Stories
Middleton Wildlife photographer Kevin Munson’s presentation at a meeting of The Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton was entitled “A Walk Through Wonderland - Wildlife in the Middleton Hills Wetlands Conservancy.” It was an eye opener, revealing the beauty of the creatures sharing the Walk-Through city with us. As the name of his talk suggests, most of the 50+ slides Munson showed were taken in the Middleton Hills Wetland Conservancy, although a few were photographed in Pheasant Branch Conservancy. The latter is the largest of Middleton’s conservancies. |
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What Did You Say? - Huh! - I Can’t Hear YouKatherine Ryback, guest speaker at The Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton’s Friday meeting, quickly read the room. She noticed several people, like herself, wearing hearing aids. Ms. Ryback’s hearing problems were discovered, while being tested for kindergarten. Many surgeries followed that discovery. Ms. Ryback’s career included work as a special education teacher, later focusing on deaf and hearing-impaired students. A member of the Hearing Loss Association of America - Madison Chapter, Ryback talked about some problematic statistical data. She said 14% of adults aged 20-69 have a hearing loss. Some 28.8 million adults in the United States could benefit from using hearing aids. Yet, despite a diagnosis in hand, most people will wait 7 to 10 years before addressing the problem. Maybe that’s you! This dawdling can have a negative impact on one’s physical and emotional health. It can stress family interaction, self- esteem and the ability to work with others on the job and/or at school.
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Big Changes in UW School of Veterinary MedicineThe Dean from the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, Dean Mark Markel, was the guest speaker at the Madison West Middleton Rotary Club recently. He was very happy to tell us about the new hospital and research facility being built north of the current school’s current site. Construction of the North Building started in July 2021 at a cost of $180,000,000. The North Building will open in spring 2024. The existing veterinary school referred to as the South Building is being remodeled and completion on that will be early 2025. Dean Mark Markel and Assistant Dean Kristi Thorson
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Score One for Leslie JohnsonLeslie Johnson, wife of UW Women’s Hockey Coach Mark Johnson, spoke to The Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton about the couple’s big plans for their lives now and at a time beyond hockey. Leslie and Mark are founders of Agape Ranch, whose Agape Ranch Foundation is a 501©3 organization, now in the midst of a capital campaign. The Mission Statement of the organization says it “exists to encourage children to experience the healing power of God’s love through animals, land and people. We will mentor the child and give hope to the family.” Leslie Johnson of Agape Ranch
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World Polio Day 2023On World Polio Day, 24 October, Rotary International will celebrate the progress we have made in the fight against polio and remind the world that polio anywhere is a threat to children everywhere. |
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2023 Annual Golf Outing & More
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Jack Coe
District Gov Bauer Has a Challenge
District Governor Ben Bauer here! October is a full month with Environmental Days of Service, World Polio Day and the monthly theme is Community Economic Development Month. Plenty to be excited about and all causes that each of us are connected to in different ways.
Rotary members have been at the center of the worldwide effort to eradicate polio for more than three decades. Rotary launched PolioPlus in 1985. Since then, cases have plummeted more than 99.9%, sparing more than 20 million people from paralysis. Rotary has helped immunize nearly 3 billion children against polio, but we're not done. We've gotten recent reminders that this disease is only a plane ride away. Each of us can play a role in finishing this important work.
We've officially introduced the Polio Plus Society. This is a new program to recognize your gifts and pledges to support Polio Plus at a minimum of $100 per year. Check out the link to the Polio Plus Society page at rotary6250.org to start your pledge. Don't forget that every dollar you give this year and next is turned into 3 dollars with the 2:1 match from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Lastly, if you can't give that amount, please know that no gift is too small and you can help in other ways like helping to plan a club event or fundraiser where funds raised go to Polio Plus.
To help us amplify our Polio Plus giving this year, we've got a special challenge for you!
Last year District 6250 Rotarians contributed $119,161 to Polio Plus. Your generosity is inspiring! Rotarians and clubs did this in lots of different ways and had lots of fun doing it. Our challenge is for you to help us achieve $130,000 in contributions to Polio Plus by March 20, 2023. This is possible if Clubs and Rotarians renew their support at last year’s level and find an additional $200 per club. If we hit this goal, I'll dye my hair purple to help celebrate a job well done! Let's do this! See ya next time!
https://rotary6250.org/Stories/october-2022-governor-s-message
Links:
- Polio Plus Society: https://www.rotary6250.org/page/polio-plus-society
- District Polio Plus Challenge: https://rotary6250.org/stories/district-polio-plus-challenge!/
- End Polio Now: https://endpolio.org/
- World Polio Day: https://www.endpolio.org/world-polio-day
- Environmental Days of Service Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/327512115604186
Knitters/Crocheters - SERVICE & SOCIAL
Our club's newest social group is ready to start meeting! This is for all knitters/crocheters! You don't have to be experienced or even know how!
The next gathering will be at Mary Van Hout’s home on Thursday, November 10th at 6:30 PM. Thank you for hosting Mary! Please RSVP to Mary (maryevanhout@gmail.com) if you plan on attending. We ask that you bring a small snack to share and your favorite beverage. You can bring a project you are currently working on, materials to start something new, and any extra supplies you are willing to share. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you know somebody who has expressed interest and is not in the email, please feel free to forward or contact Connie Fish at fishcrotary@gmail.com
Dinner With Friends
Thanks to Jeanine Desaultis for getting all our assignments out for dinner with friends which we hope you will enjoy over the next 6 weeks or so. If you have any questions - reach out to Jeanine for more information.
Take Action for World Polio Day!
Service Event - Bring Items to Meeting Friday, October 21, 2022
President Kathy Roberg (and 5 companions) are traveling to the Dominican Republic on October 29 to meet up with the group of Haitian women she works with from Thiotte, Haiti. As it is too dangerous to travel inside Haiti, the women will travel to Anse a Petre and cross the border into Pedernales DR. They will be able to have 3 days and two nights together. Among other things, the ladies asked for bars of soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste for the children (there are 109 children in the "surround school" project that they run).
Money was collected from members at the last meeting but likely still in need of small bars of soap (which is environmentally much better than shampoo/body wash in plastic bottles from hotels). and travel size toothpaste. Toothbrushes - may have enough - but there are always people that can use them.
