Whitnall Park Rotary Club had the privilege of working for Feeding America this week. Club members packed meal boxes for specialty programs, labeled canned goods to be sent to food pantries, or sorted and checked in donated items. 
WHITNALL PARK ROTARY CLUB
Serving Greendale, Greenfield, Hales Corners, and Muskego, WI since 1975
Serving and enriching our community through leadership and learning
Service Above Self
Home of District 6270 Governor 2013-2014
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Christmas 2023 party & charity auction
Champps AmericanaDec 13, 2023
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
For the 3rd year in a row, the Whitnall Park Rotary Club has used a District 6270 grant to provide winter wear to area students in need of some warm clothes for the winter. This year, the Whitnall School District was selected to be the recipient of the winter clothes. The clothing consisted of winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats and gloves/mittens. The items were presented to each of the Whitnall schools where they will then be distributed to the students in need by the sch
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ool staff. The amount of the scholarship is $30,000 and must be used for graduate school studies outside the United States. NOTE: Applicant cannot be a Rotarian nor be related to a Rotarian. To be eligible, applicant must be a resident in the geographical area of District 6270, or be a student at a college/university in the geographical area of District 6270, or have strong ties to Southeast Wisconsin. Experience (professional or volunteer) in the field of study is required. All fellowship/scholarship/stipend funding opportunities must relate to one of Rotary’s Seven Areas of Focus (Disease prevention & treatment; Water, sanitation, & hygiene; Maternal & child health; Basic education & literacy; Community economic development; Environment; Peacebuilding & conflict prevention)
Deadlines are:
September 1, 2023 – Application form available (online)
January 15, 2024 – Completed application submission deadline (submit via email only)
February 10, 2024 - In-person or Zoom interviews scheduled. An in-person interview is preferred.
February 19, 2024 – Successful scholar notified (for matriculation in 2024-2025 academic year.)
Access the “Scholarships” page on the RI D-6270 website (www.rotary6270.org) for detailed information, the application form, and other supporting documents. Address any inquiries to Larry Myers, Chair of the D-6270 Scholarships Subcommittee (scholarshipchair@rotary6270.org OR lwmyers2@att.net).
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Whitnall Park Rotary Club was excited to help at the Muskego Feeds event sponsored by LakePoint Church. The event's goal was to pack nutritious, balanced meals of dried ingredients to be sent to Ukraine. All they will need to do is add water and heat. In the first hour of the event, over 30,000 meals were packed; over 100,000 meals by the end of the work sessions.!! Such a spectacular event and we want to thank LakePoint Church and the event's sponsors for organizing this great community event!!
On May 17, 2023, Whitnall Park Rotary recognized the achievements of 7 graduating seniors who won this year's scholarships to 4 year institutions and to technical school. Congratulations to Alejandro, Benjamin, Caroline, Charles, Elise, and Maja.The results of the January 4 election:
President: Daniel Weber
President elect: Kristin Murphy
Treasurer: Robert Nolan
Secretary: Terri Delke
Past President Robert Petri
Club Service: Scott Schenke
Community Service: Judith Weiss
International Service: Daniel Christianson
Vocational Service: Robert Petri
Youth Service: Lisa Olson
Dec. 19, 2022 Whitnall Park Rotary Club enjoyed partnering with Healing Hearts of Southeastern Wisconsin to provide a Christmas Party for the families Healing Hearts serves. We provided more than 100 wrapped gifts for the families. Santa even made an appearance! What a wonderful way to kickstart the holidays!
WPRC was represented by President Rob Petri, Michael Breitbach, Santa Jim Helminski, Scott Schenke, Dan Christianson
December 14, 2022, the Whitnall Park Rotary celebrated Christmas with an auction of beautifully wrapped presents. The $830 proceeds will be given to charities. $415 will be sent Variety -- the children's charity of Wisconsin, an organization which enriches the lives of children with physical or developmental needs. $415 will be sent to an organization benefiting homeless veterans. Variety of Wisconsin
Whitnall Park Rotary Club won a $3000 District 6270 grant to provide winter coats for needy Greendale School District students. We'll be working with the School District to identify the students and to distribute the appropriately sized coats to the students. This grant follows last year's successful Operation Warmth for Greenfield School District students.
