Events

Meetings will be hed via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89877392949?pwd=U0pQVVJCdGVEMnlmcEszSW5qM1d3dz09

Meeting ID: 898 7739 2949

Passcode: 251797

After a two year Covid hiatus, John & Jeanne Allen's Elm Grove Memorial Day parade party is back!  John & Jeanne Allen's home is located directly on the parade route.

The parade starts at 10:30 am but streets are closed prior to the parade start time.  Therefore, come early (i.e., 9:30-9:45-ish) to beat the traffic, find a parking space and chat with fellow Rotarians.

This is a great family oriented social so bring the kids and grandkids along with a blanket or lawn chair.  Other family and friends are welcome too.

When the parade is over (around 11:30 am) stay for a cookout!

https://newsroom.wctc.edu/waukesha-county-technical-college-district-board-of-trustees-names-richard-barnhouse-new-college-president/

 “Things going on at WCTC”. 1. Future planning for WCTC  2. Connections to Employers

Rick Debe and Mark Blodgett from Mukwonago Rotary club will also present the Tiva water filtration system that they distributed recently in Chicacastenanga, Guatemala. 

To All Elmbrook Rotarians - You and your guest are invited to the annual Elmbrook Rotary Club Changing of the Guard to be held on Wednesday evening, June 29th at the City of Brookfield Mitchell Park Pavillion starting at 5:30 pm.

Dinner will be catered by Bunzels and served buffet style starting atb 6:00 pm. It will feature beef tenderloin, chicken breast, mashed potatoes, garden salad, green beans, relishes, fresh rolls, assorted desserts, lemonde and coffee. Please bring any additional beverages you prefer.

The program will follow dinner and include Outgoing President Thom Arndt's remarks, Paul Harris presentations, Elmbrook Legacy Society awards,Attendance awards, Spikes acknowledgments, Installation of Officers and remarks from incoming President Harry Farchmin.

As the onine silent auction wraps up, on the evening of the event, we'll have a couple of fun activities with a wine pull and 50/50 raffle.

As there is limited seating in the pavillion, please bring folding chairs.

This is a no charge event for all members and their guests. Reservations are required no later than June 17, 2022

If you have any questions, please contact Tom Hochuli at:

tomhochuli54@gmail.com

On Thursday, July 21st our social will be at the Whitnall Beer Garden (8831 N Root River Pkwy, Franklin).  This beer garden features 24 craft beers on tap and the Gift of Wings Grill.  For more info see their website: https://www.whitnallbeergarden.com.  We'll start gathering at 5:00 pm.

As always, spouses, significant others and prospective members are welcome!

Join the Rotary Straight Shooters for our monthly outing as we enjoy an evening of Sporting Clays on Thursday, July 21. We'll partake in Rotary fellowship and comradery while breaking clay targets at the Waukesha Gun Club. We meet at 4:30 p.m. in the clubhouse and then proceed to one of the two courses. Sporting clays is very much like golf with a shogun. We walk the course and shoot from stands positioned around the course that throw clay targets in a variety of presentations. Unlike golf, however, higher scores are preferred.

Feel free to bring your friends. Anyone new to shooting is welcome. We’ll have seasoned shooters to coach and help you out. We have a couple new shooters who have taken up and are enjoying the sport.

If you don’t have a shotgun, contact Harry Farchmin, and we’ll arrange for one of our members to bring one for you to use or you can rent one at the club. Shot shells are available for purchase at the club.

After shooting, we’ll gather at a nearby establishment for some refreshments and food.

On Wednesday, August 17th our social will be at the Greenfield Park Traveling Beer Garden (2028 S. 124th St., West Allis).  This beer garden features Sprecher beer served from restored fire trucks.  In addition to traditional beer garden food, Triciclo Peru will be offering empanada's.  For more info see their website:  https://www.travelingbeergardens.com.  We'll start gathering at 5:00 pm

As always, spouses, significant others and prospective members are welcome!

Join the Rotary Straight Shooters for our monthly outing as we enjoy an evening of Sporting Clays on Thursday, August 18. We'll partake in Rotary fellowship and comradery while breaking clay targets at the Waukesha Gun Club. We meet at 4:30 p.m. in the clubhouse and then proceed to one of the two courses. Sporting clays is very much like golf with a shogun. We walk the course and shoot from stands positioned around the course that throw clay targets in a variety of presentations. Unlike golf, however, higher scores are preferred.

