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Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
River Club
12400 N Ville Du Parc Dr,
Mequon, WI 53092
United States of America
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Milwaukee Art Museum
Rachel Bellmer
Sr. Director of Membership Engagement
Contact: Rachel.bellmer@mam.org | 414-224-3872
 
Rachel Bellmer serves as the Senior Director of Member Engagement at the Milwaukee Art Museum, where she has been on staff since 2010. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where she holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication. Rachel is passionate about connecting people with the powerful benefits of art and loves that she gets to work so closely with some of the Museum’s biggest advocates: its Members!
 
 
Anne Temple
Development Officer for Corporate Giving
Contact: anne.temple@mam.org | 414-224-3834
 
Joining the Milwaukee Art Museum in February of 2024, Anne Temple develops and supports corporate partnerships including Business Circle Membership and Sponsorship. The role supports Museum exhibitions, events, and learning and engagement programming to enrich the community, sustain the institutions place in our region’s arts and cultural landscape, and its vitality for future generations.
Ms. Temple’s career spans corporate, small business, and nonprofit business development and marketing. She received her bachelor’s degree in art and English from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2000 and continued her education for business and grant writing. She serves as a UPAF Chorus Line lead, is a South Shore Farmers Market director, and became a certified yoga instructor in 2023.  
 
 
About the Milwaukee Art Museum
The Milwaukee Art Museum is an essential destination for art and architecture and a vital cultural resource that connects visitors to dynamic art experiences and one another. Housed in iconic buildings by Santiago Calatrava, Eero Saarinen, and David Kahler on a 24-acre lakefront campus, the Museum is Wisconsin’s largest art institution and home to both broad and deep collections, with exceptional holdings in American painting, sculpture, and decorative arts; conceptual and minimalist art; prints and drawings; European art from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century; photography and new media; modern and contemporary design; folk and self-taught art; and twentieth-century Haitian art. A bold symbol of Milwaukee’s ambition and forward-thinking vision, the Museum is a place for community building, education, and celebration that fosters creativity, free speech, and critical discourse for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. For more information, visit mam.org.
 
 
To whom this may concern,
 
Mequon Smile Design has the honor of participating in Freedom Day for the 6th year in a row and we would love to invite you to get involved in such an amazing national movement with us.
 
Freedom Day USA is a day where businesses across our nation will join to show their appreciation to the members of our armed services, their immediate families, and our Veterans, by providing a Day of Free. It is our opportunity as community members to give back, say Thank You, and show our gratitude for our service members’ sacrifices. This year’s celebration will be held on November 14th , 2024.
 
As a member of our community, we’d love to invite you to join us! Please consider helping us with a product donation or service from your business. All donations are greatly appreciated. Your donation can be something as simple as a gift certificate to your business, a night on the town, or a weekend at your favorite resort. A donation form for the silent auction items is attached. Simply fill it out, then call or email us and we’ll handle everything.
 
Additionally, I am glad to provide additional information about this national event. Please feel free to contact me at office@mequonsmiledesign.com or 262-240-9400.
 
Thanks in advance for your support in ensuring this exceptional event day is a success!
 
Sincerely,
 
Mequon Smile Design
2024 Fall Bucket List:
 
1.) Attend Racine Zoo's Jack-O'-Lantern Walk.
  • Details: The light show will run Thursday through Sunday from Sept. 26 to Nov. 3.

  • Time: 6pm – 10pm (Last admission at 9:30pm)

  • Address: Racine Zoo, at 2131 N. Main St., Racine, Wis.

  • Admission: $10 per person

 
2.) Decorate a pumpkin.
  • Ideas: https://www.housebeautiful.com/entertaining/holidays-celebrations/g2627/pumpkin-decorating-ideas/
 
3.) Go on a scenic hike.
  • Lion's Den – Grafton
  • East Bluff Trail at Devil’s Lake State Park – Baraboo
  • Sentinel Trail at Peninsula State Park – Fish Creek
 
4.) Visit an orchard.
  • Of course, you will have to sip on some local cider and pick a few apples....but where should you go?!
  • Wisconsin Apple Orchards Worth The Pick This Fall

    • Erickson Orchard – Bayfield

    • Apple Holler Family Farm – Sturtevant 

    • The Elegant Farmer – Mukwonago 

 
5.) Bake a pumpkin treat.
  • 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cookies
    • Ingredients
      • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
      • 1 15.25-ounce box spice cake mix
      • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
    • Instructions
      • Preheat the oven to 350. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
      • Mix all ingredients together. 
      • Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop the dough, about 2 ½ tablespoons per cookie, onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
      • Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the edges of the cookies are set and begin to turn golden brown.
      • Let them cool for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
      • Enjoy!
 
