Wisconsin Union: 60th Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Resale Brings Wisconsin’s Largest Ski Swap to Madison Dec. 7-8

MADISON – The Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club will host the 60th Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Resale, Wisconsin’s largest ski swap, in Union South’s Varsity Hall on Dec. 7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in Madison, Wisconsin.

This annual outdoor recreation equipment sale provides the opportunity for the community to buy discounted items for all ages for the upcoming season — including downhill and nordic skis, snowboards, boots, jackets, helmets, goggles, touring gear and telemark skis — while also offering community members the chance to sell their new and gently used gear.

Community members interested in selling their gear can bring up to 10 items to Union South between 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 5 or between noon-8 pm. on Dec. 6. More information about reselling, including acceptable items and guidelines, can be found at hoofersns.org/resale. A portion of each resold item purchase will support the nonprofit, student-led Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club. 

New this year, customers at the Resale can also enter a drawing for the chance to win winter gear and merchandise.

The Hoofer Alpine and Nordic teams will offer waxing and tuning of alpine and nordic skis, as well as snowboards. Costs range from $15-40. 

In celebration of the 60th Resale, this year will feature the largest selection of vendors since COVID-19, including Wayne’s Ski and Cycle; Fitzharris Ski, Bike and Outdoor; Lakewood Ski & Sport; Shepherd & Schaller; Sol Alpine; Expedition Supply; and EnjoyWinter.

Purchases at the Resale, including waxing and tuning services, support the Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club as well as its Alpine, Nordic and Freestyle ski teams. Customers may make purchases with Discover, Visa or Mastercard credit and debit cards, Wiscard, Apple Pay, Google Pay or cash. Tax-deductible donations can also be made here. 

“Resale is fundamental to the success of the Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club,” said Maddie Hauenstein, Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club president. “For us, it’s about more than setting up an opportunity for the community to have access to reasonably priced equipment; it allows us to provide opportunities to all students, regardless of level, to get to do something we love.”

Anyone 18 or over can join the multigenerational Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club or any of the other five Wisconsin Hoofers outdoor recreation clubs that celebrate outdoor recreation, leadership and community. From almost weekly ski and snowboard trips to area destinations to an annual spring break excursion to Jackson Hole, the Hoofer Ski and Snowboard Club works to help members make the most of winter.

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Midwest Mujeres Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Spark Building in Madison

For Immediate Release
October 28, 2024

Midwest Mujeres Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Spark Building in Madison
An Invitation to Join the Journey of Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, and Storytelling

Madison, WI — Midwest Mujeres, a leading organization devoted to empowering and connecting women in our community, invites the public to a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at The Spark Building, 821 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI, third floor. This inspiring event will celebrate Midwest Mujeres’ impactful work in fostering the professional and personal growth of women throughout the region.

The event will feature testimonials and stories from women whose lives have been transformed by Midwest Mujeres’ unique blend of support, networking, and entrepreneurial guidance. Joining them will be board members, key influencers, and supporters from the Midwest Mujeres circle and network, sharing their experiences and the organization’s impact on local communities.

Midwest Mujeres founder, Araceli Esparza, shares, “This event isn’t just about cutting a ribbon—it’s about opening doors. Midwest Mujeres is a platform where women from all walks of life can find the resources, mentorship, and camaraderie they need to achieve their dreams. This ribbon cutting celebrates that journey.”

Guests can look forward to an atmosphere filled with inspiration, entrepreneurship, and storytelling. From women entrepreneurs launching new ventures to storytellers inspiring change, attendees will have the chance to connect, learn, and grow alongside a dynamic community.

Midwest Mujeres has helped countless women enhance their lives, grow businesses, and cultivate financial independence, fostering a vibrant network of empowered women dedicated to uplifting one another.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: The Spark Building, 821 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703 (Third Floor)

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served, and ample networking opportunities will be available. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of a momentous occasion that celebrates the incredible accomplishments of women in our community and the dedicated work of Midwest Mujeres.

