Mary McCormick’s Post

We turned the tables on a group of veteran reporters and asked THEM the questions. Jody Lowe moderated a panel of journalists who write about sustainable investing at US SIF's #Forum2024

It was an honor and a privilege to introduce long-time mentor, client, colleague and most importantly, friend, Tom Luljak into the Rotary Club of Milwaukee this week. Unashamedly, we both mugged for the camera in hopes of obtaining a coveted, "limited edition" rotary coffee mug for best post of the week. We'll see?

As a member of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, I am blown away by the incredible business leaders who step up to lead this organization. The Rotary Club president serves for one year and presides over weekly meetings (yes, I said weekly!), represents the club at a multitude of events in the community, keeps a finger on the pulse of the commmittee efforts, and so much more! On Tuesday, we will recognize and celebrate the service of Leslie Hauser. Leslie has been a phenomenal leader for our club and I am inspired by her dedication and community focus. Leslie, we appreciate you and we thank you!

It was fun working on this story in my hometown. Read about the role of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee in creating the Milwaukee River Greenway, which is larger than New York City’s Central Park. My family loves to hike at the arboretum the club spearheaded for its 100th anniversary -- it's a national children's forest, one of only three in a major urban area. As you can see in this photo from Mother's Day a few years ago, it really is a wonderland for kids (and kids-at-heart like me)! https://lnkd.in/gJnhK8Tr

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we're discussing #GenerationRestoration🌳 What's an example of land restoration? A project completed by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, USA. Once the heart of the city, Milwaukee's riverfront has transformed from a wild, neglected landscape into a vibrant green space. From planting thousands of trees to creating an arboretum, Rotary members and their partners revitalized the space, benefiting generations to come. Together we can create beautiful, sustainable futures for our cities🌿💧 🔗 on.rotary.org/3VcqyQp

Thanks to Ari Brown and the Wisconsin Policy Forum for an informative presentation on Milwaukee's Community Oriented Policing Plan at Rotary Club of Milwaukee today. It's reassuring to know that non-partisan, data-driven research will inform the future policy decisions that impact my community. Will have to invite him back in a few years for an update! The full report: https://lnkd.in/g3JWuyQy

#ThankfulThursday: “Ellen’s transformational leadership has multiplied the impact and influence of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. Her commitment will position the Foundation’s next leader well, giving them the blueprints for real, tangible community impact.” - Jackie Herd-Barber, Foundation donor and former Board chair

A great day on the course (minus a few rain-soaked finishing holes) to raise funds to support Rotary Scholars at the Rotary Scholarship Golf Outing with President Leslie Hauser and future President Kent Lovern .

Just about a year ago, 50 Rotarians and friends came together at the Urban Ecology Center to help plant grasses and ensure a strong ecosystem at the Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum. Staff from Rotary International tagged along to capture the work done by our club, and put together a wonderful story now published in this month's Rotary Magazine. We are so thrilled Rotary International took time to highlight our beautiful arboretum, our Rotarians, and of course our friends from the UEC! Check out the article below: https://lnkd.in/gsKFjjkP