Upcoming Speakers

 

Joe Peterangelo, Research Director at the Wisconsin Policy Forum

June 16th, 2026
 

On June 16th, we will hear from Joe Peterangelo, Research Director at the Wisconsin Policy Forum. 

Joe will provide an overview of the Wisconsin Policy Forum's new report on the state of small businesses in Wisconsin. It will also highlight the Forum's related research, including an analysis of Milwaukee's small business support "ecosystem" and its Metro Milwaukee Innovation DataTool, which tracks the region's progress and competitiveness on a range of indicators tied to innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.

 

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Artie Starrs, CEO of Harley-Davidson

June 23rd, 2026
 
Stay tuned for more details.
 

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Toast to President Kent

June 30th, 2026
 

On June 30th we will toast outgoing President Kent Lovern on a successful year. We will thank Kent for his dedicated service this past year, and welcome Beth Heller, Vice President of Programs for the Zoological Society of Milwaukee as the new Club President for 2026-27.
 

 

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No Rotary Meeting

July 7th, 2026 
 

There will be no Rotary meeting on July 7th in observance of the 4th of July.

 

Joseph Kearney, Dean, Marquette Law School

July 14th, 2026 
 

On July 14th Joseph Kearney, Dean and Professor of Law at the Marquette University Law School, will speak to Rotary about the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.  
 

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Cuban Ambassador to the US, Lianys Torres Rivera

July 21st, 2026
 

Stay tuned for more details.

 

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Bennet Merens, Division of Trade & Consumer Protection, WI Dept. of Agriculture

July 28th, 2026
 

On July 28th, Rotarians will hear from Bennet Merens, Division of Trade & Consumer Protection, WI Dept. of Agriculture.
 

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Table Conversations: Milwaukee & Wisconsin Summer

August 4th, 2026
 

Join us for a special program as we connect with one another over lunch and celebrate all that summer has to offer in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Amalia Schoone, Principal Consultant, In Progress Consulting LLC, will serve as our emcee, guiding a fun and interactive conversation about our favorite summer traditions, activities, and local destinations while helping us strengthen connections with fellow Rotarians.
 

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Bill Kraus, Co-Founder, Mission BBQ

August 11th, 2026
 

On August 11th, Rotarians will hear from Bill Kraus, Co-Founder of Mission BBQ.
 

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Awaiting Speaker Confirmation

August 18th, 2026
 

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Jodi Gibson, President & CEO, Zoological Society of Milwaukee & Tracey Dolphin, Milwaukee County Zoo

August 25th, 2026
 

On August 25th, Rotarians will hear from Jodi Gibson, President & CEO at the Zoological Society of Milwaukee and Tracey Dolphin, Milwaukee County Zoo.
 

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