The Paul Harris Fellowship we're awarding tonight goes to someone who's unapologetically Old School. This person is a long-time member and has even been our Club President. Perfect attendance, well, that's part of being Old School.
He leads by example. When the Club uncovers a need in the community, this Rotarian's wallet is the first to open. And it's usually anonymous. This consistent service above self is why the Club is awarding this member yet another Paul Harris award.
This Rotarian is an active member in leadership at Bethel Lutheran Church. And he's a military veteran as well. Old School.
His original real estate business grew like Topsy, along the way morphing -- to a large degree -- into a galactic culinary empire starting in 1994.
His forward-thinking management led Food Fight to go smoke-free before it was fashionable, offer vegetarian fare before it was popular, and treat restaurant staff fairly in salary benefits and equity opportunities before all other restaurants. Treating people fairly is Old School, isn't it?
He enlivens one of our Rotary book clubs with his insightful, albeit occasionally curmudgeonly, comments.
He takes pride in being one of the Clear Thinkers. I believe that to be a self-defined term.
And lastly, he's persistent when face to face with enormous challenges that would buckle the knees of less hardy souls ... like spending 20 years of lunches trying to turn me into a Republican.
Folks, our Paul Harris Award winner tonight is the pride of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, Peder Moren.
The Paul Harris Fellows wanted to make clear their simultaneous admiration and recognition of Peder's better half, Jeanne. She's been active in working with the Mental Health Center of Dane County's Survivors of Suicide Services for more than 25 years, to include authoring a book on the subject. Jeanne and Peder enjoy traveling together often. They have a large network of friends from their years in town. And they're both thoughtful, gentle, serious-minded people who make Madison a better place.
Four of the Buffett Scholars with their brand new Chromebooks. “Thank you to the Madison West Towne-Middleton Foundation.
The Madison West Towne-Middleton Foundation has been a supporter of the Lussier Center’s Buffett Scholars program for the last two years. In the first year we contributed $3,000 to the program and this year it has totaled $9,000, partially due to some luck on our part. Originally, we were going to do another $3,000 from the Foundation and apply for a matching District Grant for $3,000. We didn’t get the Grant, but the Foundation had some undesignated funds so we did our own match in affect and made the contribution of $6,000. In January of this year the District announced they had funds available for Grant requests, so we applied for a matching Grant of $1,500, which we received. Thus we were able to give the Scholars program an additional $3,000.
The $3,000 was used to purchase 12 new Chromebooks with cases and service plans for the current Buffett Scholars and the incoming Scholars who will be selected later this spring.
Here is what Paul Terranova, Executive Director of the Lussier Community Education Center has to say about the expected long term impacts of the project.
The Madison West Towne-Middleton Foundation has been a supporter of the Lussier Center’s Buffett Scholars program for the last two years. In the first year we contributed $3,000 to the program and this year it has totaled $9,000, partially due to some luck on our part. Originally, we were going to do another $3,000 from the Foundation and apply for a matching District Grant for $3,000. We didn’t get the Grant, but the Foundation had some undesignated funds so we did our own match in affect and made the contribution of $6,000. In January of this year the District announced they had funds available for Grant requests, so we applied for a matching Grant of $1,500, which we received. Thus we were able to give the Scholars program an additional $3,000.
The $3,000 was used to purchase 12 new Chromebooks with cases and service plans for the current Buffett Scholars and the incoming Scholars who will be selected later this spring.
Here is what Paul Terranova, Executive Director of the Lussier Community Education Center has to say about the expected long term impacts of the project.
The Habitat For Humanity Work Day is coming up on Saturday, April 29th and if you are one of those who volunteered and have not signed on to the Habitat For Humanity website, yet, please do so at your earliest convenience. You should have received an email from Work Day Leader Tod Wiegand on how to sign up. If you have any questions, contact Todd attwiegs2@gmail.com or 608-213-8118.
What follows is a list of books read by the first organized Rotary Book Club associated with the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton. Current members are Mary Van Hout, Jeannine Desautels, Lynne Spielman, Dean Ryerson, Jim Emerick, Peder Moren, Jack Ferreri, Stuart Herro and Ed Fink. (List Compiled by Jeannine Desautels and Jack Ferreri, author names follow titles).
