Alex Tyms, Scout Executive (CEO) of the Council, spoke to us the BSA’s many activities. This Council covers 16 counties, 7,000 youth, and 3,000 adult volunteers. It was founded in 1912, the first Council in Wisconsin. They’re known for their popular popcorn fundraiser, but they also serve to raise 100,000 pounds of food annually for local food pantries. They feature many special events throughout the year. They journey to Ed Bryant Scout Reservation, located on Castle Rock Lake in Juneau County for the traditional BSA outdoor activities. They also feature more contemporary activities like sailing and jet skis. Camp attendance is booming.
The BSA is also committed to growing the Cub Scouts program and to integrating more young girls into scouting.
You now have another way to purchase Raffle Tickets at our weekly Rotary meetings. The Club has printed some $20 Prepaid Punch Cards which members can purchase and use each week instead of buying raffle tickets for cash each time.
The Assistant Treasurers will sell the cards at the Registration Desk each week, either for cash or check. You can then present the card to the Ticket Sellers, who will punch the card for how much you want to spend – 1 punch for 1 Raffle Ticket, or 2 punches for 3 Raffle Tickets. You keep the card in your wallet or purse until 20 punches are done, and then you can buy another card. You will still be able to purchase the Raffle Tickets for cash as well.
Volunteers are needed to take over the responsibilities as described below. Please contact Mary Dunn if you are interested in attending an information session to learn more. We will plan and schedule individual training at that session.
RYLA – Rotary Youth Leadership Awards takes place May 18 – 20 at Upham Woods near Wisconsin Dells. Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary will again be providing Saturday’s lunch for the approximately 150 participants and leaders. If you are interested and available on May 19th to help prepare and serve lunch, please contact Mary Van Hout at maryevanhout@gmail.com. It’s a great way to enjoy fellowship with the students and Club Rotarians.
Volunteers are needed for our highway clean-up on the south side of the Beltline from Whitney Way to Gammon Road, April 26th. Light to moderate lifting and bending is required. We'll meet at the Vitense Parking lot at 4:30 p.m. Depending on the size of our team, we should be able to complete our work by 6:30 p.m., so we can gather for a sandwich and libation at Babes after our work. Save the date and sign-up on the clipboard that will be passed during upcoming meetings.
You can also note your availability to help by emailing
Join us at Craftsman Table and Tap, 6712 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue, Middleton in the bar area from 4:30 pm to ??? pm, Thursday, April 19. Come hang out have a few beverages… an opportunity to get out with the crew for a bit.
Questions??? Contact: Brian J. Brown email: brian_J_brown@glic.com Phone: 608-662-8763
Our own John Gerold (Bingo Czar) leads a group of volunteers to run bingo games at Oakwood Village – University Woods at 6 – 7:30 pm the third Thursday every month from October through May.
Sign up on the pass around sheet during Friday meetings.
John will send a reminder and logistical information to each volunteer ahead of each session. This activity also qualifies for a meeting make-up, if one is needed.
TriCon 2018 Wisconsin is a Rotary District Conference for Rotarians in District 6220, District 6250 and District 6270. All Rotarians from Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and eastern Minnesota, with their significant others and families, and other Rotarians and friends of Rotary are welcome.
Who is organizing the event?
TriCon 2018 Wisconsin is a collaborative project of three Rotary Districts. It is coordinated by District Governors Christine “Tina” Hall, D6220 (Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula of Michigan), Joe Ruskey, D6250 (Western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota); and Jeff Reed, D6270 (Southeast Wisconsin); with the assistance of Conference Chair Barb Senn, Conference Treasurer Steve Handrick, and conference committees from the three Districts.
Our Goals are to
Celebrate Rotary and benefit all three Rotary districts.
Be family friendly.
Connect with Youth and the young at heart.
Present OUTSTANDING speakers and programs.
Offer information, learning, and excitement to all attendees.
Please let me know of any events or special situations in our fellow Rotarians' lives where a card, flowers, or a plant would be appropriate for their situation.
District 6250 is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all participants in Rotary activities. It is the duty of all Rotarians; spouses, or partners of Rotarians; and any other volunteers to safeguard to the best of their ability the welfare of and to prevent the physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of children and youth with whom they come into contact. Entire Youth Protection Policy
If you are volunteering with youth (one-on-one)? Mentoring, Youth Exchange, RYLA, Academic Decathlon, High School Business Plans, Etc... You must have an annual background check completed. This only applies if you are working with youth one-on-one. If you are in a group more than 2 people, you don't need a background check. CLICK HERE for details.
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