Kathy and her team thank you for this support.
Thailand Update #3
Sawat Dii Krap Family and Friends (Hello in Thai),
Greetings again from the other side of the world! I have now been in Hat Yai for 2 months. The second month definitely went by much faster than the first, and it both feels like I have been here for a long time and for no time at all. My host family and I continue to have fun together and grow closer through evening walks, meals at Hat Yai's many different delicious restaurants, and cable channel sports. School remains easy but engaging, with student teaching, Thai lessons, and classes continuing to fill my time. Outside of school my two favorite things to do right now are going to the gym and playing piano. With so much free time and very few commitments and deadlines, I have found myself sometimes feeling a bit aimless. Working out and practicing piano gives me goals to focus on and valuable momentum so that I use my time much better. I have also been reading, studying Thai, hanging out with friends, and have even just started to try meditation. Learning Thai is still definitely an uphill battle, but I am making progress.
The two most exciting things that happened in the last month were a trip to Bangkok for rotary orientation, and a vacation to Krabi with my third host family. At rotary orientation I met the other 16 exchange students in the southern district of Thailand, many of whom I became fast-friends with. We all bonded over our shared exchange experiences, and the 17 of us spent lots of time talking about our lives in Thailand and back home. Outside of sessions about rotary rules and what it means to be an exchange student, we had time to visit the bangkok royal palace, a nearby mall, and a few temples. The royal palace was truly impressive. I could have spent many hours exploring its different temples and many small details. The malls and other temples were fun too, and I enjoyed seeing a bit of Bangkok. I left the orientation feeling sad that my new friends live so far away, but happy for the new memories and connections I made.
Long-term Funding of Rotary Foundation Activities
Click here to read President Jennifer and Foundation Chair Ian’s personal message.
Click here if you would like to continue this conversation with a member of our team. We are here to discuss the many ways you can nurture your own legacy with Rotary!
As always, we are deeply grateful for the dedication, service, and generosity you share every day. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about how you can make an impact with Rotary today and for generations to come.
Hybrid Meeting October 14
, 2022
, 2022
LAST WEEKS MEETING:
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.
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
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.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
October 21 - Dean Ryerson just got back from his trip to Europe and will present his most interesting visit to Poland on the Friendship Exchange Program. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE.& BRING A GUEST.
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
November 4 - "GETTING TO KNOW YOU PROGRAM". This time Greg Armstrong, Mike Wenkman and Rick Schaller will have 10 minutes each to give a short talk about themselves, their livelihood, their family and their hobbies. More "GETTING TO KNOW YOU" programs to follow.
November 11 - Lunch will be served at Lussier Community Center at 555 Gammon Rd., just north of Jefferson Middle School where Diana Shinall, executive director of the Lussier Building Complex, will be our orator. Lussier Community Center has been an organization supported since the beginning by both Madison West Rotary and Madison West Town Middleton Rotary. Over the last 8 years we have made annual contributions to the Buffet Scholars program and for the last 4 years have made contributions to the K-12 after school program. In addition, we have annually made contributions to the Food Pantry in both cash and donated food items. We also contributed to their start up radio station. Program by John Gerold.
November 18 - Judy Reed and Jane Scharer, founders of the (Liberian Assistance Program) in 2008 and have been chair and vice chair for all these years. They have spoken to the Madison West Rotary a number of times will bring us up to date for our NEW Madison West Middleton Rotary Club which provides scholarships for girls at the Obama School in Liberia. Program by Peter Overton.
November 25 - No meeting Thanksgiving
December 2 - TBD
December 9- TBD
December 16 - After a career in medicine, Dr. David Lonsdorf decided to run for local office during the pandemic. He was elected to the Town Board of Verona and quickly found out that things weren't what he expected. We will find out what he didn't expect during his presentation. Program by Jack Ferreri
December 23 - No meeting Christmas
December 30 - New Years Eve weekend- no meeting
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October 15th McAdow Ride?
Lussier CEC Harvest Celebration Tomorrow!
You Are Invited!
Military Veterans in Our Club
your military service
- Full name as you would like it published
- Years of Active Service (example 1959 -1962)
- Branch of Service
- Overseas Service years
- Overseas Location
- Honor Flight participant: Yes or No.
With the merger of the two clubs, it should be an interesting list and maybe a few good stories
will come out of it.
If you are not a Veteran, please respond stating that fact.
If I don’t get a response, I will be calling you directly. Hopefully you will save me from spending
time on the telephone.
I would like the information emailed to me as-soon-as-possible and no later than October 21 st
Thanks for your time and help.
Hybrid Meeting October 14
THIS WEEKS MEETING:
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.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
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
November 4 - "GETTING TO KNOW YOU PROGRAM". This time Greg Armstrong, Mike Weakman and Rick Schaller will have 10 minutes each to give a short talk about themselves, their livelihood, their family and their hobbies. More "GETTING TO KNOW YOU" programs to follow.
November 11 - Lunch will be served at Lussier Community Center at 555 Gammon Rd., just north of Jefferson Middle School where Diana Shinall, executive director of the Lussier Building Complex, will be our orator. Lussier Community Center has been an organization supported since the beginning by both Madison West Rotary and Madison West Town Middleton Rotary. Over the last 8 years we have made annual contributions to the Buffet Scholars program and for the last 4 years have made contributions to the K-12 after school program. In addition, we have annually made contributions to the Food Pantry in both cash and donated food items. We also contributed to their start up radio station. Program by John Gerold.
November 18 - Judy Reed and Jane Scharer, founders of the (Liberian Assistance Program) in 2008 and have been chair and vice chair for all these years. They have spoken to the Madison West Rotary a number of times will bring us up to date for our NEW Madison West Middleton Rotary Club which provides scholarships for girls at the Obama School in Liberia. Program by Peter Overton.
