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SPECIAL SECTION | 6 tips to givethe perfect gift

by Kelly Dvorak

Holiday bakingby Katie Ellingson

Gift Guideby Jennifer Hogeland

BODY | Holiday styleby Lauren Waters

HEALTH | Addressing anxietyby Jennifer Hogeland

MIND | Sparkling winesby Alison Ver Halen

COVER | Karmen Lemke,Wisconsin Public Service

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MIND | Career advancement - Part 2by Ines Temple

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The holidays are in full swing and Christmas is just a few weeks away. Most of us are frantically shopping, wrapping and baking, slowly checking everything off our to-do list.

While December is always a crazy month, I try harder and harder each year to remove some stress. Now, it helps that my kids are get-

ting older — they can assist with just about any holiday task and there isn’t one “gotta-have” toy on their list that’s impossible to find — but I also find myself consciously ignoring the pressure to do it all and to instead enjoy the season.

One of my favorite articles this month is on addressing anxiety. Lisa Schubring from Prevea Behavioral Care describes our new pursuit for per-fection — a must-read for those always feeling stressed.

Our cover woman, Karmen Lemke, has a lot on her plate but she manages it all gracefully. An employee at Wisconsin Public Service, Lemke is manager of community relations and contributions, director of the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation and president of the WPS Community Foundation. She finds great joy and satisfaction in finding social innovative solutions to com-munity issues. Be sure to check out her inspiring story!

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This is my favorite time of year because people tend to give a little more than normal, giving to loved ones, neighbors, community and even complete strang-

ers. It’s not only about those in need, but also about showing those that we care about we’ve been paying attention and appreciate them in our lives. Giving inspires a much bigger idea than money or material things, it inspires love. Melanie Breit, Kaukauna

I love the colors and crispness in the air.Kathleen Carlson, Suamico

Family time. It’s nice to get together with friends and family that you don’t see all the time.Carol Knuth, Howard

Although we live on a 2-acre lot that is heavily populated with maples and oaks and all the yard main-tenance involved with leaf pickup at this

time, it’s still a special time of year. Coming in from working

outdoors to the cozy air inside brings a warmness to both your body and

your heart. The leaf pickup exercise is invigorating and Wisconsin’s season change brings annual “newness” to

life in general!Sandy Servais, New Franken

I love the quiet of this time of the year — the slight chill in the air, the anticipation of the first snow and winding down a little earlier on dark evenings. It’s like

nature is giving us permission to slow down, take a breath and focus on do-ing for others, which is the real reason for the season.Cathy Rydzewski, Seymour

This time of year is a favorite time for me for numerous rea-sons. What I am look-ing forward to most this year is watching my sons, Joshua (21 years old) and Jacob

(18 years old) play hockey. You see, for many years we had a hockey rink in our backyard for them to play on. I spent many cold afternoons in my warm kitchen, watching my boys play hockey through our kitchen window. Those are great memories.Julie Davids, Oshkosh

The snowflakes, crackling fire, Christmas lights … and the joy in my children’s eyes as we cel-ebrate Jesus’s birthday.

Katie Voight, Appleton

Warm, hearty foods that fill your belly along with your soul. Megan Kok, Fond du Lac

With the colder weather comes the excuse for hot drinks like pump-kin spiced lattes and hot cocktails, cuddling on the couch with a comforter and a good book and snuggling

with your favorite pet(s). One of my favorite things is baking and with the holidays approaching I like to bake pies, cupcakes and spiced breads to donate to various special events that take place in our city. Not only am I helping with those special events, but the bak-ing makes my home smell so delicious

and welcoming. This is also the time of year when you can pull out

those comfortable sweat-ers during the day and warm, fuzzy pajamas at night.Trish Marks, Oshkosh

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It’s holiday season and shopping, gift buying and wrapping are in full swing. The whole process can be challenging, especially finding just the right gifts for your friends and loved ones. These six tips from our local experts will help you track down the perfect gift and turn you into a professional gift wrapper in no time.

1. Buy gifts all year long. Sue VanDenElzen, owner of Thornberry Cot-tage in Green Bay, cautions against waiting until the last minute. Instead, she says, “Shop ahead, think year-round and really make an effort to lis-ten to people and buy gifts as they come along.” That way, you won’t be joining the last-minute stragglers at the mall on Dec. 23 and you’ll have much more success finding a gift specific to that special person.