Presentation: No One Walks Alone
 
Rick Czaplewski is the author of the award-winning book, Better Dirty Than Done.
 
Rick is a 2-time, cancer survivor and has lived 28 years since he was pronounced cancer free in 1996.   He comes from Milwaukee is the son of a US Air Force veteran and a nurse.  He is a graduate of both the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He enjoys rooting for the Wisconsin Badgers with his son, Lance, in his spare time.
 
As a professional, Rick is a CPA, PMP, and MBA. He has worked for KPMG, HP, Siemens, and Xylem. 
 
He runs his own consulting firm, No One Walks Alone. Rick works with organizations who want to improve their financial and schedule outcomes by teaching them best-in-class negotiation skills. 
 
As a member of the NSA – Wisconsin Chapter, Rick is available for keynote speeches to organizations and companies as well as corporate training sessions.

For almost four decades, Dorothy and Don Harms tethered their lives to the needs of their dairy cows. Twice daily milking. Seasonal races to plant and harvest corn and alfalfa for feed. The fourth generation in his family to run the Reedsburg, Wisconsin, dairy farm, Don Harms knew each of their 130 cows by name. For many people who work in agriculture, Dorothy Harms says, farming is part of their identity. “It’s not their job,” she says. “It’s who they are.”

But the grueling schedule took a toll, so they gradually transitioned, launching a farm-stay tourism business, switching to beef cattle, and selling off their dairy herd little by little until they parted with the last 25 cows five years ago. In the weeks that followed, the couple grieved. Dorothy Harms’ body, so used to hard but rewarding work, yearned to...

Read Full Article: https://www.rotary.org/en/seeds-hope-farmers-mental-health

 

Please join us as we celebrate our 32nd year helping incarcerated adults build skills and tools for successful futures. Our annual Keys to Opportunity Event raises funds to fulfill our mission as the only privately funded program in the State of Wisconsin.
 
Date: October 26, 2024
Location: Cedarburg Cultural Center - W64 N546 Washington Avenue
 

4:30 – 7:30 pm

  • Socialize Heavy appetizers
  • Silent auction
  • Wine pull
  • Raffles

5:00 – 7:00 pm 

  • Musical entertainment Gary Haseley

6:00 pm

  • Program emceed by board member, Angelica Niemann

6:30 pm

  • Silent auction closes
  • Winning bids announced
 
TICKETS ARE ON SALE: www.ozaukeejailliteracy.org 
  • $50 per ticket
  • $60 at the door

Tickets are also available at all branches of Port Washington State Bank

 
John and Mimi Rosing have lived at 512 Alta Loma Drive in Thiensville for 30 years, raising four children who all attended Mequon-Thiensville School District schools.
  • 42-year career in Hospital Administration and Nation-wide Consulting Practice focused on improving Acute Care Hospital Quality of Care, Safety, and Accreditation Status.
  • 30-year parishioners of Lumen Christi Catholic Church
  • 30-year member of the Thiensville-Mequon Rotary Club
  • Participant or volunteer in numerous Village and community events over 30 years
  • Member Thiensville Business Association (TBA)
  • Now the President of the Village of Thiensville
Did you know that Karl Hertz is the only member that served as District Governor in our clubs 85+ years?
Term: 1996-1997
 
  • What do you love about Rotary?
    • “Making it our own” - the diverse nature of clubs; that is a story I love to tell.
  • What was your favorite thing about serving as District Governor?
    • Learning more about the variety of Rotary clubs and what RI does in the
        world.
  • What surprised you the most about your term in office?
    • The kindness and support of so many heart
  • What advice would you give someone considering to be more involved with leadership?
    • Yes, it is a time commitment, but it is entirely worth it.
"My Rotary adventure started over 50 years ago with the Indianapolis club which had hundreds of people at the time. Then, as new positions moved us, I experienced a start-up club, a long-established club of about 100 members that sang every week, and for the last 40 years, T-M Rotary has been a very special experience. Rotary has been a vehicle to new friends as well as wonderful opportunities. The club offices, the local projects, the international projects, and being district governor. All of these opportunities allowed me to experience situations which I never dreamed of as a kid. Being in four clubs and visiting over 50 clubs here in district 6270 taught me that Rotary comes in many different forms with women and men of diverse countries, cultures, and needs. What an adventure it has been!"
When: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
 
Where: Chandelier Ballroom, Hartford

Why:  Celebrate the work of The Rotary Foundation and the contributions of District 6270 and its Rotarians.

Additional information and registration details will be sent at a later date.
 
Thank you, Don & Barbara, for volunteering! 
 
Healing Warrior Hearts:
"We learned so much from the work Diane and her organization do for troubled veterans."
 
