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President - Judy Baseman |
I moved to the Island as a full time resident beginning in July of 2022 following my retirement as Superintendent of Schools for the Appleton Area School District. I am a lifelong educator that began my career as a K - 12 vocal music educator and later transitioned to administrative roles in the K - 12 system. I have embraced Island life, taking part in the Trinity Church community, where my husband Ed serves as pastor. I have also joined several community organizations including serving on the WICHP Board, the Washington Island Music Festival Board, and the new Washington Island Child Care Board. I also loves singing in the Trinity Choir, directing the new Trinity Handbell Choir, and assisting with conducting the Island Community Band. WICHP’s mission and commitment to caring for Island residents in need makes service to this organization a priority for me. |
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Vice-President - Jacquelyn Rader |
After graduating with a BS in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin Madison, I began my career in state government service. For many years I worked in an agency that processed disability claims for Social Security. During that time, I learned a lot about medical issues, illness, treatments, etc. I then moved on into the Public Health area. One of my favorite programs was working with the Federal Government Program call the National Health Service Corp. This tried to fulfil the needs for doctors in isolated areas and underserved areas like some of Milwaukee. Our previous island doctor, Dr. Bass, came from that program. We also worked closely with the Community Health Centers around the state, though memorandum of understandings between them, the state and the federal governments. We also worked with the UWM Office of Rural Health. For many years I managed the quality and fraud prevention of the welfare programs in Wisconsin. Trying to make sure what the state was giving out in food stamps, AFDC, and Medicaid was going to those who met the standards. Under legislative supervision, I was also part of a several-year project to get more people in Wisconsin insured. We also worked to get the underserved better insurance. These were several pilots around the state and included one for durable medical equipment access. |
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Treasurer - BettyLou Smith |
As a child, I grew up overseas. After I graduated, I worked in multiple accounting positions- for a tugboat company, an airline, the Province of Saskatchewan, a school district and a mission organization in the Philippines where I met my husband, Rick. Before moving to Washington Island, I worked in healthcare in the Quality dept and the Executive Office. My background has been helpful as I’ve been a member of the WICHP Board. I enjoy being a part of this growing organization. |
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Secretary - Cheryl Mick |
Immediately before my husband John and I moved to Washington Island as our permanent residence in March of 2020, I worked as Corporation Counsel for Oconto County, Wisconsin, representing the County in matters of child advocacy, adult advocacy, guardianship and mental health matters, as well as all matters of County administration. Prior to that work, I was in a private law practice in Walworth County (Lake Geneva) Wisconsin for 25 years, with a focus in gerontology, family law and real estate. John and I purchased vacant land on the Island in 2009 and began building our home in 2014. |
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Board Members |
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Linda Henkel |
I was born and raised in rural Southern Kentucky and graduated from Russell County High School in 1967. For the first seven years of schooling, I attended a one-room schoolhouse heated by a coal stove and where all 8 grades were taught by one teacher. It was a wonderful magical time for me as I was then able to have many, many books to read. We had a bookmobile which came frequently, and it was one of my greatest joys to be able to pick out dozens of books to read. I think this is where my love of reading began. After High School, I attended and graduated from Kentucky Baptist School of Nursing in 1970 and began my career in nursing at Kentucky Baptist Hospital in the Coronary Care Unit. This was the first dedicated Coronary Care Unit in Kentucky and for me, it was the form of nursing which I loved most. After this, I did Cardiac Rehab and Wellness for 28 years and the last 7 years of my career was spent in Home Health. After several years of taking care of people in their homes, I worked as an Intake Coordinator at Baptist Home Health. I also graduated from the University of Louisville with a BA in English and Humanities in 2001, having gone to night school for approximately 10 years (this degree was purely for fun and love of learning). I was a member of the American Nursing Association and did some volunteer work for the American Heart Association. Also helped to establish the first Intensive Care Nursing Association in Louisville, KY.
I married Terry Henkel August 4, 2007, and moved to Washington Island in December of that year. The transition to island life was very difficult for me as I had spent most of my life in Louisville, KY. Now it is home and I have become very active in many church and community endeavors including the Music Festival, quilting for Lutheran World Relief, book bags for Lutheran World Relief, Quilts Of Valor which meets once per year to make quilts for veterans, Meals on Wheels, WICHP board, served for several years on the Church Council, and sing in the church choir as well as Sunshine Singers with Joan Reynolds. I am now able to immerse myself in my favorite pastime and that is reading. I have one furry, four-legged child, Pepper, who is my best buddy. I have slowly learned to love this island and its people as well as the beauty which nature has blessed us. Terry and I raise a garden each year and I do a lot of canning and freezing. This is a wonderful place to spend my retirement and I am thankful for it. |
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Ellen Graff |
My husband Ed and I purchased our Island home in 1993 and moved in 2003. Prior to moving, my career was in the Paper Industry. When WICHP first got started, I worked for the organization and have seen the amazing growth to date. it is an honor to once again be part of the WICHP organization and to serve the community as a board member. |
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Connie Westbrook |
I have been a full-time resident of Washington Island for seven years, owning property on the Island since 2002. I joined the WICHP Board in February of 2018 and served as Vice President from 2/18 to 1/19 and am currently serving as Board President. I have worked in Office Administration for 40+ years in hospital, business and church settings. I have also served on the Washington Island Music Festival Board for five years.
