Community Affairs
Nicole Zimmer and Al Duchnowski teach the importance of Insurance to students in the drivers education class at the Hudson High School. Pictured is Nicole Zimmer.
2009 New Richmond Relay for Life. Amber Rykal and Jayne Bahneman walked June 12th in memory of Emily Kapke. Emily is the daughter of Bill Kapke, AAA sales manager, who passed away this year after a long battle with cancer.
Hudson Insurance Agency offers a community service of making child id kits for local daycares, moms groups, and schools. Pictured is Jayne Bahneman taking a students finger prints.
Al Duchnowski taught Jr. Acheivement this year to 3rd graders at Hudson Prairie Elementary. The courses taught by Jr. Achievement help students prepare for adulthood.
George Palmer was our 2008 referral program winner. He received a $200 gas card for referring his friends and family to our agency. Thank you George!
Hudson Insurance Agency hosted a VIN Etching event July 25th, 2008 during MR Convenience's customer appreciate day. AAA Insurance sponsored the event. The customers VIN was chemically etched into every window of the vehicle as another security measure against theives. Pictured is Nicole Zimmer applying the etching chemical to the window.
Hudson Insurance Agency with the assistance of Betty, Richard, and Frances Caruso recently sponsored a Bingo Night at Christian Community Home for the residence of CCH and Wintergreen Apartments. Along with Bingo the residence enjoyed baked goods and beverages. Pictured Al Duchnowski, owner of Hudson Insurance Agency, helped three of the residence with their Bingo cards.
Hudson Insurance Agency drew the winner of their 2007 referral program on December 10th, 2007. Winner Nicole Suchy picked up her brand new widescreen TV. Pictured is Hudson Insurance Agency employees Jayne Bahneman, Nicole Zimmer, winner Nicole Suchy, and Hudson Insurance Agency owner Al Duchnowski.
Hudson Insurance Agency along with Rivercity Collision Centre recently donated two mini-vans to Grace Place. Hudson Insurance Agency owner Al Duchnowski and Rivercity Collision Centre owner Dennis Kennealy purchased the mini-vans from salvage and repaired them to drivable condition with the assistance of Wheelers Auto Body that donated the parts to repair the vehicles. Grace Place is a shelter located in Somerset, WI that helps individuals get back on their feet. The two mini-vans will be used to help with transporting the tenants back and forth from their jobs. Pictured is Duana Bremer (Grace Place), Al Duchnowski (HIA), Dennis Kennealy (RCC), Jodi Kennealy (RCC), Jayne Bahneman (HIA), Terri Gregerson (HIA), John Miller (RCC), and Jerry from Wheelers Auto Body.
Mrs. Julie Zamzow first grade class at Hudson Prairie Elementary School has completed the Junior Achievement course taught by volunteer Nicole Zimmer of the Hudson Insurance Agency. This course teaches the students about their community, families, skills and jobs over a three week session. Pictured above from left to right back row : Mitch Porter, Sarah Cable, Levi Stidham, Shayla Wallin, Violet Penman, Tyler Schwab, Alice Shock and Nicole Zimmer. Middle row : Daniel Maki, Taylor Talbert, Madalyn Forcier, Bryanna Sengbusch, Logan Funk, Kelsey Scanlon, Rishab Nellipunath and Thomas Redford. Front row Conner Hess, Elisia Lor, Lauren Weiss, Mackenzie Davis, Ethan Butler and Mason Sommerfeld.
On September 21st, Hudson Insurance Agency, along with Allstate Insurance, presented a check for three thousand dollars to the SADD program at the Hudson High School. The grant was given to the SADD program to help them fund their many annual activities. This year the members of SADD will be doing a mock trial of an accident scene to show the students the results of drinking and driving and the consequences they would face. The event will be presented right before Prom season. This presentation is done only once every four years. Pictured: Nicole Zimmer, Al Duchnowski, Ed Lucas (high school principal), Courtney Gregar (SADD advisor), and Jayne Bahneman.
In addition, Al and Nicole assisted in this years annual SADD Red Ribbon week events which included helping pass out food and drinks to the participates of the Run/Walk the program put on at the Hudson High School on October 22nd. Pictured: Al Duchnowski and Nicole Zimmer.
The Hudson Insurance Agency together with Allstate Insurance Company, donated two pair of Fatal Vision glasses to the Hudson High School for use in their driver’s education program.
The glasses simulate being impaired by drugs or alcohol and will allow the drivers education instructors Bob Branson and Tom Klatt to use them with students in the classroom in live exercises.
Pictured above is Wendy Langer, associate principal, Bob Branson, Drivers Ed Teacher, Tom Klatt, drivers ed instructor, Nicole Zimmer and Al Duchnowski of the Hudson Insurance Agency.
On June 16th and 17th we participated in the Hudson Relay for Life Cancer Walk. As a group we raised $1,712 to donate to the American Cancer Society for cancer research. Along with raising money for a cure we also participated in the many activities that the Relay for Life staff put on. Between the activities we walked around the track at Newton Field, the walk was from 6 p.m. Friday night until noon on Saturday. It was a very rewarding experience for each of us. We look forward to participating in next years cancer walk.
