Forward Janesville - TheReport - Second Quarter 2018

IN 100 YEARS, WHAT MIGHT YOUR HEADSTONE READ?” “Onto the next big adventure!” Laura Barten • FJI Report Editor "Our final posture for the day . . . corpse pose!" Ruth Armstrong • Office Administrator “She loved life!“ Mary Terry • FJI Report Designer “Simple things are often the best: 2 ounces of Pimms, 4 ounces of ginger ale, cucumber garnish. You’re welcome.” John Beckord • President “He lived a long and productive life, which culminated in his election to Congress in 2030 and a long, distinguished career in public service. He dedicated his life to his family, friends, and service to the communities in which he lived.” Dan Cunningham • Vice President Government Relations & Education “Juggled two teenage kids, three large furry dogs, full- time job, dog rescue volunteer work and a part- time gig, and loved every minute of my crazy, busy life. Wouldn’t have changed it for the world!” JoLynn Burden • Vice President of Development “I said I would take your secrets to my grave, but I didn’t mean it literally!” Jenny Tschudy • Administrative Assistant “Don’t bury me, just sprinkle my ashes over an outlet mall.” Carol Engebretson • Events & Membership Coordinator FORWARD JANESVILLE 14 S. Jackson Street, Suite 200, Janesville, WI 53548 Phone: 608.757.3160 • Fax: 608.757.3170 Email: forward@forwardjanesville.com • www.forwardjanesville.com SECOND QUARTER 2018 • 3 4 • The Next 100 Years 7 • Dream a Little Dream with Me 9 • A Century in the Making 12 • FJI goes to Washington 14 • Abassador Quotes 15 • Ambassador Fun Facts FJI•New Members 16 • #FJI works 18 • How Did I Get Here? 21 • What your FJI Investment Buys 22 • Annual Dinner Sponsors 24 • ARISE Now 26 • Calendar of Events of Care & Support • INSIDE THIS ISSUE • • CONTRIBUTORS •