November 25 - No meeting Thanksgiving
December 2 - TBD
December 9- TBD
December 16 - After a career in medicine, Dr. David Lonsdorf decided to run for local office during the pandemic. He was elected to the Town Board of Verona and quickly found out that things weren't what he expected. We will find out what he didn't expect during his presentation. Program by Jack Ferreri
December 23 - No meeting Christmas
December 30 - New Years Eve weekend- no meeting
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Rotary Environmental Days of Service
Cost Increases to Members
Budget - 2022-2023 - Our members recall that we previously held our meetings at the Zor Shrine building here in West Madison. However, that is no longer an option, and indeed, meeting spaces at this time are limited. Serendipity Labs has provided us a good space, good tech capabilities, great parking/location and potential for catering. So it works for us and we are committed to this space through at least June of 2023. However, reality is that Zor cost us $200/month; we were paying $300 for Serendipity labs last year but are now paying $400/month.
The board reviewed this financial obligation and felt it appropriate to add $5/month per member to cover our meeting room expenses starting Oct 1, 2022. That will be an additional total of $45/member for this year.
We will review this proposal with our annual budget for next year.
Board of Directors Club and Foundation Meetings
, August 10, 2022
- Consent agenda for minutes and Treasurer Overview. Motion by Overton, second by Nilles. Motion passes.
- No reports other than overview
- Discussion re meals: We’ll have a sign-in that tracks attendance and whether attendees have the provided meal or not. Greeters will push attendees to sign in for both. We will not bill non-eaters for the meals. We’ll continue to track how many members eat the meal, since this is important to our vendor (TNT) and may impact future operations. We’ll charge attendee/eaters $16 for the meal -- $13 for the meal itself and $3 to cover room rental, etc.
- We’ll need to add a line item in the budget for guest meals. A member that brings a guest must pay for that guest (or bring food). The Club pays for speakers, prospective members, and special guests (like the Rotarian exchange student heading overseas). For Treasurer: we should have a line item for $630 for these meals.
- Roberg will solidify dark dates for the rest of the year (days on which we will not have a meeting because of holiday or other Rotary event). This should be communicated to venue, food vendor, activity chairs (through Avenue of Service chairs), and membership as a whole.
- Roberg will be out travelling for two weeks.
- No report
- We’ll reinitiate Club Raffles, with ticket sellers and prized.
HYBRID MEETING SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Picnic at the Pope Farm on September 9, 2022. A wonderful program by UW Geologist/Professor Eric Carson. Eric spoke about the geological formation of the Pope Farm before and after glaciation. You could see it before your very eyes as you gazed out at Lake Mendota. The program was brought to us by Jim Olmsted. |
LAST WEEKS MEETING - September 16, 2022
Dr. John Barnes, who served as president of Avian Pathologists, spoke 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.
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
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.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
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
September 23: Greg Blum
September 1: Dan Fose, 27
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This is for all knitters/crocheters!
Our club's new social group is ready to start meeting! This is for all knitters/crocheters! You don't have to be experienced or even know how! We will be gathering for social time, snacks and drinks, and a lot of fun! Perhaps your spouse/family member isn't a member of the club yet would enjoy this social time............. ALL ARE INVITED! | |
Our plan is to make items that could possibly touch all areas of service for our club. We can make scarfs, mittens, blankets, socks and, well ask Deb Dieter about her idea ;) We will donate to homeless shelters, MOM, schools and other like places. We can create a fundraiser to sell things we make to help fund our budget. There is a lot more we can think of I'm sure. Nights and weekends would work best to meet so, we need to know who is interested in joining us! | |
Contact Connie Fish at fishcrotary@gmail.com with your interest and what time works best for you. We will figure out all the details after! Looking forward to seeing you at this fun new social! |
Jefferson Middle School Garden Received a Donation
McAdow Miles Team Fundraiser
McAdow's Miles for Rotary Team
HYBRID MEETING - SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
LAST WEEKS MEETING - September 16, 2022
Dr. John Barnes, who served as president of Avian Pathologists, spoke 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.
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
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.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
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
September 14: Mary Ruth Marks
September 15: Jack Ferreri
September 15: Steve Anune
September 23: Greg Blum
September 26: Nate Hedden, 8
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Bulletin Publication Schedule
McAdow Team Ride, Saturday 24, 2022
Dinner with Friends is Back!
After two year hiatus, “Dinner With Friends”is back! For our new members who might not be familiar with fun event, let me explain. Sign up to have dinner with several of your fellow Rotarians at one of their homes. It’s a potluck thing. Once you sign up, I will assign you to a host. You are free to come alone, with a spouse, a significant other, etc. we just need to know how many will attend.
- Name,
- E-mail,
- Phone number,
- Number of people attending including yourself
- Are you willing to be a host or not
Thailand Update
Below: On our way to Satun we visited a rural elementary school where we gave the students school supplies and snacks. Afterwards, I played with some of them at the playground. Right: Later that day we helped rotary give reading glasses to elderly people who couldn't afford them. Myself and 8 others helped the people who came find the right glasses strength. |
Hybrid Meeting September 16, 2022
LAST WEEKS MEETING September 9, 2022
Picnic at the Pope Farm. UW Geologist/Professor Eric Carson (who has talked to us on numerous occasions and may become a member) spoke about the geological formation of the Pope Farm before and after glaciation. Program by Jim Olmsted
This Week's Program:
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.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
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
September 10: Dana Monogue
September 14: Mary Ruth Marks
September 15: Jack Ferreri
September 15: Steve Anune
September 23: Greg Blum
September 26: Nate Hedden, 8
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24 October 2022 is World Polio Day
We’ve made tremendous progress so far, and now’s the time to intensify our fight to make polio the second human disease ever to be eradicated. In 2020, the World Health Organization’s African region was certified free of wild poliovirus, showing that eradication is possible even in very difficult circumstances.
The wild poliovirus remains endemic in just two countries — Afghanistan and Pakistan— but as long as polio exists anywhere, it remains a threat everywhere. So let’s use World Polio Day to advocate for the support we need to end polio in countries where children are still as risk.
Get involved
Take action this World Polio Day by hosting virtual and community events, creating fundraisers, and sharing posts about the importance of polio eradication on social media.
Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time
Exchange students unlock their true potential to:
- Develop lifelong leadership skills
- Learn a new language and culture
- Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world
- Become a global citizen
Long-term exchanges last a full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families.
Short-term exchanges last from several days to three months and are often structured as camps, tours, or homestays that take place when school is not in session.