Feel free to bring your friends. Anyone new to shooting is welcome. We’ll have seasoned shooters to coach and help you out. We have a couple new shooters who have taken up and are enjoying the sport.

If you don’t have a shotgun, contact Harry Farchmin, and we’ll arrange for one of our members to bring one for you to use or you can rent one at the club. Shot shells are available for purchase at the club.

After shooting, we’ll gather at a nearby establishment for some refreshments and food.

Our Friday morning meeting will be held at the Machine Shed Restaurant today!

Wellpoint is in need of 3 - 4 volunteers from ERC to assemble training packages on Tuesday, September 13 from 10:00am - 1:00pm.

Contact Stephanie Allen at Wellpoint sallen@wellpoint.org or 414-465-5752 for details.

Join the Rotary Straight Shooters for our monthly outing as we enjoy an evening of Sporting Clays on Thursday, September 15. We'll partake in Rotary fellowship and comradery while breaking clay targets at the Waukesha Gun Club. We meet at 4:30 p.m. in the clubhouse and then proceed to one of the two courses. Sporting clays is very much like golf with a shogun. We walk the course and shoot from stands positioned around the course that throw clay targets in a variety of presentations. Unlike golf, however, higher scores are preferred.

Feel free to bring your friends. Anyone new to shooting is welcome. We have seasoned shooters to coach and help you out. We have a couple new shooters who have recently taken up and are enjoying the sport.

If you don’t have a shotgun, contact Harry Farchmin, and we’ll arrange for one of our members to bring one for you to use or you can rent one at the club. Shot shells are available for purchase at the club.

After shooting, we’ll gather at a nearby establishment for some refreshments and food.

Join Elmbrook Rotary as we Walk for Hope supporting Common Hope's programs in Guatemala.

We walk because less than 20% of kids graduate from high school in Guatemala. We walk to support education for students living in poverty, so that they can graduate and help end generational poverty for their family. We walk for the kids just starting school, where they will likely hold a book for the first time. We walk so families have access to quality health care. We walk to help young people dream, grow, and succeed.

Now more than ever, all of us appreciate the Power of Healthcare, Community and Hope. Let's walk the Extra Mile to fight poverty with diplomas!

Each $1,200 we raise sponsors a student and their family for one year.

Support our team by going to our fundraising page (event link on left); or just join us for a refreshing and healthy walk.

It's Oktoberfest season and we're celebrating on Saturday, September 17th by having our next social at the Elm Grove annual Oktoberfest at the Elm Grove Village Park.

This is a fun and family friendly social with games, music, food trucks and a beer tent.  

We'll start gathering at 4:00 pm...look for us in the beer tent!

For more info visit:  http://www.elmgrovefoundation.org/oktoberfest.html

This event is all about having fun, the course is good for all skill levels!

Cost - $30* per person includes greens fees, cart rental, and bottled water
Donation - Any amount**

Format - Scramble format, you pick your cart-mate

Where - Scenic View Country Club, Slinger 

When - 9:00 AM Start on Sunday the 18th of September (Packers play at night)

Social at the 19th hole after the round!

* - Billed directly by the Club 

** - Donations to the Barry James Memorial Fund which goes to ERC Scholarship Fund can be made directly to the Club account via Zelle (ElmbrookRotaryClub5700@gmail.com) or by cash/check to ERC. We raised about $2,500 last year.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or comments.

Noaman Sharief

2022 Club Strategic Planning Meeting.

Collaborate with your fellow Club members to brainstorm ideas for the future of our Club.

Date: Thursday  September 22, 2022

Location: 3259 N. 5th Street
Task: framing
Hours: 8am-3pm

Volunteer group size: up to 6

Online sign up for each team member:
* Team members start by going  to: http://groups.mkehabitat.volunteerhub.com/events/index,
* Use join code "Elevate" when prompted.
* Please note that each volunteer will both "create an account" as a user (or sign in if the system has been used previously) AND register for an event.
* Volunteers will receive one email about creating an account.
* During the registration process volunteers  will have the opportunity to receive an email with confirmation materials.
*  A reminder email with the same information is also sent 2 days ahead of time.
* By having each individual's contact information it allows us to be in contact in case of changes in the day or bad weather.
* Volunteers can contact Beth at bvangorp@milwaukeehabitat.org if they have any problems with the system.