WHITNALL Park Rotary Club took in the Greendale 4th of July parade to celebrate our country’s independence and also to recognize two of our 2022 scholarship winners - Lema from Greendale High School and Taylor from Martin Luther High School. Lema and Taylor definitely represent great things ahead for our country!!
Paul Harris Award is the highest award in Rotary. It is given to a Rotarian or a member of the community that has made an outstanding contribution to the community. Whitnall Park Rotary Club's 2022 honorees are Kristin Murphy, Michael Breitbach, and Scott Schenke.
Whitnall Park Rotary Club had the pleasure of honoring our 2022 High School Senior Scholarship winners. These youth are great examples of all that is good in the world!!
·Academic scholarships
$2,000 Greendale High School recipient – Lema
· $2,000 Greenfield High School recipient – Mai
· $2,000 Martin Luther High School recipient – Taylor
· $2,000 Muskego High School recipient – Austin
· $2,000 Whitnall High School recipient – Skyler
Technical / Trades Scholarships and Grants
· $1,000 Technical College scholarship Whitnall High School recipient – Gavin
$1000 Tools, Safety Equipment grant Greenfield High School recipient -- Rafael
We are honored to be able to assist in covering a portion of their first year college expenses and are excited to see the great things these student achieve!!
Whitnall Park Rotary Club is excited to have inducted our newest member, James Rydlewicz, at our meeting May 18. We look forward to Jim's participating in our club and working with us in our community!
Jim Helminski was honored for his military service by being included on Saturday's Honor Flight. Photos capture Whitnall Park Rotary Club members welcoming Jim back to Mitchell Airport.
We were blessed to have our Students of the Month present to the Whitnall Park Rotary Club today. We had a student from Greenfield High School and a student from Martin Luther High School. Always amazing to hear the great work these students are involved in and their plans for after high school!!
Whitnall Park Rotary would like to thank everyone that was able to join us for the Spring Craft Fair that was held at Whitnall High School. We had over 160 crafters onsite and over 1,000 visitors! And as you can see, we had a great sighting of the Easter Bunny!!
Whitnall Park Rotary uses the funds raised at the Craft Fairs to fund various community service activities with the majority going to fund the five $2,000 high school scholarships given to seniors at Greendale, Greenfield, Martin Luther, Muskego and Whitnall High Schools each year.
Thank you and we hope to see you all at the Christmas Craft Fair being held December 3rd at Whitnall High School!
WHITNALL Park Rotary Club volunteered at Boerner Botanical Gardens Saturday, May 7, to help restore the wood benches in the Gardens and along the Rotary Pathway. We were able to stain 36 wood benches and get them ready for the summer season!
Today we had our February - March Students of the Month share information about themselves and their goals with the Rotary Club. Samantha and Matthew from Whitnall High School and Sophie and Jayden from Martin Luther High School have attended four morning Club meetings to learn about our organization.
WHITNALL PARK ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
THE WHITNALL PARK ROTARY CLUB WILL BE AWARDING A TOTAL OF FIVE (5) SCHOLARSHIPS, EACH IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000, TO CHOSEN SENIORS IN A PURSUIT OF ANY ASSOCIATE or BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM AFTER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
PLEASE CONTACT THE GUIDANCE OFFICE FOR INFORMATION
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED IS
FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022
APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BASED UPON FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC
QUALIFICATIONS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP AND CAREER GOALS/ESSAY
Application at whitnallparkrotary.org
In December members of the Whitnall Park Rotary Club gathered 42 gifts for the women and children staying at the 
Sojourner Truth House shelter.
