Each Tuesday members of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee come together at the War Memorial Center for lunch to listen and learn about the key issues affecting our community--the largest weekly gathering in the metro Milwaukee area.
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Jaqulynn Honl, C.O.O. of Transit Innovations
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The E=Way Regional Commuter Rail System, developed by Transit Innovations, proposes 30 stations spanning across Milwaukee and Waukesha counties along 55 miles of existing Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific Kansas City rail infrastructure. On Tuesday, Jaqulynn Honl, C.O.O. of Transit Innovations, will share details of the visionary economic developm…
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Rotarian Daniel Jackson, CEO of Ascension Wisconsin
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Rotarians returned to Memorial Hall on Tuesday to hear from fellow club member and new CEO of Ascension Wisconsin, Daniel Jackson. As the leader of one of Wisconsin’s largest healthcare organizations, Daniel shared his vision and plans for Ascension, and the importance of addressing social determinants of health through community impact programs in…
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Election Integrity Panel with WisACT
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With our partners from the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust, WisPolitics, Milwaukee Press Club, and the Wisconsin Eye, we held a program focused on election integrity and security that filled Memorial Hall to the brim on Tuesday. Patrick Marley, Reporter for the Washington Post moderated the discussion with a panel comprised of Meagan Wolfe from …
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2024 Changing of the Guard
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There was much to celebrate yesterday in Memorial Hall as we recapped a wonderful year under President Leslie, and welcomed in our new club President Saj Thachenkary for 2024-25. We also introduced new members, shared selfies, learned about the future of our new big project, and so much more all to close another chapter of our vibrant club.…
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Dick Knapinski, Communications Director of the Experimental Aircraft Association
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This week in Memorial Hall, Rotarians heard from Dick Knapinski, the Communications Director of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Dick shared the EAA's story from its humble Milwaukee beginnings, to now a 300,000-member organization that hosts the world’s largest fly-in at Oshkosh every July.
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Ari Brown, Senior Research Associate, WI Policy Forum
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This week at Rotary, Ari Brown of the Wisconsin Policy Forum shared their findings on the community listening sessions hosted by the Milwaukee Police Department to inform the creation of a citywide Community Oriented Policing Plan. Ari summarized key themes from these meetings, explored how peer cities have implemented Community Oriented Policing, …
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2024 Rotary Person of the Year, Michael Gosman
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Michael Gosman has a passion for improving our community, which drew him to Acts Housing, an organization dedicated to breaking down the barriers for homeownership. Under Mike's leadership, the organization has grown from seven employees in 2012 to over forty employees in 2023, while also increasing their revenue 13 fold to $9,000,000. Mike’s inven…
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Sarah Pancheri, President & CEO of Milwaukee World Festival
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Sarah Pancheri, who became Milwaukee World Festival’s President & CEO in January 2024, will share how Summerfest and Henry Maier Festival Park contribute millions to the region's economy while remaining dedicated to its nonprofit mission to provide the cultural and entertainment impact that has earned Milwaukee the title, "The City of Festivals”.…
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Colonel Charles Merkel, Commander of the 128th Refueling Wing
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At this year's Armed Forces Week program, Rotarians heard from Col. Charles Merkel, commander of the 128th Air Refueling Wing at the General Mitchell Air National Guard Base. The Colonel addressed the current state of the Refueling Wing, their mission, plans for modernization, and efforts to compete for the KC-46 tanker. He also discussed changes c…
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Jessica Wineberg, Policy Director of Vision Zero
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Vision Zero is an international movement to end traffic deaths with a public health and safe system approach that the City of Milwaukee has adopted. This past Tuesday, Rotarians heard from Milwaukee's Vision Zero Policy Director, Jessica Wineberg, as she shared an overview of key crash trends that are informing a data driven response with the goal …