Room and board are provided, as well as any school fees. Each program varies, but students are usually responsible for:
- Round-trip airfare
- Travel insurance
- Travel documents (such as passports and visas)
- Spending money and any additional travel or tours
B-I-N-G-O!
to the Players, Winners, & Volunteers
B-I-N-G-O ! to the Players, Winners, and Volunteers | |
Another BINGO Winner 2022 | One of our bingo winners - the family had fun!! |
Bingo callers extraordinaire | All the BINGO players, all the BINGO winners, and all the BINGO volunteers THANK YOU! for making Rotary BINGO 2022 a giant success!! |
Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton
Rotary - Peace Corps Week
Seed Collection at Holy Wisdom Monastery
Top: Kathy Roberg | Kevin Moran, John Gerald, and Greg Cochran | Kevin Hayden and his wife Linda |
Greeters & Ticket Sellers Here's Your Chance
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.
MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 AT POPE FARM CONSERVANCY
Application from Devalyn Rogers
Take a Minute and Bag us a Speaker
We have openings in early winter we’d like to fill before too long. Interestingtopics make our Club a fun place to visit. Sit down with a notepad and a coffee or adult beverage and think of the people you know … neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc. Surely some of them have interesting hobbies, engaging volunteer work, professional careers, leisure adventures, deep knowledge in some fascinating corridor of human knowledge. Talk to them about the possibility of their speaking to us at MWM Rotary. |
Club Sponsors Lussier Community Harvest Celebration
Lussier Community Education Center Harvest Celebration 2022
NO Meeting This Week September 2, 2022
NO MEETING - NO PROGRAM LAST WEEK - 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 cancelled on June10, Bev is an author, chaplain and anti-bulling 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-bulling from first hand experience being bullied as a young person growing up in Chicago. Program by Jim Olmsted
August 27: Lennart Backstorm
August 28: Andrew Seaborg
September 1: Barry Pace
September 2: Derek Moehring
September 6: Lynne Goldsmith
September 6: Michael Maas
September 10: Dana Monogue
September 14: Mary Ruth Marks
August 26: John Olsen, 55
August 29: Svein Morner, 18
August 31: Derek Moehring, 36
September 6: Jerry Smith
September 7: Ed Fink
September 7: John Gerold
September 15: Jack Ferreri
September 15: Steve Anune
September 15: Jack Ferreri
August 28: Derek Moehring, 24
September 1: Dan Fose, 27
September 1: Melissa Markgraf, 19
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Today's Hybrid Meeting
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO COLLECT PRAIRIE SEEDS
Thailand so far!
Beyond just my host family though, pretty much every person I have met so far has been very kind and welcoming. At school this means I already have a great group of friends, and I have also made friends with many adults from the local rotary club.
School is also good. I am taking a light course-load and am also having fun student-teaching some English and piano classes. When I have free periods at school I am studying Thai. It’s definitely not an easy language to learn but I’m making progress. Outside of school I’m either at Thai Kickboxing (I started lessons when I got here!), watching American football with my host dad, or hanging out with either rotary or school friends. I have gotten the Japanese encephalitis shot I needed to get here, and have a new SIM card.
Hybrid Meeting August 26, 2022
LAST WEEK'S MEETING
Madison native and world class bridge player, Glenna Shannahan, will discuss her craft and has taught on several cruise ships including the Crystal, Royal Canadian and Princess ships and played in ports of Greece, Turkey, England and Ireland. Locally she teaches at the bridge club of Madison. A player needs 500 points to become a master bridge player and usually takes 3 to 10 years to accomplish. Glenna has a whopping 7,000 points and is the only master teacher in Wisconsin. Program by Jim Olmsted (through Sharyn Alden). |
September 2 - No meeting Labor Day Weekend
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
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 cancelled on June10, Bev is an author, chaplain and anti-bulling 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-bulling from first hand experience being bullied as a young person growing up in Chicago. Program by Jim Olmsted
Birthdays:
August 23: Sein Morner
August 28: Andrew Seaborg
September 1: Barry Pace
September 2: Derek Moehring
September 6: Lynne Goldsmith
September 6: Michael Maas
Anniversaries:
August 21: Rod Nilles, 57
August 23: Peder Moren, 19
August 26: John Olsen, 55
August 29: Svein Morner, 18
August 21: Derek Moehring, 36
September 6: Jerry Smith
September 7: Ed Fink
September 15: Jack Ferreri
September 15 Steve Anune
Join Date:
August 2o: James Greenwald, 36
August 28: Derek Moehring, 24
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Jack Ferreri Wants You to Respond
Weekend Bike Ride for Fun & Money
For many years, the Madison West Towne – Middleton Rotary Club held an ongoing fundraiser called “McAdow Miles”, designed around Charter Member Jerry McAdow’s love for biking. In recent years it has evolved into “Team McAdow” to include participation by others who enjoy biking in a group.
We try to schedule a group ride each Saturday morning, starting in March and continuing into November, as the weather permits. Our bike rides are typically 10-to-18-mile loop rides (versus out-and-back), on off-road bike trails (as much as possible) with interesting sites, away from noisy highways, and sometimes include coffee shop or bakery stops, preferably with outdoor seating. Madison and Dane County offer a great variety of bike routes.
Now, with our expanded membership, we would like more members to join our group rides. We welcome other family members and friends to participate. This year, a number of riders are using their E-bikes.
The fundraiser aspect of Team McAdow is very low-key. We haven’t been asking for per-mile pledges, but we encourage our riders, other Club members and non-Rotarians to make annual contributions to this event. We will provide additional information in the coming weeks. Perhaps more than anything, Team McAdow provides an opportunity for us to spend time together doing what we enjoy – camaraderie, exercise and fun!
If you would like to join us, or for more information, please email or call John Olsen, johno.olsen@gmail.com, 608-220-2826. We try to email a ride plan to our riders on Thursday or Friday each week.
B-I-N-G-O ! starts today!
Lunches at our Weekly Club Meetings
- You can pay $15 to the Treasurer’s Assistant at the time, either cash or check, or
- You can have the $15 charged to your account for payment with your next quarterly dues invoice.
- For billing members on their quarterly dues invoices, and
- For paying the charges from our caterer.