Sojourner Truth House shelter.Whitnall Park Rotary Club members rang the bell December 11 and December 18 at Metro Market in Greenfield. Total collected was $1404.07 to support the work of the Salvation Army.
Whitnall Park Rotary Club, through a $3000 grant from Rotary District 6270, provided 209 warm winter coats for the students of 102 families of the Greenfield School District. In addition to providing the funds, the Rotarians bagged the appropriate size coats for each family. A few days later, the Rotarians were on hand to work with the Greenfield Fire Department members to give the coat packages to the parents on November 18
Our Students of the Month for December 2021-January 2022 are Amirah Mirza and Janita Wagar, seniors from Whitnall High School.
The Rotary International Global Grant that Whitnall Park Rotary Club has been involved with in Tepeaqua, El Salvador has had 3 phases. The estimated total cost of the project is $280,000.
Phase 1 --- a water well was drilled. Phase 2 --- the necessary piping and equipment to supply 150 households with water including trenching to bury the pipes. Phase 3 --- piping, equipment and trenching for the rest of the community. Building 260 latrines. Some management projects.
We have partnered with the Rotary Club of South Salvador and with Atonement Lutheran Church of Muskego. The project has been very challenging due to a number of reasons including language, politics, and supply chain .
As of this date, the final Global Grant has been fully funded and has been sent to Rotary International for approval. Once RI approves the final application, the funds will be forwarded to RI and then sent on to El Salvador. It is hoped the medical and political situations will allow area funders to travel to El Salvador to participate in the project's completion.
Whitnall Park Rotary Club is accepting applications for the April 2, 2022 fair.
The application on the club website whitnallparkrotary.org is at https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000007760/en-ca/files/sitepage/craft-fairs/application-form/Application-form-general.pdf
Mail the completed application and check to WPRC Craft Fair, P.O. Box 62, Hales Corners WI 53130
President --- Robert Petri
Vice President/ President elect --- Daniel Weber
Past President --- James Helminsk
Treasurer --- Robert Nolan
Secretary --- Terri Delke
Club Service Director --- Brandt Komas
Community Service Director --- Kristin Murphy
International Service Director --- Daniel Christianson
Vocational Service Director --- Thomas Weiss
Youth Service Director --- John Movroydis
A warm congratulations and the best of luck as you plan for the next Rotary year.
Today the Whitnall Park Rotary Club was able to tour the new Hunger Task Force combined operation center and office.
Today at our weekly meeting, 13 Rotary Members put together 32 care packets to be provided to Pathfinders' Street Beat program to provide needed supplies to homeless youth in Milwaukee.
Seniors at Greendale, Greenfield, Martin Luther, Muskego-Norway and Whitnall High schools are invited to apply for a $2000 college scholarship
Whitnall Park Rotary Club will be awarding $2,000 scholarships this year to assist those attending a two- or a four-year college. There will be one winner from each of the five high schools in our service area [Greendale, Greenfield, Martin Luther, Muskego-Norway. and Whitnall].
Each applicant will be judged on six criteria: academic, extracurricular activity, employment/volunteer service, career goals, essay, and financial need. Those interested in applying should contact the guidance counseling office at her/his high school. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 26, 2021.
Deadline: noon on March 26, 2021
Application requirements:
- Application form and essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official high school transcript
Please use the fillable Word Doc located in the left menu of the SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS page on the whitnallparkrotry.org webpage.
Handwritten applications are not accepted.
See a few pictures of The Whitnall Park Rotary Club Christmas present wrapping party for the moms and kids at Sojourner Peace Center. It’s the season of giving! Merry Christmas to all!
President --- James Helminski
Vice President/ President elect --- Robert Petri
Past President --- James Thorsen
Treasurer --- Robert Nolan
Secretary --- Terri Delke
Club Service Director --- Daniel Weber
Community Service Director --- Kristin Murphy
International Service Director --- Alex Yanez
Vocational Service Director --- Thomas Weiss
Youth Service Director --- John Movroydis
A warm congratulations and the best of luck as you plan for the next Rotary year.
