Jeannine Desautels: A Rotarian of Service, Compassion, and Rotary Spirit
by Gail Groy
Jeannine Desautels, a member of The Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton, embodies the very best of Rotary values. For more than two decades, she has been a beacon of service—both locally and internationally—demonstrating through her actions what it truly means to “serve above self.” I sat down with her to learn more about the woman behind the mission.
What drew you to nursing? My passion for nursing started in high school when I volunteered at a local hospital. I remember passing juices around—nothing glamorous—but the whole atmosphere captivated me. The energy, the sense of purpose, the knowledge that we were making a real difference in people’s lives. I was hooked.
Rotary Youth Exchange Student and the Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton
By Ed Fink
The Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton has a long history with Rotary Youth Exchange,
having hosted students from across the globe. This year is no exception. The club’s current inbound Youth Exchange Student is Magnus Spengel from Planegg, Germany, a community he describes as “15 minutes outside of Munich.” Besides inbound high school scholars, the local club has sponsored yearly outbound exchanges. Rotary chapters in more than 40 nations, on six continents, participate in the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Recently, Magnus addressed local Rotarians, giving members a glimpse of his life in Germany and now in the United States.
In addition, the Master Trainers will be equipped with manikins and educational supplies necessary to improve the skills of birth attendants in their surrounding communities. SEEKING PARTNERSHIPS