There is a video that will give you an idea as to what we will be doing as a volunteer, and we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to view it before you arrive at our book processing center.
We will review the instructions on how to pack the boxes and safety instructions when you arrive.
Here are a few more things that you might like to know before you arrive at the book processing center:
All volunteers will be required to sign a liability release. Volunteers under the age of 18 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
You will be standing on a concrete floor, so dress in comfortable shoes. The facility is clean, but some boxes of books may be dusty.
Wear layers. The temperature can get down to 50 degrees, but is quite comfortable when you are working.
Cold water, hot beverages and snacks will be provided.
Volunteers will be sorting and packing used text books which have been donated by local schools, libraries, and individuals. Any lifting of boxes is done by able-bodied people. The boxes that they fill will then be put on pallets awaiting shipment to schools in developing countries where the books are made available to teachers and administrators at no cost.
The location of the book processing center is 1849 Wright Street in the Madison College complex. The building is shown on the attached map in the upper right and is marked “North Court Storage.”
Look for our signs with "Rotary Books" or “Books for the World.” Please park in the far north side of the parking lot so as not to interfere with student and faculty parking in that lot.
I do ask for a headcount, can I count on you to assist with this project as part of the 12x12...We can have up to 30 Rotary members and family members assisting...Volunteer hours will be Saturday April 22, 2017 from 9:00-11:00am.
Please do email me and let me know if you can make it. Looking forward to making a difference with the Coolest Rotary Club in the World! CONTACT Tony Burns tonyburns@tds.net
Our Club has been fortunate to send students to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) for many years and we've enjoyed having those students come to our Club to share their experiences of personal growth, leadership abilities and friendship.
Now we have a chance to be directly involved!! Please mark your calendar for Saturday, May 20 to help provide lunch to the 120 students who will be at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells for the weekend. We need Rotarians to help plan, purchase, transport and serve lunch.
Posted by Molly M. Ritchie, State Director Wisconsin Academic Decathlon
United States Academic Decathlon
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
National Competition
Thursday & Friday, April 20 & 21, 2017
Monona Terrace Convention Center
John Nolan Drive, Madison, WI
High school students from across the US, British Columbia, China and the UK will participate in the 36th Annual National Competition on April 20-21, 2017.
Volunteers will receive online instructions, an on-site orientation, a complimentary meal and an optional shuttle ride (from the Badger Bowl parking lot).
Speech Judges: a total of 60 speech judges (2 per station) are needed from approximately 12:45 - 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 20. The assignment includes listening, critiquing and grading of the students’ prepared and impromptu speeches. This time block includes an on-site orientation and a meal.
Speech Timers: a total of 30 timers (1 per station) are needed from approximately 12:45 - 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 20. The assignment involves timing the prepared and impromptu speeches. This time block includes an on-site orientation and a meal.
Interview Judges: a total of 60 interview judges (2 per station) are needed from approximately 12:45 - 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 20. The assignment includes jointly interviewing the students; guidelines and sample questions are provided. This time block includes an on-site orientation and a meal.
Super Quiz Relay: the public is invited to the Monona Terrace to attend the Jeopardy-like quiz show on Friday, April 21 from 2:00 - 4:30 P.M. in the Exhibit Hall.
I NEED YOUR HELP.
If everyone can recruit just one person, the slots will be filled! I am at the half way mark with Interview judges, with not much time left. Over 250 volunteers in all will be participating; 62 openings remain at the moment.
All available positions are for Thursday, April 20 from 12:45 - 7:00. An optional free shuttle, to and from Monona Terrace, will be available from the Badger Bowl parking lot (sign up to follow soon) and you will be fed! It will be fun!!
In the mean time, you may familiarize yourself with your Interview assignment by going to www.usad.org.
On the home page, scroll to National February packet; click on here.
Then scroll down to and click on Helpful Information;
lastly scroll down to and click on Interview Training Power Point.
It is time again to think about whether you want money from our Rotary Club, District 6250 or the Rotary International Foundation. If you are interested in funding a project, please contact me so we can discuss how to write the best grant and to decide which grant application is appropriate. An abbreviated description is as follows:
Money from Our Club--for grants of $5,000 or less. The deadline is May 15th. You must submit a completed application to our Club by that date.
