Prime Time Jimmy Kline VIPs

2010 VIP Mr. Michael Jackson from Mauston, WI 

This inductee is a very proud person that not only supports the PTJK Ride for Cancer but also supports the cancer efforts as a whole. This person has had hundreds of ideas and even more so has put many of them in writing in the form of press releases, ideas, etc. He proudly carries a PTJK painted sign in his truck from Mauston, WI  to Lansing, IA- not to mention he is insisting that we purchase two PTJK flags to compliment the sign. For many years, he has helped purchase a rifle for raffle tickets and has conviced the others to do the same resulting in thousands of dollars in raffle ticket sales. He also helped to sell many of those tickets. Over the years, he has convinced many people to come on the ride and a lot of those people, return the next year. He helped put together the softball game in Lansing in hopes to meet more of the community and add more members to our team. He also had the opportunity to meet Jimmy Kline and I got to believe some of the passion and drive comes from the relationship. Jimmy had that affect on people. His occupation is a Police Lieutenatn for the City of Mauston with over 30 years of experience. His name very famous but I must say, he is the real deal! It's truly an honor to present to you, the 2010 PTJK V.I.P. Mr. Michael Jackson.

2009 VIP Kristie Schweitzer from Lansing, IA
We are pleased to announce the 2009 PTJK VIP Kristie Schweitzer. Kristie has been involved with The PTJK Ride For Cancer since the very beginning. Kristie was our first contact in Lansing, Iowa and has therefore earned the title of "Our rock on that side of the Mississippi" She is Marketing Director for the Kerndt Brothers Bank in Lansing, Iowa. She is also Secretary for the Lansing Chamber Of Commerce. Over the years she has always made us feel at home, has had lots of fresh positive ideas, always acted very professional, and had a special place in her heart for our cause. In 2009 she was very instrumental in helping us organize our First Annual Community "Fun" Softball Game, The PTJK Riders vs. The Lansing Mudcats to help us meet the Lansing team and residents, of which we consider Lansing,Iowa our host city. It was a huge success, everyone is looking forward to the Second Annual Community "Fun" Softball Game. Kristie has made us feel like we are coming home for the weekend. Kristie said it best on Mt. Hosmer, "Jimmy brought many people to Mt. Hosmer and still continues to bring many people to Mt. Hosmer." CONGRATULATIONS AND MANY THANKS TO KRISTIE SCHWEITZER!

 2008 VIP Gene Roach from Mauston, WI

Gene went above and beyond the call of duty! When he believes in a cause, he will drive himself into the ground promoting it, his wife Julaine will attest to that! In the last 2 years he has headed brat cook outs at Lake Delton Wal-Mart that helped raise $1600 for the PTJK Ride. He also sold many raffle tickets and was one of the first to purchase a plate on the PTJK Cancer Recognition Place. He sold 3 additional plates to honor Lake Delton resident Tim Giardini, who is a cancer survivor. Gene has been instrumental in selling plates to and getting support from the VFM and American Legion He also got Snap-On-Tools to donate tools and become an official sponsor for our Ride. Gene brought 30+ Riders from the group he belongs to called The Christian Motorcycle Association. Other organizations Gene belongs to include St. Paul's Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legions and the Mauston Food Pantry. 

Gene has incredible character, and his hard work and dedication to cancer research and awareness sets a wonderful example for others to follow. CONGRATULATIONS GENE ROACH!

2007 VIP - Our 2007 VIP recipient has declined recognition. 

2006 VIP Fred Marquardt from Baraboo, WI.
Fred contacted Miller Beer, Sauk Praire and Bala's Harley Davidson and asked for their support. Miller supplied t-shirts, wrist bands, posters and banners. Sauk Prairie and Bala's Harley Davidson each contributed products and advertisement. Fred contacted several state-wide publications for advertisement. CONGRATULATIONS FRED MARQUARDT!