Sign up deadlines :  

* We will be reaching out to team leaders to confirm registration numbers  on Tuesday or Wednesday of the week prior.
* Everyone doesn’t need to have completed the online sign up by this date as we are looking for a count of total people.
* Please note that we generally will not be able to increase volunteer numbers once the total participant number is confirmed.
* Online registration for individual volunteers will be open up until 24 hours for the event.

COVID 19 Information - Recently updated
* As we work together, the safety of volunteers, staff and homeowners is of primary importance. Following Milwaukee Habitat COVID Safety is required of all volunteers, homeowners and staff. Read more in our Milwaukee Habitat COVID-19 On-Site Safety Protocol   
* We have recently updated our policy and masks are optional

* We are accepting volunteers who are 16 & above.  As per usual some tasks are restricted by OSHA for those 16 & 17

Changes in group size/final volunteer numbers: If you are going to be significantly short on your recruitment (we know that happens sometimes) please notify us as soon as possible.

Lunch: Your team can bring their lunches or you can provide lunches to your team. If you plan to provide lunch and would like to do so for the leaders of your group and homeowners please let me know.
 

The Potawatomi Area Council of Scouting is having an event at the Waukesha County Airport on October 1, 2022. This is an opportunity for Elmbrook Rotarians to volunteer in a fun community service activity.

The day will start with pancakes and sausage, with activities forcused on Scouting youth and their activitites. The Scouts will have opportunities to work on requirements for merit badges (important steps on the road to Eagle Scout) as well as become a Young Eagle by taking a ride in an airplane.

The afternoon will be Airtoberfest, with German and rock bands, dancers, and various games of strength and skill.

Several Elmbrook Rotarians are members of the Council's Executive Board (Consiglio, Curl, Farchmin, Hochuli, Schmeling, Winkelhake). In fact, our own Tony Consigilio is making customized sausage for the event.

Volunteers are needed starting at 7 a.m. and running until 9 p.m.

Jobs will include directing traffic, grilling, serving food, selling tickets, setting up, decorations, helping with games, arranging tables/chairs, etc.

Volunteers get in free for either/both the morning and afternoon segments. Tickets for other family/freinds are $15 for adults and $5 for kids. Everyone is welcome.

To encourage attendance, the first 10 Elmbrook Rotarians who purchase an adult ticket for a spouse/friend will receive a free companion adult ticket. So, volunteers will get in free and can bring two ther people for $15.

Questions: Contact Tom Curl at (414) 732-4072 or Assistant Scout Executive Connie Jadowski at (262) 436-8419.

More information: https://scoutingevent.com/651-SteinsAirtoberfest

We hope to see you Oct 1!

• What: Two (2) volunteers will go around to various produce vendors, letting them know you are with the Elmbrook Rotary Club and are asking for any excess product they wish to donate to Salvation Army.
• When: Farmer's Market is a recurring event each Saturday.
  • Volunteers needed 11:30am - Noon. 
  • Farmer's Market is operates 7:30am to Noon each Saturday.
• Where: Brookfield Central High School - 16900 W. Gebhardt Road, Brookfield, WI 53005.
  • One volunteer should bring a coaster wagon to haul produce. See Mike Groth if you need to borrow a wagon!
  • Excess produce can be turned in to Bobbi Harvey, Market Manager, located at Information Table located on west side of Market. 
  • Bobbi Harvey's contact information is (262) 271-4341 or info@brookfieldfarmersmarket.com
• Why: donated produce benefits the Salvation Army.

New CEO of FrontDesk, a Milwaukee company, on how to experience downtowns of major US cities in an efficient and frugal manner

Committee to discuss:

• Mini Grant Application process and timeline
• Existing Committee projects and volunteer opportunities
• New / Proposed volunteer opportunities & projects
• Leadership opportunities within the Community Service Committee
• Other

• What: Two (2) volunteers will go around to various produce vendors, letting them know you are with the Elmbrook Rotary Club and are asking for any excess product they wish to donate to Salvation Army.
• When: Farmer's Market is a recurring event each Saturday.
  • Volunteers needed 11:30am - Noon. 
  • Farmer's Market is operates 7:30am to Noon each Saturday.
• Where: Brookfield Central High School - 16900 W. Gebhardt Road, Brookfield, WI 53005.
  • One volunteer should bring a coaster wagon to haul produce. See Mike Groth if you need to borrow a wagon!
  • Excess produce can be turned in to Bobbi Harvey, Market Manager, located at Information Table located on west side of Market. 
  • Bobbi Harvey's contact information is (262) 271-4341 or info@brookfieldfarmersmarket.com
• Why: donated produce benefits the Salvation Army.