Club Greeters Needed
Please respond to the following:
**Yes I will be a greeter on: August 26, September 9 (off site), September 16, September 23, or September 30.
**Yes I will sell raffle tickets on: August 26, 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 stock pile up for the time we have missed due to covid) you can bring your donation to any meeting.
Hybrid Meeting August 19, 2022
Last Week's Meeting:
Our own Terry Siebert reported on the wonderful variety of Wisconsin dinner clubs that he and his wife Kathy have enjoyed. Program was brought to us by Ed Fink.
August 26 - County Executive, Joe Parisi, will bring us up to date on county government affairs regarding, cleaning up lakes, climate action, harmful gases made into natural vehicle fuel, to "Suck the Muck" from the Yahara River and renewable energy programs. There will be time for questions and answers. Program by Jim Olmsted.
September 2 - No meeting Labor Day Weekend
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
September 16 - Open
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 cancelled on June10, Bev is an author, chaplain and anti-bulling 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-bulling from first hand experience being bullied as a young person growing up in Chicago. Program by Jim Olmsted
Birthdays:
August 23: Sein Morner
August 28: Andrew Seaborg
September 1: Barry Pace
September 2: Derek Moehring
September 6: Lynne Goldsmith
September 6: Michael Maas
Anniversaries:
August 21: Rod Nilles, 57
August 23: Peder Moren, 19
August 26: John Olsen, 55
August 29: Svein Morner, 18
August 21: Derek Moehring, 36
September 6: Jerry Smith
September 7: Ed Fink
September 15: Jack Ferreri
September 15 Steve Anune
Join Date:
August 2o: James Greenwald, 36
August 28: Derek Moehring, 24
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B I N G O !
Yes, we’re just 1 week away from Middleton’s Good Neighbor Fest.
Our bingo concession generates FUN, FELLOWSHIP & FUNDS! We have had a great initial sign up!
Just 3 slots left fill!
Your Rotary Club needs your help to make our fall fundraiser a success. Here is what we need:
Saturday 8-27-22 1:00-4:00 pm 3 Cashier/Runner Player's field resource and general merrymaker. Promote the game, sell cards, collect money and confirm winner. |
EMAIL debragdieter@gmail.com and I will sign you up. Let's go make some money!!
Monthly Board Meetings
Hybrid Meeting August 12, 2022
Last Week's Meeting:
August 5, 2022, members of the Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton gathered at the Arboretum. Our very own member (and previous Arboretum Director, Greg Armstrong) along with current director, Karen Oberhauser, conducted a short tour ending up at the oak Paul Harris planted on May 4, 1933. |
August 12 - Our own Terry Siebert will report on the wonderful variety of Wisconsin dinner clubs that he and his wife Kathy have enjoyed. Program by Ed Fink.
August 19 - Madison native and world class bridge player, Glenna Shannahan, will discuss her craft and has taught on several cruise ships including the Crystal, Royal Canadian and Princess ships and played in ports of Greece, Turkey, England and Ireland. Locally she teaches at the bridge club of Madison. A player needs 500 points to become a master bridge player and usually takes 3 to 10 years to accomplish. Glenna has a whopping 7,000 points and is the only master teacher in Wisconsin. Program by Jim Olmsted (through Sharyn Alden).
August 26 - County Executive, Joe Parisi, will bring us up to date on county government affairs regarding, cleaning up lakes, climate action, harmful gases made into natural vehicle fuel, to "Suck the Muck" from the Yahara River and renewable energy programs. There will be time for questions and answers. Program by Jim Olmsted.
September 2 - No meeting Labor Day Weekend
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
September 16 - Open
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 cancelled on June10, Bev is an author, chaplain and anti-bulling 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-bulling from first hand experience being bullied as a young person growing up in Chicago. Program by Jim Olmsted
Birthdays:
August 08: Rod Nilles
August 08: William Zarnstorff
August 15: Aaron Kiefert
August 23: Sein Morner
August 28: Andrew Seaborg
Anniversaries:
August 06: Nancy Comello, 45 years
August 10: Jerry McAdow, 13
August 12: Bill Mowbray, 44
August 12: Stuart Herro, 48
August 12: Jeannine Desautels, 61
August 21: Rod Nilles, 57
August 23: Peder Moren, 19
August 26: John Olsen, 55
August 29: Svein Morner, 18
August 21: Derek Moehring, 36
Join Date:
August 1: William Zarnstorff, 32
August 1: Mary Feldt, 35
August 1: Joe Valenta, 47
August 2o: James Greenwald, 36
August 28: Derek Moehring, 24
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Thank You from Odyssey
Ed Fink Shared 2 Items
Connie Fish outgoing president 2021-2022 Rotary Club of Madison West Towne Middleton and Mike Wenkman outgoing president 2021-2022 Rotary Club of Madison West cross gavels June 24 2022 | Connie Fish 2021-2022 past president and Kathy Roberg incoming president 2022-2023 try to edit the name on the club meeting banner June 24 2022 |
QUESTION for the Bulletin Editor
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A Thank You Letter We Received
Connecting with Your Club
Our new Facebook Group page is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/103395250938
Team McAdow Bike Rides
For many years, the Madison West Towne – Middleton Rotary Club held an ongoing fundraiser called “McAdow Miles”, designed around Charter Member Jerry McAdow’s love for biking. In recent years it has evolved into “Team McAdow” to include participation by others who enjoy biking in a group.
We try to schedule a group ride each Saturday morning, starting in March and continuing into November, as the weather permits. Our bike rides are typically 10-to-18-mile loop rides (versus out-and-back), on off-road bike trails (as much as possible) with interesting sites, away from noisy highways, and sometimes include coffee shop or bakery stops, preferably with outdoor seating. Madison and Dane County offer a great variety of bike routes.
Now, with our expanded membership, we would like more members to join our group rides. We welcome other family members and friends to participate. This year, a number of riders are using their E-bikes.
The fundraiser aspect of Team McAdow is very low-key. We haven’t been asking for per-mile pledges, but we encourage our riders, other Club members and non-Rotarians to make annual contributions to this event. We will provide additional information in the coming weeks. Perhaps more than anything, Team McAdow provides an opportunity for us to spend time together doing what we enjoy – camaraderie, exercise and fun!
