The past Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers listed below are from past minutes that Bill Rietz had save from him being a member for over 40 years. If anyone has information to fill the gaps please let the camera club know. (kpw1255@me.com)
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT YEAR
Emil Ramthun Ray Voit 1975-1976
Joe Valkoun Ray Jesmok 1976-1977
Ray Jesmok Bill Rietz 1977-1978
Bill Rietz Bob Ruffing. 1978-1979
Bob Ruffing Richard Knisbeck 1979-1980
Richard Knisbeck Ken Cina 1980-1981
Ken Cina Phil Davis 1981-1982
Phil Davis Scott Galaska 1982-1983
Scott Galaska Jaye Theurich 1983-1984
Jaye Theurich Steve Haynes 1984-1985
Steve Haynes Jon Mosciki 1985-1986
Jon Mosciki Dave Phillips 1986-1987
Dave Phillips Jeffrey Klug 1987-1988
Jeffrey Klug Bob Schwan 1988-1989
Bob Schwan Ron Skaug 1989-1990
Ron Skaug Jon Moscicki 1990-1991
Jon Moscicki Jeffrey Klug 1991-1992
Jeffrey Klug Roger Crill 1992-1993
Roger Crill Bonnie Erickson 1993-1994
Roger Crill Unknown 1994-1995
Mark Mathu John Molenaar 1995-1996
John Molenaar Steve Haynes 1996-1997
Steve Haynes Gary Staekirwicz 1997-1998
Steve Haynes Steve Kilkenny 1998-1999
Dave Phillips Nancy Greifenhagen 1999-2000
Nancy Greifenhagen Don Gorzek 2000-2001
Don Gorzek Virgina Wick 2001-2002
Virgina Wick Tom Gentz 2002-2003
Tom Gentz Joyti Sengupta 2003-2004
Joyti Sengupta Nancy Graf 2004-2005
Nancy Graf Steve Reyer 2005-2006
Steve Reyer Ken Warning 2006-2007
Ken Warning Jeanette Lubitz 2007-2008
Jeanette Lubitz Michael Matusinec 2008-2009
Michael Matusinec John Doorly 2009-2010
John Doorly Jesse Buchholz 2010-2011
Jesse Buchholz Brian Lauttamus 2011-2012
Brian Lauttamus Ian Dickmann 2012-2013
Ian Dickmann John Wiley 2013-2014
John Wiley Pat Lynch 2014-2015
Pat Lynch Jim Bauer 2015-2016
Jim Bauer Jesse Buchholz 2016-2017
Jesse Buchholz Mark VanCleave 2018-2019
Mark Vancleave Jane Hirst 2019-2020
Jane Hirst Joe Higdon 2020-2021
Joe Higdon Roger Crill 2021-2022
Roger Crill Clint Wesel 2022-2023
Clint Wesel Linnea Koenig 2023-2024
Who We Are
The History
The Menomonee Falls Camera Club came into existence during the Summer of 1975. The inaugural gathering occurred on the first Tuesday of September at 7 p.m. The venue that embraced this assembly of visual storytellers was the prestigious MF North High School (MF North Middle School) in the community room. It's worth noting that the club, sponsored by the Menomonee Falls Recreational Department, is a partnership that would prove instrumental in the club's journey. It ended in the late 1990s, and the club has been independent since then.
The architects behind this endeavor were Kenneth Momsen, a local camera retailer, and Bob Tank, the leader of the Recreational Department. Their collaboration bore the fruit of the Menomonee Falls Camera Club. Emil Ramthun, an artistic photographer capturing the moments in Menomonee Falls, took the reins as its inaugural president. The club's board members were Ken Momsen, the creative backbone of the local camera store; Richard Knisbeck, an unwavering presence who stands as a member to this day; Emil Ramthun, whose lens had long photographed the village; Ray Voit, Joe Valkoun, and Beverly Boettger, each contributing their unique notes to the harmonious ensemble.
The Menomonee Falls Camera Club is an inclusive community fostering a passion for photography. It provides a platform for individuals of any skill level, from novices to experts, to come together and exchange their knowledge and love for the craft. Embracing a wide range of ages, starting from 18 years old, this club promotes skill development and artistic growth in a nurturing, supportive atmosphere.
Present Day
Over the years, the club's membership swelled to over 50 individuals, and beyond the bounds of Menomonee Falls, the club's embrace extended across the vast expanse of southeastern and central Wisconsin, even reaching the sun-soaked landscapes of Florida and Arizona.
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the club adapted its meetings to convene virtually through Zoom. This digital portal allowed the club to bring speakers from all corners of the country, enriching the minds of its members. Regular workshops punctuated the calendar, giving hands-on learning opportunities to flourish amid the landscapes they captured. It's a testament to the club's ethos that, while rooted in learning, it remained steadfast in ensuring the art of photography continued to be a wellspring of joy and camaraderie.
Meeting Info and Website
First Tuesday of the Month, September through July at 7 PM. Digitally by Zoom. Check out the website: www.falls-photo.org.
Dues are $20/person or $25/family. You can pay your dues by clicking this button.
Current President - Clint Wesel
Vice President - Linnea Koenig
Treasurer - Patrick Lynch
Secretary and Website - Jeffrey Klug
Newsletter Editor - Ellen Hanrahan
Join us in our friendly and positive environment, where you can share your interests and expand your horizons.
NEWSLETTER/SECRETARY
Larry Talbot 1975-1976
Richard Knisbeck 1976-1977
Fred Jobst 1977-1978
Vicki Pulvermacher 1978-1979
Ray Thornborough 1979-1981
Denis Kavemeier 1981-1983
Phil Davis 1983-1987
Sue Richardson 1987-1989
Linda Putzbach 1989-1991
Jaye Theurich 1991-1993
Jon Moscicki 1993-1994
Mark Mathu 1994-1998
Fritz Jusak 1998-2002
Carole Bailey 2002-2017
Ellen Hanrahan 2017-Present
TREASURERS
Larry Talbot 1975-1976
Richard Knisbeck 1976-1977
Fred Jobst 1977-1978
Joyce Jesmok 1978-1980
Carrie Cina 1980-1982
Sue Richardson 1982-1987
O’Linda Anderson 1987-1989
Sandy Berg 1989-1993
Bob Schwan 1993-1998
Sandy Berg 1998-2006
Bill Rietz 2006-2019
Pat Lynch 2019-present