4H
UW Extension Phone: 920-849-1450
Mailing Address: 206 Court Street, Chilton WI 53014
For more information about 4H clubs in Calumet County, please go online at http://uwex.edu/ces/cty/calumet/4h/clubs.html.
- Farm & Home contact: Carolyn Krahn 920-864-7721
- Future Wonders contact: Paul Bohman 920-989-5094
- Sunset Lake contact: Amy Genske 920-853-3759
- Forest Ever-ready contact: Faye Klessig 920-989-2211
- Friendly Valley contact: Debra Stebane 920-989-1652
- Main Street 4-H contact: Sue Quist 920-772-4187
American Legion Post 126
Mailing Address: 216 Washington Street, Brillion WI 54110
Contact: Lloyd Habermann at 756-2571
Website: www.post126brillion.org
The American Legion meets every third Thursday at the Legion Hall, 123 Beach Street, Brillion WI 54110.
Membership Eligibility Dates:
- World War I April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
- World War II December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946
- Korean War June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955
- Viet Nam War December 22, 1961 - May 7, 1975
- Grenada/Lebanon August 4, 1982 - July 31, 1984
- Panama December 20, 1989 - July 31, 1984
- Desert Storm Dates Pending
November Meeting: 6:30 pm Community Center - Feather Party
December Meeting: 1st Wed. Dinner Meeting - Badger Boy/Girl
American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary meets the second Monday of the month September through June at the Legion Hall, 123 Beach Street, Brillion WI 54110 at 6:30PM.
The Bloedorn-Becker-Jensen Unit 126 hosts the Legionnaire's with an annual banquet in October at various community churches. In December a Christmas party is organized for junior members. The unit also provides child welfare for the veteran's children.
The Auxiliary also sends gifts and needed articles to Veteran's Hospitals located in the state. In May, an annual "Poppy Drive" is conducted. To be eligible for membership one must be a mother, wife, sister, daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter, or grandmother who is eligible to join the American Legion.
Best Friends of Calumet County
Mailing Address: 18 W. Main Street, (Suite K) PO Box 101, Chilton, WI 53014
Contact: Rachel Horsch 920-849-2112
Email: shorty54935@yahoo.com
Best Friends of Calumet County, Inc. is a youth mentoring agency serving the needs of children residing in Calumet County, Wisconsin. We have been dedicated to matching caring and committed adults (Best Friends) with children (Young Friends) who are in need of an adult role model in their lives.
Brillion Area Jaycees
Mailing Address: PO Box 2, Brillion WI 54110
http://www.brillionjaycees.org/
Contact: Kris Bastian at 756-9007
The Brillion Area Jaycees is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of the community and the development of the individual, with a focus on bringing out leadership qualities in members. Membership is open to men and women between the ages of 21 and 39.
Brillion Area Chamber of Commerce
Mailing Address: PO Box 123, Brillion WI 54110
http://www.brillionchamber.com
Contact: Randy Ryoti, President
For more information contact Secretary/Treasurer John Baranowski at Jbaranow@calumetcountybank.com.
The purpose of the Chamber is to stimulate new business of all kinds to the City of Brillion, promote and encourage existing business within the city, and act as a liaison between the City Council and business for the continued orderly growth of business within the City.
Brillion Athletic Association
Mailing Address: W5954 Garnet Drive, Appleton WI 54915
Contact: Ross Prochnow, President at 364-0830
The Brillion Athletic Association Board meets the first Monday of every month. Membership is open to anyone 18 years of age and older. The annual dues are $5.00 per member. Activities include: city basketball, Saturday morning basketball, grade school basketball tournament, grade school wrestling, state-wide youth wrestling, youth tee-ball, 6th Grade Charger football , operating Peter's Park and concessions, awarding Coenen Football Scholarship, Outstanding Senior Student Scholarship.
Brillion City Community Drive (BCCD)
Mailing Address: 428 Fawn Drive, Brillion WI 54110
contact: Eldore Buboltz 756-2893, Darlene Reinke 756-2224, or Gaylord Unbehaun 756-2237.
The Brillion City Community Drive was organized to collect money on an annual basis for various community service agencies and non-profit organizations at the local, county and state level (but mostly local). The fund drive is held the first week in October of each year.
In 2006, the Brillion City Community drive raised $35,000 distributed among 27 organizations. Over a half million dollars has been raised since 1988.
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Brillion Community Resource Group
Mailing address: 256 E. National Avenue, Brillion WI 54110.
Contact Gaylord Unbehaun at 756-2237.