2. Match the gift to the receiver. Pam Dellise, owner of Interior Mo-tives Consignment in Green Bay, suggests choosing gifts that remind the receiver of something special to them – a past event, a memory or a special time in their life. “Connect the person with the gift,” she advises. “Treasures are different for everyone.” VanDenElzen agrees. “Really think about who the person is and what their interests are. It’s really important to know your audience.”

3. It really is the thought that counts. When giving a gift, make your effort show. “The sentiment is just as important as the gift,” says Dellise. Show the gift receiver that you put thought into choosing the gift by in-cluding a note or a card, explaining why you chose it. Not everyone likes gift cards, but if you do choose a gift card VanDenElzen suggests doing something fun with it by pairing it with a small gift or clever packaging.

4. Be creative with wrapping. Of course, traditional gift wrap is the most common. If you go that route, be sure to use nicely made bows (no stick-ons!) with clean ends. But there are many other ways to let your creative side shine through when it comes to gift presentation. Natural and recycled materials are really big, suggests VanDenElzen. “Steal from the outside – greenery like junipers and cedars are very pretty under the tree.” Dried oranges with cloves are also a nice touch. You can also make your own tissue paper with a fun scissors, a vintage pillowcase, or even burlap. Try putting gift baskets in interesting containers. VanDenElzen likes to tuck scented sachets into gift baskets for a little extra something special.

5. Embrace simplicity. “Keep it simple,” suggests Dellise. Try wrapping in plain brown paper with a pretty plaid ribbon, and a bell or cedar

branch affixed to it. For money gifts, she advises using repurposed candy boxes, like from Seroogy’s. Put different denominations of

coins in each section, and don’t forget those golden dollars. She reveals scavenger hunts are clever and fun, especially for kids.

6. This year’s trends. So what’s hot in gift giving this year? VanDenElzen reports that food and drink gifts are big and are generally well-received. Bar items are huge with guys, especial-

ly craft brewery paraphernalia. According to Dellise, vintage gifts are very hot – think glassware, lamps, vases and pot-tery. No matter what gift you choose for that special person, make sure it’s something that speaks to you. w

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Gingerbread men, pumpkin pie, sugar cut-out cook-ies ... there are so many delicious baked goods to sample during the holi-

day season. Before you fire up that oven, check out these tips for better baking.

Mike Vande Walle, owner of Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe in De Pere, recommends beginning a new tradition and starting holi-day baking over Thanksgiving weekend, when family members can bake a few items together. If that’s not possible, start your baking whenever it is convenient for your family. Rebecca Henry, owner of Rebecca’s Sweets Bou-

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tique in Appleton, says the first week of December is her go-to date to start holiday baking, but some people prefer to start later so there aren’t as many treats around the house.

Looking for some ideas for sea-sonal favorites? “Anything pump-kin is always a favorite for the holiday,” says Henry. “My custom-ers love my pumpkin spice cup-cakes and my pumpkin chocolate chip bars. Some other favorite cupcakes are caramel apple and gingerbread. Of course pies and decorated sugar cookies are al-ways a crowd favorite.”

Other popular holiday items in-clude pumpkin roll, sugar cut-out

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cookies and peanut blossoms. “I am a sucker for holiday cookies like but-ter spritz, walnut sandwich cookies and chocolate pecan nuggets,” says Vande Walle. “I love the smell from gingerbread and Pfeffernusse cook-ies.”

As far as storing your baked goods, it can depend on the item. Henry says most items should be properly stored in an airtight container or some type of Tupperware container to keep them from drying out. “I sug-gest baking and then freezing your cookies so you can take them out as you need,” she adds. For fruit cake and chewy cookies, Vande Walle says it is best to wrap the item well with plastic wrap and store it in the freezer. Make sure items have completely cooled before storing them.

Whatever you decide to bake, have fun with it! “Christmas and holiday baking in my family has been a tradition since I was a little girl,” says Henry. “For those with children and families at home I would absolutely encourage you to involve your kids and make a fun activity out of it. Most importantly, enjoy it! Baking should be fun. I’ve always been a big fan of baking what I like and enjoy eating. Don’t feel you have to make a certain item because you’ve always done it. Bake what tastes good and enjoy the delicious treats.” w


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Cream butter, sugars and peanut butter together. Add eggs and vanilla, mix for a minute then scrape sides and mix on low. Be careful to not over-mix as your cookies could get tough. Add dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. Roll into 1 1/2-2” balls and roll them in a small bowl of sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 8 minutes, until just golden. Remove from oven, place an unwrapped Hershey kiss in the center and return to oven for 2 minutes. Cool on a baking rack and enjoy!


