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.

Dues are $30/person or $40/family. You can pay your dues by clicking this button.

Current President - Linnea Koenigs

Vice President -

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.

Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers

The past Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers listed below are from past minutes that Bill Rietz had saved 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)

  • YEAR PRESIDENT VP

    2020-2021 Jane Hirst Joe Higdon

    2021-2022 Joe Higdon Roger Crill

    2022-2023 Roger Crill Clint Wesel

    2023-2024 Clint Wesel Linnea Koenig

  • YEAR PRESIDENT VP

    2010-2011 John Doorly Jesse Buchholz

    2011-2012 Jesse Buchholz Brian Lauttamus

    2012-2013 Brian Lauttamus Ian Dickmann

    2013-2014 Ian Dickmann John Wiley

    2014-2015 John Wiley Pat Lynch

    2015-2016 Pat Lynch Jim Bauer

    2016-2017 Jim Bauer Jesse Buchholz

    2018-2019 Jesse Buchholz Mark VanCleave

    2019-2020 Mark Vancleave Jane Hirst

  • YEAR PRESIDENT VP

    2000-2001 Nancy Greifenhagen Don Gorzek

    2001-2002 Don Gorzek Virgina Wick

    2002-2003 Virginia Wick Tom Gentz

    2003-2004 Tom Gentz Joyti Sengupta

    2004-2005 Joyti Sengupta Nancy Graf

    2005-2006 Nancy Graf Steve Reyer

    2006-2007 Steve Reyer Ken Warning

    2007-2008 Ken Warning Jeanette Lubitz

    2008-2009 Jeanette Lubitz Michael Matusinec

    2009-2010 Michael Matusinec John Doorly

  • YEAR PRESIDENT VP

    1990-1991 Ron Skaug Jon Moscicki

    1991-1992 Jon Moscicki Jeffrey Klug

    1992-1993 Jeffrey Klug Roger Crill

    1993-1994 Roger Crill Bonnie Erickson

    1994-1995 Roger Crill Unknown

    1995-1996 Mark Mathu John Molenaar

    1996-1997 John Molenaar Steve Haynes

    1997-1998 Steve Haynes Gary Staekirwicz

    1998-1999 Steve Haynes Steve Kilkenny

    1999-2000 Dave Phillips Nancy Greifenhagen

  • YEAR PRESIDENT VP

    1975-1976 Emil Ramthun Ray Voit

    1976-1977 Joe Valkoun Ray Jesmok

    1977-1978 Ray Jesmok Bill Rietz

    1978-1979 Bill Rietz Bob Ruffing

    1979-1980 Bob Ruffing Richard Knisbeck

    1980-1981 Richard Knisbeck Ken Cina

    1981-1982 Ken Cina Phil Davis

    1982-1983 Phil Davis Scott Galaska

    1983-1984 Scott Galaska Jaye Theurich

    1984-1985 Jaye Theurich Steve Haynes

    1985-1986 Steve Haynes Jon Mosciki

    1986-1987 Jon Mosciki Dave Phillips

    1987-1988 Dave Phillips Jeffrey Klug

    1988-1989 Jeffrey Klug Bob Schwan

    1989-1990 Bob Schwan Ron Skaug

  • NEWSLETTER/SECRETARY

    Larry Talbot 1975-1976

    Richard Knisbeck 1976-1977

    Fred Jobst 1977-1978

    Vicki Pulvermacher 1978-1979

    Ray Thorn 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 Baily 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