Speakers

“Putin’s Russia” offers a historian’s perspective on Russia’s recent turn to an assertive foreign policy and more authoritarian rule at home. The talk offer several perspectives on this behavior and the challenges it presents to West, to Putin’s government and to citizens of the Russian Federation. More about the speaker here: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/speaker/david-mcdonald/

Rotary Member Lori Derauf, owner of Vaction Designers LLC will talk with the group about how the travel industry has changed over the years, especially since COVID.

Rotarian's Roberta Sladky & Dean Ryerson will present to the group on the most recent Rotary Friendship Exchange visit to Poland.

Dr. Pompey talks about his experiences leading the famed UW-Marching Band, as well as what it is like to succeed the legendary Mike Leckrone. Dr. Pompey gives an inside look into the beloved organization that has been sharing music with the people of Wisconsin since 1885.