Rotary Club Amigos de Milwaukee After Hours

Supporting our fellow Rotarian Robert Grede with his play.

Riverkeeper Spring Annual Cleanup

Paul Alexander: 'Man in the iron lung' dies at the age of 78 Paul Alexander worked as a lawyer and lived for decades in a metal cylinder which breathed for him.

🌟 Join us in Embracing Mental Health! 🌟

Attention all Rotary members! 📢 It's time to rally together for a cause that truly matters. Mental health awareness is more important than ever, and we're taking action. Click the link below to learn how you can make a difference in our community. Together, let's make a positive impact!

👉 https://rotary6270.org/Stories/embracing-mental-health-a-call-to-action-for-rotary-members 👈

Please consider a gift of ANY size to help eradicate only the second disease from the planet. Rotarians started this effort in the mid 80's and we anticipate eradication by 2026. Be a part of this by giving any gift that will be matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. A $10 gift becomes $30, a $50 gift becomes $150 and so on...Please help our club make a difference in the world. Many of you know a friend or a grandparent who had polio...they may even be suffering as a post-polio syndrome survivor. They are the first to tell you that we need to get rid of this disease and vaccinate. Please give what you can on this secure site...and if you prefer to mail a check the info is available on the site and you can always message here if unable to locate. Donations can be received until March 24. Please do what you can and THANK YOU in advance. If you are local to Milwaukee...let us know and you can still come to the Milwaukee Athletic Club to join the effort!

Ride a Bike, Have Fun, and Help to End Polio Wed, March 20, 2024, 9am - 5pm Be our guest at the new Milwaukee Athletic Club! Or ride a bike from the comfort of your own home. Milwaukee Athletic Club, 758 N Broadway in Milwaukee, and ride anytime between 9am and 5pm on March 20th. Secure lockers are available, with a shower, steam room, and sauna to soothe those sore muscles...

Thank you to Mike McGovern for helping fight for gender equality and investing in the women who are paving the way towards a polio-free future.

Peace has been one of Rotary’s cornerstones since the beginning. Each year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers.
Help us continue this legacy of peace building by supporting - or (recommending someone to) applying for a Rotary Peace Fellowship.

It’s time to apply for Rotary Peace Fellowship Scholarships for 2025. This is fully funded and is now available for both our Master’s degree program and Professional Development Certificate programs.
The application deadline is 15 May 2024.

Peace Fellowships Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals to become effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and inte...

8 March is International Women's Day✨

How can we reach gender equality goals? How can we increase the number of women in leadership positions? Our experts discuss the answers and the importance of allies and mentorship in the workplace.
Register now: https://on.rotary.org/3T7Tr0e

Please join us in celebrating the 2024 recipient of Rotary International's Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award, Manjoo Phadke, of the Rotary Club of Pune Deccan Gymkhana, Maharashtra, India 🩷 A successful entrepreneur, Rotary member of 20 years, and tireless advocate for women and girls.

Her projects include women's health initiatives, such as leading campaigns to promote menstrual hygiene, increasing the rate of vaccination against human papillomaviruses (HPV), and organizing clinics that offer checkups and mammogram screenings. But Manjoo Phadke didn't stop there; she designed and launched Project Asmita, a program that educates girls in life skills such as financial, digital, and legal literacy, as well as self-defense, nutrition, and menstrual health.

"I've always felt that women think of themselves as 'lesser.' I want to keep giving them confidence that they are not 'lesser,' and they can do whatever they set their minds to." -Manjoo Phadke

Meet Manjoo: on.rotary.org/3v5ZGID

Great news! The Learning Center can be accessed using a mobile app.

If you have never been to the site, log in for the first time on your desktop or lap top device and accept the privacy policy. Once you've been to the Learning Center once, you can log into the Learning Center via mobile.

Use the How To Use the Learning Center Mobile App for assistance. https://my-cms.rotary.org/en/document/how-to-use-learning-center-on-mobile

🎉🌍 Happy Birthday, Rotary! 🎂 Today marks 119 years since four visionaries came together to lay the foundation for an organization that now boasts 1.4 million members worldwide. From its inception, Rotary's mission has been rooted in advancing the best interests of communities.

As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize the importance of growth and evolution. We are committed to shaping a Rotary that is inclusive, where every individual feels a sense of belonging. In the words of RI President Gordon McInally, "It's not simply about meeting for meetings’ sake. It's about doing things. So many new styles of clubs are springing up. I want to see Rotary everywhere, in a style to suit everyone who wants to be part of us.."

Join us in our journey of creating lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Together, we can continue Rotary's legacy of service and impact for generations to come. 🌟

Feb 22, 2024

10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Post-Polio Syndrome Self-Advocacy

What Would You Do in These Situations?

Make A Change

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Post-Polio Syndrome Advocacy Group

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Attended the Marquette Lubar Center Black Heritage dinner.

