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2024 Jack O Lantern Jaunt/Halloween Haunt

The 21st annual Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt and Halloween Haunt will be held on Friday, October 18th, 2024 & Saturday, October 19th, 2024 in Field Park in Mukwonago.  We are excited to present another year of Halloween family fun!!!  Be sure to mark your calendars!
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Ushering in a New Rotary Year

Our club marked the end of a most unusual Rotary year while looking ahead to a new Rotary year of fundraisers and community service projects.
Jim Cotturone will remain as club President while the following Rotarians were presented citations for their outstanding club contributions:
Distinguished Service Citation: Dr. Tom McKeever (For years of club service as board member) and Jerry Peiffer (For his Indispensable selfless service to the club and community)
President’s Citation: Mark Blodgett (Spearheaded “Drive-thru Beer Garden” Fundraiser), Rachael Gabrhel & Dustin Lehman (Superior contributions as Emerging Leaders)
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Changing of the Guard

The Rotary Club of Mukwonago held its annual Changing of the Guard ceremony on June 21st as new club president John Beauchamp took over the reigns from Dr. Einar Svang and introduced his board. The club offered a big thank you to Einar for his outstanding year of club leadership and looks forward to another year of service to the Mukwonago community & world with John at the helm.
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Changing of the Guard

The Rotary Club of Mukwonago held its annual Changing of the Guard ceremony on June 27th as new club president Mark Blodgett took over the reigns from John Beauchamp and introduced his board. The club offered a big thank you to John for his outstanding year of club leadership and looks forward to another year of service to the Mukwonago community & world with Mark at the helm.
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Mukwonago's Got Talent

Rotary Club of Mukwonago was proud to host Mukwonago's Got Talent on May 12, 2018.  Thank you to the great performers and our sponsors!
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State of the Village Breakfast 2017-02-07 06:00:00Z 0
Getting to Zero Jim Cotturone 2016-11-02 05:00:00Z 0
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Changing of the Guard

Jerry Peiffer takes over as 2016-2017 president of the club during the changing of the guard. And a thanks to Greg for his leadership this past year!
 
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SIMPLE HOPE Pack a Thon

For the 5th consecutive year, Mukwonago High School will host a SIMPLE HOPE Pack a Thon on Feb 20th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM.  Along with other organizations, the Mukwonago Rotary club is sponsoring this year's event.  Participants commit to a one hour time block that morning and provide a $25 donation ($15 students) to pay for the food/supplies that are then transported to Tanzania for distribution to those in need.  More information and background can be seen in the included video and at www.simple-hope.org.
 
 
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2015 Playhouse Delivered

The latest Playhouse to be won by a lucky raffle ticket buyer was delivered on July 29th!  Congratulations to our Winner!
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Changing of the Guard Ceremony!

On June 24th, 2015, the Rotary Club of Mukwonago held their Changing of the Guard ceremony and welcomed new President Greg Garasimowicz (left) who will serve during the 2015-2016 Rotary Year.  The club thanked & honored now past President Dwight Cruikshank (right) for serving two consecutive terms as club President!
 
 
 
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Shelterbox Box: Disaster Relief

Posted by Jim Cotturone on Jan 01, 2014

The Mukwonago Rotary Club is proud to have been able to provide financial assistance in support of the Shelterbox program, most recently in support of Philippine Typhoon relief.  Please watch this information video detailing the difference the Shelterbox program can provide to those in need.

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Paul Harris 1933 Rotary International Speech Jim Cotturone 2012-06-26 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary & Lions Club Team Up to aid Seniors on the Go! Jim Cotturone 2012-04-21 00:00:00Z 0
What is Rotary? Jim Cotturone 2012-04-21 00:00:00Z 0
Come Join Us! Jim Cotturone 2012-04-21 00:00:00Z 0
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4th Annual Seniors on the Go Fundraiser a Success

Posted by Jim Cotturone

On March 28th, 2015, The Mukwonago Rotary Club & Mukwonago Lions Club held the 4th annual Seniors on the Go fundraising event and raised over $2,000.  Thanks to all who attended & supported!

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Jack O' Lantern Jaunt/Halloween Haunt

Posted by Jim Cotturone

This year's event took place Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18

This was the Jack-O-Lantern Jaunt's 12th Anniversary and it turned out to once again be great family fun! On behalf of the founders of the event and the Rotary Club of Mukwonago, thank you for helping us make this another great year!Proceeds from the event are staying in the community and going toward helping to support the Mukwonago High School's School to Work program, provide scholarships and help benefit the Mukwonago Food Pantry Resource Center.

 

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Dance Night Fund Raiser a Success

Posted by Jim Cotturone

The Mukwonago Rotary Club & Mukwonago Lions club held a successful fundraising event for Seniors on the Go raising nearly $3,000.  Thanks to all who attended & supported!

 

 

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Breakfast with the Village President

Posted by Jim Cotturone

The Mukwonago Rotary Club hosted Breakfast with the Village President on Jan 30th. Thank you to Village of Mukwonago President Fred Winchowky for the update on the Village happenings, Espresso Love Coffee for the great breakfast, and a big thanks to all who attended.

 

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School to Work House Under Construction

Posted by Jim Cotturone
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Thanks to a partnership with the Mukwonago Area Public Schools Education Foundation, the Mukwonago Rotary Club is sponsoring the latest construction of a "School to Work" House. 

 News of the Groundbreaking event can be found by clicking HERE

The latest photos can be found by clicking HERE

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U.S. Senate lauds Rotary International for its leadership in fighting polio

Posted by Andrea Budde
As Rotarians we are often thanked for the work we do in the community, but many people don't realize the impact we make throughout the world.  
Recently the U.S. Senate recognized Rotary International for their efforts in eradicating polio. 
http://rotary.synapticdigital.com/Latest-Stories/u.s.-senate-lauds-rotary-international-for-its-leadership-in-fighting-polio/s/06f1a8b1-84fb-4fbf-83a2-1ed1ae3edb91
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Doing Good: Providing Clean Water Jim Cotturone 0