For more information, please contact:
Araceli Esparza
Founder, Midwest Mujeres
Email: info@midwestmujeres.com
Phone: (608) 571-5182

About Midwest Mujeres
Midwest Mujeres is a community-centric organization designed to empower and connect women, especially Latinas and women of color, through education, entrepreneurship, and storytelling. By offering resources, mentorship, and development opportunities, Midwest Mujeres strives to build a supportive ecosystem that enables women to achieve their full potential.

Join us in honoring this commitment and celebrating the strength and resilience of women. We look forward to welcoming you!

Wisconsin Union’s House-Made, Heat-and-Serve Thanksgiving To Go Meals Return, Available Now for Pre-Order

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 4, 2024

Contact Information:
Shauna Breneman, Wisconsin Union Public Relations and Communications Officer
Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu 
Phone: (608) 262-8862

READ RELEASE ONLINE: union.wisc.edu/about/news/thanksgiving-2024

WISCONSIN UNION’S HOUSE-MADE, HEAT-AND-SERVE THANKSGIVING TO GO MEALS RETURN, AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER

MADISON – The Wisconsin Union’s house-made, heat-and-serve Thanksgiving meals, called Thanksgiving To Go, have returned, with online ordering through Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. CDT or while supplies last.

Thanksgiving To Go menu options include chef-created group meals for six people, individual-sized meals, and à la carte add-ons to meal purchases.

Patrons can purchase six-person meals for $175. The group-size meals include bourbon turkey or roasted turkey, turkey gravy, herbed green beans, sage stuffing, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry relish, dinner rolls with butter, and a choice of pumpkin, pecan or fudge bottom pie.

Customers can purchase Individual-sized meals for $18. This includes the choice of a roasted turkey, baked gingersnap mustard-glazed ham or creamy butternut squash lasagna; herbed green beans; cranberry relish; and a choice of mini pumpkin, pecan or fudge bottom pie. Individual-size turkey and ham meals also come with sage stuffing and mashed potatoes. Currently enrolled University of Wisconsin–Madison students with active Wiscards are eligible to purchase an individual-sized meal for $15.

When purchasing their meals, patrons can buy additional servings of cranberry relish, turkey gravy, creamy butternut squash lasagna, fudge bottom pie, pumpkin pie or pecan pie.

All are welcome to order the Wisconsin Union’s Thanksgiving To Go, including those with no University affiliation. When ordering, customers will select a pick-up appointment for a time between 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Tripp Commons in Memorial Union on Nov. 27.

The Wisconsin Union has held Thanksgiving To Go since 2004. Thanksgiving To Go purchases help support the nonprofit Wisconsin Union’s student leadership opportunities and student leader stipends.

“Ordering Wisconsin Union Thanksgiving To Go meals means more holiday enjoyment and that you’re still enjoying a meal made from scratch,” Wisconsin Union Deputy Director Susan Dibbell said. “Customers say they love skipping the busy grocery stores and meal prep and that they save hundreds of dollars when ordering a family Thanksgiving meal from us instead of making it themselves.”

Customers interested in ordering Thanksgiving To Go can visit union.wisc.edu/thanksgiving.

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About the Wisconsin Union

The non-profit Wisconsin Union strives to enhance and support student leadership and community engagement, including through recreational, cultural, educational and social opportunities and by providing world-class support services, such as event management. The Wisconsin Union includes student leadership opportunities available through the Wisconsin Union Directorate, the Center for Leadership and Involvement, the Wisconsin Singers, Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the Wisconsin Homecoming Committee; Memorial Union; Union South; various dining options throughout downtown Madison; UW Conference Centers; and the Fluno Center. Learn more about the Union and its tradition of providing experiences for a lifetime: union.wisc.edu.

Summit Credit Union Members Earn a Cash Boomerang

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2024

Media Contact:
Mary Fanning-Penny
Vice President Communications
(608) 243-5000 ext. 9662
publicrelations@summitcreditunion.com    

Summit Credit Union Members Earn a Cash Boomerang

Madison, Wisc. – Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, announced its member give-back called Cash Boomerang, of $2.5 million to its members. The giveback is based on the cooperative’s financial success and on members’ use of Summit’s checking, savings and borrowing services, as well as their length of membership.

