Lee Rasch of LeaderEthics Wisconsin spoke to us on the importance of our demanding ethical conduct and civility from our elected leaders. We’ve all seen a tremendous loss of trust in political leaders … fake news, refusal to answer questions honestly, constant bickering with opponents. LeaderEthics is a nonpartisan group that works to spread ethical awareness among the citizenry -- to include students – and candidates for office. We should expect our leaders to be truthful, transparent, unifying rather than dividing and dedicated to serving all constituencies. Leaderethicswi.org
This Week’s Speaker: Joe Ruskey on the importance of the Rotary International Foundation
At the Board meeting last week, three members were approved for joining our Club. This is the first of two appearances in the Bulletin. Our plan is to induct them all at our October 11 meeting, assuming the scheduling stars align.
We have two vacancies in leadership positions for our Club. Please consider putting yourself forward for one of them. Contact either Dawn Frank or Steve Aune if you’re willing to pitch in.
Sundar Baladhandapani has had to leave the Board because of work pressures.
Ruth Domack was scheduled to be the incoming President-Elect starting July 1, 2020, but her health issues have forced her to step down from that position.
If you want to serve on a Nominating Committee, talk to Steve Aune.
October 24, 2019, is World Polio Day and Madison area Rotary clubs are partnering with Great Dane Pubs in raising money for the Polio Plus Fund. The event is called Pints for Polio. On that day, Great Dane Pubs are donating $1 to Rotary's Polio Plus Fund for every pint of beer, crowler, growler and 6 pack of beer sold at pub locations. Every dollar donated will be matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As there are multiple Great Dane locations in Madison, we thought it would be fun to choose 1 location for our Club so we can enjoy social time with each other in addition to Rotarians from other clubs. We would like to meet at the Great Dane Hilldalelocation at 5 pm. I hope to see many of you there! Quaff one with your Rotarian pals to fight polio.
The Middleton High School Interact Club, which we co-sponsor with Madison West, has grown significantly with new members who are looking for a joint volunteering service project with our Club.
Lee Rasch of LeaderEthics Wisconsin spoke to us on the importance of our demanding ethical conduct and civility from our elected leaders. We’ve all seen a tremendous loss of trust in political leaders … fake news, refusal to answer questions honestly, constant bickering with opponents. LeaderEthics is a nonpartisan group that works to spread ethical awareness among the citizenry -- to include students – and candidates for office. We should expect our leaders to be truthful, transparent, unifying rather than dividing and dedicated to serving all constituencies. Leaderethicswi.org 