If you would like to join us, or for more information, please email or call John Olsen, johno.olsen@gmail.com, 608-220-2826. We try to email a ride plan to our riders on Thursday or Friday each week.
We will meet at 9:00 am in the parking lot in East Verona where East Verona Avenue intersects with Hwy PB (southwest quadrant - enter off PB). We’ll make a clockwise loop around Verona, starting west on the Military Ridge Trail, past Verona Beach, Verona High School and Epic, back east along PD, north along M, and back on the Ice Age Junction Trail. Most of this ride will be on off-road bike paths. There will be a couple hills to make it interesting, but we will have a nice long downhill glide at the end. The total distance should be about 12 miles.
We will meet at 9:00 am in the parking lot in East Verona where East Verona Avenue intersects with Hwy PB (southwest quadrant - enter off PB). We’ll make a clockwise loop around Verona, starting west on the Military Ridge Trail, past Verona Beach, Verona High School and Epic, back east along PD, north along M, and back on the Ice Age Junction Trail. Most of this ride will be on off-road bike paths. There will be a couple hills to make it interesting, but we will have a nice long downhill glide at the end. The total distance should be about 12 miles. |
Madison West Middleton Has Not One, but Two Book Clubs (maybe more?)
Both have been going for several years and are an enjoyable way to get to know members and share opinions on what you’ve read. We meet evenings, and we share food. To find out more about either of these clubs,
contact Jeannine Desautels (jeanninembd@gmail.com) or
Deb Dieter (debragdieter@gmail.com)
Our Rotary Exchange Student Heading to Thailand
Our Rotary Exchange Student heading to Thailand
Take a Minute and Bag Us a Speaker
We have openings in the fall we’d like to fill before too long. Interesting topics make our Club a fun place to visit. Sit down with a notepad and a coffee or adult beverage and think of the people you know … neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc. Surely some of them have interesting hobbies, engaging volunteer work, professional careers, leisure adventures, deep knowledge in some fascinating corridor of human knowledge. Talk to them about the possibility of their speaking to us at MWM Rotary.
Board Meeting
Our normal Board meeting is on the third Wednesday of the month at noon. This month, for scheduling reasons, it’s on August tenth at noon. All members are welcome to attend to see how the Club operates. If you let the Secretary (jack46ferreri@gmail.com) know ahead of time, he can send you an agenda. These days, we’re meeting at Kathy Roberg’s Presidential Cabana at (Harbor House Condominium) 802 Harbor House Drive (which is right off Watts Road).
Today’s Hybrid Meeting: August 5, 2022
Today’s Hybrid Meeting:
Aug 05 We will meet at the Arboretum near the visitors center for lunch. Our very own member (and previous Arboretum Director, Greg Armstrong) along with current director, Karen Oberhauser, will conduct a short tour ending up where Paul Harris planted an oak tree in 1933. We’ll have a box lunch at the Arb. NO ZOOM FOR THIS MEETING.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
August 12 Our own Terry Siebert will report on the wonderful variety of Wisconsin dinner clubs that he and his wife Kathy have enjoyed. Program by Ed Fink.
August 19 Madison native and world class bridge player, Glenna Shannahan, will discuss her craft and has taught on several cruise ships including the Crystal, Royal Canadian and Princess ships and played in ports of Greece, Turkey, England and Ireland. Locally she teaches at the bridge club of Madison. A player needs 500 points to become a master bridge player and usually takes 3 to 10 years to accomplish. Glenna has a whopping 7,000 points and is the only master teacher in Wisconsin. Program by Jim Olmsted (through Sharyn Alden).
August 26 County Executive, Joe Parisi, will bring us up to date on county government affairs regarding, cleaning up lakes, climate action, harmful gases made into natural vehicle fuel, to "Suck the Muck" from the Yahara River and
renewable energy programs. There will be time for questions and answers. Program by Jim Olmsted.
September 2 No meeting Labor Day
September 9 Open
September 16 Open
September 23 President's discretion
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 Open
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
Birthdays:
Aug 02: Jerry McAdow
Aug 04: Mary Beth Growney-Selene
Aug 05: William Adams
Aug 08: Rod Nilles
Aug 08: William Zarnstorff
Anniversaries:
Aug 06: Nancy Comello, 45 years
Join Date:
Aug 01: Carl Bolstad, 29 years
Aug 01: Mary Feldt, 35 years
Aug 01: Joe Valenta, 47 years
Aug 01: William Zarnstorff, 32 years
BINGO at the Middleton Good Neighbor Festival
Yes, we’re just weeks away from Middleton’s Good Neighbor Fest. Our bingo concession generates FUN, FELLOWSHIP & FUNDS! We have had a great initial sign up and have many spots filled already.
Your Rotary Club needs your help to make our fall fundraiser a success. We NEED volunteers, ask your friends, neighbors, spouse and kids to see if they can help us run this event. We are in trouble with volunteers on Saturday night and Sunday. Here is what we need:
Friday 8-26-22 6:00-9:00 pm 1 cashier runner | Saturday 8-27-22. 6:00-9:00 pm 1 bingo caller 5 cashier runners |
Saturday 8-27-22 1:00-4:00 pm 3 cashier runners | Sunday 8-28-22. 1:00- 4:00 pm 1 bingo caller 5 cashier runners |
EMAIL debragdieter@gmail.com and I will sign you up. Let's go make some money!!
Service Project & Fundraiser
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.”
Here is what you need to do to register yourself:
1. Go to https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=61147
2. Scroll down to RUN PERSONAL NEEDS (SUNDAY) CAPITOL SQUARE (or any job – we don’t need to register for same thing)
3. PICK YOUR TIME
4. BE SURE TO REGISTER AS Madison West Middleton Rotary
If you would like me to register you – send me your name.
Kathy Pres kar8525@gmail.com
Today’s Hybrid Meeting
LAST WEEKS MEETING:
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
August 5: We will meet at the Arboretum near the visitors center for lunch. Our very own member (and previous Arboretum Director, Greg Armstrong) along with current director, Karen Oberhauser, will conduct a short tour ending up where Paul Harris planted an oak tree in 1933. Don't miss this one. Program by Kathy Roberg.
August 12: Our own Terry Siebert will report on the wonderful variety of Wisconsin dinner clubs that he and his wife Kathy have enjoyed. Program by Ed Fink.
