Rep. Bowen was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2014. He is honored to serve the people of Milwaukee and Shorewood and represent our shared values and priorities. He serves on the Assembly’s Committees on Corrections, Small Business Development, Transportation, and Workforce Development.
A first generation American and the son a Jamaican immigrants Rep. David Bowen was born and raised on Milwaukee’s North Side. David attended Milwaukee Public Schools and was an honors graduate of Bradley Tech High School and went on to study Education Policy and Community Studies at UW-Milwaukee.
Before being elected to the Assembly Rep. Bowen served on the Milwaukee County Board as Supervisor for the 10th District, becoming the youngest member of the Board and one of the youngest Black elected officials in Milwaukee’s history. David served on several County Board committees including Finance & Personnel, Health & Human Needs and Economic & Community Development as Vice‐Chair.
He is a former Program Director for Urban Underground’s youth leadership program, a National AmeriCorps Service Alum, a two-time graduate of the AmeriCorps program Public Allies, and a Legacy Foundation Youth Activism Fellow.
A nationally recognized trainer for intergenerational community improvement strategies, Rep. Bowen served on the Steering Committee of the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Violence Prevention Initiative and the City of Milwaukee’s Homicide Review Commission.
Have You Donated an Item to the Silent Auction Yet?
Past President Pam Koch reminded members that our annual fundraiser, Fall into Comedy, is just around the corner. We have just 46 days before the big event! She asked members to make a commitment, and our members stepped up -- volunteering to purchase a table or help with the silent auction, or help with set-up and clean-up. Thank you to all the volunteers!
Club Members had the pleasure of welcoming back two former Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) students, Tia from Findland and Lindsey from Taiwan. Both girls updated the club on what they have been up to since they returned to their home countries.
Tia Renlund thanks club members for her wonderful experience as a Rotary Youth Exchange student 6 years ago.
Lindsey Liad says, "I wouldn't be who I am today without the experience of being a RYE....I am more open-minded."
Tia and Lindsey took in a Brewers game while they were in town.
President MacFarlane reminds members that, in the best Rotary clubs, every member is engaged. Have you volunteered for a committee yet? Sign-up sheets were available last week at the meeting. Email Ellen (http://rmacfarlane@wi.rr.com) if you have a preference for a particular committee.
and Workforce Development.
Tia and Lindsey took in a Brewers game while they were in town.