District 6250 Grants--for grants between $5,001 and $30,000. The deadline is May 25th. The grant must be sustainable and fall within 6 focus areas. This requires member involvement. A request for money only will be denied. You must submit he grant application to the District.
Rotary Foundation Grants--for grants of $30,000 or more. There is no deadline for filing. The grant must be sustainable and fall within 6 focus areas. This also requires member involvement.. A request for money only will be denied. It also requires an international partner Rotary Club. The District will assign a mentor to help you write the grant. You must submit the grant to the Rotary Foundation.
Please do not wait until May to begin the project. If changes are needed, they must be made so that you can meet the deadline.
Your Company can put its message in front of 144 of local influential participants. Hole Sponsorship $300.00 Sponsorship includes the display of a custom color logo sign at the Tee Box and listing in the Charity Golf Outing Program.
Golfers prepay $100.00 which includes 18 holes, cart, box lunch, and full cookout
Foursomes prepay $400.00
4 person Scramble Format 2 Putt maximum rule in effect
MULLIGANS may be used for any shot, with the exception of winning the closet to the hole contests on the Par 3's
12 TOTAL HOLE CONTESTS - (such as longest drive, longest putt, closest to the hole, straightest drive, etc.) $25.00 Pro Shop Certificate to each winner
$50.00 per golfer prize for 1st Place Teams for 3 categories Men's Team, Women's Team, Mixed Team
Have some fun and at the same time support the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation, Inc. (a 501 3c Charitable Organization). All proceeds from the Charity Golf Outing go to fund our local and international charity projects.
The Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton is sponsoring a high-school aged girl from Poland. She will arrive here in August, 2017 and is very excited to experience American culture.
Her host families need to live in or near the Memorial School District as she will be attending Memorial High School. If you or someone you know may be interested in hosting her for 3-4 months, please contact us.
Hosting is a wonderful & life altering experience!
I am looking for drivers for Best (Rotary Youth Exchange student) to get him to and from school/Rotary meetings. If you can help out with any of these dates please let me know ASAP. I now have to inform the school as to when he will be leaving for the meetings and it is helpful to let them know who will be picking him up and bringing him back. Thanks so much!
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.
This will be a very busy weekend in La Crosse, with several other events in town taking up hotel rooms. Book early to be sure that you'll have a room for the 2017 Rotary District Conference!
Radisson Hotel - Conference Venue 200 Harborview Plaza
La Crosse, WI 54601 Standard King Room: $149
Standard 2 Queen room: $159
Reservations:
(608) 784-6680 or (800) 333-3333
Ask for the Rotary District 6250 Conference Rate www.radisson.com/lacrossewi
Enter promo code: RD6250 Room block deadline:
April 14, 2017
The Charmant Hotel - upscale boutique hotel
101 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601 Standard King: $249
Double Queen Room: $249
Reservations:
(608) 697-7300
Ask for the in-house reservations:
Rotary members from more than 130 countries meet at the convention every year. This is your unique opportunity to connect with old friends, make new ones, and share stories about your club’s current and future projects.
2. Strengthen your club and your passion for Rotary
The general sessions and breakout sessions offer countless ways to help you get the most from your Rotary membership and make your club stronger. In the House of Friendship, you’ll find new ideas, learn best practices, and share project successes — it’s where the Rotary world comes together!
3. Join The Rotary Foundation celebration
The culmination of a yearlong celebration of the Foundation’s centennial takes place in the city where it all began. Join the festivities at The Rotary Foundation’s 100th Birthday Party. Attend a book signing and meet the author of “Doing Good in the World: The Inspiring Story of The Rotary Foundation’s First 100 Years.” See all the activities we have planned.
4. Explore the American South
Bask in the sun on the Atlantic and Gulf shores. Test your game at some of the world’s most celebrated golf courses. Experience the magic of Florida’s Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World.
Explore the natural wonders of the Appalachian Trail and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Step back in time at Colonial Williamsburg. Sample the sophisticated charms of New Orleans, Savannah, and Charleston. Learn more
5. Enjoy special tours and events
Watch for more information about special activities like Restaurant Night, Host Hospitality Night, and a screening of "Gone With the Wind" at the historic Fox Theatre. Visit the Host Organization Committee site to find more activities.
Friendship Committee
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.
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