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Flying Rotarians Corn-Roast & Picnic

Join Rotarians from all over the world July 24 for a Wisconsin-style Rotary meeting & picnic!

For 37 years, the Rotary clubs of Oshkosh have welcomed Rotarians from all reaches of the globe who come to Oshkosh for the dramatic EAA AirVenture aviation convention. We invite you to be among local Rotarians and visitors from: to share camaraderie, a Wisconsin picnic, and a presentation by a fascinating aviation-related speaker.

When

Wednesday, July 24
Noon - 1:30pm
Register to Attend

Speakers & Topic

Flight to End Polio
Rotarians John Ockenfels & Peter Teahan will share dramatic stories about their around-the-world Flight to End Polio

In 2023, Iowa Rotarians and pilots, Peter and John completed an amazing circumnavigation of the globe, when they landed their single engine airplane back home in Cedar Rapids. They had flown a single-engine Cessna T210M craft all the way around the world in 86 days, raising awareness about polio eradication; raising funds for Rotary's End Polio efforts; and administering a few polio vaccines to children in need.

Meal - $22

Where - Directions & Map

Nature Center on the grounds of the convention at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Easy to get to (from within the grounds or from without), and AirVenture ticket is not required for those attending just the picnic. Free VIP parking only steps away.

High-Def, Printable Map

Get a detailed, high-definition, printable map with driving guidance (PDF - opens in new window/tab)

Driving Directions - From North of Airport

  1. Take Knapp St. Rd (off of WI-44) south
  2. Keep right, and stay on Poberezny Rd., passing by the EAA Museum
  3. Turn left on W. Waukau Ave.
  4. Turn left on Goyke Ave.
  5. Immediately turn right on Foundation Rd.
  6. Turn left on Jack Pelton Parkway (TIP: Show the traffic-control person a sign that says, "ROTARY - Nature Center")
  7. Dirt parking lot will be on your left
  8. Walk 100 yards north to the Nature Center (across Jack Pelton Parkway)

Driving Directions - From South of Airport

  1. Take Poberezny Rd. north from its intersection with Cty Rd. N (I-41 intersection is just to the west)
  2. Turn right on W. Waukau Ave.
  3. Turn left on Goyke Ave.
  4. Immediately turn right on Foundation Rd.
  5. Turn left on Jack Pelton Parkway (TIP: Show the traffic-control person a sign that says, "ROTARY - Nature Center")
  6. Dirt parking lot will be on your left
  7. Walk 100 yards north to the Nature Center (across Jack Pelton Parkway)