Events

Our District Governor will share more about him, upcoming events, District 6270 goals and information, and more.  He's a change-maker and VERY interesting guy so you won't want to miss this meeting!  Board meeting follows this regular meeting.

Rotary Foundation Global and District grants for District 6270 have been very successful in the past because they have involved members like you and I.  MANY decades ago, Past District Governor "Ozzie" Oswald created opportunities for clubs to give for wells in Haiti and India.  Today, Past District Governor Rick Debe is bringing new opportunities to our clubs as our 2018-2019 District 6270 Water and Sanitation Chair.

Rick shared the following, "We are embarking on some larger Global grants for Water and Sanitation around the world. Our Clubs in #6270 are joining together to leverage and maximize our efforts.

My mission is to bring members up to date on current projects and present the new partnership opportunities available.

Our goal in Rotary is to be “People of Action”. My presentation will help you find your part in this future initiative."

Open to Rotarians and non-Rotarians. 

Experienc Different Views. Discover Common Ground.

Did you know that a Friendship Force Chapter has existed in Milwaukee area for over 30 years?  Yeah...one of the best kept secrets that needs to be better known.  It's mission lines up beautifully with Rotary in working toward peace and international experiences. Come learn more....you won't want to miss it!

Friendship Force of Greater Milwaukee invites you to experience the opportunities that abound within our
global community.

The outlook of Milwaukee is one known for openness and ever-widening horizons.  So too, the Friendship Force of Greater Milwaukee, (FFGM), is comprised of adventurers who are always open with both heart and mind to host visitors here at home and to journey to new places around the world forging new friendships. You are invited to join them for the same experiences. Their members believe in sowing the seeds of friendship across the barriers that may divide us.  

Consider participating with their chapter on an exchange abroad or in the U.S. or to participate in the many Milwaukee-area activities during the hosting of Friendship Force ambassadors. Either way, you will have many rewarding and memorable experiences while learning the value of cultivating friendships with people throughout the world.

Friendship Force International provides opportunities to explore new countries and cultures from the inside by bringing people together at the personal level. Through the signature program of home hospitality, local hosts welcome international visitors into their culture, sharing with them meals, conversation, and the best sights and experiences of their region. 

ROTARY AMIGOS "ON THE TABLE" - GMF COMMUNITY WIDE CONVERSATIONS ON THE 9TH

The Global Water Center Tour and WaterPOD

NOTE - onsite meeting at 247 W Freshwater Way, Milwaukee

This is an excerpt from the Nov. 2017 Biz Times

Stonehouse Water Technologies, located at the Global Water Center, plans for its final manufactured product, the WaterPOD 8, to be commercially available in early 2018. The purification system can be used for residential, commercial and agricultural properties.

“We’re hoping that, by as early as 2019, we will be selling thousands and thousands of units,” said Anne Wick, vice president of community relations. “This is going to be global, it’s not just going to be local.”

In addition to manufacturing, the funding will be directed toward research and development, as well as marketing efforts, Wick said. The company has seven employees in all, having recently added two new employees.

Wick credits Stonehouse’s residence in the Global Water Center and guidance from the Water Council in helping the company secure the investment.

Stonehouse was previously part of the Water Council’s Pilot Program, an effort by Wells Fargo, Fund for Lake Michigan, and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District to advance new water technologies from the lab in Milwaukee to demonstration sites for real-world use.

“There are exciting and fascinating things happening here in Milwaukee when it comes to water,” Wick said. “And the Water Council has been instrumental. With the exposure that we get, you couldn’t get that anywhere else.”

NO OFFICIAL MEETING - INSTEAD help support the final push to end polio world-wide.

DOWNLOAD Voucher for Oak Creek Culver's

We have partnered once again with the Mitchell Field Rotary Club and the Oak Creek Culver's - a voucher is needed and it is good 10 a.m. to 10 pm TODAY Oct 23

    **(there are additional opportunities to support the end of Polio at Hales Corner Culver's on Wed., Oct 24 in partnership with the Whitnall Park Rotary Club - a voucher is needed and Miller Parkway Culver's dinnertime only / no voucher needed in partnership with the West Allis Rotary Club)

This is an invitation only event.  As a Charter Amigo's Rotarian, co-owner Citlali Mendieta-Ramos and former Amigos member, Nicolas Ramos, are hosting fellow Amigos Rotarians (sorry no guests). There will be a brief program and ribbon cutting at 6:30 pm

Club Assembly at Milwaukee Athletic Club.