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GIFT IDEAS FOR THE HOME —AND HERChristmas is only days away. Are you still searching for that perfect gift? Pick up a thoughtful gift or a few new things for your home with these great holiday finds for the home — or for her — at area boutiques.

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The holiday season is here and the race is on to find the perfect gift. I have found that a bottle of sparkling wine makes a wonderful gift. Sparkling wine, just by how it looks, says “celebration!” Although I am a firm believer in drinking sparkling wines throughout the year, there is just something about the holidays that makes this the perfect drink. From clinking glasses and pairing with appetizers to that beautiful stream of bubbles in the glass, sparkling wines are magical.

When looking for a sparkling wine, the choices can be overwhelming. The Champagne region became famous for its version of sparkling wine, but what other sparkling wines options are there? Steve, my husband and the winemaker at our wineries, Parallel 44 and Door 44, once had a discussion with a winemaker from France that told him our climate would be ideal for growing grapes to produce sparkling wines. Our cooler summers produce higher acidity grapes that are perfect for making into sparkling wines — this was the beginning of Bubbler and Sparkler.

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Bubbler and Sparkler are two sparkling wines that are locally grown, world-class quality wines. Fresh, lively, balanced and tasty, both wines highlight our local wine region, making them the perfect gift.

Sparkling wines are also the prefect wines to serve at your holiday parties. Not only are sparkling wines great for cheering with, they also are amazing for pairing with food. No matter what dish you are serving, a sparkling wine with its natural acidity, will brighten and enhance the flavors in your dish. Cheers!

Written by Maria Milano, Co-Owner of Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery, located just east of Green Bay, with her husband and wine-maker Steve Johnson.



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Luxe looksShannon Charles, owner of Bu-Tiffle Things in De Pere, says if you want to

make a statement this holiday season, add some sparkle!

“Wine-colored base pieces paired with sparkle are right on trend, such as a sleeveless dress with a glittered layering piece or a sparkly sweater vest,” she shares.

Another hot look this holiday season is fringe, Charles says.

“Fringe is all the rage right now and can add texture to any outfit, whether it’s a coat, purse or sweater,” she explains.

And, of course, find the perfect pair of shoes to finish your look. Charles recom-mends tall boots or cute booties with sparkle detail. Bu-Tiffle Things also carries boot cuffs, which can be velcroed or clipped right in, and can definitely add a little something extra to your holiday outfit.

Since twinkling lights and glittery deco-rations are everywhere this season, you’ll need a style that sparkles just as bright. Local experts share their fashion and beauty tips to have you looking fabulous for all of your upcoming holiday parties.

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Shimmer and shineThe holiday season is the perfect time to add some

sparkle to your look, and a great way to do this is with your jewelry. Kathy Bressers with Wm’s Jewelers, Inc. in De Pere says an old favorite is always a hit during the holidays.

“We are reintroducing yellow gold as an option this season,” she shares. “Our customers are ready for the

rich, yellow color to return.”

Bressers says the longer necklaces, such as a sterling silver and onyx lariat piece, are also stunning looks.

“Another beautiful and colorful choice for the holi-days is the Windscape earring from our Holly Yashi line,” she says.

A bit of glitz and glam can really spice up your look this season, so don’t be afraid to add a little sparkle to your holiday style!

Holiday hair and makeupSparkle Darling’s master “on-the-go” stylist Jen Ronning has the

perfect go-to looks for your holiday parties. “Right now soft, textured curls are a must, and putting those curls

into a half-up top knot is even more of a must,” she says. “It’s a re-ally fun way to add some style and ‘chic-ness’ to the hair.”

When it comes to hair color, Ronning says soft looks are what’s in this holiday season.

“Keeping the base color of your hair a shade warmer and close to your natural, and adding some tiny highlights through the top will give it the perfect amount of brightness,” she explains. “It grows out seamless and looks stunning!”

As for makeup, Ronning loves the look of berry-colored lips and recommends a lip color in a matte, cranberry hue. And she even says glitter can be done in a sophisticated way this holi-day season.

“Glitter is definitely for grown-ups!” Ronning says. “Top off a taupe, smoky eye with a light sprinkling of gold glitter. It’s the perfect amount of glam for that holiday party.” w

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Aracing heartbeat. Sweaty palms. Feeling over-whelmed.

It’s normal to expe-rience anxiety or feel

stressed in different situations. In fact, in some cases anxiety helps us function — keeping us on task and ensuring we get things done. But, when anxiety begins to con-sume daily activities, it’s a prob-lem.

