TODAYSeptember 18th - Enis Ragland will talk about "100 Black Men," a men's civic organization and service club whose goal is to educate and empower African-American children and teens. There are 110 chapters in the US. Enis was the first president of Madison's chapter 25 years ago. Enis was also deputy mayor for several Madison mayors.
September 25th - 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 2nd - 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.
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
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!
I know you NEVER imagined it would happen, but our Club merited mention in the Sept/Oct issue of Driving Digest in a nice article about our very own Mary Ruth Marks. Our volunteer work at her event at Notara Farms is mentioned. Congrats to our Steel Magnolia. For more insights into this unique equine sport, check out http://www.drivingdigest.com/about-us
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
Despite COVID’s best efforts to derail our major fundraiser, we had a very successful outcome, as MBGS presented to the Board on Sept 15. Thanks to the team!
I know It has been a long time I have sent a mail, online school and adjusting to a pandemic has take up most of my time. So many months have passed by in a blur and 2020 keeps bringing in new surprises.
How are you doing? How are you adjusting to the pandemic? I miss you so much and there is no day I don’t look at my jacket/flag and think of you (my family) back in America.
My update on my life:
Done with online school for the semester, about to write my finals and after that, I will be a junior in college!! (So excited). My aunt died in April of stage 4 breast cancer and that took a big turn for my family and me because the death of a loved one is never forgotten, I think of her a lot cuz the littlest things remind of me of her. I am glad I got to spend part of her final weeks with her.
I am officially 18!!! Though it was months back (May), pls if you wished me happy birthday on any social media platform apart from Instagram and Snapchat then I am so sorry because I have left all others. I am mostly reached on my mail, IG or Snapchat. [email is otun_goodness@yahoo.com]
I will keep saying this and I say this to people when the conversation pops up that I made the right decision on doing an exchange because I met wonderful people I can call family even though it was for a short year.
I love you and miss you so much and hope you take care of yourselves.