They also took a tour of the Vet Center van. This program educates veterans on all the programs that are available to them. 
~ Connection, Camaraderie, and Community ~
 
 
The first answering machine was created by Joseph Zimmerman, a Milwaukee native, who had the idea for the invention after he spoke with an air conditioning and heating specialist who told him he did not want to leave his office because he had no secretary to take his phone calls.
 
Video gif. A dog holds a toy cell phone up to its ear with its paw and looks concerned.
A pebble cast into a pond causes ripples that spread in all directions. As Rotarians, we lead by example. We love highlighting our family members that also demonstrate the values of Rotary. 
 
Dr. Rachel Poulsen with her husband Dr. Michael Poulsen. Rachel has been a practicing dentist for 15 years. She owns her practice in Mishawaka, Indiana. 
 
2 weeks ago, Rachel was inducted into the International College of Dentists. This is a prestigious process where 2 members must nominate you for membership with the membership approving after reviewing the persons credentials and demonstrating the act of serving others. Less than 3% of the dentists in America are members. The moto of the organization is “Integrity/Leadership/Service”.
Join us!
 
If you would like to send thank you notes to our local Heroes, please give them to Angelica Niemann or drop them off at Spectrum Investment Advisors by October 1st.
 
 
 
Save-The-Date (last flight of the year):
November 2nd 
Pete Bosch from the Rotary Club of Waukesha serves as the District Governor for the 2024-2025 Rotary year.
 
Pete has held a number of roles within his club and the District, most recently as Rotary Club of Waukesha President 2019-2020, Assistant District Governor for Area M (Hartland-Lake Country, Waukesha, and Waukesha Sunrise), and as a member of the District Technology Committee.
 
 
Calling all Badger Football Fans....
Rotary Highlight: Meet Barbara Thompson's son & football legend, Donnel Thompson
 
He sold Cokes at Camp Randall as a kid. Now he joins UW Hall of Fame.
https://captimes.com/sports/he-sold-cokes-at-camp-randall-as-a-kid-now-he-joins-uw-hall-of/article_911a02f8-6c60-11ef-b8bd-bf6738820e60.html
Awarded to Rotary Club of Thiensville-Mequon in recognition of their outstanding dedication and commitment to Rotary's core values and mission during the 2023/2024 Rotary Year. 
 
This week was the third session of the Ozaukee Business Leaders Series which helped guests improve their marketing skills.
 
Tim Vertz, founder & CEO of Vertz Marketing led the workshop focused on "Internet Marketing" where many local marketing professionals and business owners attended. 
 
Main Focus:
  • Logistics of advertising on Internet Search Engines
  • How Search Engine Optimization can improve your web traffic
 
Thank you to those that supported Taste of Mequon 2024. A very special thanks to our Rotary family volunteers - Jean Custer, Andy Nerbun, Drew Nerbun, Dick Nerbun, and Janet Wirth. Serving on the Mequon Festivals Committee are Jenne Hohn, Vanessa Nerbun, and Christine McClean.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Guth family is pictured with foreign exchange students Pia and Freida.
 
 
 
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Speakers
Rachel Bellmer/Anne Temple
Oct 15, 2024 12:00 PM
Milwaukee Art Museum
Dr. Shekar Kurpad, MD. PhD
Oct 22, 2024 12:00 PM
Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience
Tyler Briggs
Oct 29, 2024 12:00 PM
Business Meeting
Tyler Briggs
Nov 26, 2024 12:00 PM
Business Meeting
No Meeting
Dec 31, 2024 12:00 PM
Tyler Briggs
Jan 28, 2025 12:00 PM
Business Meeting
Tyler Briggs
Feb 25, 2025 12:00 PM
Business Meeting
Tyler Briggs
Mar 25, 2025 12:00 PM
Business Meeting
Meeting Responsibilities
If you cannot fulfill your responsibility, please make arrangements for someone else to take your place.
Prayer/Inspiration
October 15th
Sommersberger, Greg
 
October 22nd
Von Rueden, Anthony
 
October 29th
Wirth, John
 
November 5th
Zlotocha, William
 
Greeter
October 15th
Thompson, Barbara
 
October 22nd
Webster, Sandra
 
October 29th
Witte-Dycus, Nancy
 
November 5th
Apfelbach, Peterson
 
Pledge
October 15th
Vertz, Tim
 
October 22nd
Weston, Shelley
 
October 29th
Witte-Dycus, Russ
 
November 5th
Azinger, Samuel
 
Club Executives & Directors
President
President Elect
Past President
Executive Secretary / Director
Secretary
Treasurer
Club Service
Community Service
International Service
Vocational Service
Public Relations
The Rotary Foundation
Veteran's Affairs

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