This Week’s Speaker: Dick Wagner on his book We Were Here All Along on early gay history
Last Week’s Speaker: Matt Blessing spoke on the Wisconsin Historical Society and the new preservation facility. Fascinating talk on the under-appreciated treasure right here in Madison. The State Archive Preservation Facility at 204 Thornton Street is 188,000 square feet and filled with wonders about the state and the nation. Overall the Society is considered one of the nation’s top historical institutions, drawing scholars and interested people from around the world. Their collections include hundreds of thousands of items … history, archeology, state interest, and national interest items. It’s a rich and engaging resource that we all own. Tours are available, as is lots of information. Email them at asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org or visit the website wisconsinhistory.org.
Mary Beth Growney-Selene and visiting former District Governor Joe Rusky encourage us to consider donating to the Rotary Foundation for all the tremendous work it does around the world. December 3rd is Giving Day and Madison West Towne Middleton Rotary can help "Connect The World" by contributing to The Rotary Foundation that day. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful and important to continue the incredible work of our Foundation. In addition to feeling proud of being a part of this important effort, a gift of Rotary sway awaits you at our meeting on December 6! Plan now to be a part of Rotary Giving Day! Here’s a link that will tell you what you need to know: https://www.rotary.org/en/donate
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.
Paul Terranova is going to talk about the Lussier Framework. The Lussier Framework is a visual representation of how the LCEC approaches our work. We ground our programming and interactions in the overlap between the five bases of research and practice that make up the Lussier Framework. Sometimes we think about them as lenses, as in “How does looking at this situation through a trauma-informed lens or a racial justice lens change our response?”
The development of the Lussier Framework came in response to two types of questions that we would often get. People frequently ask “How do you know you’re really having an impact?” In addition to the short-term evaluation that we are able to do internally, we look to well-developed foundations of research to guide us in what has been shown to be effective over the long term. They help us both look critically at what we are doing and push ourselves to deepen our knowledge and skillsets. The other question that repeatedly came up as we were hiring staff and developing partnerships and collaborations was “Does this person/organization/partner get us? Do we share enough values and approaches to work together well?” The Lussier Framework gives us a way to articulate what we are looking for and be clear with partners about the way we need to work together.
Below is a document about the Lussier Framework as well. We will have a lunch similar to our offsite at Pope Farms so please sign up in advance so we can plan accordingly. Hope to see you all there.
Raymond Vernie Holloway, 77, of Poncha Springs, CO, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, November 8, 2019, at his residence.
Ray was born on February 16, 1942, in Panama City, Florida, to Vernie Madison and Zelda Gray Schell (Shelly) Holloway. He received the Eagle Scout Award and the American Spirit Honor Award in 1961. During his military service with the Air Force from 1961-1965, Ray was a Morse Intercept Operator at a remote base outside of Istanbul, Turkey, and he was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. Ray married Jane Esther Kiner on June 13, 1964, and he graduated from the UW-Madison, in 1967.
He was a Certified Financial Planner and loved helping his clients in Madison and the surrounding area until his retirement in 2016. He also enjoyed serving the community through the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne Middleton D 6250. His favorite activity was traveling around the world and exploring new cultures. After retiring, Ray moved to Colorado to be near his daughters and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jane Kiner Holloway, and his granddaughter, Lila Jane Walters. He is survived by his three daughters: Ginny Kay H (Clint) Mays of Cotopaxi, CO; Laura L Holloway of Salida, CO; and Wendy A (Chris) Walters of Poncha Springs, CO; and his four adopted children: Rafael D Cruz (Jenny) Holloway of Caloocan City, Philippines; Ferdenand Rey D. Cruz (Mara) Holloway of Middleton, WI; Grigorio Paulo D Cruz (Jerlyn) Holloway of Middleton, WI; Anna Kristina D. Cruz Holloway of Middleton, WI; and nine grandchildren.
Two memorial services will be held to honor Raymond Holloway. A Pot Luck/Open House of friends and family will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at his home in Poncha Springs, CO (10457 Mesa View Court) from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. On Saturday, December 7th, 2019, a graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery at 1 Speedway Road in Madison, Wisconsin 53705, starting at noon. Following the graveside service, will be a Celebration of Life at St. Thomas Aquinas Church located at 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53719, at 1:00 pm. This celebration will include a light lunch and time for sharing memories and stories about our time with Ray.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jack’s Place Endowment, PO Box 1529, Vail, Colorado 81658; or online at https://donate.vailhealthfoundation.org/give/210210/#!/donation/checkout (Choose “Jack’s Place” in the drop-down menu for donation support and in the leave a comment section state: “Endowment”).
Just a reminder that MAMA (Madison Area Music Association) is looking for your old, neglected, emotionally-starved musical instruments (no pianos) to recycle to kids that can’t afford their own instruments. Venture down to your basement or up into your attic, dig them out, dust them off and bring them to Friday’s meeting, where they’ll be collected
ry 16, 1942, in Panama City, Florida, to Vernie Madison and Zelda Gray Schell (Shelly) Holloway. He received the Eagle Scout Award and the American Spirit Honor Award in 1961. During his military service with the Air Force from 1961-1965, Ray was a Morse Intercept Operator at a remote base outside of Istanbul, Turkey, and he was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. Ray married Jane Esther Kiner on June 13, 1964, and he graduated from the UW-Madison, in 1967. 