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Hartford Rotary Club Hartford Rotary is dedicated to promoting community by uniting people from all backgrounds.

We share a common goal of making a positive impact in Hartford and beyond. The Hartford Rotary Club meets the First and Third Thursdays at noon at the Chandelier Ballroom, 150 Jefferson Ave., Hartford, WI 53027.

🌎 Hartford Rotary Welcomes Dr. Laurie Marks – World Affairs SeminarThe Hartford Rotary Club was pleased to welcome Dr. L...
10/16/2026

🌎 Hartford Rotary Welcomes Dr. Laurie Marks – World Affairs Seminar

The Hartford Rotary Club was pleased to welcome Dr. Laurie Marks as our recent meeting speaker. Dr. Marks serves as Chief of Staff for the Rotary World Affairs Seminar and is dedicated to helping young people become future leaders through experiential learning, career exploration, and community engagement.

Dr. Marks is the Executive Director of the Center for Student Experience and Talent at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She also teaches in UWM’s Educational Policy and Community Studies Department and in Peace Studies at Marquette University.

🌍 What is the Rotary World Affairs Seminar?

The World Affairs Seminar is an annual, 4 day international conference for high school students ages 15–18. Students from the United States, Canada, and other countries come together to explore global issues, develop leadership skills, participate in simulations, and discuss solutions to international challenges.

🎓 Hartford Rotary Scholarship Opportunity!

The Hartford Rotary Club is pleased to offer two scholarships for high school students to attend the Rotary World Affairs Seminar. This is an outstanding opportunity for students to broaden their understanding of the world, build leadership skills, and connect with young people from different backgrounds.

📩 For more information about these scholarships, please email [email protected].

Hartford Rotary is proud to invest in our future leaders and help young people make a difference in their communities and around the world!

We thank Laurie for her informative presentation!

The Hartford Rotary Club and Hartford Union High School are pleased to announce that Nora Dunwiddie and Josie Knapp were...
10/13/2026

The Hartford Rotary Club and Hartford Union High School are pleased to announce that Nora Dunwiddie and Josie Knapp were recently honored as the Rotary Students of the Month for October during the Hartford Rotary Club’s Thursday noon meetings.

Nora Dunwiddie, daughter of Lisa and Brian Dunwiddie, has been actively involved in a wide variety of activities throughout her high school career. She is a member of the National Honor Society, H-Club, Math Club and participated in the girls tennis program all four years. Dunwiddie also serves as President of the Student Council, President of the Best Buddies Program, Peers for Peers Youth Advisory Board Member, and Foreign Friends Leadership Board Member. She also represented Hartford Union High School at Badger Girls State.

Through Student Council, Dunwiddie has helped organize homecoming activities and blood drives at the school. She is also active in the Special Olympics program serving as a coach for
basketball, softball and track.

After graduation, Dunwiddie plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study Psychology and pursue a career in mental health either as a Psychiatrist or a Psychiatric Nurse
Practitioner.

Josie Knapp, daughter of Ginger and Toby Knapp, has a big passion for agriculture. She is a member of FFA where she is on the Parliamentary Procedure Team, The Veterinary Science Team, and competed in employment skills. Knapp has served as an FFA officer for two years, participated in 4-H, Math Club, Math Team, National Honor Society, Girls Tennis and Girls Lacrosse, serving as captain of the Girls Lacrosse team the past two seasons.

Knapp is an avid volunteer for the Richfield Historical Society and participates in most events by bringing her animals for demonstrations.

Knapp’s special honors include receiving the West Bend Rush Lacrosse Coaches Award for 2026, National FFA Qualifier for Veterinary Medicine and FFA Top Ten State finalist for employment skills.

Following graduation, Knapp hopes to attend UW-Madison to pursue a law degree.

10/13/2026

Double the gratitude, double the impact!

We are incredibly thankful to Hartford Rotary Club and Hartford Community Service Inc for their generous donations of two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), enhancing safety and preparedness at the Schauer Arts Center.

These important gifts add two AEDs to our facility, providing an additional layer of potentially lifesaving support for the thousands of individuals who walk through our doors each year. As a gathering place that welcomes more than 50,000 guests of all ages annually, the Schauer is committed to fostering not only inspiration, creativity, and connection through the arts, but also a safe and welcoming environment for our community.

🎓 Hartford Rotary is proud to partner with Hartford Union High School for the second year of the Career Readiness and Co...
10/08/2026

🎓 Hartford Rotary is proud to partner with Hartford Union High School for the second year of the Career Readiness and Community Connections Program!

This important initiative helps prepare students for life after high school — whether they plan to enter the workforce, attend college, or pursue a career in the trades.

New this year, the program is expanding to include students at all grade levels, with a focus on essential skills that will benefit them throughout their careers and lives:
🔹 Critical Thinking
🔹 Resume Writing
🔹 Interviewing
🔹 Communication
🔹 Job Searches
🔹 Workplace Basics
🔹 Change & Adaptability

The heart of this program is our community. Local professionals have the opportunity to share their knowledge, experience and real-world insights directly with HUHS students.