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Kevin Wheeler, CEO of A.O. Smith
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Milwaukeans quickly recognize the name A. O. Smith but not all know that this historic Milwaukee brand is one of the world’s leading providers of water heating and water treatment solutions for 150 years. This week in Memorial Hall,, Chairman and CEO of A.O. Smith, Kevin Wheeler, provided a snapshot of their 150 year history, and shared how they ar…
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Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest
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Elysabeth Alfano is the CEO of VegTech(TM) Invest and an expert on food systems transformation. She runs an ETF on the New York Stock Exchange that invests in innovative companies that are focused on a sustainable food system shift. Learn how companies like Anheuser-Busch are using their fermentation processes to grow protein for human consumption …
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Mike Kertscher, President of Road America
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Located 60 miles north of Milwaukee, Road America, also known as The National Park of Speed, opened in 1955 and welcomes over 800,000 motor sport fans each year to enjoy over 600 acres in the Kettle Moraine. This week at Rotary Mike Kertscher, President of Road America, discussed the history of the track and its economic impact on Sheboygan County …
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Peggy Williams-Smith, President & CEO of VISIT Milwaukee
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VISIT Milwaukee's CEO, Peggy Williams-Smith, gave an energized presentation to Rotarians on Tuesday and introduced VISIT's new and improved fresh brand while addressing the driving forces behind tourism in 2024 and beyond. Check out the presentation for an insightful glimpse into Milwaukee's vibrant tourism scene and its promising future.…
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Rotarian Andy Bochman, US Dept. of Energy/Idaho National Lab
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Every summer crowds flock to our city, but this time, in addition to a large number of high-profile visitors, Milwaukee is poised to get about as much attention as it can handle on July 15-18, when the eyes of almost every nation on the planet, and every state of the union will be upon us. At a packed Memorial Hall yesterday, Rotarian Andy Bochman,…
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Dr. Megan Schultz, Children's Hospital
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On Tuesday, Rotarians heard from Dr. Megan Schultz from Children's Hospital on gun violence in children. Guns are now the number one cause of death for American children - more than cancer, more than car accidents. Pediatric emergency physician Dr. Megan Schultz shared her perspective from working on the frontlines of America's gun violence epidemi…
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Hanna Paul of Ideawake and Wayne Breitbarth of Power Formula
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Connecting in-person will always be at the heart of Rotary, yet we can also make personal and meaningful connections through social media—while expanding professional networks and enhancing brand visibility. Rotarians enjoyed a two part presentation on Tuesday. First, Rotarian Hanna Paul of Ideawake presented our club's Social Media Kit, sharing ho…
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Rotarian John Franke, Partner at Gass Turek LLC
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At a packed Memorial Hall on Tuesday, Rotarian John Franke shared his perspective on the the FBI undercover investigation that brought agent “Donnie Brasco” to our city in the late 1970’s, the related extensive wiretaps conducted by the FBI, and his work in leading the successful prosecution of Milwaukee’s Balistrieri organized crime family in the …
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Brandon Tschacher, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Esports Alliance
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This week at Rotary, members were introduced to the world of esports, the growing competitive video game industry that is projected to earn $3.5B in revenue by 2025. Brandon Tschacher, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Esports Alliance, provided an overview of the rising esports scene and shared how competitive gaming is taking off right here in …
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Ian Bassin, Executive Director of Protect Democracy
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Rotarians filled Memorial Hall this week to hear from Executive Director of Protect Democracy, Ian Bassin. Ian discussed global trends endangering democracy, what some of the factors are driving these dynamics, and what risks they pose for American civil society, including our business community.