Email: gaydot@pitnet.net
The Brillion Community Resource Group focuses on special tasks/projects as directed from City Sub-Committee and school volunteer requests. The Group is also involved with the placement/selection of directional signs on Main St., etc. The group meets twice a year or as needed.
Brillion Community Services
Mailing Address: 130 Calumet Street, Brillion WI 54110
Contact: Michael Alt 756-2221, Brillion Police Department
Brillion Community Services is an organization that was formed in 1994 and consists of adults and teenagers who work together to achieve goals for the New Year's Eve Lock-In. Our statement of purpose is "To provide a safe environment for Brillion's Youth." The yearly goal is to provide a safe and alcohol free New Year's Eve for children ages 12-18 or grades 6-12. Future plans include monthly teen activities.
Brillion Conservation Club
Membership Contact: Gary Gill at 756-3325
Brillion Conservation Club Contact: 756-3425.
The purpose of the club is to protect and preserve our wildlife by carrying into effect programs for the conservation of our hereditary wildlife and to promote any wildlife restoration projects. The club also maintains and operates a trap, rifle, and archery range. Some of the boat landings on Round Lake and Becker Lake are also maintained. Membership is open to the public.
Brillion Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts: Call Dave Daun at 756-3071
Cub Scouts: Call Chris Gade at 756-3218
Brillion Federation of Teachers
Mailing Address: W1101 County Rd. HR Brillion WI 54110
Contact: Brillion High School 920-756-9238
Membership is open to public school teachers employed by the Brillion School District. The purpose of the federation is to improve public education in the Brillion School District.
Brillion Girl Scouts, Manitou Council
Mailing Address: 5212 Windward Ct. Sheboygan, WI 53083
Contact: Peggy Voight, Field Executive 920-565-4575
For girls K-12. Girl Scouts of the USA. is the world's largest organization dedicated to helping all girls everywhere build character and gain skills for success in the real world. In an accepting and nurturing environment, and in partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop strong values, leadership skills, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth that will serve them all their lives.
Brillion Historical Society
Mailing Address: PO Box 35, Brillion WI 54110
Contact: Linda Moehr, 920-756-2301
Museum Phone: 920-756-9294
Website: http://www.brillionhistoricalsociety.org
Our mission is to develop, maintain, and update a written and recorded history of the Brillion Area. The Historical Society collects artifacts relative to history, so that present and future generations may be able to study and take pride in the Brillion area heritage. Open by appointment. No admission but donations are appreciated. Tours can be arranged for groups of five or more. New members or visitors are always welcome.
Brillion Housing Authority/Retirement Homes
Mailing Address: 210 S. Parkway Drive, Brillion WI 54110
Contact: Jessica Miller, Executive Director 920-756-3389
Garrow Villa (assisted living), Parkview Homes (independent living), Heritage Apartments (independent living.) These are all housing for the elderly and disabled. The Brillion Housing Authority takes care of all three homes.
Brillion Lions Club
Contact: President Pete Larson, 920-756-2034
The Brillion Lions sponsor many projects and programs. Some of these programs include: Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Home Decorating Contest, flower boxes on Main Street, donations to leader dogs for the blind, sponsor Boy Scout leader training, funding for announcers booth at the Brillion High School, and a banquet for outstanding seniors and parents. The Brillion Lions Club supports the Lions Camp in Rosholt, WI, the Kids from Wisconsin Program, and the Big Ticket Raffle.
Brillion Nature Center Association, Inc.
Mailing Address: 315 S. Main Street, Brillion WI 54110
Property Location: 1135 Deer View Road, Brillion
Email: bnc@brillion.k12.wi.us
Web: http://www.brillionnaturecenter.net
Brillion Nature Center (BNC), part of the Brillion Wildlife Area, which is owned by the State of Wisconsin and managed by the Department of Natural Resources, offers beautiful scenery four seasons of the year. Designated a Wisconsin Watchable Wildlife Area in 1995, the BNC and surrounding Brillion Wildlife Area offer glimpses of many birds and animals, including the nature center's logo, the Sandhill Crane. The Brillion Nature Center Association, Inc., a non-profit organization, operates and supports the Center's environmental education programs and maintains the trails. The BNC's eight hiking trails are open to the public from 7 a.m. to sunset, seven days a week.
Brillion Senior Citizens
Mailing address: 120 Center Street, Brillion WI 54110
Come and get acquainted with us. All citizens 60 years of age and older are welcome to attend. The meetings are held every Wednesday at 1:30PM at the Brillion Community Center. Weekly meetings usually include a short program followed by activities such as playing cards and bingo. Watch the Brillion News for a list of programs. The second Wednesday of each month is "cake day" to celebrate member birthdays.
