September 18th - Tom Still, a business journalist for the WSJ and president of the Wisconsin Technology Council will talk about the teaming up of Epic, Promega and Exact Science Companies coronavirus testing system and combating Covid-19.
September 18th - Program will be by Holland Kim Foelker a UW Madison engineering student. The title of her presentation is "Interact, Rotaract and Rotary in the Philippines." She has spoken at the district meeting and is a dynamic speaker.
October 9th - Speaker Nancy Mistele will talk about the heartening prospect of "Bioprotect" safety and peace of mind in COVID Times.
October 16th - Our own Rotary member Tony Burns will have his wife Lori present the intricacies and protocols and different ways of voting. Lori is the City Clerk of Middleton. A very timely topic.
October 23rd - Jefferson Middle School Principal Susan Abplanalp and Assistant Principal Larry Love
October 30th – Committee Work
November 6th - Past District Governor, Dean Dickinson, will talk about "Why the Rotary Foundation".
November 13th - Kathy Roberg will talk about The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness Program
Our silent auction committee had great success this year but in anticipation of an increased goal in 2021, we need a few more committee members to join us. Leo and Abby could use some help in getting out to the community’s shop owners for donations including more golf courses for foursomes and golf swag.
Ruth could use a couple of data entry people to help streamline the on-line auction set-up process. Deb and Jeannine need additional “creative types” to help create and wrap baskets and take pictures of the finished product.
Email your interest to any committee member. Thank you for your support!
Jim Olmsted runs the speaker program. He’s provided us with a range of interesting speakers over the last few years, both flesh-and-blood and virtual. But Jim’s fertile mind could use some assistance in coming up with program topics and contacts. Who do you know that could present us with an interesting program … hobbies, company insights, sports, hunting, crazy collectors, you name it. The only exclusions are politics and speakers that just want to sell us something. Think about the people you know … neighbors, old/new friends, people at your office or social club. Do your ruminating and then send an email to Jim at jolmsted7562@gmail.com
We need a new one. Here’s a writeup from past YPO Mick Faulhaber on the job. Give it some thought and consider volunteering.
Several years ago, I became our club’s YPO. During that time, I became closer to Rotary’s Youth Exchange program and, more importantly, to our inbound students from around the world. This afforded me the opportunity to visit the homes of the hosts’ families and to meet the people who so graciously offer their family life to another world culture. What a terrific international experience.
But now is the time for me to open this position to another club member to have this experience of a lifetime. It worked for me during my busy career as the time commitment was not that demanding: three home visits a year, a couple of social gatherings, an annual district training session, and a certification background check. It also kept me focused on the student’s wellbeing and ensuring that they were in a safe and rewarding environment.
Please think about this opportunity and open the door of service to Rotary’s and our club’s
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