County Executive, Joe Parisi, brought us up to date on county government affairs regarding, cleaning up lakes, climate action, harmful gases made into natural vehicle fuel, "Suck the Muck" from the Yahara, River, and renewable energy programs. There was plenty of time for questions and answers.
LAST WEEK - NO MEETING - NO PROGRAM - September 2, 2022, Labor Day Weekend
This Week's Program:
September 9 - Picnic at the Pope Farm. Don't miss this wonderful program by UW Geologist/Professor Eric Carson (who has talked to us on numerous occasions and may become a member). Eric will talk about the geological formation of the Pope Farm before and after glaciation. You can see it before your very eyes as you gaze out at Lake Mendota. Program by Jim Olmsted
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
September 16 - Dr. John Barnes, who served as president of Avian Pathologists, will speak about the work repopulating the Northern Bob White Quail to area farmlands whose numbers have dwindled because of changes in agriculture practices. Program by Ed Fink.
September 23 - Though now largely forgotten, UW-Madison chef Carson Gulley was a celebrated figure for his groundbreaking efforts crossing racial barriers as a culinary instructor, radio and television celebrity chef and as a pioneer in the local struggle for equal housing. Gulley used his fame to engage in a series of efforts to achieve equal standing in Madison and the state. The story of his life provides examples of the persistent practice of segregation and exclusion that African Americans actively experienced in Wisconsin. His is an important part of the still untold story about African Americans in Madison.
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 reference 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. Program by Jim Olmsted
October 7 - "Hearing Loss- The Silent Epidemic" Monique Hammond, a hospital pharmacist who lost her hearing in her left ear, wrote a book called "What Did You Say?" will discuss various aspects of hearing and the stresses that hearing loss creates. She also discusses on how to prevent hearing loss and better ways to cope with it. She has spoken to over 240 Rotary Clubs and had 130 Zoom calls to clubs in the US, Canada, Australia, Scotland and the UK. Many of us in our Rotary Club have hearing disabilities. There will be time for lots of questions and good discussion. Program by Kathy Roberg.
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
October 28 - Bev Davis will attempt to present her program again which was canceled on June 10, Bev is an author, chaplain, and anti-bullying expert has degrees in Master Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary and is a certified Dementia Practitioner. She has spoken to audiences throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest about anti-bullying from first-hand experience being bullied as a young person growing up in Chicago. Program by Jim Olmsted
Birthdays: September 6: Lynne Goldsmith September 6: Michael Maas September 10: Dana Monogue September 14: Mary Ruth Marks
September 18: Melissa Markgraf
September 30: Paul Patenaude
Anniversaries: September 7: Ed Fink September 7: John Gerold September 15: Jack Ferreri September 15: Steve Anune September 23: Greg Blum
1.4 MILES WEST OF THE CORNER OF OLD SAUK ROAD AND PLEASANT VIEW
Picnic at the Pope Farm Conservancy and enjoy an enlightening program by UW Geologist/Professor Eric Carson. Eric will talk about the geological formation of the Pope Farm before and after glaciation. You can see it before your very eyes as you gaze out at Lake Mendota.
There are two parking lots, a lower lot which then requires a short walk up the hill to our meeting site, and an upper parking lot that includes two handicapped parking spots, with a shorter, less steep walk to our meeting area. Jim Olmsted is making arrangements with Mil Pope for a golf cart to move those that have a difficulty walking or moving over inclines, so we can transport them to the meeting location. For starters, they should drive to the top parking lot.
Since this is an outdoor event our lunch will consist of sub sandwiches, chips, apples, bananas, and water. To help plan for the number of sandwiches needed, please email Rod Nilles at: rnilles38@gmail.com with the number of attendees coming. This event usually attracts a number of guests, so Rod needs to know that also. We are asking each person that requests a sandwich to “donate” $10 to a bowl/basket at the Pope Farm meeting much like we did prior to T n T Catering providing our lunches.
Included with this are two photos – one showing the entrance off of Old Sauk Road on the north side of the road, and the second one showing the upper parking area and approximate place where we will be meeting.
Pope Farm Entrance - off of Old Sauk Road on the north side of the road
Pope Farm -upper parking area and approximate place where we will be meeting.
We’ve received an application from Devalyn Rogers to become a member of our Club with Classification of Educator. She’s sponsored by Jeannine Desautels. The Board has provisionally approved her membership. Bylaws require the prospective member to appear in two issues of the Bulletin before he or she can be inducted.