“We usually tell people if your anxiety is impacting your daily functioning then it is out of con-trol — if it is impacting you at work, school or in your relation-ships,” says Lisa Schubring, li-censed marriage and family ther-apist at Prevea Behavioral Care.

“If you are spending a signifi-cant amount of your day wor-rying about a variety of topics — relationships, finances, health — or you are avoiding engaging in tasks because it brings up feel-

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ings of anxiety that can be a signal you are getting into the realm of an anxiety disorder,” adds Dr. Deirdre Radosevich, psychologist at Aurora BayCare Medical Center.

There are a variety of strategies to manage anxiety. Meditate. Listen to music. Take a moment to clear your head.

“I tell people anxiety’s best friend is distraction,” says Schubring. “If we can distract ourselves we can often improve our anxiety.”

Dr. Radosevich explains daily exercise and eating well are also effec-tive ways to keep anxiety in control.

Schubring recommends pinpointing the cause of anxiety. “If you can isolate and identify the cause of the anxiety you often can do something to change the situation,” she says.

If it isn’t possible to have control over the situation that causes anxiety, Schubring suggests finding coping mechanisms. This could be as simple as talking to someone or getting up to walk around.

When feeling an anxiety attack coming on, Dr. Radosevich recom-mends taking controlled or deep breaths. She reveals laughter is often the best medicine. “Being able to use humor and maintain a positive at-titude can help,” she adds.

If coping strategies aren’t working, it may be time to visit your primary care physician. He or she can direct you to a counselor, prescribe medica-tion or both.

Dr. Radosevich reveals she’s seeing an increase in anxiety in children, teens and adults. She attributes this to increased socialization — peo-ple are never unplugged. Schubring believes life has also become more stressful.



“The pursuit of perfection is a huge issue,” she says. “People are pulled in so many different directions and there are so many things that demand our attention today.”

Wondering why some people struggle with anxiety more than others? Schubring suggests some people are exposed to higher amounts of stress — work re-lated or family related. Research suggests there also may be a genetic connection.

While having a support system is often beneficial to easing anxiety, Dr. Radosevic explains there is no shame in seeking help.

“There are many people that have anxiety issues. You aren’t alone. It is a very treatable disorder and something people can overcome,” she adds. w

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Nothing says “celebration” like a glass of cham-pagne, but why is that? Why do bottles of spar-kling wine seem to fly off

the shelves this time of year and show up at almost every holiday party we go to?

When most of us think of spar-kling wine, we think of cham-pagne, a type of sparkling wine that is only produced in the Champagne region of France. Al-

though there are many different types of sparkling wine, they probably all owe their popularity to champagne.

“I think the region did an excellent job marketing that it’s for special occasions, so that’s part of the fun,” says Ana Burkham, co-owner of Tan-dem Wine Shop in Appleton.

“Sparkling wines are made specially, which helps create the perception is one of celebration,” says Joe Verhagen of Corks and Caps in Greenville. “They are harder to make and there’s more hands-on work that has to get done, so that’s part of the special feeling about them.”

In addition to savvy marketing, sparkling wines really do make for a great party drink because they go with just about anything.

“It lends itself to appetizers, and for a time of year when there are a lot of cocktail parties,” adds Burkham.

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They’re also extremely versatile, which makes them ideal for parties. “Sparkling wines seem to pair with a broader range of foods than most other wines,” says Verhagen.

Although everyone has heard of champagne, there are many more options for sparkling wine if you’re thinking of throwing a holiday party. There are spar-kling wines that come from other parts of France (including Crémant and Mousseux), cava from Spain and prosecco from Italy, just to name a few.

“Champagne is this tiny little region, so it’s diffi-cult to make these wines. You will generally not find champagne under $40 a bottle,” said Burkham. “But there are other great French sparkling wines, like Cré-mant, that are $18-$25 and can be absolutely fabu-lous.”

With so many different options, how do we know what to buy when perusing the sparkling wine shelves of our local liquor store?

“It depends on what you like, and a lot of times it’s the sweetness level people should look at,” adds Burkham.

Champagne tends to be dry and is labeled Brut, Ex-tra Brut, or Brut Natural, with Brut Natural being the driest option. Cava also tends to be dry, while options like prosecco tend to be sweeter.

“Prosecco is more popular than domestic or French champagne, and the reasoning is they’re smoother and easier to drink,” says Verhagen. “I translate that into meaning they’re not quite as dry as the French, or even the California sparkling wines.”

Burkham agreed, saying prosecco seems to be one of the most popular sparkling wines right now.

