Mission

Helping people to help others; through educating, inspiring and empowering. 

Our Vision

Savannah's Story

On February 14, 2009, 9 year old Savannah Kleinhans lost her life in a tragic ice fishing accident.  Savannah her father Danial and her best friend Tiffany went onto Lake Winnebago to visit friends who were participating in the annual Sturgeon fishing season. While traveling from one shanty to another, Danials’ truck broke through the ice.  Although the truck was not very deep they were unable to escape the vehicle.  By the time rescue divers arrived on the scene the three of them had been submerged for more than 20 min.  Only Tiffany survived the accident.

Justine (Tina) Katze – Founder/CEO
Tina@spiffonline.org

Justine is Savannah’s mother.  She formed this foundation to honor her daughters’ gift of giving and being kind to others.  Justine attended Lakeshore Technical College and developed a self designed major in meeting and event planning management.  To accomplish her associate’s degree she has attended both MATC – Madison and Lakeshore Technical Colleges of Wisconsin.  Justine plans on pursuing a degree in business administration. She is a past member of the St. Nazianz Lions Club and is still an active volunteer for them. Justine is also a member of the National Association of Professional Women. She has been involved in several service organizations and fundraising events prior to organizing this foundation. Justine currently lives in Waupun with her husband George.  Justine has two children (Jason & Mallory) that serve on this board and 6 step children – Tyler, Tena, Mitchell, Weston, Kayla & LucasJustine is currently not employed and devotes all of her time to the foundation and her family.

Jason is Savannah’s big brother and is presently residing in Adell, WI.   Jason proudly served as the Teen Center Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh for two years and recently joined the Boys & Grils clubs of Washington County in January of 2011 where he is now  Director of Operations.  After receiving his Bachelors of Science degree from Ripon College, he went on to receive a Master’s of Science degree in sport & exercise psychology from Barry University in Miami, FL.  He is excited about his position at theBoys & Girls Club and most looks forward to making a positive impact on teens and carries that same enthusiasm into his role with Savannah’s Pay It Forward Foundation.  When Jason is not working or devoting his time to the foundation; he enjoys doing something athletic.  Jason loves to play golf, volleyball and basketball. 

Jocelyn Biggs – Secretary
Secretary@spiffonline.org

Jocelyn has been a friend of Savannah’s family for the past 14 years and had the pleasure of knowing Savannah in her toddler years.  Jocelyn graduated from New Holstein High School and earned her Associate’s Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Fox Valley Technical College in 2003.  She went on to do three internships in the hotel/event planning field and enjoys meeting new people.  She has been employed at The Mark Travel Corporation in Milwaukee for the past seven years working in customer service and is also currently attending Lakeland College in pursuit of her Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality.  She resides with her husband Terrance in Sheboygan and together they enjoy taking vacations, working out at the local YMCA, and spending time with friends.  Jocelyn has always been known for her sense of humor, big heart, determination and looks forward to paying it forward to those in need.

Bob currently resides in Milwaukee where he works for Bevinco of Brew City as a beverage profit consultant for local bars and restaurants.  A graduate of New Holstein High School, Bob went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree from Ripon College and later a Master’s degree from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee where he studied Business Administration.  Bob has aspirations of working for a non-profit organization and cherishes the opportunity to give back to the community that gave him so much.  In his free time he enjoys golfing, camping and spending time with his family. 

 Board Members

Virginia Koski

Virginia is Savannah's grandmother and lives in St. Nazianz, Wi with Savannah's Grandfather Ronald Koski.  Virginia worked for many years in the business industry as an office manager before retiring.  She has volunteered time to the St. Nazianz Fall Fest by serving on the committee.  Virginia most recently served as the treasurer for S.P.I.F.F. for two years and due to some minor health issued turned her position over to Bob Weber.  She still maintains a key role in the foundation by handling all incoming mail and deposits for the foundation.

Shirley Jochman

Shirley has been married to Myron Jochman for 45 years and has lived in the St. Nazianz area for the past 23 years.  Shirley is retired from Spiller Spring Co. in Sheboygan, where she worked for 40 years. Shirley is now employed part-time for A & J mobility of Valders, WI.  She also does in home care 3 days a week.  Shirley has been a member of the Elm City Bow hunters for 44 years and served as their treasurer for 12 years.  She is also a member of the Louis Corners Sno Birds and the Wisconsin Bow Hunters Association.  In her free time she enjoys snowmobiling, ATV riding and hunting.  Shirley loves to volunteer her time to anyone who needs help.  Shirley presently volunteers at two nursing homes in Manitowoc and gives many hours a month to this foundation.  Shirley hopes to pay it forward anyway she can. 

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