, Stevens Point
William J. O'Connor, La Crosse
Mark D. Olejniczak, Green Bay
Kara M. Olson, Reedsburg
Dan L. Olson, Medford
Marcia Olson, Madison
Kathleen V. Olson, Madison
Heather A. Olson, Sister Bay
Charles D. Olson, La Crosse
Julie Paez, Eagle River
Marvin R. Paluszynski, Oak Creek
Willard C. Parr, Adams
Cynthia Patterson, Green Bay
Anne K. Paulus, Appleton
Karen Pavlicek, Siren
Kenneth J. Payne, Milwaukee
Karen M. Pearce, Delavan
Kathleen Pehowski, Mequon
Debra L. Peters, Ladysmith
Geri Peterson, Muskego
Terri L. Peterson, Shawano
Kim Peterson, Grafton
Sue Pinski, La Crosse
Roxanne M. Platz, Delafield
Marlene C. Podwell, Beloit
Mary Ellen Poggemann, Minocqua
Brad Posnanski, Wauwatosa
Andrea R. Potterton, Dodgeville
Kristin M. Prange, Hartland
Colleen M. Prostek, Whitefish Bay
Donna Proudfit, Onalaska
Rita Provoznik, Eau Claire
Torre Pustina, Dodgeville
Robert Quinnell, Adams
Sheryl Reedy, Galesville
Jennifer Reiger, Cedarburg
Eric Reusch, Madison
Ben Rivard, Rice Lake
Wanda Roche, Madison
Jill E. Rooney, Appleton
Dayl Rosenthal, Madison
Susan K. Ross, Hayward
Kelvin Ruesch, Eau Claire
Mary F. Rufledt, Eau Claire
William P. Sage, Madison
Verna Saladino, Janesville
Julie Sarton, Lake Geneva
Richard Schaller, Madison
Carla Scharf-Ewert, Fond du Lac
Linda J. Schenk, Fond du Lac
Roxane L. Schiller, Lake Mills
Mary Schleicher, Tomah
Paul D. Schmidt, Oshkosh
Jennifer Schmidt, Merrill
Richard J. Schmit, Grafton
Gene W. Schmit, Grafton
Linda Schubring, Racine
Michael J. Schuster, Madison
Dennis E. Schwab, Oshkosh
Mary Scrivner, Minocqua
Jacquelyn See, Middleton
Steven W. Seeliger, Madison
Cris Selin, Madison
Joan T. Seramur, Minocqua
Jeffery E. Shadick, Green Lake
Betsy A. Shrift, De Pere
John T. Siewert, Jr., Wisconsin Rapids
John T. Siewert Sr., Wisconsin Rapids
Patricia A. Simmons, Stevens Point
Barbara A. Simonson, Marshfield
Keith D. Sippel, Appleton
Scott C. Smith, Pardeeville
Pauline Smith, Green Bay
Judith Spiegel, Stoughton
Toni Spott, Milwaukee
Nanci Steber, De Pere
Michael Stedl, Green Bay
Luke Steele, Hudson
Donna Steinhardt, West Bend
Lauren Stockdale-Sparks, Kenosha
Kristine E. Straszewski, Menomonee Falls
Mardi Stroud, Madison
Barbara A. Sumenek, Madison
Patricia Tasker, Menomonee Falls
Jeannette M. Taylor, Milwaukee
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Holly Thomas, Sister Bay
Jeffrey D. Thomas, Dodgeville
Brenda S. Thompson, Minocqua
Ronda L. Thompson-McCarthy, Madison
Susan J. Thums, Rib Lake
Nancy Tidwell-Rasmussen, Madison
Aaron Tiry, Eau Claire
Gary Tritz, Madison
Cynthia J. Ulsrud, Madison
Margaret L. VandeHei, Green Bay
Shirley E. Vierthaler, New Berlin
Kris Villars, Oshkosh
Susan R. Wallin, Siren
Helen Wanca, Antigo
Mitzi Warren, Menomonie
Beth A. Weber, Waterford
Robert L. Webster, Lake Geneva
Lisabeth Weirich, Madison
Susan K. Wells, New Richmond
Ronald Welnetz, Antigo
Conrad J. Werra, Brookfield
Peggy S. Wester, Grafton
Peter G. Weyenberg, Neenah
Sheri White, Madison
Rebecca Wick, Mequon
Pamela Widen, Madison
Kristin Wild, Deerfield
Anita L. Wilde, Minocqua
Janet Winters, Racine
Sherry Wittemann, Waukesha
Ward K. Wolff, Stevens Point
Barbara Yaeger, De Pere
Eileen B. Yeakley, Rice Lake
Ron Zahrt, Wausau
Gaylord Zastrow, Onalaska
Marie Zellmer, Hayward
Jane Zierke, Stevens Point
Kathy Zimmermann, Lake Mills
Gregory A. Zoellner, Merrill
Laurie Zoerb, Madison
Diane Zollitsch, Milwaukee
Marjorie Zschernitz, Marshfield
Michael H. Zurfluh, Wisconsin Rapids
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