This is the fall cleanup of the Elmbrook Rotary Club Adopt A Highway area. Our stretch of Highway is Wisconsin State Highway 59, (Greenfield Ave.), between Barker Road on the east and State Highway 164 on the west.

• What: Two (2) volunteers will go around to various produce vendors, letting them know you are with the Elmbrook Rotary Club and are asking for any excess product they wish to donate to Salvation Army.
• When: Farmer's Market is a recurring event each Saturday.
  • Volunteers needed 11:30am - Noon. 
  • Farmer's Market is operates 7:30am to Noon each Saturday.
• Where: Brookfield Central High School - 16900 W. Gebhardt Road, Brookfield, WI 53005.
  • One volunteer should bring a coaster wagon to haul produce. See Mike Groth if you need to borrow a wagon!
  • Excess produce can be turned in to Bobbi Harvey, Market Manager, located at Information Table located on west side of Market. 
  • Bobbi Harvey's contact information is (262) 271-4341 or info@brookfieldfarmersmarket.com
• Why: donated produce benefits the Salvation Army.

Join the Rotary Straight Shooters for our monthly outing as we enjoy an evening of Sporting Clays on Thursday, October 20. We'll partake in Rotary fellowship and comradery while breaking clay targets at the Waukesha Gun Club. We meet at 4:30 p.m. in the clubhouse and then proceed to one of the two courses. Sporting clays is very much like golf with a shogun. We walk the course and shoot from stands positioned around the course that throw clay targets in a variety of presentations. Unlike golf, however, higher scores are preferred.

Feel free to bring your friends. Anyone new to shooting is welcome. We’ll have seasoned shooters to coach and help you out. We have a couple new shooters who have taken up and are enjoying the sport.

If you don’t have a shotgun, contact Harry Farchmin, and we’ll arrange for one of our members to bring one for you to use or you can rent one at the club. Shot shells are available for purchase at the club.

After shooting, we’ll gather at a nearby establishment for some refreshments and food.

• What: Two (2) volunteers will go around to various produce vendors, letting them know you are with the Elmbrook Rotary Club and are asking for any excess product they wish to donate to Salvation Army.
• When: Farmer's Market is a recurring event each Saturday.
  • Volunteers needed 11:30am - Noon. 
  • Farmer's Market is operates 7:30am to Noon each Saturday.
• Where: Brookfield Central High School - 16900 W. Gebhardt Road, Brookfield, WI 53005.
  • One volunteer should bring a coaster wagon to haul produce. See Mike Groth if you need to borrow a wagon!
  • Excess produce can be turned in to Bobbi Harvey, Market Manager, located at Information Table located on west side of Market. 
  • Bobbi Harvey's contact information is (262) 271-4341 or info@brookfieldfarmersmarket.com
• Why: donated produce benefits the Salvation Army.

Date: Friday  October 28, 2022
Location: 3446 N. Vel R. Phillips
Task: Flooring
Hours: 8am-3pm
Volunteer group size: up to 4

Online sign up for each team member:
* Team members start by going  to: http://groups.mkehabitat.volunteerhub.com/events/index,
* Use join code "Elevate" when prompted.
* Please note that each volunteer will both "create an account" as a user (or sign in if the system has been used previously) AND register for an event.
* Volunteers will receive one email about creating an account.
* During the registration process volunteers  will have the opportunity to receive an email with confirmation materials.
*  A reminder email with the same information is also sent 2 days ahead of time.
* By having each individual's contact information it allows us to be in contact in case of changes in the day or bad weather.
* Volunteers can contact Beth at bvangorp@milwaukeehabitat.org if they have any problems with the system.

Sign up deadlines :  

* We will be reaching out to team leaders to confirm registration numbers  on Tuesday or Wednesday of the week prior.
* Everyone doesn’t need to have completed the online sign up by this date as we are looking for a count of total people.
* Please note that we generally will not be able to increase volunteer numbers once the total participant number is confirmed.
* Online registration for individual volunteers will be open up until 24 hours for the event.

