Our Weekly Meeting Venue: St. Camillus - East Residence Tower - Jelen Room
Elmbrook Rotary Club meets most Friday mornings at 7:00AM at St. Camillus  - East Residence Tower
10100 W. Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
 
Please join us for a hot breakfast & cup of coffee!
 
Recently we added one evening meeting each month as well!
Please click on the "Meetings" button below for a complete schedule of our upcoming meetings.
 
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Elmbrook Rotary Club News
Elmbrook New Berlin Senior Taxi
Posted by William Selzer
 
Transportation Services for Seniors
 
Elmbrook Rotarian Francis Vogel, Executive Director of the Elmbrook New Berlin Senior Taxi shared how the service provides “human services transportation for our senior citizens who may have trouble using public transportation” at a reasonable price.
 
The Elmbrook New Berlin Senior Taxi is a community transportation service designed to assist seniors and adults with disabilities in the Elmbrook and New Berlin areas. This program offers affordable rides for medical appointments, shopping trips, and other essential errands, helping residents maintain their independence and stay connected to the community.
 
Operating throughout the week, the Senior Taxi provides reliable door-to-door service. Riders can schedule trips in advance, ensuring flexibility and convenience. The service is committed to safety, comfort, and meeting the unique needs of its passengers.
For more information about hours of operation, eligibility, or to book a ride, contact the Elmbrook New Berlin Senior Taxi directly at elmbrookseniortaxi@gmail.com or 262-785-1200.
The Art  of Offline Connections
Posted by William Selzer
 
Elmbrook School District Chief Strategy Officer Chris Thompson, presented The Art of Offline Connections… The Commitment (“The Why”), and The Conversation Starters (“The How”) to our club members.
 
Chris shared some strategies for connecting with our family members, especially with kids who are involved in online activities and social media.
 
Here are some of the strategies presented.
 
The Commitment - Presence is a Power.
 
By placing our devices aside, we create a space where:
  • Listening becomes as act of love.
  • Understanding replaces the urge to be right.
  • Insight is gathered through shared stories
The Conversation Starters – How – picks a number and start a story
  1. The “Pivot”: What is something you believe five years ago that you’ve since changed your mind about?
  2. The “Highlight”: What was a “small win” you had today that went unnoticed by others?
  3. The “Analogue”: What is the price of “old” technology or traditions you miss? Why was it special?
  4. The “Lens”: If your day was a movie genre (Comedy, Drama, Mystery), which would it be?
  5. The “Vision”: What is one thing we could do as a family to make our neighborhood a little better this week?
The Facilitator’s Golden Rules (The Bottom/Inside)
 
These are the “reminders” for the person leading the talk.
  • The Rule of Three: Ask three follow-up questions before sharing your own opinion.
  • Wait for the Silence: Give others 5 seconds to think before filling the gap.
  • Eyes Up: Maintain eye contact to show the speaker they are the most important thing in the room.
Thank you, Chris, for sharing with the club.
McCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary
Posted by William Selzer
 
Providing Hope and Support for Milwaukee’s Unhoused Community
 
Sister MacCanon Brown is a lifelong advocate for social justice, poverty relief, and housing rights. Her work with MBHS reflects her commitment to transforming lives and addressing systemic issues that perpetuate homelessness. Through her leadership, MBHS has become a beacon of hope for many in Milwaukee.
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The Importance of Limits on Screen Time
Posted by William Selzer
 
Ellie Choate, PHD, Pediatric Psychology Fellow at Children’s Hospital presented “The Importance of Limits on Screen Time” to our club members at a recent weekly meeting at St. Camillus. Her presentation is one in a series of Peacebuilding topics planned for this year.
 
Did you know the average amount of screen time for adolescents (ages12-17): 7 to 8.5 hours per day.
 
Adolescents with higher non-schoolwork screen time have:
  • Infrequent physical activity
  • Infrequent well-rested/irregular sleep schedules
  • Depression and anxiety symptoms
  • Insufficient peer support
There are pros and cons to screen time!
 
About 15.4% of high school students reported cyberbullying victimization from 2011 to 2019
Cyberbullying: Intentional and repeated harm inflicted through electronic devices and social media (Midgett et al., 2020).
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Elmbrook Rotary 2025 Business Person of the Year
Posted by William Selzer
 
by Ralph Gould
 
Nelson Williams, CEO of Briohn Building Corporation, a leading design-build firm in Brookfield was awarded the Elmbrook Rotary 2025 Businessperson of the Year at a recent Friday morning meeting at St. Camillus.
 
