Upcoming Speakers
Rotarian and Past President JoAnne Anton in Conversation with Dr. Howard Fuller
The Milwaukee Reading Coalition is a first-of-its-kind public-private, citywide effort bringing together more than 80 organizations to address Milwaukee’s literacy crisis and prepare educators across public, charter and private schools to deliver the Science of Reading to K–3 students. Past President and Milwaukee Reading Coalition Co-Chair JoAnne Anton will lead a conversation with fellow Co-Chair Dr. Howard Fuller about the coalition’s work and the path forward for literacy in Milwaukee.
Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Craig Gilbert, Washington Bureau Chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, will provide a look at the 2026 midterm elections, examining what history, polling and political trends can tell us about the high-stakes November election in Wisconsin and across the country. With decades of experience covering presidential campaigns and Wisconsin politics, Gilbert will discuss the state’s role as a political battleground and the trends shaping the 2026 election.
Awaiting Speaker Confirmation
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Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Former United States Ambassador to Cuba
On October 13th, we will hear from Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Former United States Ambassador to Cuba.
U.N. Day Program with Joe Cirincione, former President of Ploughshares Fund
On October 20th we will hold our U.N. Day program with Joe Cirincione, former President of Ploughshares Fund.
Rotarian Marissa Jablonski, Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin
On October 27th, we will hear from Marissa Jablonski, Executive Director, Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin and Adjunct Professor, School of Freshwater Sciences at UWM.
Plastics and Your Water: From the Individual to the World.
In this talk, Dr. Marissa Jablonski will detail the value of reducing single-use plastics in your home and business in order to effect change in your water quality and decrease harm we are doing on natural local ecosystems. You will walk away with tangible actions that have worked in 6 continents across the globe.
Chancellor Thomas Gibson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
On November 3rd, we will hear Chancellor Thomas Gibson, from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
Dr. McCrea, Medical College of Wisconsin and the BRAVE Program
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Kip Ritchie, CEO of Potawatomi Ventures
On November 17th, we will hear Kip Ritchie, CEO of Potawatomi Ventures.
“Why Rotary” with Rotary District 6270 Governor Dawn Fielder
Dawn Fielder, District Governor for our Rotary District in southeastern Wisconsin, is a past President of the Elkhorn Rotary Club and the founder and president of Join the Movement Events, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing education about human trafficking. On Tuesday, November 24, Dawn will share her personal story and explain what Rotary means to her, followed by table conversations where members will connect with one another and reflect on what Rotary means in their own lives.
Harris Turer and Jon Greenberg, Milwaukee Admirals
On December 1st, we will hear Harris Turer, Owner, and Jon Greenberg, President of the Milwaukee Admirals.
Awaiting Speaker Confirmation
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Holiday Program 2026
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No Rotary Program
There will be no Rotary program on December 22nd.
No Rotary Program
There will be no Rotary program on December 29th.