Uruguay Project Update

No meeting due to holiday week and 2 meetings last week.  Regular Tues and Sat service project of Thanksgiving boxes.  See you next week!

Come learn about the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Pig. 

Rotarian Marta Carrion will present about herself and her journey to her current role as Director of Latina Initiatiives - Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast.

Victory Garden Initiative builds communities that grow their own food, creating a socially just, ecologically sustainable, nutritious food system for all.

Come hear from Montana about volunteer opportunities for our club to participate in helping others learn to grow their own food and work toward greater social equity.

Montana shared this, "Urban agriculture benefits our communities through environmental, physical, mental, economic, and social means.  VGI is first and foremost an educational organization that teaches people how to grow their own food, especially in the city. We also make growing food more accessible to people by installing gardens for them, providing garden mentors, and creating gardener communities. VGI does work throughout Milwaukee County and even Wisconsin, but we focus the majority of the money we raise on low-income neighborhoods and food deserts. We also operate an urban farm in the Harambee neighborhood of Milwaukee that we use for youth education and community engagement. VGI puts on a number of community events to raise awareness and engagement of urban agriculture throughout the year. Changing the health of our communities starts with changing the culture of them."

Amigos Rotarians will be hearing from several organizations so that we can decide, as a club, where we would like to support and contribute our volunteer time and resources.  Don't miss this meeting! 

Non-Rotarians and those who are Rotary-curious are invited to attend.

Where it all began and all that it is still doing - Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change.

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Victory Garden Initiative builds communities that grow their own food, creating a socially just, ecologically sustainable, nutritious food system for all.

Come hear from Montana Morris about volunteer opportunities for our club to participate in helping others learn to grow their own food and work toward greater social equity.

Montana shared this, "Urban agriculture benefits our communities through environmental, physical, mental, economic, and social means.  VGI is first and foremost an educational organization that teaches people how to grow their own food, especially in the city. We also make growing food more accessible to people by installing gardens for them, providing garden mentors, and creating gardener communities. VGI does work throughout Milwaukee County and even Wisconsin, but we focus the majority of the money we raise on low-income neighborhoods and food deserts. We also operate an urban farm in the Harambee neighborhood of Milwaukee that we use for youth education and community engagement. VGI puts on a number of community events to raise awareness and engagement of urban agriculture throughout the year. Changing the health of our communities starts with changing the culture of them."

Amigos Rotarians will be hearing from several organizations so that we can decide, as a club, where we would like to support and contribute our volunteer time and resources.  Don't miss this meeting! 

Non-Rotarians and those who are Rotary-curious are invited to attend.

For more than a century, MA Members and their  guests have enjoyed the special atmosphere and  services offered by the Milwaukee Athletic Club (MAC). Collegial, exclusive and gracious, Members are a part of an elite and welcoming community.

With their $68 million dollar renovation underway, Members are enjoying a new interim Clubhouse  located at 735 North Water. Scheduled to return to the 758 North Broadway  location winter of 2020, Members and their guests  will soon revel in a modern facility fully equipped to take business and social engagements to a new level.

Being a MAC Member allows you to enjoy life to its  fullest while encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

About Brad Schendel:

Brad, the Member Service Director has been with the Club for 41 years and handles most of the Member events/activities such as Cigar Club, Kentucky Derby party, Princess Party, tickets/busses to events, etc. 

About Maikel Correa:

Maikel is the Club Manager and has been with the Club about a year and a half. He was the Director of Operations prior and recently became the Club Manager once they moved to the interim Clubhouse. He is also the main IT guy.

Board Meeting of the Whole - All Rotarians -

Updates, Community Engagement Initiative from last Strategic Thinking Session, Forward Action for Health Summit, Changing of the Guard - And opportunity to support Girl Scouts if you bring some $ for cookies that will be available at the meeting.

Meeting location - CORE EL CENTRO - Street Parking - 130 W. Bruce St. #300, Milwaukee, WI

Sandy Sullivan is an author, teacher, artist, businesswoman and motivational speaker who can deliver a rousing account of her experiences while working with Vince Lombardi and the Green Bay Packers.

          Her first book, “Green Bay Love Stories,” was acknowledged as a significant historical account of the Packers Glory Years and the foreword was written by Packers Hall of Fame great, Paul Hornung.

Sandy will tell us of these adventures at this Rotary presentation.