August 19: Madison native and world-class bridge player, Glenna Shannahan, will discuss her craft and has taught on several cruise ships including the Crystal, Royal Canadian, and Princess ships, and played in ports of Greece, Turkey, England, and Ireland. Locally she teaches at the bridge club of Madison. A player needs 500 points to become a master bridge player and usually takes 3 to 10 years to accomplish. Glenna has a whopping 7,000 points and is the only master's teacher in Wisconsin. Program by Jim Olmsted (through Sharyn Alden).
August 26: County Executive, Joe Parisi, will bring us up to date on county government affairs regarding, cleaning up lakes, climate action, and harmful gases made into natural vehicle fuel, "Suck the Muck" from the Yahara River, and renewable energy programs. There will be time for questions and answers. Program by Jim Olmsted.
September 2: No meeting - Labor Day Weekend
September 9: Open
September 16: Open
September 23: President's discretion
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 references 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. Don't miss this one, bring a guest. Program by Jim Olmsted
October 7: Open
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
Birthdays:
Jul 17: Kitty Tyson
Jul 31: Bill Mowbray
Aug 02: Jerry McAdow
Aug 04: Mary Beth Growney-Selene
Aug 05: William Adams
Aug 08: Rod Nilles
Aug 08: William Zarnstorff
Anniversaries:
Aug 06: Nancy Comello, 45 years
Join Date:
Jul 28: Jeannine Desautels, 20 years
Jul 31: Corday Feith, 17 years
Aug 01: Carl Bolstad, 29 years
Aug 01: Mary Feldt, 35 years
Aug 01: Joe Valenta, 47 years
Aug 01: William Zarnstorff, 32 years
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Arboretum Visitor Center
BINGO!
Yes, we’ll be hosting bingo at this year’s Middleton Good Neighbor Fest. What a great way to build goodwill, promote our club, reach potential members, share our good works, enjoy fellowship and make a few bucks in the process. Our success depends upon our members joining in the fun. The festival will be held August 26-28, 2022 at Firemen’s Park, 7400 Lee Street, Middleton, Wisconsin, next to Middleton High School.
Please mark you calendars and get ready to volunteer. Questions about volunteering contact Deb Dieter debragdieter@gmail.com
Hybrid Meeting July 22, 2022
LAST WEEKS MEETING:
July 15 - NO MEETING - Recovery after the 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton celebration Wednesday, July 13, 2022
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
July 29 - Mary Feldt Program: Dr. Topic: LARGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND TRAINING. Dr. Howard Ketover of Irongate Equine Veterinary will discuss rescue ad training of police and other responders horses.
August 5 - Madison West Middleton meeting will be held at the Arboretum - at noon. Lunch will be available. Info and short tour will be included in this Outing and Social event.Speaker Greg Armstrong (our member - former Arboretum Director ) and Karen Oberhauser (current Director) Intro and (Greg Said)
August 12 - Our own Terry Siebert will report on the wonderful variety of Wisconsin dinner clubs that he and his wife Kathy have enjoyed. Program by Ed Fink.
August 19 - President's discretion
August 26 - County Executive, Joe Parisi, will bring us up to date on county government affairs regarding, cleaning up lakes, climate action, harmful greenhouse gases made into natural vehicle fuel, to "Suck the Muck" from the Yahara River and renewable energy programs. There will be time for question and answers.
Birthdays:
July 31: Bill Mowbray
Jerry McAdow: August 2
Mary beth Growney Selene: August 4
Rod Nilles: August 8
Anniversaries:
July 7: Deb Dieter, 43 years
August 6: Nancy Comello, 45 years
August 10: Jerry McAdow, 13 years
Join Date:
July 28: Jeannine Desautels, 22 years
August 1: Mary Feldt, 35 years
August 1: Joe Valenta, 47 years
August 2: Rich Cooper, 20 years
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Jon Bake Induction as Member of Madison West Middleton Rotary
Jon Bake induction with Kathy Roberg as a member of Madison West Rotary July 8, 2022 |
Outgoing Exchange Student
Alex Seaborg, Middleton High School, our outgoing exchange student, is going to Thailand. |
Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions
Left to right - First time Paul Harris honoree Jim Olmsted, 2004 honoree Bill Mowbray, 2006 honoree John Olsen. |
John Gerold (left) presents Paul Harris Paul Harris recognition pin to Madison West Middleton Rotary's John Olsen. |
50 Years of Service Above Self
50 years 1971-2021 party at Holy Name Monastery, July 13, 2021. |
JULY 15, 2022 - NO MEETING
LAST WEEKS MEETING:
July 8 - Introduction and short bios of "New" members of Madison West and our own new members. ALLLL the folks present virtual and room
- introduceD themselves
- their classification
- when they joined Rotary
- why they joined Rotary
- why they still belong to Rotary
- and/or their fondest experience in Rotary
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
July 15 - NO MEETING - Recovery after the 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton celebration Wednesday, July 13, 2022
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
July 22 - History of the club, accomplishments and goals from the merger.
July 29 - Mary Feldt Program: Dr. Topic: LARGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND TRAINING. Dr. Howard Ketover of Irongate Equine Veterinary will discuss rescue ad training of police and other responders horses.
August 5 - Madison West Middleton meeting will be held at the Arboretum - at noon. Lunch will be available. Info and short tour will be included in this Outing and Social event.Speaker Greg Armstrong (our member - former Arboretum Director ) and Karen Oberhauser (current Director) Intro and (Greg Said)
August 12 - Our own Terry Siebert will report on the wonderful variety of Wisconsin dinner clubs that he and his wife Kathy have enjoyed. Program by Ed Fink.
August 19 - President's discretion
August 26 - County Executive, Joe Parisi, will bring us up to date on county government affairs regarding, cleaning up lakes, climate action, harmful greenhouse gases made into natural vehicle fuel, to "Suck the Muck" from the Yahara River and renewable energy programs. There will be time for question and answers.
Birthdays:
July 5: Patric Rees
July 31: Bill Mowbray
Anniversaries:
July 7: Deb Dieter, 43 years
Join Date:
July 1: Bill Hinckley, 55 years
July 28: Jeannine Desautels, 22 years
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Rotarians, here's the latest news from the TLC babies and kiddies!
