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Elmbrook (Brookfield)
We Rise & Shine
We meet Fridays at 7:00 AM
Western Racquet Club
1800 Highland Drive
Elm Grove, WI  53122
United States
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Upcoming Events
Weekly Meeting
1800 Highland Drive
Feb 14, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
ERC - Straight Shooters (Shotgun)
Waukesha Gun Club
Feb 20, 2020
6:30 PM – 8:45 PM
 
Weekly Meeting
1800 Highland Drive
Feb 21, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Weekly Meeting
1800 Highland Drive
Feb 28, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Weekly Meeting
1800 Highland Drive
Mar 06, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Weekly Meeting
1800 Highland Drive
Mar 13, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Weekly Meeting
1800 Highland Drive
Mar 20, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
ERC & Foundation BoD Meeting
1900 N Calhoun Road
Mar 25, 2020
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Weekly Meeting
1800 Highland Drive
Mar 27, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Weekly Meeting
1800 Highland Drive
Apr 03, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
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Speakers
Feb 14, 2020 7:00 AM
Current State of Foster Care in our Community
Feb 21, 2020 7:00 AM
TBA
Feb 28, 2020 7:00 AM
How Bricks Compete with Clicks in a New Retail Era
Mar 06, 2020 7:00 AM
My Experiences
Mar 13, 2020
ElmBrook School district
Mar 20, 2020 7:00 AM
Jackie, a Boy, and a Dog: A Warm Cold War Story
Mar 27, 2020 7:00 AM
Spikes for Tykes Kickoff
Apr 03, 2020 7:00 AM
Single Stream Recycling - How it Works & Where Does it All Go?
Apr 10, 2020 7:00 AM
TBA
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Channel 58 Weather Briefing
Drew Burgoyne of Channel 58 Ready Weather provided a most informative and interesting briefing to Elmbrook Rotary on Friday, February 7.
 
 
Primary topic was severe weather in the United States and especially in Wisconsin. He engaged the ERC membership actively in understanding the risks and preparatory actions in dealing with severe weather situations. Wisconsin averages more than 20 tornadoes each year, but in 2005 there were more than 60 tornadoes in our state. He highly recommended that each family own, and use, a weather radio in their home.
 
This presentation is one of many highly interesting topics that are covered weekly at Elmbrook Rotary Club. We meet at 07:00 a.m. at the Western Racket Club in Elm Grove, WI, and would be pleased to have you join us, not only to enjoy the breakfast and speaker but also to learn about the work of Rotary throughout the world.
February Birthdays & Anniversaries
 
 
Please join the Elmbrook Rotary Club in celebrating our esteemed member Birthdays and Anniversaries in February.
 
 
“Though, February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises” ― Charmaine J Forde
 
Happy Birthday! Wishing a wonderful year of good health, happiness, and success to our members:
 
  • Bill Bulloch
  • Ned Consigny
  • Tom Curl
  • Chris Salani
  • Karl Schulz
  • Thomas Steinbach
  • Steven Stocker
  • Larry Winkelhake
 
ERC also recognizes the following membership anniversaries:
 
  • Jacson Bubolz, 2 years
  • Karl Schulz, 4 years
  • Greg Bonk, 7 years
  • Fred Gettelman, 12 years
  • Mark Thurner, 24 years
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Western Great Lakes District Conference

The Western Great Lakes District Conference is coming up on May 1-2 in Oshkosh, WI. Organizers of the conference, with strong representation from both District 6220 and District 6270, have put together two fabulous days of programming and entertainment.

Direct registration is accessible via this link.

 

The Western Great Lakes District Conference, set for May 1-2 in Oshkosh, will provide attendees from Districts 6220 and 6270 with the opportunity to "Celebrate Rotary" both on a global scale and with insights to make important impacts back home.

Internationally-known featured speakers, all Rotarians, will provide keen insights about their passion projects during addresses on Friday evening, Saturday lunch, and Saturday dinner.

Breakout sessions throughout the day on Saturday will inform and challenge attendees on a variety of topics with local implications, including human trafficking, fresh water issues, prescription drug abuse and the opioid crisis, as well as impactful programs like Rawhide Youth Services, The Joseph Project, Engineers without Borders, and Rotary and the UN.

In addition to the stimulating speakers, attendees will experience the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Aviation Museum during the reception and gala dinner on Saturday evening. Informal gatherings throughout the weekend at the Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel and Conference Center in Oshkosh will round out the fun-filled weekend in Wisconsin’s Event City.

Learn more, and register, at:  https://rotarywglconf.org

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PAIN:  That Four-Letter Word
Elmbrook Rotary Club welcomed back a twice-former member and long-time Rotarian, Dr. Sridhar Vasudevan, on Friday, January 31.
 
 
Dr. Vasudevan addressed the membership on the topic of "pain." He has done much research and writing on the topic of pain management, having remained a practitioner in the field to this very day. One of his publications is entitled Multidisciplinary Management of Chronic Pain. The monograph can be purchased and downloaded as an eBook by clicking here. Dr. Vasudevan briefed the club membership on two of the prominent theories of pain and how to manage it.
 