Feb 4, 2012, we lost a really great person.
There was absolutely NO ONE like Harry. Of great pride, is my own Harry Franke limerick written for me on my 50th birthday. I'll so miss him! He & Ivan Wittlin continue as my role models in all aspects of living.
Harry was an active and proud Rotarian. When I was on the Rotary International Membersip Committee, I was able to tell them about this guy who had brought in over a hundred new members. Harry ended up being the cover of the Rotarian magazine (over 1 million homes worldwide) with an article about the "Face that Launched 100 Memberships". When he called to thank me he quoted an oldie but goodie..."Ollie, now look at the trouble you've gotten me into!"
Nobody like Harry! He was often called upon in the community to do a closing Limerick which wrapped up the content of the speakers program. He was resilient beyond measure and showed that, after being hit as a pedestrian and fighting hard to come back. He was an advocate of equality and the elimination of race as a benchmark as to whether someone was good or bad, capable or not capable, worthy or not worthy. His signature bow tie has been used by others but never like him. Most of us know leaders and we've seen when they died, that 20 years later no one is remembering them or even knows their name...but Harry is one to be remembered along with his wife Mary and the fund they created, the Harry and Mary Idea Fund.
He is missed. I was grateful that I'd had the opportunity that allowed me to share him with the world. We shared love for Humanity, Racial Justice, Rotary, and more and shared the rare opportunity of being cover models on the Rotarian magazine (though it was ONLY him on his cover :). Still miss him.

See our full list of 100 Milwaukee-area power brokers for 2024 - Milwaukee Business Journal Who are the top business execs in southeastern Wisconsin when it comes to getting things done? Find out who made the list as one of the Milwaukee Business Journal's 100 power brokers for 2024.

As shared by a Rotarian friend,
"For those not in the disabled community, however, talking about disability is still a tricky subject. Obviously, using deliberately offensive terms is unacceptable. But according to experts, there’s also the matter of [polite habits most people dislike](https://www.rd.com/list/polite-habits-people-secretly-dislike/). Several of the “polite” things able-bodied people do or say can actually come off as rude or unhelpful, even when they’re trying to acknowledge someone’s disability with care."

13 “Polite” Ways You’re Talking About Disability That Are Actually Rude Disability is a delicate topic, but these tips will help you approach it in a way that's considerate to those living with a disability.

Ignite Your Leadership Potential!
Join us at the Rotary District 6270 Club Leadership Academy!

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level?

We are thrilled to invite you to the Rotary District 6270 Club Leadership Academy, a transformative event designed to inspire, empower, and enrich your journey as a leader within the Rotary community.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
⏰ Time: 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
🏢 Location: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Washington County
📍 Address: 400 S University Drive, West Bend, WI 53095

✨ What to Expect:
This year's Academy presents an exceptional opportunity for growth through seven distinct leadership tracks, each tailored to your specific role and aspirations.
Our keynote speaker, Michael Rust, a master in effective leadership and difficult conversations, will inspire you with his insights.

📌 Mark your calendars for September 23rd and register now to secure your spot at this dynamic event! Don't miss out on gaining actionable strategies, connecting with experienced leaders, and amplifying your impact within Rotary.

📩 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/232295852690161

🌐 Learn More https://rotary6270.org/Stories/nurturing-service-culture-the-vital-role-of-club-service-in-rotary

This is your chance to enrich your leadership journey, connect with peers, and make a lasting difference within Rotary. We can't wait to see you at the Rotary District 6270 Club Leadership Academy!

For inquiries: Marta Carrión at [email protected]

Nurturing Service Culture: The Vital Role of Club Service in Rotary Rotary's core mission is to promote and cultivate a culture of service as the foundation for worthwhile endeavors. To achieve this, we channel our dedication to service, both locally and globally, through five distinct Avenues of Service, which form the bedrock of club activities. One of these criti...

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Empowerment For People With Post-Polio Syndrome
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August 24
10 AM Eastern US Time
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The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being By Gordon R. McInally, 2023-24 Rotary International President As Rotary President for 2023-24, I am placing a special focus on global mental health. Mental illness and emotional wellness can be dif…

From, Rotary District 5000

"Today has been a tragic day for our Rotarians, families and friends on the Island of Maui. The fires across the island have changed lives forever. Truly devastating. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted.

As people of action, we can take immediate action. As we come together to recover and rebuild, we need to support each other. We need to Create Hope for Maui.

Through our Rotary District 5000 Foundation, a relief fund has been established. Foundation President Dave Hamil and Treasurer Sharon Amano will handle all donations. A committee will be organized shortly to find the greatest needs for distribution of monies. A single fund will be the most helpful over time to provide the most significant benefits.

Please consider donating to this special fund. Hyperlink and QR code are included with this note.

Maui Fires Relief Fund

Stay safe, take care and mahalo for creating hope.

Mark Merriam
District Governor
Rotary D5000"

Mário César Martins de Camargo, a member of the Rotary Club of Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil, has been selected to become Rotary International President for 2025-26.

Meet the president-nominee: https://on.rotary.org/47kozP8

We are so close to eradicating polio from the planet which would make it only the second disease to be fully eradicated... First was smallpox. You need not be a Rotarian to participate and help to raise the money for vaccines and surveillance and all the logistics that go into protecting the children. Check out EndPolio.org for more information

Collaborate with local Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist clubs for Celebrate Community Week By Emily Costar, Member and Participant Communications Specialist for Rotary International During the week of 11-17 September, Rotary and Rotaract clubs worldwide are teaming up with their local Ki…