This Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Elkhorn Rotary will be hosted by the Elkhorn Area High School Culinary Department for a special lunch and presentation, followed by a short Spring concert by the Choir/Band as they prepare for State Solo & Ensemble competition... All over our lunch hour! Please bring a photo ID to enter the building between 11:45-12:00pm. Meeting to conclude promptly at 1:00pm. See you at the high school!
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Katie James and Karl Sorvick shared the unique history of the Elkhorn Bandshell in Sunset Park and the restoration effort that is underway to preserve it. The bandshell is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with an elevated status from by the Wisconsin Historical Society and US Department of Interior with State-Level Significance on the National Register of Historic Places, a first for the State of Wisconsin and one of 20 in the United States. Karl outlined the 50+ activities, concerts, and family-friendly entertainment that the city is planning to host this year to showcase what's possible if engaged. Information on the fundraising effort and full schedule can be found HERE.
Katie also presented Shelly Higgins with her newest Paul Harris pin for her contribution to the Rotary International Foundation. Thank you and congratulations, Shelly!
OTHER UPDATES:
The Fundraising Committee will be meeting back at the Advia Credit Union Community Room this Wednesday 4/22 at 1pm after the lunch meeting/concert.
Jon is looking for someone to do Meals on Wheels on Tuesday, May 26th. PleaseCLICK HEREto sign up.
The EAHS Scholarship Foundation is hosting its 23rd Purple & Gold Fundraiser at Evergreen Golf Club on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 5-11;00pm. This year's theme is On Wisconsin! Join in the fun by purchasing individual tickets or a full table with your friends. CLICK HERE to register.
There are only a few openings left to participate with the Elkhorn Chamber of Commerce's Annual Golf Outing at Evergreen Golf Course on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. CLICK HERE to get your foursome signed up!
Submit 4th Quarter Dues By April 30th
Club Invoices for April through June 2026 have been emailed to members. Please CLICK HERE to enter the ClubRunner portal to review your balance and pay your invoice. An up-to-date club is a happy club!
One of Rotary’s vibrant traditions involves the exchange of club banners among its members.
During meetings and district events, clubs proudly showcase their decorative banners, and Rotarians traveling to different countries often carry these banners to swap with the clubs they visit.
These banners frequently feature symbols or images representing a club’s town, region, or country.
Some depict local cultural traditions or showcase artistic elements such as leatherwork, weaving, embroidery, or hand painted designs, turning many banners into genuine works of art.
The popularity of banner exchanges led the Rotary International Board of Directors to express concern in 1959 about the potential financial burden on clubs, urging members to “exercise discretion, moderation, and measured judgment in making provision for such exchanges.”
Despite these concerns, the tradition persists as a means for clubs to express friendship.
Rotary’s archives house around 20,000 banners, reflecting clubs’ hometown pride and their connection to Rotary International.
