Registration is now open for the annual Rotary TriCon learning and fellowship conference April 17-18, 2026 at the Kalahari Resort in the Wisconsin Dells.
This year's event promises to be EXTREMELY family friendly, with opportunities for Rotarians to bring their spouses, friends, children, and grandchildren along for a fun weekend.
Hear from inspiring change makers, get ideas for the club, pick up some cool swag, and learn more about how your time in Rotary can change the world. Families can hop in and out for kid-friendly meal times and the fun Rotary evening at Tom Foolery's game arcade on Saturday night! $169 discounted room rates are available and include four passes to the water park too. It's a great deal!
Rotarian attendance is $295 (Early Bird rate now thru 2/13) for the conference and includes all meals, learning breakout sessions, guest speakers, and more. CLICK HERE for all the details and to sign up. There is a special discount for first-time attendees! Reach out to Dawn for more information.
WEEKLY MEETING RECAP: Pivoting to Engage the Next Workforce Generation
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Reader Precision Solutions (RPS) staffers Amanda Griffoul and Barry Butters shared their strategy to engage and retain their Millennial and Gen Z workforce. RPS has 125 employees and has hosted almost 100 Youth Apprenticeships since they began the program in 2013. They cite this, along with early exposure at school career fairs and scholarships, as critical to gain exposure with young people and create interest in CNC careers.
The pair said the newest generation is looking for future career development support, the flexibility to independently problem solve, leadership opportunities, group activities outside of work, flexible schedules, and transparent pay. She recommended businesses adopt a department rotation for interns (and maybe new hires) for greater understanding of company opportunities as well. The challenges of blending generational work styles and shared training were discussed as well.
OTHER UPDATES:
3rd Quarter Invoices are due Thursday!Please CLICK HERE to log into Club Runner and pay your dues/meals if you have not already done so.
Welcome back, John Hall! Our friend returned for his first meeting of the year.
Jon A. needs Meals on Wheels delivery help on March 16 & 17. CLICK HERE to sign up.
We only need one more volunteer to help at the March 7, 2026 Solo & Ensemble Breakfast Concession Stand at Elkhorn Area High School. Proceeds will support the Music Department. Click below to sign up:
The Rotary Club of Elkhorn's sponsored organization, Cub Scout Pack 225, is again running their Spring Flower Sale fundraiser to support their Summer activities. The Pack is selling bed flowers and hanging baskets from Clark's Greenhouse in Edgerton. Print out the linked form and order from February 6 to March 11. Please reach out to club pack liaison Kristin with completed forms, payment, or questions.
See the below for all the details and flowers available for order:
Peace and Conflict Resolution: Rotary's Commitment in February
February is dedicated to Peace and Conflict Resolution in Rotary.
As an international organization, Rotary believes that peace is not just the absence of war but the presence of justice, understanding, and opportunity.
Through its global network, Rotary actively works to prevent conflicts by promoting dialogue, supporting education, and addressing the root causes of violence—such as poverty and inequality.
Rotary’s Peace Centers train leaders to become effective mediators and changemakers in their communities.
At the local level, clubs engage in projects that foster social cohesion, provide humanitarian aid in crisis zones, and support refugees.
By building bridges between cultures and communities, Rotarians contribute to a more harmonious world.
This month, let us reflect on our role in promoting peace and finding solutions to conflicts.
Every action, no matter how small, can make a difference in creating a more peaceful future.
