Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series

Oct 11 2024 100 ep. 39 mins 12
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Each Tuesday members of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee come together at the War Memorial Center for lunch to listen and learn about the key issues affecting our community--the largest weekly gathering in the metro Milwaukee area.

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U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Hovde

Oct 11 2024 44 mins  
In partnership with the Milwaukee Press Club, WisPolitics.com and WisconsinEye, Rotarians and guests heard from Republican Eric Hovde in Memorial Hall Tuesday. Hovde, who is challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin in the November 5 election, took questions from a panel of journalists that included Charles Benson – TMJ4 News, Emilee Fannon – CBS 58 News, and Matt Smith –

Learn About the B-Line Park

Oct 04 2024 43 mins  
On Tuesday, we launched a campaign to raise $250,000 to invest in the B-Line Park, a world-class, one-mile linear park, that runs from Richards St. to Keefe Ave. on the Beerline Trail. Rotarians from our B-Line Park Cabinet shared how this community space will unite the economically divergent Harambee and Riverwest neighborhoods, connect eight neighborhoods along the Beerline Trail

Peter Jest, Operator of Shank Hall and Author Amy Waldman

Sep 26 2024 40 mins  
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Anne Reed, Executive Director of Milwaukee Film

Sep 19 2024 38 mins  
Milwaukee Film Executive Director Anne Reed shared with Rotarians on Tuesday the impact the organization has had both on Milwaukee’s film lovers and on Milwaukee itself. In addition to highlighting the importance of preserving the magic of the shared cinematic experience, Anne explored the vital role theaters play in fostering community and supporting the local art scene.

Pete Bosch, District Governor of Rotary 6270

Sep 13 2024 42 mins  
District Governor Pete Bosch discussed Rotary's structure and appeal while sharing his vision for growth, emphasizing how it can be driven by engaged and satisfied Rotarians. Pete will also reviewed ongoing initiatives and introduce new projects planned for this year, encouraging members to participate in these efforts.

Miranda Spindt & Will Flanders on Loneliness the Decline of Social Capital

Sep 06 2024 37 mins  
Social capital— the networks of relationships people have— is the foundation to create and maintain functioning communities and societies. Research shows that it has been declining for decades and contributes to many worsening societal outcomes. This week at Rotary, Miranda Spindt and Will Flanders from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) discussed their recent w

Eduardo Galvan and Jilly Gokalgandhi on a Forward Look at MPS

Aug 28 2024 46 mins  
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) matter to all of us; we live, work and play alongside the district’s students, families, staff and alumni. On Tuesday, we were joined for a deep-dive into “The Business of Education,” by MPS Interim Superintendent Eduardo Galvan and Board of Directors VP Jilly Gokalgandhi. The two will discuss recent district developments with Jason Stein, Presi

Tim Baack and Alicia Kort on Human Trafficking in Southeast Wisconsin

Aug 22 2024 50 mins  
In its 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report, the U.S. Department of State states that an estimated 27 million people around the globe are exploited for labor, services, and commercial sex. Yesterday at Rotary, Tim Baack, the President and CEO of Pathfinders and Alicia Kort, Assistant District Attorney with the Sensitive Crimes Unit for Milwaukee County engaged in a moderated conversa

Nancy Hernandez of the Hispanic Collaborative & Angela Adams of AALAM

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This past Tuesday, Rotarians heard from Nancy Hernandez, President of the Hispanic Collaborative, originators of the Well-Being Index, and Angela Adams, Interim President of the African American Leadership Alliance of Milwaukee on the most recent data related to the health, wealth, education, employment and quality of life of our Latino and Black communities as compared to their co

Jaqulynn Honl, C.O.O. of Transit Innovations

Aug 08 2024 37 mins  
The E=Way Regional Commuter Rail System, developed by Transit Innovations, proposes 30 stations spanning across Milwaukee and Waukesha counties along 55 miles of existing Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific Kansas City rail infrastructure. On Tuesday, Jaqulynn Honl, C.O.O. of Transit Innovations, will share details of the visionary economic development project that will deeply imp