LAST WEEKS MEETING:
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
August 5: We will meet at the Arboretum near the visitors center for lunch. Our very own member (and previous Arboretum Director, Greg Armstrong) along with current director, Karen Oberhauser, will conduct a short tour ending up where Paul Harris planted an oak tree in 1933. Don't miss this one. Program by Kathy Roberg.
August 12: Our own Terry Siebert will report on the wonderful variety of Wisconsin dinner clubs that he and his wife Kathy have enjoyed. Program by Ed Fink.
August 19: Madison native and world-class bridge player, Glenna Shannahan, will discuss her craft and has taught on several cruise ships including the Crystal, Royal Canadian, and Princess ships, and played in ports of Greece, Turkey, England, and Ireland. Locally she teaches at the bridge club of Madison. A player needs 500 points to become a master bridge player and usually takes 3 to 10 years to accomplish. Glenna has a whopping 7,000 points and is the only master's teacher in Wisconsin. Program by Jim Olmsted (through Sharyn Alden).
August 26: County Executive, Joe Parisi, will bring us up to date on county government affairs regarding, cleaning up lakes, climate action, and harmful gases made into natural vehicle fuel, "Suck the Muck" from the Yahara River, and renewable energy programs. There will be time for questions and answers. Program by Jim Olmsted.
September 2: No meeting - Labor Day Weekend
September 9: Open
September 16: Open
September 23: President's discretion
September 30: Lori Bessler of the Wisconsin Historical Society will talk about the top 5 genealogical collections in the United States and Canada. The staff brings together Services that include workshops, consultations, and references to assist researchers of all levels. Lori, Reference Librarian, will present information on the basics of genealogical research and highlight the amazing collection you will find at the Wisconsin Historical Society. Don't miss this one, bring a guest. Program by Jim Olmsted
October 7: Open
October 14: Our own Dana Monogue, Superintendent of the Middleton School System will discuss the upcoming referendum. This will be an on-site luncheon at the brand new Pope Elementary School, next door to the Pope Farm where we often picnic. Program by Kathy Roberg.
October 21: President's discretion
Birthdays:
Jul 17: Kitty Tyson
Jul 31: Bill Mowbray
Aug 02: Jerry McAdow
Aug 04: Mary Beth Growney-Selene
Aug 05: William Adams
Aug 08: Rod Nilles
Aug 08: William Zarnstorff
Anniversaries:
Aug 06: Nancy Comello, 45 years
Join Date:
Jul 28: Jeannine Desautels, 20 years
Jul 31: Corday Feith, 17 years
Aug 01: Carl Bolstad, 29 years
Aug 01: Mary Feldt, 35 years
Aug 01: Joe Valenta, 47 years
Aug 01: William Zarnstorff, 32 years
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