So although champagne is always an option to help celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year, it’s far from your only option. Sparkling wines are made all over the world — including at many local wineries — and have a variety of flavors and sweetness levels to offer. The best way to determine your favorite is probably to try new things in order to get acquainted with their flavors and your preferences. w

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Lemke is currently the man-ager of community relations and corporate giving for WPS. She is also the director of the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation and the president of the WPS Com-munity Foundation. She manages the corporate citizenship strategy for the company as well as serves as a philanthropist on behalf the organization.

“Much has changed in the energy industry, like many others, but what hasn’t changed is the company’s commitment to the community,” says Lemke. “And that’s why I feel so passionate about my work. I’m thankful that the company values community and working in collaboration with other community partners.”

JOINING AND GROWING WITHIN WPSLemke joined WPS in 1987. Her first experience with community rela-

tions was as a consumer consultant — an external facing role that fo-cused on helping customers, teaching them how to save energy, talking about how to be safe around gas and electricity and working with area

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OTHERS, BUT WHAT HASN’T CHANGEDIS THE COMPANY’S COMMITMENT TO

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youth. Eventually there was a push for companies to be more socially re-sponsible, so community relations became even more important to WPS. Lemke had the opportunity to grow with the organization and within the department.

“I always liked working with people and I knew this was what I want-ed to do,” says Lemke. “This job is about building relationships and por-traying the company’s image — working to bring the company’s assets to the community to help solve the community’s needs.”

Today Lemke leads a team of five — a talented team with more than 150 years’ combined service to the company. She explains their task is

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˛˛ I HAVE CAREFULLY SELECTED THE GROUPS TO BEINVOLVED WITHBECAUSE OF ACONNECTION TO THE MISSION. ONE OF MY MOST REWARDINGEXPERIENCES WAS YEARS AGO AS A LOANED EXECUTIVE TO THE BROWN COUNTY UNITED WAY — IT WAS REWARDING NOT ONLY PERSONALLY BUT ALSO PROFESSIONALLY.I HAVE A DEEPERAPPRECIATION FOR OUR COMMUNITYAND THE NEEDS AS A RESULT.


to develop and nurture strategic partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits, chambers and business-education entities. “The work we do has a direct impact on the company’s bottom line and posi-tions the company for success in the future,” she adds.

Lemke reveals two of her greatest professional ac-complishments are bringing the WPS Kids Power Run and WPS Volunteer Awards to the company.

COMPANY PHILANTHROPIST The WPS Foundation is the company’s charitable

giving arm — a foundation that is funded by share-holders of the company, not customers. Lemke says the foundation supports activities that promote arts and culture, community and neighborhood develop-ment, education, human services and health and the environment in communities throughout Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota.

“One of the benefits of working for a company for so long and in my role is the people and relationships I’ve made along the way. That is what I cherish the most,” says Lemke. “I’m like a matchmaker, trying to connect my company and its resources — employ-ees, donations, expertise — to meet the community needs.”

Each year, the WPS Foundation donates approxi-mately $1.4 million to worthwhile organizations. Since its inception, Lemke explains the WPS Foun-dation has awarded more than $32 million. Over the years, the foundation has helped fund a variety of lo-cal projects, including City Deck, Bay Beach Amuse-ment Park, Fox River Trail, Green Bay Botanical Gar-dens, NEW Zoo, Heritage Hill and more.

“All of these projects have built a strong community, drawing in millions of visitors to the area each year and adding to the quality of life for those who call northeast Wisconsin home,” she says.

Lemke suggests the most challenging part of her job is not being able to help every cause out there be-cause of limited resources. “Every day I get inquiries from great organizations. Many we have long-term relationships with and there are a few new organi-zations that reach out,” she says. “We have to make choices and prioritize.”

A DAY IN THE LIFEWorking in community relations, Lemke reveals no

two days are alike. She may start her day attending a board meeting at the Salvation Army, then meet with a nonprofit to learn about a potential partnership, host a group of students from Brown County Teen Leader-

ship and prepare documents for an upcoming Foun-dation board meeting.

“There is a lot of collaboration that takes place be-tween my company and community groups,” she adds.

When Lemke leaves WPS each day, she reflects on her contribution to the community. “I get the greatest satisfaction knowing I’m making a difference, wheth-er it’s short-term or long-term.”

Lemke explains she could be gone every night of the week at a Chamber function or nonprofit event, but she works hard to balance community events and family time.