👉 Want to make a difference?
Contact Tom Hostad at [email protected] or Ane Ohm at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved!
Hartford Rotary and HUHS — working together to prepare our students for a successful future!

🏠 The 2026–2027 VISION House Build is Underway!The next VISION House is taking shape! After just a few weeks of construc...
09/28/2026

🏠 The 2026–2027 VISION House Build is Underway!

The next VISION House is taking shape! After just a few weeks of construction, VISION students Porter, Corbin, Magnus, Aubrey, and Amy recently presented an update to the Hartford Rotary Club on their progress.

This year’s project is especially exciting as it will be the 29th VISION House built since the program began! 🎉

We are proud of the students for their hard work and dedication as they gain valuable hands-on experience in the construction trades.
A special thank-you to A&N Contracting, who once again is providing educational support, guidance, and direction to our students throughout the build.

Hartford Rotary and HUHS are proud to support the VISION program and the next generation of skilled workers! 🔨🏡

The Hartford Rotary Club and Hartford Union High School are pleased to announce that Adeline Glime and Landon Martin wer...
09/23/2026

The Hartford Rotary Club and Hartford Union High School are pleased to announce that Adeline Glime and Landon Martin were recently honored as the Rotary Students of the Month for September during the Hartford Rotary Club’s Thursday noon meetings.

Adeline Glime, daughter of Eric and Carmen Glime, has been actively involved in a wide variety of activities throughout her high school career. She participated in varsity swimming and girls soccer during her freshman and sophomore years and has been a member of the girls tennis team for the past two years. She has also participated in two HUHS musical productions.

Glime is involved in several school organizations, including National Honor Society, Math Club, DECA and Peers4Peers. Through H-Club and National Honor Society, she has participated in volunteer activities including Operation Christmas Child, the Shamrock Shuffle and events at area middle schools. She also directed a musical at Rossman School.

Glime volunteers at Northbrook Church, where she helps operate the café and participates in mission opportunities. She also works as a lifeguard at the Hartford Recreation Center and Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.

Her academic accomplishments include receiving the Key Award for ranking second in her class through the National Honor Society and earning the AP Scholar with Distinction Award from the College Board.

Following graduation, Glime plans to attend college, major in English and pursue a pre-law track. She hopes to continue to law school and eventually become a copyright lawyer.

Landon Martin, son of Keven and Melissa Martin, has spent his high school career
demonstrating leadership through athletics, academics and community service. He has been involved with the HUHS boys soccer program for all four years, serving as team captain for three of those years.

Martin is a member of the H-Club, Peers4Peers and is also a member of the executive board of National Honor Society and also serves as Student Council Secretary.

Martin has participated in numerous community service activities through H-Club, Student Council and National Honor Society. He has helped with concessions at sporting events and has assisted with practices for the FC Wisconsin’s youth soccer program.

Academically, Martin has consistently earned High Honor Roll recognition while challenging himself with rigorous coursework. After graduating from HUHS, Martin plans to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he hopes to double major in biology and psychology. His long-term goal is to pursue research, with interests including cancer research and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer& #39;s disease, Parkinson& #39;s disease and multiple sclerosis.

The Hartford Rotary Club was pleased to welcome Randy Wojtasiak from the Hartford Parks and Recreation Department to our...
09/22/2026

The Hartford Rotary Club was pleased to welcome Randy Wojtasiak from the Hartford Parks and Recreation Department to our recent meeting, where we presented an $8,000 check from the 2026 Hartford Rotary River Ride, held June 20.

The funds were originally targeted for improvements to the Hartford Skate Park. Due to delays in completing the Skate Park, the funds have been redirected to help replace and improve needed equipment at the Veterans Memorial Family Aquatic Center:

🏊 25 new pool deck chairs for the outdoor pool
🏊 100 new inner tubes for the outdoor pool
♿ Lutz Family Chairlift Fund for the indoor pool

The Hartford Rotary Club, with the generous support of Forte Bank, G&A Enterprises and Bank Five Nine, is proud to continue supporting the needs and ongoing improvement of the City of Hartford.

We are grateful for the continued support of our community, local businesses and residents. Your support of our Night of W**e and Specialty B**r Tasting at the Wisconsin Automotive Museum, W**e Walk through downtown Hartford, River Ride and many other Rotary activities helps make these community projects possible.

We look forward to continuing this strong partnership for many years to come as we work together to build a “Better Hartford”! 💙

09/20/2026

Congratulations to our Back to School Raffle winners:

Maripat B, - $1500
Kari M, - $1000
Mike P - ,$500
Rick K, - $200
John L, - $200

Thank you for supporting the Hartford Rotary Club

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150 Jefferson Avenue
Hartford, WI
53027

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