Over the years club Rotarians have supported The Rotary Foundation with personal and club gifts totaling nearly $100,000.00, which has supported the number one goal of Rotary, the eradication of Polio in the world.
Uniting leaders to exchange ideas and take action.
The final Flags for Heroes display of 2026 is now flying at Hwy 164 and Tower Place. Through Labor Day and the 25th anniversary of September 11, these flags honor the personal and everyday heroes who have made a difference in the lives of people throughout our community. We extend our sincere thanks to all of our sponsors, site sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this year's display possible.
We had an eventful Rotary meeting this week. It was our first meeting of the Rotary Year under our new President, Liz Danner. We also had a visit from our District Governor, Dawn Fiedler. And finally, we took down the Flags for Heroes display. Dawn stuck around to help us remove the flags. There will be one more display of flags this year on Labor Day.
The Waukesha Sunrise Rotary officially launched the 2026 Flags for Heroes season tonight with the installation of hundreds of American flags at the corner of Tower Road and Highway 164 in Pewaukee, just north of I-94.
The Memorial Day display marks the beginning of another year of honoring heroes throughout the community. Each flag represents a personal tribute to someone who has made a meaningful impact — including veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders, healthcare professionals, teachers, mentors, family members, and other everyday heroes.
The project not only honors heroes, but also supports important community initiatives. Proceeds from flag sponsorships benefit scholarships, youth programs, local nonprofits, and service projects funded through the Waukesha Sunrise Rotary Charitable Fund.
Community members are encouraged to visit the display over Memorial Day weekend and consider sponsoring a flag in honor of someone special. The display will return throughout 2026 for Flag Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.
For sponsorship information and additional details, visit:
https://waukesha-sunrise-rotary.org/sitepage/flags-for-heroes/flags-for-heroes
