MEMORIAL DAY 2025
We honor our Veterans William Brown and Robert Frisch spoke at a ceremony. 

May 12 Armed Forces Day

Coast Guard Commander Nathan R Downend spoke with us about the role of the Coast Guard in the Lake Michigan area and their overall role nationwide.  He oversees operations for the states of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. 

There are special challenges related to the Great Lakes and ice rescues. 

He was accompanied by members of the Army, Navy and Air Force.
 

Rotary Club

Service Above Self Award

We are excited to announce Savhanna Gunville has been awarded the Service Above Self Award for May 2025.

Tyler Burkhart, Brown Deer Village Manager

 
April 28th, Tyler Burkhart, of Brown Deer Village Manager, gave us a presentation regarding plans to revitalize the village. 
Home Page Stories
At our meeting on June 9th, 2025 we heard from Curt Gielow about CUVENTURES.  This organization brings together entrepreneurs and investors. Many of innovators are tied to Concordia University. 
  
Rotary Minute #1: January 27, 2025
Rotary Minute: The Power of a $26.50 Investment
"Did you know that the Rotary Foundation—one of the most impactful charitable organizations in the world—was started with just $26.50?
 
Mark Smith Spoke on Workplace Stress and Anxiety on February 10, 2025 
We talked about understanding the stress and anxiety many of us have coming from our work. Mark offered ideas on time management and project management to help reduce stress. We discussed the range of emotions around stress including anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Mark explained a simple meditation practice of closing your eyes and picturing a relaxing place. Then breathing the eights. On a slow count of four, pausing briefly and breathing out slowly finishing counting to eight. Doing this for just two minutes can lower your pulse and help you feel calm.
On Monday Nancy Hernandez of the Hispanic coalition spoke to us about the Latino community in Milwaukee.
 
Big Thank You to Dr. Vasudevan! At our last meeting, on November 25, 2024, SRI Vasudevan, MD told us about the work of the Rotary Foundation and Polio Plus and how our contributions support many worthwhile projects around the world.
Our speaker will be Dobie Maxwell, who will be talking about "Business and Life Lessons from a Professional Comedian." 
Brigitte N. Potter, a passionate advocate for peace and refugees from Glendale, Wisconsin, has been awarded a prestigious $30,000 Global Grant Scholarship by Rotary International District 6270. The grant, approved by The Rotary Foundation, will support Brigitte's pursuit of a Master of Science degree in International Migration and Public Policy at the renowned London School of Economics and Political Science in the United Kingdom. With a focus on addressing the challenges surrounding refugees and forced migration, Brigitte aims to contribute to "Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution," her Rotary Area of Focus.
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Speakers
Tom Selinger - World Affairs Speaker
Jun 23, 2025
American Diplomats
Matthew Panelli
Jul 28, 2025
Journey to Mount Kilimanjaro