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTWhile her role at WPS is to be involved in the com-

munity, her passion for giving back spills outside of work hours. She’s served on various boards and committees over the years. Her current list includes the Salvation Army Brown County, Cerebral Palsy, Inc., Catholic Foundation, Green Bay Regional Grant Makers Association, Bay Area Community Council, Greater Green Bay Chamber’s Partners in Education and more.

Lemke is a graduate of Leadership Green Bay and is a member of Association for Corporate Contribu-tion Professionals.

“I have carefully selected the groups to be involved with because of a connection to the mission,” says Lemke. “One of my most rewarding experiences was years ago as a loaned executive to the Brown County United Way — it was rewarding not only personally but also professionally. I have a deeper appreciation for our community and the needs as a result.”

OUTSIDE THE OFFICEWhile away from work, Lemke loves to spend time

with her family. Lemke and her husband have two daughters in college and a teenager in middle school. They spend a lot of time attending their daughter’s sporting events as well as camping, biking, walking, kayaking and caring for their yellow lab. Lemke also makes plenty of time for her mom.

“It’s because of her help that I’ve been able to have a robust career and be as involved in the commu-nity as I am,” says Lemke. “When my husband or I are busy with our jobs, she’s always there to give a ride, cook a meal or help with the kids whenever needed — for that I’m grateful.”

CONTINUING TO MAKE AN IMPACTLemke believes every little bit helps make an im-

pact on the community — and everyone can give something. She considers herself a philanthropist on behalf of WPS but she’s also done her own giv-ing. In the last few years, Lemke started a fund at the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation through the Women’s Fund.

When asked what the future looks like for her, Lemke says she will be the best mom, wife, daughter and employee she can be. She concludes, “I look for-ward to finding socially innovative solutions to seri-ous community issues through my professional and personal contributions.” w

What is something few people know about you?I am a fanatic about sunsets. You can find me hopping on my bike and chasing down the road to catch the sun just before it leaves its last glow on earth for the day. A sunset is a peaceful way to end a day, to reflect on the beauty around and give thanks for all that is good.

Where you like to travel? There are so many great places to explore right here in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. I love going on short day trips to Door County, camping and hiking at Peninsula State Park and Fonferek Glen County Park. I love quiet time outside, enjoying the beauty.

What types of books do you like to read? I don’t read as much as I should and hope that as more free time becomes available I can recon-nect with some of my favorite authors, like Matthew Kelly. Kelly is a motivational speaker, author, business consultant and founder of Dynamic Catholic. I enjoy books that inspire and have happy endings.

Do you have a favorite movie? My favorite movie is The Note-book — a wonderful love story.

Could you share one of your favorite quotes?“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,” by Margaret Mead. This is so true of my work in the community.

What do you love most about this time of year?Although the days grow shorter I love that life slows down a little and look forward to spending time with family and friends. I’m looking forward to having my whole family under one roof again — enjoying company and good food and making new memories. Also, the holidays are always a good time for giving back and volunteer to ensure everyone has a bright holiday. I’ll be ringing bells with my daugh-ters for Salvation Army, a tradition we started years ago. As I get older Christmas takes on a whole new meaning — it’s not about receiving, but about giving back and renewing my faith and the journey that I’m on.

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Part 2

In our November 2016 issue of Wom-en, Temple revealed what she believes are four mistakes that can crush career advancement — inadequate positive complicity, lacking a “halo of success,” maintaining an insufficient self-image and exuding an unappealing attitude. Here in part 2, she shares three addi-tional mistakes that may be holding you back.



by INES TEMPLE

The following mistakes and related methodolo-gies will guide you, step by step, through key per-sonal marketing pitfalls

and processes that will not only strengthen your personal brand but will also help develop and im-prove your current employability and overall career potential.

MISTAKE #5. AN ABSENCE OF ENTHUSIASM

By positively managing our en-ergy, we transmit energy to oth-ers. This is another major aspect of charisma — infecting others with our enthusiasm. By being pleasant, positive, charismatic and down to earth, we achieve the ideal attitude of success. And if we feel successful, we will be treated accordingly. Showing your successful side does not involve bragging, arrogance or acting superior to others. On the contrary, it simply means under-standing that our attitude has to be positive and directed at giving others the attention and recogni-tion they expect and need. And what sells more than offering ex-cellent professional services that transmit enthusiasm and show-ing that we want to keep learning and becoming involved?