This presentation is a great example of what ERC members profit from each week at the Western Racket Club in Elm Grove, WI. Join us any Friday for breakfast at 07:00 a.m. and enjoy both the fellowship and the presentations.
TRF Donor Opportunities
WHAT IS THE ROTARY FOUNDATION?
 
 
WHAT IS THE GOAL OF ROTARY FOUNDATION GRANTS? 
 
During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. The Rotary Foundation impacts communities through our grants program, which offers two offers two opportunities for funding:
  • District Grants –  fund small-scale, short-term activities that address needs in your community and communities abroad. Each district chooses which activities it will fund with these grants. 
How it works: Districts may use up to 50 percent of their District Designated Fund, based on the amount of DDF generated from a District’s Annual Fund giving three years prior, including Endowment Fund earnings. 
  • Global Grants – fund large-scale international activities with sustainable and measurable results that support Rotary’s six areas of focus. Activities include humanitarian projects, scholarships, and vocational training teams.  
How it works: The minimum budget for a global grant project is $30,000. The Foundation’s World Fund provides a minimum of $15,000 and maximum of $200,000. Clubs and districts contribute District Designated Funds (DDF) and/or cash contributions that the World Fund matches. DDF is matched 100 percent and cash is matched at 50%.
 
As a Rotarian, you are eligible to participate in any one of these programs. Which one interests you?
 
Thank you for supporting The Rotary Foundation and its work.
Art Is Life
Stacie Estrada, a Wisconsin artist currently living in Menomonee Falls,WI, provided a presentation to Elmbrook Rotary on Friday, January 17, concerning the values of art in the world.
 
 
Self-taught with high school and WCTC classes behind her, she insists that it's the experience and working with other artists that has helped her grow. Her works include more than 30 murals and 50+ paintings. She has sold and customized over 40 commissioned pieces locally in parade of homes, businesses, and homes. It's seeing the customers' reactions she loves the best.
 
Her latest custom art business is a joint effort with her daughter and husband. Called "Believe Custom Art and Design," they offer live wedding paintings as well as custom pieces for individuals. You can view their work and business offerings at:  www.believecustomart.com
 
She has also owned Uptown Art studio in Sussex since 2013. She prides herself on helping others explore the art world and helping kids and adults value and admire art through the studio.
 
ERC members enjoy presentations like this every week on Fridays (7:00 a.m.) at the Western Racket Club in Elm Grove. Drop by for breakfast, enjoy the speaker, and consider joining the world of Rotary.
How To Use Your Gut Intelligence
Guest speaker at ERC on Friday, January 3, was Susan K. Wehrley, founder and owner of BIZremedies. Her focus is to ALIGN individuals and companies to their best selves as they reach their vision, values, and goals. She accomplishes this through the ALIGN program, which is an accumulation of the best practices from Susan’s Leadership, Teamwork, and Customer Service programs. In addition to the more traditional development practices, the ALIGN program also increases mindfulness and effective decision-making by increasing Gut Intelligence.
 
 
During her presentation, Susan taught ERC members the S.T.O.P Technique in order to Slow down, Tune in within, Observe what is happening around oneself and within oneself, and to Perceive the best possibility. The hoped-for result is the making of decisions from a clear, calm, and confident self in the new year!
ERC Cheers on the Badgers
Approximately 25 ERC Rotarians and family members gathered at the new Outback Steakhouse facility in Brookfield on New Year's Day to cheer on the UW-Madison Badgers football team in the Rose Bowl. It was also a chance to celebrate the New Year's Day birthday of Evonne Zalewski, spouse of ERC Treasurer, Mark Zalewski.
 
 
 
Unfortunately, the Badgers fell one point short of Oregon in this 108th Rose Bowl. This was the 10th appearance of the Badgers in a Rose Bowl. They have won three times (having lost to Oregon twice). The loss did not dampen the enthusiasm of the ERC cheerleaders. 
ERC Role in 2020 Rose Bowl Parade
ERC Rotarian Tom Curl and spouse Lynda had the unique opportunity to assist in preparing flowers for the floats in the 2020 Rose Bowl Parade. Tom shares the following:
 
"We are part of a tour group. Worked one day preparing roses to be put on floats. We did thousands of pink roses and younger, more nimble volunteers scrambled over the scaffolding and planks to put the roses on the surfaces. Today, we had close-up bleacher seats for the parade. The floral displays were amazing!"
 
 
The Rotary International float won the "Tournament Volunteer Trophy." Congrats to all Rotarians worldwide!
Districts 6270 & 6220 Million Dollar Journey
The Rotary Foundation (TRF) has received the highest rating - four stars - from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S. More Rotarians, and others, see the wonderful results of our projects and scholarships worldwide, and they are using TRF as their “Charity of Choice” in their annual giving and their estate plans. 
 
So, in cooperation with District 6220 to our North, District 6270 has decided to have a little fun and, together, we have set out on a Million Dollar Journey.  The goal for our two districts together is to find and recognize NEW Major gifts to the Foundation.
 