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Rob Henken, President at the Wisconsin Policy Forum
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Program Committee Chair Jamie Reeve, III noted Rob Henken has spoken to Rotary more frequently than any other person—and consistently get strong reviews. On Tuesday, Rob looked back on Milwaukee’s fiscal challenges, reviewed how the city is making ends meet in 2024 and what that says about its longer-term financial prognosis and its ability to sust…
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Chad Bauman, Executive Director Milwaukee Repertory Theater
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"Arts and culture are a central part of what makes Milwaukee a great place to live, work and play." This week, new Rotarian and Executive Director of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Chad Bauman, introduced the Rep's upcoming plans for the new Associated Bank Theater Center and shared an outlook on Milwaukee's arts and culture sector in the coming …
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Jason Turner, Wintrust Wealth Management
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Rotarians were given a glimpse into the future as they heard Jason Turner of Wintrust Wealth Management return to Memorial Hall for his 2024 Economic forecast this week. Using the philosophies of Warren and Jimmy Buffet, Jason shared state of the economy and the prospects for continued economic growth or recession in 2024 and beyond.…
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Othman Atta, Executive Director of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee
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Since the war broke out on October 6th, the Israeli-Palestinian crisis has been in the fore front of the news and also in the hearts of many. As a neutral platform, our club decided to invite two speakers to represent both views at Rotary. Last week, we heard from Miryam Rosenzweig, President and CEO of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. And yesterda…
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Miryam Rosenzweig President and CEO, Milwaukee Jewish Federation
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Since the war broke out on October 6th, the Israeli-Palestinian crisis has been in the fore front of the news and also in the hearts of many. As a neutral platform, our club decided to invite two speakers to represent both views at Rotary. Yesterday, we heard an Israeli perspective from Miryam Rosenzwieg, President and CEO of the Milwaukee Jewish F…
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Rotary Holiday Program 2023
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On December 19th, the fabulous Florentine Opera performers regaled us with tunes of the season. Happy Holidays from Rotary!
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley
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As we approach the end of 2023, County Executive David Crowley looked back a historic year that saw many accomplishments for Milwaukee County. On Tuesday, we heard from the County Executive share his thoughts on these achievements, including the passage of new revenue generating tools, the first budget surplus in over two decades, many critical inv…
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Meg Kissinger, Author of "While You Were Out"
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This week at breakfast, Rotarians heard from Pulitzer Prize finalist and former reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Meg Kissinger. Meg shared the story behind her latest book, WHILE YOU WERE OUT: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence, which details how her own family’s story is part of a broader movement to des…
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Dale Kooyenga, President-Elect, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
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After three decades, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce has a new leader, Dale Kooyenga. Dale joined MMAC in January in the newly created role of senior vice president as the regional economic development and their board began planning for the retirement of his predecessor, Tim Sheehy, who had led MMAC since 1992. Rotarians heard Da…
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Christa Beall Diefenbach, Executive Director of the Friends of the Domes
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At breakfast this week, Rotarians heard from Christa Beall Diefenbach, Executive Director of Friends of the Domes. Christa shared the history of Friends of the Domes as well as their plan to identify a solution for the Domes that addresses the building’s physical limitations, revitalizes Mitchell Park, and supports a business model that is sustaina…
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Garan Chivinski, Human Resource Manager at Ingeteam
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Ingeteam, a team made up of more than 4,500 people in 21 countries, is convinced that there is a different way of generating, transporting, storing and consuming energy in a more efficient and sustainable way. The energy transition is no longer the future, it is the present, and to face this challenge, they plan to help build a world in which energ…
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Danielle Brian, President of the Project on Government Oversight
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On U.N. Day, we celebrated the 78th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations with Danielle Brian, President of the Project on Government Oversight. Danielle discussed how we can bring to life the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goal of peace, justice, and strong institutions. Central to successfully meeting that goal is the need to substant…
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Matthew Jarosz, Professor of Architecture & Urban Planning at UWM
