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Over 90 Years of "SERVICE ABOVE SELF" in Kenosha!

The Rotary Club of Kenosha was chartered in 1921 by Rotary International. Our over 50 members are active citizens devoted to service. As a major service organization in Kenosha, we annually distribute grants to local organizations, provide hands-on service to the community, and sponsor youth programs.

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Time for Golfing, Giving, Games, Feasting, and FUN!

Yes! The snow WILL melt and we WILL golf! Please join us! Your participation, donation, and/or Hole Sponsorship will help us continue to serve worthwhile organizations in our local area through our annual grant process. To date, our club has contributed over $1,000,000 raised, in part, through our Annual Golf Outing and Charity Fundraiser: continue scrolling for a partial listing of local organizations benefiting from our grants recently.

JUNE 12 2018 PROGRAM

JUNE 5, 2018 PROGRAM

Today we asked our guest, Jeff Letsmer, to talk about his company, Vibe Tech, headquartered in Sheboygan, WI. Jeff started the company back in 2001 after learning about how astronauts lose 20% of their bone mass while up in space. He wanted to create a technology and utilize nature to mimic the vibrations and contractions that our muscles make while taking a step. He told us that he decided to pursue his PhD and wrote a grant to get funding in order to get a patent that would allow him to develop this technology and turn it into a product that would be useful to many people. He was able to build a device that connects between the knee and heel and uses vibrations on the feet in order help not only astronauts with strengthening their bones but also people who may be in a nursing home or have balance issues. He also has a seated leg press machine that allows people to do strengthening exercises. The results that he has seen with patients has been incredible and he hopes to continue to grow his company!

MAY 29TH PROGRAM

Local Author Dan Sitka spoke about his new book Looking Back and Looking Ahead, a history of the Rhode Theater. This is his second book, his first was When Lincoln Met Wisconsin’s Nightingale, about Cordelia Harvey’s campaign for Civil War soldier care. Dan spent a little over 2 years doing research at the History Center, reviewing newspapers. Some interesting facts: 1891 – Peter Rhode, entrepreneur was asked to build an entertainment venue here. In 1896 it was destroyed by fire, but within 10 days, rebuilding was begun. 1925 the building was purchased by a building company and tore down in 1926 and rebuilt as the Gateway theater in 1927. 1963 – new ownership again and became the Lake Theater until 1984 when it was closed and taken over by the city, eventually becoming the home for the Lakeside Players. Famous Facts: John Phillip Sousa performed at least 6 times over the different venues and the Wizard of Oz movie held the very first Premier here in 1939. His books are available for purchase.