Through this patronage dividend program, Summit will provide a cash payout to 77,311 members. Now in its 11th year, Cash Boomerang has paid out $24.8 million to qualified members.

“Our success is our members’ success,” said Kim Sponem, Summit Credit Union CEO and President. “The more business our members do with us, the better we do as their financial cooperative and the more our members get back in a Cash Boomerang.”

Sponem shared that the timing of the payout prior to the holiday season is intentional. “Members may opt to do something fun and festive with their Cash Boomerang or it may give them a bit of cushion to relieve some financial stress this time of year.”

Qualifying members can redeem their cash payout via online or mobile banking, and deposit it into any Summit account they choose. Cash Boomerang payouts not claimed are deposited into members’ accounts in early December.  

For more information about Cash Boomerang, visit SummitCreditUnion.com/CashBoomerang or call 608-243-5000 or 800-236-5560. 

About Summit Credit Union 

Established in 1935, Summit Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative. Summit holds $7.4 billion in assets and has more than 263,700 members and 921 employees across 60 locations throughout Wisconsin. Since 2002, Kim Sponem has been CEO & President of Summit Credit Union, formerly known as CUNA Credit Union/Great Wisconsin Credit Union.

In 2024, Summit was recognized for continued excellence in employee engagement as a Top Workplace USA by USA Today for the fourth consecutive year and a Top Workplace in the Madison area by the Wisconsin State Journal the fifth year in a row. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel named Summit a Top Workplace in Milwaukee in both 2023 and 2024. Additionally, and representative of its focus on financial education, Summit received the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award in 2010, 2014, and 2016 and the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award – Legacy in 2019.

For additional media information, visit summitcreditunion.com/about-summit/press-room or follow Summit on Facebook and Instagram.

Pat LeMire Promoted to Director of Senior Living & Social Services Practice at M3 Insurance

Pat LeMire has recently been named co-director of senior living & social services practice at M3. As director, his primary role is to serve as a subject matter expert, strategist, and thought leader and report on trends and issues impacting the senior living & social services industry. He will continue to place insurance products and counsel clients on risk management strategies and insurance planning. Pat LeMire will work alongside Sara Kekula as a co-lead to support the client expansion within the senior living & social services sector. Additionally, he will continue to manage and grow his book of business.

Since joining M3 in 2006, LeMire has become a respected leader within the senior living & social services space, known for his comprehensive industry knowledge and commitment to his team. As an owner of assisted living facilities in Northern Wisconsin, he brings firsthand understanding of the challenges providers face, enabling him to deliver customized solutions for insuring high-exposure operations. LeMire continuously supports the growth and development of M3 service team members and fosters a culture of expertise and client dedication. In 2019, he was named a partner at M3 as a reflection of his ongoing influence and leadership in the organization.

LeMire is deeply committed to his community and holds several leadership roles. He serves as chairman of the board for Easterseals Wisconsin and actively contributes to their Fiscal/Personnel, Audit, and Governance Committees. Easterseals is one of Wisconsin’s oldest charitable organizations and supports nearly 10,000 children and adults with disabilities each year. LeMire also serves on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Health Care Association and Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living and earned the Shooting Star Award in 2023 for partnership excellence. Additionally, he is passionate about volunteering with the American Legion Post 59 in Stoughton, Wisconsin.

M3 is thrilled to name Pat LeMire, a dedicated team member since 2006, as co-director of our senior living & social services practice. His extensive experience and commitment to the industry make him the ideal leader to drive continued growth.

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About M3

M3 is a top insurance broker and risk management firm in America. We’re leaders in the products we represent and the industries we serve. M3’s people are an extension of your team, providing world-class resources to help you manage risk, purchase insurance, and provide employee benefits. And our focus on community builds better places to live and work.