The goal is to raise at least $1,000,000 via the following gift types during this campaign period which will wrap up in late October 2020:
 
1.  Outright gifts – funded with cash or appreciated securities
2.  3-year pledge funded with cash or appreciated securities
3.  Life Income agreement funded with cash, appreciated securities or real estate – this can include
     a charitable gift annuity, a charitable remainder trust, or a pooled income fund
4.  Bequest commitment via a will, life insurance policy, revocable trust, or retirement plan.
 
The minimum gift amount for each of the above gift types is $10,000 to qualify for a Rotary Legacy Million Dollar Dinner to be held in November 2020.
Of course, there is another goal:  to educate all Rotarians and their family members about the Foundation’s programs and benefits and communicate the good work and generosity of Rotarians in Districts 6270 and 6220. 
 
District 6270 a team of Rotarians who would be happy to discuss this campaign, give a presentation to local clubs, or meet with you personally to answer questions. Please contact Endowment/Major Gifts Advisor Nancy Rhodes at nancyrhodes1@outlook.com or District 6270Rotary Foundation Committee Chair Mary Beth Seiser at mary.seiser@rotary6270.org for more information. 
 
What do you want your Rotary Legacy to be?   Can you name our Rotary Foundation as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or mention it in your estate plan?   This is an excellent way to ensure that your good works and generosity will live on long after you are gone.   Think about it - talk to your family, and your attorney or financial advisor – then let Rotary know your plans and be part of this Journey.  
 
Thank you for everything you already do through Rotary – it is appreciated!
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Online ERC & ERF Payments/Donations
It is now possible for members of Elmbrook Rotary Club (ERC) to make online payments and donations both to ERC and to the Elmbrook Rotary Foundation (ERF).
 
Two separate commercial merchant accounts have been activated which intend to keep transactions separated between ERC and ERF.
 
To make payments to ERC, simply follow the link provided in one's individual club account (and quarterly statements). A surcharge of 5% is billed to one's club account when utilizing a credit card or debit card.
 
To make donations or payments to ERF, simply click the "Donate" or "Donate Now" button that can be found on multiple pages on the ERC web site. Or, one can click the URL link that will be provided in ERF invoices to club members. Please ensure that donations or payments intended for the ERF account are not made to the ERC account. The opposite is also true. And, please remember that not all payments to the Foundation [a 501(c)(3) entity] are tax-deductible. IRS rules and policies must be followed.
 
 
Finally, one can always use the old-fashioned (and least expensive) way of payment/donation with an individual check or bank check via "Bill Pay" at one's bank.
ERC on Twitter
Did you know that Elmbrook Rotary Club has a Twitter account? It's true! Become a "Follower" (@ElmbrookRotary).
 
ClubRunner Mobile App

The ClubRunner Mobile App is your key to connect to your club on the go!

Completely free to download and use, this app will let you access the key info you need while you're on the go. Password protected just like the ERC website, the ClubRunner Mobile app allows you to to view the ERC member directory, contact your members and executives, read the latest articles posted to the ERC website, learn more about ERC upcoming events and speakers, view ERC meeting details, and track your attendance statistics—right from your smartphone or tablet! Download the ClubRunner Mobile App either from the App Store (for Apple products) or from Google Play (for Android devices).
What Is Elmbrook Rotary Club?
What is Elmbrook Rotary Club? What do we do? Who are we?
 
 
 
Watch our promotion video to learn about us. If accessing via our weekly eBulletin, click here to watch.
RI Presidential Theme for 2019-2020
A new Rotary year began on July 1. The Rotary International Presidential Theme for 2019-2020 is "Rotary Connects the World."
 
 
Mark Daniel Maloney (Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA) is RI President for 2019-2020 and believes that connection is at the heart of the Rotary experience. “(Rotary) allows us to connect with each other, in deep and meaningful ways, across our differences,” Maloney says. “It connects us to people we would never otherwise have met, who are more like us than we ever could have known. It connects us to our communities, to professional opportunities, and to the people who need our help.”
 
Rotarians in RI District 3350 (Thailand) have produced an interesting song & video that connects the 2019-2020 Presidential Theme with the work and impact of Rotary worldwide. Click here or on the image below to view and hear the production. It is only 3 min. 29 sec. in length.
 
At ELMBROOK ROTARY - We Rise & Shine!
 
When we say "WE RISE & SHINE” to others, it means:
  • WE RISE to meet early every Friday.
  • WE RISE to the occasion by helping those in need.
  • WE RISE to make a difference in our community and the world.
     
  • WE SHINE by living the Rotary 4-way Test.
  • WE SHINE by staying positive and encouraging others.
  • WE SHINE by lighting the way for service above self in Brookfield, Elm Grove, and beyond.
The tagline appears on our Coffee Mugs, on our Web site, on club emails, and on other communications going out. Try using the tagline the next time you’re talking to someone about Elmbrook Rotary or Rotary in general. In fact, consider purchasing an Elmbrook Rotary Coffee Mug for $7.
What Is Rotary?
How do others perceive Rotary and what we do?
 
Enjoy this humorous video about what Rotary really is. Click me to view!
 
Filmed in 2017 in the Fargo-Moorhead area (North Dakota Minnesota border region), where there are five Rotary Clubs. Video was supported by Rotary District 5580.