Nelson’s journey to the helm of Briohn is as inspiring as it is unconventional. Originally on a pre-med track at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a pivotal conversation with his rowing coach led him to pivot towards business, a decision that ultimately brought him into the world of commercial construction. After gaining experience in web consulting and building products sales, Nelson joined Briohn in 2007, where he quickly rose through the ranks from Sales and Marketing Director to Vice President, and then CEO in 2011.
 
 
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About Elmbrook Rotary
Elmbrook Rotary Club was founded by 26 Brookfield and Elm Grove, Wisconsin, USA business leaders to promote fellowship as a foundation for community service, ethical ideals and the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace. Elmbrook Rotary Club is also proud to sponsor The Brookfield East High School Interact Club, a service oriented group of high school students. Our mailing address is: Elmbrook Rotary, P.O. Box 1014, Brookfield WI 53008-1014.
 
ERC Peace Initiative
Elmbrook Rotary Club has embarked upon a "Peace Building Project."
 
 
Announced and previewed on Friday, October 18, the project will stretch over multiple years as the club and its membership engage in peace building in Milwaukee.
 
View the embedded video from the Rotary Action Group for Peace. If not viewable, follow the URL linked to "Rotary: Peace Is . . ."
 
For a detailed look at ERC's peace initiative, view the PDF entitled "ERC Peace Building Project." Above all, stay tuned and become involved as the project unfolds.
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Rotary Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say or do:
  1. Is it the truth?
  2. Is it fair to all concerned?
  3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
  4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Service Above Self
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Rotary's Four Way Test

Of the things we think, say or do:

  1. Is it the truth?
  2. Is it fair to all concerned?
  3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
  4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Service Above Self

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Of the things we think, say or do:

  1. Is it the truth?
  2. Is it fair to all concerned?
  3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
  4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Service Above Self

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Of the things we think, say or do:

  1. Is it the truth?
  2. Is it fair to all concerned?
  3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
  4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Service Above Self

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Meetings and Speakers
Jan Constable
Mar 13, 2026
Literary Services of Wisconsin
Maureen Wahhab - Braver Angels Ambassador
Mar 20, 2026 7:00 AM
Braver Angels Resources & Applying the Rotary 4-Way Test In Preparing All To Be Peace Ambassadors
Marshall Schmitt, Partner Michael Best
Mar 27, 2026
The Paul Harris Home/The World's First Service Club
Bill Peterson & Common Hope Team
Apr 03, 2026
What ERC has been doing since 2012 to Support Guatemala
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Upcoming Events
Club Officers
President
David Engle
President Elect
Bill Petterson
Club Vice President
Bill Petterson
President Elect Nominee
Greg Bonk
Secretary
Greg Bonk
Sergeant-at-Arms
Ian Smith
Immediate Past President
Thomas Steinbach
Club Treasurer
Mark Zalewski
Club Foundation Treasurer
John Allen
Director Class of 2026
John Allen
Director Class of 2026
Lydia Miller
Director Class of 2027
Bill Selzer
Director Class of 2027
Lucas Severson
Director Class of 2028
Sandy Wysocki
Director Class of 2028
Larry Rovens
Director (Past President-Class of 2025)
Mike Hogan
Community Service
John Scott
Membership
Mark Thurner
International Service
Kemal Yilmaz
Programs
Ralph Gould
Public Image Chair
Bill Selzer
Satellite Chair
Liam Sawyer
Satellite Chair Elect
Daniel Costello
Satellite Secretary
Harry Farchmin
Vocational Service
Dave Urban
Major Fundraising
Harry Farchmin
Social Committee
Chris Salani
Sunshine Committee
Bonnie Bertram
Peacebuilder
Dave Urban
Youth Exchange Officer
Bill Petterson
Club Foundation Chair
Tom Curl
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Egyptian Rotary member honored for advancing women’s leadership and community development

Egyptian Rotary member honored for advancing women’s leadership and community development

Barcelona selected to host Rotary International Convention 2029

Barcelona selected to host Rotary International Convention 2029

‘Success is collective,’ says recipient of Rotary’s 2026 Sylvia Whitlock Leadership Award

‘Success is collective,’ says recipient of Rotary’s 2026 Sylvia Whitlock Leadership AwardEgyptian Rotarian has elevated female leaders, promoted microloans, and helped build

Destination: Rotary

Three days, three towns, three clubs. Who knew Wisconsin could be so microcosmic?

In Recognition . . .
 
The Elmbrook Rotary Club and Foundation are pleased to recognize the following individuals.
 
Foundation Director Emeritus:
     William Isbister (deceased)
 
Club Honorary Members:
Honorary members are those who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service and embody Rotary ideals, or those considered friends of Rotary for their support of Rotary's causes. ERC honorary members are Scott Dryburgh, Tom Ehrsam, Ron Jones,  Jane Koons, & Renato Westby.
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