MISTAKE #6. NOT ESTABLISHING TRUST AND SUCCESS NETWORKSOur reputation may begin with us, but it is anchored in our contacts

and the connections we have with others. Knowing how to manage your contacts and connections is a must. Our network of contacts, which we can call our network of trust, must be developed and constantly updated. We can’t just develop a network of contacts when we need it. This is something that we need to manage proactively throughout our lifetime and at every turn. Obviously, if we constantly look after our network of trust, our contacts will speak well of us, not only because we do a good job, but also because we have developed a good relationship with all con-cerned. Sometimes, when people are successful, they stop working on their network of contacts. They tend to feel that this is no longer neces-sary. This is a mistake. If we wait until we are not doing well, we are less likely to tap into our network because we are feeling uncomfortable with our status. So it is essential to build and maintain your networks at all times.

Contacts and relationships are the first step in building a network of trust. Building that network is important because when a job opening appears, companies first look within the company or to friends and cli-ents. In fact, 90 percent of job openings are in what we call the market of hidden opportunities. Building a network of trust requires establishing long-term relationships with people who appreciate us and whom we appreciate in return. These are people we know or with whom we have worked and maintain a relationship of trust, appreciation and mutual re-spect. The larger the network of trust that you have, the more likely that you will be employed, because our contacts are our best salespeople and the best people to spread our good reputation. Developing networks of trust requires having a clear idea of who our acquaintances are and what they know about us.

To build your own network of trust, begin by making an organized list of all the people you know and who know you. This includes everyone who has formed an impression of you and manages your reputation. Next, keep the relationships you have current by continually updating them. Building networks of trust means reestablishing and rewriting those re-lationships in new terms and keeping them alive. This also entails en-thusiastically reestablishing our identity, image and reputation with our contacts. In this way we are renewing our ties, even if we haven’t seen some of these people for a long time.

ESSENTIAL “PERSONAL MARKETING” MISTAKES THATCAN CRUSHCAREER ADVANCEMENT

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GETTING IN THE SPIRIT

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ASPIRE to your health

What better way to spell “celebrate” this season than with tips that will help you enjoy your fa-vorite meals without

feeling guilty?

Control portions. Brittany Nikolich, regional dietitian

for Skogen’s Festival Foods in De Pere, advises people to fill half of their plates with vegetables and fruits, then add protein to fill one quarter of the plate and starches for the remainder.

Roxanne Denneau, diabetes, weight and tobacco regional team leader at Bellin Health, suggests similar proportions and encourages people to eat healthy foods before an event to avoid being too hungry. “Then select nuts, cheeses made from 2 percent milk, and fruit and vegetable platters,” she says. “Enjoy one good piece of chocolate and share desserts.”

Eat early. “Eat before parties so you don’t overeat and control

portion sizes,” says Nikolich. “And don’t skip meals in an effort to save calories.”

“Definitely eat before an event,” agrees Chris Bentley, NASM Cer-tified Personal Trainer at Lake

Park Swim & Fitness. “Stay away from the appetizer table and you will be less likely to grab little bites here and there.”

Learn lower fat cooking techniques and other substitutions. “Roasted root vegetables add magic to any meal,” says Nicole Schauer of Good

Earth Farm in Oakfield. “By roasting them beyond the steaming point, you’ll bring out a surprising amount of natural sweetness that you can amplify with a little oil and salt.”

Switch the ingredients in recipes to maximize tasty nutritional powerhouses. “Baked goods are a great vehicle for zuc-chini or apples and healthy fat sources like wal-nuts,” Nikolich suggests.

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Explore new twists on old favorites. One of Bent-ley’s favorite recipes is a healthy version of a

pumpkin roll. “Substitute gluten-free flour for regular flour, applesauce for sugar and almond butter for pea-nut butter,” she says, “and add coconut oil for moist-ness, along with healthy treats like carob chips, pe-cans, cranberries or coconut. It’s delicious!”

Bring your own healthy side dishor dessert.

Remember which foods are unique to the holidays. “Save room for your favorites and again make

simple tweaks to lighten up classics. One of my favor-ites is a recipe for cheesy potatoes using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream plus carrots to add nutrients,” says Nikolich.

Avoid rigid or black and white thinking. There’s no one food that will sabotage your health. If

you want a piece of pie, just make sure to fill the rest of your plate with veggies, lean proteins and whole grains.

Take time for yourself, avoid stress eating and be mindful so you’re indulging with intention,” rec-

ommends Nikolich. “Maintain as much balance as you can so you can enjoy without guilt.”

Eat slowly and savor the flavors,” adds Denneau.Enjoy local produce in simple recipes. Schauer

recommends roasted beets. “Cut beets into one-inch pieces, toss them in oil, sprinkle on some salt

and roast,” she says. “The fla-vor is amazing!”