COVID 19 Information - Recently updated
* As we work together, the safety of volunteers, staff and homeowners is of primary importance. Following Milwaukee Habitat COVID Safety is required of all volunteers, homeowners and staff. Read more in our Milwaukee Habitat COVID-19 On-Site Safety Protocol   
* We have recently updated our policy and masks are optional

* We are accepting volunteers who are 16 & above.  As per usual some tasks are restricted by OSHA for those 16 & 17

Changes in group size/final volunteer numbers: If you are going to be significantly short on your recruitment (we know that happens sometimes) please notify us as soon as possible.

Lunch: Your team can bring their lunches or you can provide lunches to your team. If you plan to provide lunch and would like to do so for the leaders of your group and homeowners please let me know.

Additional information: Click here and look under “For Group Leaders” for: 
* Group Confirmation for Construction: Details such as what to bring, what to wear, etc. This will also be sent through the online system.
* Group Member Online Sign Up How Tos: Step by step instructions about how to use the online system.
* Flyer for Group Recruitment: Editable template for a flyer that you can use to post or email for recruitment purposes.
* Other information on Habitat and it’s mission that may be helpful to share with others!

Please let me know if you have questions for the Oct. 28^th build, and if you want to tackle the 22^nd of September I can reserve it for the Club. 

• What: Two (2) volunteers will go around to various produce vendors, letting them know you are with the Elmbrook Rotary Club and are asking for any excess product they wish to donate to Salvation Army.
• When: Farmer's Market is a recurring event each Saturday.
  • Volunteers needed 11:30am - Noon. 
  • Farmer's Market is operates 7:30am to Noon each Saturday.
• Where: Brookfield Central High School - 16900 W. Gebhardt Road, Brookfield, WI 53005.
  • One volunteer should bring a coaster wagon to haul produce. See Mike Groth if you need to borrow a wagon!
  • Excess produce can be turned in to Bobbi Harvey, Market Manager, located at Information Table located on west side of Market. 
  • Bobbi Harvey's contact information is (262) 271-4341 or info@brookfieldfarmersmarket.com
• Why: donated produce benefits the Salvation Army.

Our freinds and fellow Rotarians at the Rotary Club of West Allis together with the Knights of Columbus are holding a fundraiser for new playground equipment for West Allis Parks.

They have invited us to gather with them at Ope Brewing! If you can't come in person, you can pre-order a beer box by using the QR code on the attachement on the link to the left.

Live music, raffles, and good times. Bring your dog! They will be judging the best doggie Halloween costume around 3:00!

New member orientation: "Fireside Chat" presentation detailing more in-depth information on Rotary International and the Elmbrook Rotary Club. By Invitation Only. Eight Rotarians plus spouses/guests currently scheduled.   

ERC has adopted a portion of the new Pewaukee to Brookfield Connector Trail. Our section is River Road to Barker Road in Brookfield. We will be cleaning up along the rail three time per year starting in 2023.

On Saturday, November 5, we will help complete the construction of the new trail by planting 50 evergreen trees.

Come join us for this volunteer event!

For more information contact Dan Roads.

Deadline is Sunday November 6th at midnight to submit Community Service Mini-Grant Applications. Please submit documents electronically by emailing Jan Constable at jrconstable@sbcglobal.net

We will be collecting cash / check donations to benefit the Waukesha Food Pantry during November 11th and 18th club meetings!

Join the Rotary Straight Shooters for our monthly outing on Thursday, October 20. We'll partake in Rotary fellowship and comradery while breaking clay targets from one of the heated and covered 5-Stand houses at the Waukesha Gun Club. We will meet at 4:30 p.m. in the clubhouse to check-in and then proceed to one of the four 5-Stand houses.

After shooting, we’ll gather at a nearby establishment for socializing, refreshments and food.

We will be collecting cash / check donations to benefit the Waukesha Food Pantry during November 11th and 18th club meetings!

We will meet in the Sonia Bielmeier Community Room to discuss the Community Service Mini-Grant requests. The purpose of this meeting is to determine the amount we would like to aware each grant request. Our award recommendations will be presented at the November 29th Board Meeting for approval.