WPRC members Gilbert Frenn and Robert Petri will provide Classification Talks at the weekly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, October 23. A "Classification Talk" is unique to Rotary in that it intends to provide information about a member's particular vocation and not primarily about her/his life story. Gil Frenn is a professional photographer and current Director for Club Service. Rob Petri is a financial advisor and WPRC President-Elect. Join us for lunch as our guest on Tuesday, October 23, at Klemmer's Banquet Center and learn about the vocations of these two WPRC members.

Whitnall Park Rotary Club engaged in its quarterly "Club Assembly" on Tuesday, October 9. "What's a Club Assembly?" is a frequently asked question. A "Club Assembly" provides an update to the local Rotary general membership. WPRC Officers and Directors provided a quick overview of what has happened and is happening in their area(s) of responsibility. Of particular interest was President Elect Rob Petri's overview of the results of a recent SurveyMonkey questionnaire addressed to WPRC members. The written results are available here (accessible only via sign-in). Also present were our Students of the Month, Jessica Rohleder & Brad Kulinski, from Martin Luther H.S. This month is Martin Luther High School's first participation in WPRC's "Student of the Month" program.

The WPRC "Student of the Month" program has begun for academic year 2018-2019. Present in September were Whitnall H.S. seniors Abbey Kenaston and Josiah Mispion. After visiting the club for 3-4 weeks and learning about Rotary, each student is given time to explain her/his academic and extracurricular endeavors, including plans for the future.

 

      

 

Congratulations, Abbey and Josiah!

Kola Alayande, Rotary District Governor for 2018-2019, visited Whitnall Park Rotary on Tuesday, September 18. He met with the Board of Directors at 11:15 a.m. and provided an inspiring briefing on Rotary District 6270 following our weekly luncheon at noon. He encouraged the club to find and emphasize the value of membership in recruiting new members and not be afraid to change. Present also for his presentation were ADG Jeannette Bell and PDG Nancy Rhodes.  "Be the Inspiration!"

Hunger Task Force Stockbox Build: On Saturday morning, August 11, members and family guests of Whitnall Park Rotary Club again assisted Hunger Task Force. Hunger Task Force builds Stockboxes for local seniors in need. A Stockbox is a box of healthy foods that Hunger Task Force delivers to low-income seniors free of charge. Each box contains 16 nutritious items including milk, cereal, juice, beef stew, pasta, and vegetables. Each month nearly 9,000 boxes are delivered to seniors in Southeastern Wisconsin. On this particular Saturday morning the 25-person crew built 600 Stockboxes (15 pallets) in a period of three hours. WPRC participants were: Jack Bennett, Roger Clark, Larry Feinstein, Larry Myers (and son Christoph), Rob Petri (and daughters Ayla & Miya), Scott Schenke, Michelle Tate, Jim Thorsen (and spouse Sue), and Judy & Tom Weiss (and daughter Ellen). These individuals provided a total of 45 service hours. Stockbox building takes place at Hunger Task Force’s south warehouse at the former 440th Air Reserve Base.

 

 

   

 

       

On Saturday, July 14, five members of Whitnall Park Rotary Club and four additional family member/guests, participated in "Rock the Block," an event organized by Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity and financed by Thrivent Financial. The WPRC participants did landscaping and porch repairs for three houses, providing more than 40 hours of community service. WPRC members were Jack Bennett, Roger Clark, Larry Myers, Lisa Olson, & Rob Petri. This is the way to "Be the Inspiration!

 

   

 

   

On Saturday, June 9, some 20 Rotarians and friends from five local clubs (Amigos de Milwaukee, Mitchell Field, New Berlin, West Allis, & Whitnall Park) assisted in the clean-up & maintenance of Mitchell Park behind the Domes in Milwaukee. Trash and debris were removed from throughout the park, and mulch was placed around all sides of the band stand. More than 75 service hours were expended on behalf of the community, which can now enjoy the beautiful premises during the Independence Day events on July 4 and throughout the year. WPRC participants were Roger Clark (who also cooked a picnic lunch), Larry Myers (& son Christoph), Scott Schenke, and Scott Weyda. Thrivent Financial provided the funds for the picnic lunch. Thanks to all! Happy Birthday, USA!

 

2017-18 Rotary International President Ian H.S. Riseley challenged all 1.2 million Rotarians to plant a tree before Earth Day 2018. Whitnall Park Rotary Club has been involved in numerous tree planting projects throughout this Rotary year. The most recent was a tree planting project in Muskego, WI, in which several WPRC member participated. Thanks for making the earth a better place to live!

 

    

 

  

 

 

WPRC Students of the Month for April-May 2018 are Alissa Herrmann (left) and Sarah Aaron (right). Both are seniors at Whitnall High School. By attending the WPRC weekly luncheon meetings on Tuesdays, they are learning about service in worldwide Rotary (1.2 million members in more than 200 countries). Congratulations to these aspiring students!

Michelle Tate is the newest member of Whitnall Park Rotary Club. Together with her husband, she is the owner of Brew City Ballroom on Highway 100 in SW Milwaukee. Dan Christianson (l), former District 6270 Governor and WPRC member, inducted her into club membership on March 20 as her membership sponsor Scott Schenke (r) observed the ceremony. Welcome, Michelle!

 

The Whitnall Park Rotary Club's dream of an ADA-accessible pathway in Boerner Botanical Gardens became a reality on Tuesday, July 28, when the project was dedicated. Milwaukee County dignitaries, Boerrne administrative leaders, and WPRC project coordinators assisted in the ribbon cutting on this joyful occasion. View the photos of the event here.