TM Rotary News March 14th (Mar 07, 2023)

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Tuesday March 14, Tracy Johnson

On Tuesday, March 14 we feature speaker Tracy Johnson. Tracy has served as CEO of CARW – the Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin since 2014. She has more than 25 years of association management and non-profit experience and has held roles as executive director for TEMPO Milwaukee; director of public affairs for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra; and director of communications for an association of plumbing and mechanical contractors. Tracy spent several years with a global manufacturer, Bradley Corporation, as well as a local advocacy group, Partners Advancing Values in Education (PAVE). She has served on a number of volunteer and professional boards and committees, and is very involved in community organizations including Ascension Wisconsin, Downtown Milwaukee Rotary Club, VISIT Milwaukee, Public Policy Forum, TDA – Transportation Development Association, and Mobilise. Tracy holds a public relations degree and an executive MBA with a focus on international business, both from Marquette University. She has been recognized by the Business Journal as a Forty Under 40, “Woman of Influence” and Power Broker. Tracy is a West Allis native and enjoys running, golf, and watching Marquette and Bucks basketball. In 2020, she completed the US Chamber of Commerce IOM (Institute of Organizational Management) program and went on to earn the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives. Tracy also holds the RCE (REALTORS Certified Executive) designation from the National Association of REALTORS. In her community, Tracy serves as a member of the Mequon Economic Development Committee, Mequon Festivals Committee, and the Weyenberg Public Library Foundation Board. She is a frequent guest host and contributor on AM620 WTMJ. Tracy lives in Mequon with her husband Jim and sons Zachary (12) and Charlie (9), who both attend Lumen Christi Catholic School.

Fireside Chat

Thanks to Maureen and her team at O'Leary-Guth Law Office for hosting our Fireside Chat. Ellen, Sandy, and Maureen gave a thorough history of Rotary and our club. It was an informative and engaging evening. Thanks to all who attended!

Inclusive Playground Research

Rotarians spent a chilly Thursday afternoon viewing local inclusive playgrounds. The team of Jim Ott, Megan Borland, Sandy Custer, Kathleen Schneider, and Jenne Hohn met at Possibility Playground in Port Washington, All My Friends Playground in Grafton, and the All Children's Play Area in Menomonee Falls. Contact Jenne with the New Projects Committee if you are interested in participating in this project.

March Madness for the Rotary Foundation

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The time has come to participate in our annual TM Rotary March Madness non-Virtual Tournament. Everyone is encouraged to fill out as many brackets as they would like (5 recommended). Here's how it works.

The cost of entering is $20 per bracket. The proceeds will all be donated to the Rotary International Foundation at the end of the tournament with the lesser of all funds raised and $1,000 donated in the name of the winner. The lesser of the remaining funds and $500 will be donated in the name of the first runner up, and the lesser of the remaining funds and $250 will be donated in the name of the second runner up.

There are 3 ways to enter.

1. Click this link to create your bracket. It will take you right to the website to login and create your brackets.

2. Print or download several copies of the attached bracket and manually fill them out. Email them to Sam (sazinger@olglawoffice.com) or drop them off at Sam's office (1251 W. Glen Oaks Lane, Mequon). Please do this as soon as possible, but not later than Wednesday evening.

3. Send Sam an email indicating you don't want to go through the hassle of filling out your own brackets, but want to participate. Let him know how many brackets you'd like him to randomly select for you, and he'll roll the dice on your behalf. Please do this as soon as possible, but not later than Wednesday evening.

A few extra things:

Please don't make Sam chase you down for money. You can write a check (payable to the Rotary Foundation), pay cash, or send money via Venmo to @Sam-Azinger. Money should be delivered by the end of the Tournament (but sooner would be preferred).

Feel free to share with your friends.

Even if you are not a member of the TM Rotary Club, you are welcome to participate. If you win and are not a member of the Club, the funds will be donated by the Club and points will be issued toward an honorary Paul Harris (unless you would like to dedicate a member whom the proceeds should be donated on their behalf). We'll cross that bridge if/when we get there. What's important to remember is that the proceeds will be donated within the TM Rotary Club. #RetainTheSamAzingerTrophy!

Good Luck!

Sam

MTC Chamber - State of the Community

Rotarians were out and about to hear members Thiensville Village President Van Mobley and Superintendent of Schools Matt Joynt at the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce State of the Community event. The event also featured Mayor Andrew Nerbun. The event was held at the Annex at Foxtown Brewery and sponsored by Concordia University.

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