Kevin Shafer, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series
Release Date: 01/16/2025
Paul Verdu, Managing Director for Asahi Beer USA
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series
This week in Memorial Hall, Rotarians heard from Paul Verdu, Managing Director for Asahi Beer USA, who shared insights on the rapidly evolving beverage-alcohol industry. Paul also discussed how shifting consumer preferences and emerging trends are driving innovation and shaping Asahi’s approach to growth.
info_outline
Rebecca Gries, Executive Director of the Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series
Milwaukee stands at a turning point, with new opportunities on the horizon that demand fresh thinking. This week in Memorial Hall, Rebecca Gries, Executive Director of the Milwaukee 7 Regional Partnership (M7), explored how the region can build a more resilient and prosperous future by embracing change.
info_outline
Alex Lasry, CEO of the NY/NJ Host Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series
On Tuesday, Alex Lasry, CEO of the New York/New Jersey Host Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup shared details on the NY/NJ region’s role as the centerpiece of the tournament’s U.S. footprint. Alex covered how the region is preparing to host eight matches, including the Final Match, and highlighted the large-scale, cross-region coordination underway to deliver 39 days of unparalleled excitement and fan experiences.
info_outline
Dr. Anthony Cruz, President of MATC
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series
This week, Rotarians heard from fellow member Dr. Anthony Cruz, President of Milwaukee Area Technical College Dr. Cruz reflected on his first year as President of MATC, and provided insights on the educational needs of the community, MATC's new strategic plan, and new initiatives that will lead to new bold targets in student success, caring culture, and community trust.
info_outline
Toast of President Saj 2025
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series
This week in Memorial Hall, we toasted outgoing President Saj Thachenkary and welcomed new Club President Kent Lovern.
info_outline
2025 Rotary Person of the Year, Beth Weirick
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series
This week at Rotary, we honored Beth Weirick as our 2025 Rotary Person of the Year for her decades of leadership, compassion, and vision that has transformed Milwaukee. A lifelong Milwaukeean, Beth Weirick has been committed to the city since her first independent bus ride downtown to see a concert at the MECCA. Hired in 1998 to lead the newly formed Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, Beth brought experience from roles at the Westown Association, the Milwaukee Department of City Development, and the Milwaukee Common Council.
info_outline
Transcending the Politics of Division with Fusion Voting and United Wisconsin
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series
This Tuesday, members heard from Dale Schultz, former Republican majority leader of the state senate, and Rotarian John Franke explain how fusion voting works and how it can provide moderate voters with a constructive way to reduce the power presently held by the extremes within the two major political parties. The program was moderated by the Lubar Center’s Craig Gilbert.
info_outline
Rotarian Mark Mone, Chancellor of the University Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series
This week in Memorial Hall, members heard from fellow Rotarian and Chancellor Mark Mone who has led the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee for 11 years. Mark reflected on the unprecedented headwinds during his tenure and the relationships and established groundbreaking collaborations that have benefited UWM, its students, our city and beyond.
info_outline
Mark Murphy, President & CEO of the Green Bay Packers
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series
This week in Memorial Hall, Mark Murphy spoke to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee about building a championship organization during his 17 years as the President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers. Mark also shared his background and influences and the Packer's impact on the community through the Green Bay Packers Foundation, Give BIG, and Titletown.
info_outline
Jeff Piller, Owner of All City Towing
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Tuesday Speaker Series
On May 6th, Deep Thought, the 44 foot long boat stranded in Lake Michigan for the past several months, was pulled from the water by Jeff Piller and his towing company, All City. This week at Rotarians heard from Jeff about the planning and execution of the operation that removed the 100,000 pound boat and captivated the attention of Milwaukee.
info_outlineThis week at Rotary, Kevin Shafer, the Executive Director of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District addressed MMSD’s 2035 Vision for a cleaner water environment through short term projects and collaborations.