I have been a weaver for over 30 years; 15 years weaving baskets and 16 years as a textile weaver. Currently, I am teaching textile weaving at Sievers School of Fiber Arts focusing on Scandinavian weaving designs. I have a passion for the mission of WICHP - “... to empower and support Washington Island residents across generations to make informed choices for a successful, healthy, safe and independent lifestyle..." |
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Dawn Munao |
My name is Dawn Munao, I moved to the Island in the spring of 1994 and was one of the Island Hair Stylists until 3 years ago. I love the people of Washington Island and look forward to being a part of WICHP and serving this community. |
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Shawn Hopkins |
After being a Washington Island summer resident since 2007, I moved full time to the island from the Chicagoland area in 2021. I worked for 30 years as an engineer in the factory automation industry, selling and installing robotic vision systems throughout the Midwest. I now work together with my wife (Kate) as the general manager of our island business (Hopkins Hearing Health) providing Audiology services to northern Door County. I’m honored to be a member of the WICHP board and believe in the importance of the organization to the island community. I also enjoy spending time at the Mosling Recreation Center and work part-time at the front desk and participate in the Lions Club organization. When I’m not working, you can find me playing pickleball, fishing, playing music in the Trinity bell choir, seeing live music at the TPAC, and spending time with my family and two dogs. |
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Susan Kochanowski |
Susan Kochanowski became a full-time resident of Washington Island in 2020 after visiting the Island for 30 years and owning property on the Island for more than 25 years. Susan’s career has been multi-layered and includes being a practicing clinical and organizational psychologist, consultant and professor. She earned an MA in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Organizational Studies teaching in colleges and universities for 25 years before retiring from Vanderbilt University and a project-based consulting practice. Susan holds a license in clinical counseling and worked as a clinician in hospitals, churches and private clinic settings. Mid-career, she began consulting with Lee, Hecht, Harrison Outplacement and Career Management Firm eventually gaining executive management experience and becoming a regional Senior Vice President, General Manager. From there, Susan moved to Arthur Andersen/Andersen Consulting where she did global corporate consulting as a part of the Change Management Team. As a graduate of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Susan also consulted for the Lutheran Church on an as-needed project basis. Susan is excited to be a part of the WICHP Board and she looks forward to using her interests, skills and experience to help provide positive, practical home-based aging and community health experiences for Island residents. |
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Pat Volsch |
My husband Mike and I moved to the island full time after my retirement as a AVP-Banking Manager with Associated Bank in Watertown, WI. We have been coming to the island since the 1980’s and purchased our first proprty in 2009. We purchased our current home in 2014. I have volunteered and served on several boards over the years to include: Lake Mills Chamber of Commerce - President, Watertown United Way - Secretary, Watertown , WI -Tour Da Goose Commitee (Fund raiser for the Rock River Community Health Clinic)- Girls Scouts -Troop Leader.
I am currently involved on the island as a board member for WICHP, Volunteer for the Food Pantry, the Woman’s Club and Trinity Quilters. We love living on the island and thank the community that has been so warm and welcoming. |
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Staff Members |
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Administrator - E'lise Haller - wichp54246@gmail.com |
My family has been rooted on the Island since the late 1920’s when my Great Grandparents bought some property up here and built a family cabin. We were summer vacationers, then summer residents and now year-round residents.
I grew up and went to school in Madison, WI. After graduating from the University of WI in Broadcast Journalism, I got married and moved to Spokane, WA. In Spokane, we had two children, and when they were set in an all-day school, I went back to work. I was an assistant at a Veterinary Clinic then became the Director at a Parkinson’s Resource Center. From there, I went to work at Washington State University, College of Nursing as a Research Assistant and then transferred over to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center as an NC Clinical Research Coordinator. I worked for Susan G. Komen as their Mission Outreach Coordinator where I administered their grants program for the dollars that were distributed to community partners for services.
In January of 2017, my daughter and I moved to Washington Island to help my mother age in place. We feel there’s no better place to grow old than the Island! After a year of transition, I settled into a position here at WICHP and am really enjoying it! |
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Community Health Coordinator - Pat Schutz - wichpchc@gmail.com |
I am a retired ELCA pastor and have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. I also have specialized training in boundaries and family systems. Washington Island has been my permanent home since 1985 although my connection to the Island goes back before I was born when my parents began vacationing here in the late 50s. It was always my dream to live here – dreams do come true! Before entering seminary in 2012 I served as a volunteer in a variety of roles with the school, church, and community and had jobs as a waitress, school bus driver, substitute teacher, gardener, and finally a clerk at Mann’s Store. It was this latter job that allowed me to connect with so many people – residents as well as visitors and to form delightful relationships. From 2012-2017, I was a student of Wartburg Seminary and from 2017-2022, I served as the pastor of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Merrill, WI. Family needs called me back to the Island in 2022. After several years of being retired I realized I still felt called to serve the Island Community in a significant way and after a serendipitous conversation with WICHP board president Judy Baseman applied for this position. I am truly excited to be a part of WICHP and look forward to serving our community in my role as Community Health Advocate.
FUN FACTS: I love spending time with my husband adventuring on land and lake, spending time with our 3 grown children and their significant others, doing “Nanna camp” with our grandkids, travel, photography, kayaking, biking, and simply breathing Island air and appreciating Island beauty. |
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Program/Event Coordinator - Allison Bourdeau - wichppromgr@gmail.com |
I moved to Washington Island in August 2020 and am a full time resident. I quickly learned just how wonderful this community cares for the wellbeing of one another, and WICHP is a big part of that community of caring.
My career/background is in corporate travel management. The nature of being a travel consultant required immediate attention to time sensitive matters, quality customer service, compassion and the desire to happily assist. Building client relationships were key in establishing long-term partnerships. I feel that this background easily transitions to being a positive and supportive advocate for WICHP.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and my sweet granddaughter. She makes me happy and is the light of my life! I enjoy the outdoors, being creative with refinishing and painting furniture and thrifting. I also own a gift shop on the island that brings me great joy!
I’m honored to be a part of this well-established organization, WICHP, and believe in the mission of the organization to the island community. |
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