Rotary Club of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Rotary Club of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Wauwatosa Rotary Club is a Noon luncheon club, meeting in the Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West every Wed

Our club was chartered in 1952 and is one of the oldest in the area. We meet every Wednesday noon at the Radisson Milwaukee West. We also offer Zoom to those members who can’t attend in person. This is a very good time to join our club as we are striving to reinvent ourselves. You would be able to play an exciting and significant role in defining the club's objectives. We recently went through a v

ery intense strategic planning process and are committed to serving the Wauwatosa community. On a global level Rotary International is very proud to have virtually eradicated Polio through our Polio Plus program. Through its foundation and large international membership base, Rotary offers a great deal of help to the disadvantaged throughout the world. Our social committee arranges a number of very nice events throughout the year. Each event presents an opportune time to get to know members and spouses, all of which can be invaluable networking opportunities! Rotary membership does require a member's dedicated participation in club meetings and functions. You need to know that Rotary is a commitment and we are looking for dedicated members who can be away from work for approximately two hours each Wednesday. In other words, your boss needs to understand your devotion to community service.

On March 11, we were honored to welcome Wauwatosa Fire Chief Barbara Kadrich as our program speaker. Chief Kadrich prese...
03/16/2026

On March 11, we were honored to welcome Wauwatosa Fire Chief Barbara Kadrich as our program speaker. Chief Kadrich presented on the advanced training, equipment, and organization of the department, and shared details on the upcoming merger of the Wauwatosa and West Allis agencies. Thank you for joining us, Chief!

📸 Left to Right: Club President Kate Jones, Fire Chief Barbara Kadrich, Rotarian Anne Neafie

At our club meeting on March 4, we were joined by Elizabeth McNally, VP of Strategic Planning and Chief of Staff for Goo...
03/16/2026

At our club meeting on March 4, we were joined by Elizabeth McNally, VP of Strategic Planning and Chief of Staff for Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago. Elizabeth presented on the numerous ways Goodwill provides career opportunities to individuals who face challenges finding employment. Thanks for a great presentation!

📸 Left: Club President Kate Jones | Right: Elizabeth McNally

On February 25, we were honored to welcome residents of St. Camillus for a special “open house” club meeting. Our keynot...
03/16/2026

On February 25, we were honored to welcome residents of St. Camillus for a special “open house” club meeting. Our keynote speaker was Milwaukee County Zoo Director Amos Morris, who shared exiting updates coming to the zoo’s parking lot and other facilities. Many thanks to our visitors and Mr. Morris for joining us – it was great to have you!

📸 Left: Amos Morris | Right: Rotarian Bill Makal

At our meeting on February 18, we were pleased to welcome Kenosha Rotairan and ShelterBox ambassador Fran Wargolet as ou...
02/21/2026

At our meeting on February 18, we were pleased to welcome Kenosha Rotairan and ShelterBox ambassador Fran Wargolet as our program speaker. Fran explained how ShelterBox helps people in areas affected by natural disasters or conflict by providing emergency shelters and aid essentials. Thank you for an excellent presentation – we’re glad you could join us!

📸 Left to Right: Club President Kate Jones, Vice President Mark Spiegelhoff, Fran Wargolet

On February 11, we were joined by Ted Martin, Director of the Wauwatosa Recreation Department. Ted presented on the nume...
02/21/2026

On February 11, we were joined by Ted Martin, Director of the Wauwatosa Recreation Department. Ted presented on the numerous programs offered by the department and shared how members of the community can get involved as participants and volunteers. Thanks for a great presentation, Ted!

📸 Left: Ted Martin | Right: Club President Kate Jones

At our February 4 club meeting, we welcomed Wauwatosa Public Library Director Peter Loeffel as our program speaker. Pete...
02/21/2026

At our February 4 club meeting, we welcomed Wauwatosa Public Library Director Peter Loeffel as our program speaker. Peter shared a history of the library and talked about the numerous programs and services available to patrons. We also learned about plans to update and expand the facility which will improve accessibility and offer more amenities for the community. Thank you for joining us, Peter!

📸 Left to Right: Kathy Causier, President of the Library Board of Trustees; Alex Solanki, Wauwatosa Rotary President-Elect; Peter Loeffel, Library Director

At our January 28 club meeting, we learned about the Healthcare Innovation Collaborative from fellow Rotarian John DenBo...
02/03/2026

At our January 28 club meeting, we learned about the Healthcare Innovation Collaborative from fellow Rotarian John DenBoer. John explained how “Wisconsin’s first post-incubation accelerator” will help to identify and cultivate early founders in the health-tech sector. Thanks for an interesting presentation!

📸 Left: Rotarian Peter Skanavis | Right: Rotarian John DenBoer

On January 21, we were honored to welcome UWM Prototyping Center Director Kyle Jansson. Jansson shared how his fully-equ...
02/03/2026

On January 21, we were honored to welcome UWM Prototyping Center Director Kyle Jansson. Jansson shared how his fully-equipped machine shop, located at the UWM Innovation Campus in Wauwatosa, provides product development, prototype creation, and fabrication services for businesses, researchers, and entrepreneurs. Thank you for joining us, Kyle!

📸 Left to Right: Rotarian Peter Skanavis, Kyle Jansson, Club President Kate Jones (all holding real prototypes from the center)

At our club meeting on January 14, we heard from fellow Rotarian Alex Solanki on noted Wauwatosa missionary Ed McCully. ...
02/03/2026

At our club meeting on January 14, we heard from fellow Rotarian Alex Solanki on noted Wauwatosa missionary Ed McCully. Solanki’s presentation marked the 70th anniversary of McCully’s passing, who was killed along with four others during an evangelical mission to Ecuador. Thank you for an excellent speech, Alex!

📸 Left: Rotarian Alex Solanki | Right: Club President Kate Jones

At yesterday’s club meeting, we were honored to welcome Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride to talk about his recently releas...
01/08/2026

At yesterday’s club meeting, we were honored to welcome Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride to talk about his recently released book “A City on the Edge: Pandemic, Protest, and Polarization.” Thank you for a fascinating presentation, Mr. Mayor – we’re glad you could join us!

📸 Left to Right: Assistant Rotary District 6270 Governor Paul Langer, Mayor McBride, Wauwatosa Rotarian Anne Neafie

We had an outstanding lineup of program speakers last fall! Many thanks to the following individuals for joining us to s...
01/06/2026

We had an outstanding lineup of program speakers last fall! Many thanks to the following individuals for joining us to speak about their passions and organizations:

October 22: Rob Bassett | Fellow Rotarian, Mitchell Field Club | District 6270 Polio Plus Chair

November 5: Steven Rose | Executive Director, Fisher House Wisconsin

November 12: John Ford | Chief Development Officer, Three Leaf Partners

November 19: Dave Nelson | Wisconsin Railroad Enthusiast

December 10: Stephen Bauer | Guest House of Milwaukee, Chief Executive Officer

Interested in learning from great speakers like these and serving our community? Consider joining Wauwatosa Rotary! Learn more at https://wauwatosarotary.org/

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2303 N Mayfair Road
Wauwatosa, WI
53226

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