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It is hard to talk about historic preservation in Milwaukee without recognizing the work of Matt Jarosz, professor at UWM’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning. Matt approaches historic preservation from both the philosophical and technical perspective. Matt shared stories of local preservation efforts that worked and not worked—all which pla…
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Reince Priebus, Chairman of the MKE 2024 RNC Host Committee
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Reince Priebus is the Chairman of the MKE 2024 Host Committee, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with the mission to work on behalf of the City of Milwaukee, its businesses, and residents, ensuring that the 2024 Republican National Convention has all the necessary tools for a successful event. Priebus shared to Rotarians an update on the 2024 c…
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Taylor Korslin, Rethink 794
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Rotarians heard from Taylor Korslin of Rethink 794, a volunteer group advocating to replace a stretch of elevated Interstate-794 with at-grade streets to better connect Downtown with the Third Ward and Lakefront. Taylor discussed the timely debate, WisDOT's potential options, and elaborated on the merits of rethinking Interstate-794.…
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Learn More About RCM's Work In Guatemala
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Did you know that the Rotary Club of Milwaukee has facilitated over $1 million of projects in the highlands of Guatemala since 2010? In partnership with Engineer without Borders, our club’s efforts have resulted in the construction of ten water systems, five pedestrian bridges and three schools. Also, working with the Alliance for Smiles, surgery w…
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Mike Nichols, President of the Badger Institute
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On Tuesday, September 19th Mike Nichols, President of the Badger Institute spoke on “Why Wisconsin Needs a Flat Tax.” Wisconsin is the home of the first progressive income tax. Do we really want to abandon our roots? Aren’t flat taxes just schemes to help the rich? Are we shifting the burden to those who need help the most?…
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Dana Guthrie, Managing Partner of Gateway Capital
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Dana Guthrie is the Managing Partner of Gateway Capital, a Milwaukee based venture capital firm which seeks overlooked emerging entrepreneurial opportunities that traditionally lack venture capital investment. The firm’s objective is to exceed national average returns for their investors and create a stronger and self-sustaining entrepreneurial eco…
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Joe Gallamore, Project Supervisor of WisDOT, Mike Hammond, Public Involvement Lead at HNTB, and Mike Ernst, Deputy Project Manager at HNTB discussed a recent study of the I-794 at the Lake Interchange. The study identified a transportation solution that addresses deteriorating infrastructure in a manner that will improve safety and operations while…
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David Maraniss, New York Times Best Selling Author
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New York Times best selling author David Maranniss will spoke on his new biography, Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe. This riveting biography details the life of America’s greatest all-around athlete, Jim Thorpe, who rose to world fame as a mythic talent who excelled at every sport. He won gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon at…
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Sara Shaw, Senior Education Researcher at the Wisconsin Policy Forum
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Sara Shaw, Senior Education Researcher for the Wisconsin Policy Forum, discussed a new Forum report released today on teacher turnover trends in Wisconsin. Her presentation sized up how much turnover is occurring and what that means for districts' ability to staff their classrooms. Sara also reviewed whether turnover is caused by teachers moving to…
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Former Governor Scott Walker in an Appearance with the Milwaukee Press Club
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Scott Walker, former two-term Wisconsin governor, spoke at the Rotary luncheon on Tuesday, August 8, in conjunction with the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Walker now is president of Young America’s Foundation [YAF], an outreach organization that introduces young adults to principles of conservatism such as individual freedom, a strong n…
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Greg Wesley with ThriveOn King - A Vision of Collaboration and Community
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Construction has begun to restore and re-purpose the former Gimbels-Schuster’s building on Martin Luther King Drive. On Tuesday, Greg Wesley will share the vision of ThriveOn King and details of the restoration and redevelopment of the iconic department store building. ThriveOn King, a collaboration between the Medical College of Wisconsin, Greater…
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Dr. Jeremy Kedziora, Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence at MSOE
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Daily headlines are filled with references to generative AI, ChatGPT, Deep Learning and Neural Networks. As business and community leaders, what do you need to know to stay ahead of the curve? On Tuesday, Dr. Jeremy Kedziora, Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence at MSOE shared his presentation, Beyond the ChatGPT Hype: What is AI?…
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2023 Changing of the Guard
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On June 27th Rotary toasted outgoing President Karen Hung on a successful year and welcomed Leslie Hauser as the new Club President for 2023-24.
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