Congratulations! Your club has earned the Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2019-20. During a year that was challenging for many Rotarians around the world, your club demonstrated a commitment to achieve its goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future.
The Whitnall Park Rotary Club is proud to receive the Bronze Hero Award and a Platinum Citation Award from the International Rotary Foundation.
Lisa Olson, and Tom and Judy Weiss received a Paul Harris award from Whitnall Park Rotary at the recent Changing of the Guard event.
On June 30 your Whitnall Park Rotary Club celebrated its annual Changing of the Guard.
Three members of Whitnall Park Rotary Club received the Paul Harris Award for their service to the club.
Lisa Olson, outgoing Director of Youth Service, who initiated the Students of the Month program,
Judy Weiss, Sunshine chairperson and Craft Fair coordinating committee,
Tom Weiss, Director of Vocational Service, who created the scholarships for technical/ trade school students.
Whitnall Park Rotary Club spent $1000 to purchase 100 face shields and 500 face masks for the Milwaukee County Emergency Operations Center. The items were delivered to Rotarian Mason Pooler, West Allis Fire Chief and head of the Milwaukee County Emergency Operations Center.
Public is invited to human trafficking community forum at Whitnall High School on February 25th. Whitnall Park Rotary Club is sponsoring the event, featuring a personal story and panel of experts.
Members of the Whitnall Park Rotary Club took part in a great cause: The Hunger Task Force StockBox build. 16 club members participated and packed 15 pallets of boxes.
Julie Rome - The President of Dan Jansen Family Fest spoke to the Club about The Moving Wall commemorating the Vietnam War Memorial. She informed us of the work that went into getting The Moving Wall to Greenfield. She also told us stories of the veterans who came to share in The Wall. The stories she told and the tributes she shared were a beautiful testament to the men and women who died in the war as well as the survival and pains of those who survived and came home.
Rotary International District Governor Steen Sanderhoff spoke to the Whitnall Park Rotary Club on Tuesday 9/3/19
On Tuesday July 9th we had the pleasure of hearing from Greenfield Mayor Michael Neitzke.
In response to the WPRC Board of Directors' recommended changes to the weekly meeting time and venue, the entire WPRC membership approved the proposed changes by a vote of 24-2. Currently, the membership of WPRC stands at 27. Thus, 96% of the WPRC membership participated in the decision.
Starting in January 2019, our weekly meeting format will move to the following approach:
Breakfast meeting to be held on the first Tuesday and second Tuesday of the month with a start time of 7:00 a.m. and end time of 8:00 a.m.
After Hours social to be held the third Tuesday of the month with a start time of 5:30 p.m.
Board of Directors will meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month with a start time of 7:00 a.m.
If there is a fifth Tuesday of the month, some sort of hands-on project will occur .
Final details on meeting location(s), any changes in costs, etc., will be released in the next few weeks.
Whitnall Park Rotary Club hosted its annual Christmas Art & Crafts Fair on December 1, 2018, at Whitnall High School. The event was a huge success with 1,958 guests offering a $3 entrance donation at the doors. More than 160 crafters displayed and sold their items to this huge crowd. WPRC members, their family members, and other recruits did an awesome job of team work and expended great effort to ensure success. Thanks to all, and congratulations, on a job excellently done! WPRC member Kent Bieganski (retired Chief of Police, Hales Corners) has provided some 60 photos from this great event. See the slide show by clicking here.
Ciara McHugh, 2018-2020 Global Grant Scholar from Rotary District 6270, has begun her PhD. program at Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She describes her program in her own words: "Over the next few years, through the support of LINCS (Leverhulme Interdisiplinary Network for Cyber Security) and the Rotary Foundation's Global Grant Scholarship, I'll be exploring how police and communities interact around the world. I'm interested in looking at tensions between minority groups and police forces, and how we might rethink relationships between the two." Follow Ciara's progress and adventures via her blog: https://ciarajmchugh.weebly.com
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