Hartford Rotary Club

08/27/2026

October 24th at 10am we’re joining Rotary’s Worlds Largest Walk at Hartford Centennial Park and we want you there! 🚶🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️
This is more than a walk—it’s a chance to do something BIG 🌎✨
Let’s make history together!

08/23/2026

🌎 An Inspiring Journey of Service Around the World!

At our last Hartford Rotary meeting, we were fortunate to hear from fellow Rotarian Julie Spielman, who shared stories from her remarkable career with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service.

A Hartford native, Julie has always had a passion for serving others and exploring new cultures. In 2004, she began a two-decade career as a Foreign Service Medical Provider, living in six different countries and traveling to many more.

Her experiences gave her a unique perspective on global health care, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. She shared fascinating stories from her travels and the many people and cultures she encountered along the way.

Thank you, Julie, for sharing your incredible journey with Hartford Rotary! 🌍❤️

08/22/2026

🚶‍♀️💜 HARTFORD & SLINGER-ALLENTON ROTARY ARE JOINING THE WORLD’S LARGEST POLIO WALK! 💜🚶‍♂️

The Hartford Rotary Club and Slinger-Allenton Rotary Club are partnering together to support a historic effort to help End Polio Now — with a walk around the Hartford Mill Pond on October 24th at 10:00 AM CDT! 👟

Rotary Clubs throughout America’s Heartland — from the Canadian border to the Mexican border — will be coming together at the same time to create the World’s Largest Polio Walk!
🌎 36,620 Rotarians
🤝 964 Rotaractors
📍 11 states and 2 countries
💰 Goal: Raise $1 Million to End Polio

This is more than a walk. It’s a movement.

For more than 40 years, Rotary and its partners have been working to eradicate polio, reducing cases by more than 99.9%. We are closer than ever to a polio-free world — but we can't stop until the job is finished.

Every step we take helps raise awareness and funds to protect children from this devastating disease. 💜

👟 WALK WITH US. SUPPORT THE CAUSE. END POLIO NOW.

You can help by joining us for the walk, sharing this post, or making a donation today:

👉 Donate here:
https://hartfordrotary-wi.org/donate/polio/

Together, we can make history.

Together, we can take the final steps toward a polio-free future. 🌎

08/19/2026

🎉 Bingo for a Great Cause! 🎉

Join the HUHS Best Buddies chapter and Special Olympics Wisconsin for a fun-filled afternoon of Bingo at Richfield Days!

📅 When: Saturday, August 22 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Richfield Firehouse (2008 WI-175, Richfield, WI)

🎉 Bingo for a Great Cause! 🎉

Join the HUHS Best Buddies chapter and Special Olympics Wisconsin for a fun-filled afternoon of Bingo at Richfield Days!

📅 When: Saturday, August 22 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Richfield Firehouse (2008 WI-175, Richfield, WI)

Every game played helps support amazing opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. Bring your friends, win cool prizes, and make a difference!

08/13/2026

Remembering Rotarian Dale Anderson

The Hartford Rotary Club is saddened to announce the passing of long-time member Dale Anderson.

Dale was inducted into the Hartford Rotary Club on March 1, 1981, beginning more than four decades of dedicated service to our club and community. His commitment to “Service Above Self” was evident throughout his many years as a Rotarian and community leader.

Dale grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin, and served on the Hartford Area Development Foundation from 1975 to 1983. He also served as Director of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce before becoming Director of the Wisconsin Automotive Museum in 1986. He led the museum until his retirement in 2013.

During his time at the museum, Dale played an instrumental role in preserving and promoting automotive history, including organizing events such as the museum’s 100th anniversary and the Kissel Car Homecoming.

Through his involvement in countless committees, projects, and community initiatives, Dale made a lasting impact on Hartford and exemplified what it means to be a Rotarian. His dedication to helping others and making our community a better place will be remembered by many.