Calumet County Flyers
Contact: Myron Jackson at 920-739-9680.
Calumet County Tourism Association
Mailing Address: PO Box 24, Chilton, WI 53014
Phone: 1-888-576-9196
Web: http://www.calumetcountytourism.com
Help promote Calumet County as a tourism destination! The goal of CCTA is to help improve the county’s economic environment by increasing public awareness through promotional activities.
Chevy Club
Mailing Address: 116 Oak Street, Brillion, WI 54110
Contact: Robert Hensel, 920-756-2036
The main goal of the club is to collect Chevrolet cars, trucks, and memorabilia up through 1977. Meetings are held the first Sunday of each month at the Brillion Community Center. Membership dues are $25.00 (national fee) and $7.00 (local fee) per year.
Deer Run Sno-Riders
Contact: Joel Koerth, President at 864-7707
Activities of the club include an annual Christmas party. The club also maintains snowmobile trails and has various meeting dates.
Friends of the Friendship Trail
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 95, Forest Junction WI 54123.
Friends of the Friendship Trail, a non-profit corporation, is a support organization for the Friendship State Trail located between the City of Brillion and Forest Junction, and which will ultimately link to the Fox River Trail.
Habitat for Humanity - Between the Lakes Branch
Mailing Address: : 219 Mack Ct. Brillion WI 54110
Contact: Dean Wallace at 756-2558, or the Habitat for Humanity Line at 756-9252
Meetings are scheduled the 2nd Monday of every month, evenings at the Brillion Community Center.
Kitchen Kut-Ups
Contact: Lorraine Emmer at 756-2091
This is a local non-profit educational organization for adult education in family living through the Cooperative Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture, University of Wisconsin Extension and Calumet County. An opportunity for homemakers to socialize and work toward progressive improvement of home and community life is provided.
New Day
Contact: Vince at 920-756-3518
Meets at the Brillion Community Center. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Optimist Club
Mailing Address: PO Box 131, Brillion WI 54110
Contact: Matthew Bennett at 756-2345.
http://www.brillionoptimist.org/
The Optimist Club's theme is "Friends of Youth". The club sponsors programs to benefit the community's youth. Some of the programs include oratorical contest, Tri-Star basketball, bike safety programs, youth trips, Art & Music scholarships, BrillionFest Electric Parade and donations to community groups. Funds are derived from a pizza sale held each year, and various fund raisers. Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of each month at noon . New members are always welcome.
Salvation Army of Calumet County
Mailing Address: 16 Main Street, Chilton WI 53014
Contact: Crystal Mitts, Director 920-849-7856
Assistance is provided for transportation, meals and lodging. At Christmas time the Salvation Army works with local churches and public schools to help with children in need. A food pantry is provided based on individual and family needs. The Christmas program is open to all low-income families of Calumet County.
S.H.A.R.E.
Contact: Theresa Rosenthal at 756-3774
S.H.A.R.E. (Self Help And Resource Exchange) is a non-profit food share program. This service is available to all who are interested, regardless of income. Two hours of Community Service is required to participate in this program. Pick up site: United Methodist Church of Christ, on Glenview Avenue.
T.O.P.S.
Mailing Address: 23631 Sunnyslope Road, Brillion WI 54110
Contact: Odelia Braden at 756-3010
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly meets at Curves every Tuesday 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Women's Club
Mailing Address: 2333 N. State Street, Chilton WI 53014.
Contacts: President Ruth Dietrich at 849-4702 or Vice President Diane Schmidt at 853-7145
The purpose of the club is to bring women of Brillion together for mutual helpfulness and for service to the community. Scholarships, Lunch with Santa, Tour of Homes, Bridge and Cribbage marathons are some of the club's projects. Interesting speakers are part of the meetings. Annual events include a Christmas party and a spring banquet. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month (Sept. - May) at the Brillion Community Center.
YABA
Mailing Address: 106 S. Main Street, Brillion WI 54110
Contact: Tynah Thurow 920-756-2270
Young American Bowling Alliance (YABA) is the service-oriented sports membership organization for youth bowlers ranging from preschoolers through collegians. It's a volunteer-based organization committed through education, coaching and organized competition to the development of youth by participation in the sport. YABA encourages the enjoyment of youth participation by providing organized competition through leagues and tournaments, awards recognition and playing rules among other benefits.

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