Madison West Middleton is a long-time supporter as had Madison West. They are restarting their Annual Harvest Celebration and are looking for Sponsors. If you are interested in being a Sponsor contact the person listed, i.e. Kayla. To register for this free event you can do it online at:
Registration for Harvest Celebration 2022 is free for everyone and is open now! We will have more details posted as we get closer to the date so stay tuned to find out more about this time-honored Lussier tradition! We've made some changes to the original event, but kept the heart and soul of it the Harvest you know and love.
Mark your calendar for September 19-25, 2022 to participate in the second annual Rotary-Peace Corps Week. Sponsored by Partnering for Peace, this year's theme is "Peacebuilding on the Ground" and will feature discussions about the partnership between Rotary and Peace Corps that lends itself towards peacebuilding. Read more about this year's plans and event organizer, Erica Brouillette, and check out last year's interview with Carol Spahn, Director of Peace Corps, and John Hewko, CEO and General Secretary of Rotary International.
The Club Service Committee is once again looking for upcoming greeters and raffle ticket sellers. I would like to invite you to volunteer to help keep our club meetings running smoothly. We are in need of club greeters for the following dates: Please respond to the following:
**Yes I will be a greeter on: September 9 (off-site), September 16, September 23, or September 30. **Yes I will sell raffle tickets on September: 16, September 23, or September 30. **Sorry, I can't help with these dates and Yes, I would like to volunteer in the future so keep me on the list. **No, I am not able to volunteer, please take me off the volunteer email greeters/raffle sales list for now.
If I don't hear from you I will assume you want to remain in the email group for greeters and raffle ticket sellers. I would also like to remind you that if you want to help by donating a door prize on your birthday (or just to help us stockpile up for the time we have missed due to covid) you can bring your donation to any meeting.
Seven Madison West Middleton Rotary members (John Olsen, Kevin & Linda Hayden, John Gerold, Kathy Roberg, Greg Armstrong, Rod Nilles, and Kevin Moran) joined other “Friends of the Prairie” at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022, to collect seeds from their prairie areas.
We worked under the direction of Amy Alstad, Director of Land Management & Environmental Education. The weather was great and a good time was had by all. If you have any interest in helping out collecting seeds, they will be doing it on the following dates: Sept. 14th, Sept. 16th, Sept. 21st, and Oct. 12th, starting at 9 am. An RSVP is appreciated but not required for anyone planning to attend. Holy Wisdom is located at 4200 County Road M, Middleton. Turn into the driveway and take the right fork in the driveway to the top of the hill parking lot. The volunteers gather at the kiosk just beyond the driveway at the top of the hill.
Recommended wear for working in the prairie are sturdy shoes, long pants, and long sleeves. Participants could also bring their own work gloves (any leather or gardening type gloves will work) and a water bottle, although she will have water and spare gloves available. She will also provide small pruning shears and collection bags for the seeds.
The MWM ROTARY – (Madison West Middleton Rotary) has applied for a $500 grant that we will receive if we have 10 (now I hear 15 – bring your family) people volunteer for the IRONMAN OF WISCONSIN. No, not a lot of money – but a lot of fun at a huge community event … that is all good and fun!!
Jenny Aune (yes, wife of Steve) is in charge of the Run Personal Needs area on the Capitol Square Sunday, September 11th 2022. She describes this job in this way: “This is at the halfway point (13.1miles) of the marathon portion of the race. The athletes drop their bags to us before the race. (04:30–06:30 am) There are opportunities to volunteer early or in the afternoon. In the afternoon we hand them their bag as they run by our station. It’s really fun and inspiring.”
The meeting place is Serendipity Labs, a co-working facility on the sixth floor of the Johnson Bank Building at 525 Junction Road Madison, WI 53717(right next to Panera Bread). We’re in the SOUTH TOWER. Parking is easy and undercover. We’re doing this on a month-to-month basis right now, but it may lead to a long-term arrangement.
Our meeting place is circled in red on this map. 6th floor. For parking, follow the blue arrow on the map to underground parking. Go left once you enter the ramp. Parking is free; park in any unassigned spot. Go to the covered walkway to enter the building and grab the elevator to the sixth floor.
Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton, PO Box 620312, Middleton WI 53562
We’re currently holding Hybrid/Zoom meetings during this COVID time. The Zoom link is above in this Bulletin. The in-person meeting site is the Johnson Bank building at 525 Junction Road. Park in the ramp to the east of the building, then go to the 6th floor to Serendipity Labs.
You can’t miss us.
Fridays at 12:12 PM
The meetings combine a live, in-person element with the capability to join via Zoom.
We are the self-anointed ‘Coolest Rotary Club in the World.’
The Rotary Club of Jerusalem focuses on peacebuilding initiatives, including bringing together Jewish and Arab youths to learn about each other’s cultures.
… that is all good and fun!! 