Dale was a proud Hartford Rotarian, and we are grateful for his years of friendship, leadership, and service.

Services will be held at Shimon Funeral Home.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dale’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. ❤️

Rest in peace, Dale. Your legacy of Service Above Self will live on.

08/13/2026

National Night Out is a great reminder of what makes our community so special 💛 Rotary loved being out with our neighbors, families, and fellow community organizations. This awesome community building event brings first responders and neighbors together to promote safety, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the community we call home 🇺🇸
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Rotary booth and bounce house to say hello and spend some time with us! We’re proud to be part of a community that shows up, connects, and looks out for one another 💙
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08/13/2026

🎉 Hartford National Night Out! 🎉

Hartford Rotary was proud to join so many of our amazing community partners, local law enforcement, and fire/EMS personnel for Hartford’s National Night Out!

This incredible community event brought out families from all around Hartford for an evening of fun, fellowship, and connecting with the people who help make our community such a great place to live. ❤️

Hartford Rotary hosted the bouncy house, generously supplied by Hahn Ace Hardware, and it was a HUGE hit! 🏰 So many children had a blast jumping, playing, and enjoying the evening.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make National Night Out such a success. We’re proud to be part of a community that comes together to support one another! 🇺🇸

08/11/2026

⛳️ A Beautiful Day for Golf & Rotary! ☀️

Today turned out to be a beautiful day for the Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing!

Rotarians Gene and Sean were on hand representing the Hartford Rotary Club, setting up an information tent to highlight one of Rotary’s most important global efforts—the fight to eradicate polio.

For decades, Rotary has been leading the charge to make Polio Eradication a reality. Thanks to the dedication of Rotarians, partners, and supporters around the world, we are closer than ever to a polio-free world.

It was a great day to enjoy some golf, connect with our community, and share how Rotary Makes a Difference—Locally and Globally! 💙

08/10/2026

Join us for Hartford's National Night Out this Wednesday, August 12, from 5:00–8:00 PM!

This is a fantastic community event filled with fun, family activities, and an opportunity to connect with local organizations dedicated to making Hartford a great place to live.

Be sure to bring the kids and stop by the Hartford Rotary Club area, where we'll be supervising the bouncy house, generously provided by Hahn ACE Hardware - Hartford! It's sure to be a favorite stop for the little ones.

While you're there, take a few minutes to learn more about the Hartford Rotary Club and the many ways we serve our community—from scholarships and youth programs to local projects and international service.

We look forward to seeing you for an evening of fun, friendship,
and community spirit!

08/07/2026

Yesterday, Hartford Rotary had the privilege of hearing from Nick Stamatakos, President of the Washington County Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), and Sue Becker, Volunteer Coordinator.
Their mission is simple yet incredibly powerful:

💙 "No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!" 💙

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to making sure every child has a safe, comfortable bed to call their own. A bed provides more than just a place to sleep—it offers dignity, security, better health, and a greater opportunity for children to succeed in school and in life.

The organization fulfills its mission by:
🛏️ Building handmade twin beds through community volunteer events.
🚚 Delivering beds, mattresses, bedding, and pillows free of charge to children in need.
🤝 Partnering with local businesses, churches, schools, civic organizations, and community members to identify families who need assistance.
❤️ Bringing volunteers of all ages together to make a lasting difference in the lives of local children.

The Washington County Chapter officially opened in May, held its first bed builds in June, and proudly delivered its first beds in July—an incredible start to serving families in our community!
As a new chapter, SHP of Washington County is looking for community support. Because they do not yet have a permanent facility, bed builds are held at various locations. One of their greatest current needs is funding for a tool trailer, which would allow them to transport tools and supplies efficiently to build sites throughout the county.

If you'd like to make a difference by volunteering, donating, or learning more about this amazing organization, please visit Sleep in Heavenly Peace at https://shpbeds.org/

Together, we can help ensure that no child sleeps on the floor in our community.