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Try telling most people bat-tling cancer to “think posi-tive” and you’re likely to end up a hospital patient yourself. But that’s the

mantra behind Positive Every Day Cancer Foundation, which was founded by Melissa Beyer and her daughters. They were inspired to do something to help families after Beyer’s 3-year-old grandson, Raiden Kautenburg, was diagnosed with neuroblas-toma in 2014.

“It’s a cancer of the nervous system, but it can take on a lot of different shapes and forms,” says Lyssa Schmidt, Beyer’s daughter and Raiden’s aunt. “For Raiden, his tumor was all over his stom-ach and abdomen and a little bit up by his lungs.”

Raiden was in and out of the hospital for the next nine months. Unfortunately, the family was

spread out at a time when they needed each other most. Schmidt and her sister (Raiden’s mom) were both in Milwaukee, but their other sister lives near Green Bay and their parents live in the Appleton area. Like millions of people today, they turned to social media to stay connected and to help keep their spirits up.

“I had come across this post one day that was something like ‘starting your day with a positive thought can really impact the way it goes,’” says Schmidt. “So, as a family unit, we all started sharing random positive things every morning.”

That was the inspiration for Positive Every Day.“My mom really wanted to do something formal to help families,” adds

Schmidt. “So we started talking about it and first there were two ques-tions: what were we going to do for families and what were we going to call ourselves?”

They finally landed on Positive Every Day Cancer Foundation because of the positive thoughts they would share with each other on a daily basis.

“We think it’s important to try and find that positive piece in your situa-tion,” said Schmidt. “Finding that one little thing that can make you smile when the world comes tumbling down around you can make a big dif-ference.”

They also liked that their abbreviation (PED) is also the beginning of “pediatric cancer.” Schmidt says, “We thought that was a nice way to tie into the fact that we would be a child-based cancer organization.”

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Positive Every Day is not a research organization. Instead, their goal is to help families deal with the mundane aspects of life that can feel overwhelming when they have a sick child in the hospital.

“The first program we want to launch is meals and we’re doing two tiers,” says Schmidt. The first tier is for those that like cooking as a form of therapy, so it consists of a subscription to Blue Apron, thanks to that company’s partnership with Positive Every Day.

The other option is for those who hate cooking. “We don’t want to just send restaurant gift certificates and takeout, so we’re going to cook meals and have them either shipped or delivered by volunteers to the fami-lies’ homes,” said Schmidt. “All they have to do is turn on the oven, throw in the meal, and they’re ready to go.”

Looking to the future of the foundation, Schmidt and her family are hoping to be able to start providing cleaning services and maybe even funding for day-care for the siblings of cancer patients.

In the meantime, Raiden’s last cancer scan came out clear and he’ll be starting school in the fall. w

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MISTAKE #7. NOT THINKING LONG-TERM TO BUILD TIES BEFORE YOU NEED THEM

Don’t wait to build your network of trust until you think you are about to lose your job. By then it’s too late. Your network of contacts shouldn’t be used only “in case of emergency.” It is a network of trust, and as such, it needs to be built over time. If you’re not sure where to start, that’s easy — everywhere! Social gath-erings, work events, committees, seminars, courses, work meetings, trips, the gym, weddings, parents’ associations, professional association events, sports events and so on. Human beings are highly social. You don’t need to be present at every event, but keep in mind that social or professional events and day-to-day activities provide the perfect opportunity to tell others about what you are doing and find out what’s going on in their lives. It is important to mingle and connect because it is a way of showing genuine inter-est in others.

Because today’s jobs are ultimately temporary, our attitude is absolutely vital to our success. Our enthu-siasm, drive to work and meet our objectives, and at-titude towards our commitments determine just how employable we are. We no longer have the choice to forgo personal marketing. In today’s world, it must be done — and done well. Those who understand the reality of the new working world will be successful. Those who know what they want, have goals and are prepared to achieve them. Those who are ethical. Those who have contacts. Those who preserve and develop their personal brand and reputation. Those who generate results. Those who develop charisma.

Although we can’t live solely to please others, we should try to put ourselves in other peoples’ shoes to discover how they see us, what we transmit and how we present ourselves. This helps us keep up to date and makes us more employable. It is our responsibil-ity to be employable, appear employable and make sure that others see us as employable. This will el-evate our status in the market. Develop your personal marketing strategy with an eye toward these goals. w

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• Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Combine potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, green onions and basil in a large bowl.

• Whisk together vinegar, lemon juice, oil, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Pour dressing over potato mixture, and toss gently. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

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