One of the things that makes working for TLC so special is the undeniably divine flow of GRACE that we periodically receive. We have been on the brink of closing, or of unrecoverable debt, more times than I can count since I took up the mantle of MD in 2016. Each time, our prayers have been answered in miraculous ways, with generous gifts from our community of supporters whether in large donations or a deluge of small crowd-funded pledges.
At the beginning of June, we faced one of our most harrowing weeks this year. In true TLC fashion, two of our supporters gifted us in the most incredible way, alleviating the debt that continues to pile up as the DSD draws out our application process for government funding. My team and I were literally in tears of gratitude at this gift that helped us tackle our debt a little more.
Thank You from Matt Statz
NO MEETING JULY 1, 2022
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM:
June 24, 2022 - Changing of the Guard & Madison West Rotary merger. We are now called (MWM) Madison West Middleton Rotary. | |
Peter Overton presents a Paul Harris gavel to the incoming president of the now called (MWM) Madison West Middleton Rotary Club, Kathy Roberg at the June 24, 2022 meeting. |
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM: UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
July 1 - NO MEETING - Independence Day weekend
July 8 - Introduction and short bios of "New" members of Madison West and our own new members. ALLLL the folks present virtual and room will
- introduce themselves
- their classification
- when they joined Rotary
- why they joined Rotary
- why they still belong to Rotary
- and/or their fondest experience in Rotary
July 15 - NO MEETING - 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton celebration Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Birthdays:
June 22: Connie Fish
June 28: Kevin Hayden
July 5: Patric Rees
July 31: Bill Mowbray
Anniversaries:
June 22: Mary Feldt, 48 years
July 7: Deb Dieter, 43 years
Join Date:
June 29: Jim Olmsted, 15 years
July 1: Bill Hinckley, 55 years
July 28: Jeannine Desautels, 22 years
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Thank You from Amira Pierotti
HYBRID MEETING JUNE 24, 2022
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM:
June 17 - NO MEETING THIS WEEK - Preparing for Annual Golf Outing on Monday, June 20, 2022.
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
June 24 - Changing of the Guard & Madison West Rotary merger. We are now called (MWM) Madison West Middleton Rotary.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
June 20 - Annual Golf Outing
June 24 - Changing of the Guard & Madison West Rotary merger. We are now called (MWM) Madison West Middleton Rotary.
July 1 - NO MEETING - Independence Day weekend
July 8 - Introduction and short bios of "New" members of Madison West and our own new members.
July 13 - 50 Years of Service Above Self - at Holy Wisdom Monastery
July 15 - NO MEETING - 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton celebration Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Birthdays:
June 22: Connie Fish
June 28: Kevin Hayden
Anniversaries:
June 22: Mary Feldt, 48 years
Join Date:
June 29: Jim Olmsted, 15 years
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Now Available: 2022 Changeover Training Webinar Recordings
Keep the conversation going on www.ClubRunnerCommunity.com. Connect with other Rotarians, share your own best tips and tricks and learn from others!
- The ClubRunner Team
RYLA Camp Director Offers Thanks
This year's RYLA while unique, was a great way to start heading back toward 'normal" and Madison West Towne Middleton played such a huge role. Thank you for your continued support from sending delegates to feeding the entire camp! Certainly, without your club, RYLA would not be the event that is. It's always a pleasure to have your club assist us with feeding the camp AND I always enjoy catching up with some familiar faces. As we begin moving towards the development of the RYLACT(thank you for the idea) I look forward to running into everyone a little more than one time a year. Once again, on behalf of RYLA staff and delegates, thank you! Sincerely, Zach Zellner RYLA Camp Director |
Silent AUCTION Online
ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Hybrid Meeting June 17, 2022
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM:
Mary Van Hout introduced Bill Tobin who is a representative of Shelter Box USA. Bill brought us up to date on the issues concerning Shelter Box.
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
June 17 - NO MEETING THIS WEEK - Preparing for Annual Golf Outing on Monday, June 20, 2022.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
June 20 - Annual Golf Outing
June 24 - Changing of the Guard & Madison West Rotary merger. We are now called (MWM) Madison West Middleton Rotary.
July 1 - NO MEETING - Independence Day weekend
July 8 - Introduction and short bios of "New" members of Madison West and our own new members.
July 15 - NO MEETING - 50th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton celebration Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Birthdays:
June 7: Kathy Robert
June 9: Bill Hinckley
June 11: Greg Blum
June 19: Abby Bonbon
June 20: Leo Edelstein
June 22: Connie Fish
June 28: Kevin Hayden
Anniversaries:
June 10: Kevin Moran, 35 years
June 13: Connie Fish, 2 years
June 22: Mary Feldt, 48 years
Join Date:
June 1: Bill Mowbray, 32 years
June 1: Leo Edelstein, 19 years
June 29: Jim Olmsted, 15 years
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Rotary Club of MWT-M 50th Anniversary Invitation
You and your guest are cordially invited to celebrate 50 Years of Service Above Self. Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at 5:30 p.m Buffet Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Celebration & Paul Harris Recognitions 7:30 to 8:30 4200 County Road M Middleton Wisconsin 53562 $30 per person R.S.V.P. by June 27, 2022 Please, click any place on the blue logo to make your reservations as soon as possible as payment must be received no later than June 27, 2022. Questions? • Contact Mary Van Hout • rotarysecretary2700@gmail.com |
Re: Rotary: Request for Club Merger Approved
Greetings all,The Board of Directors of Rotary International, the General Secretary acting on its behalf, in accordance with section 2.060. of the RI Bylaws, approves the merger of the Rotary Club of Madison West, Wisconsin, USA and the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton, Wisconsin, USA effective 30 June 2022.RI weighed in on the official name. Here it is
The merged club’s name shall be the Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton, Wisconsin, USA, its charter date will be recognized as 1 September 1971, and its Club ID is 2700.For your records, I’ve attached the approved application and membership list.Please take note of the following information regarding the status of Rotary Foundation recognition points post-merger:
- For individuals, the Paul Harris Fellow points follow the individual to the merged club.
- For clubs, the Paul Harris Fellow points will remain in the name of the old club until they are used. When the merged club wants to use the points of the former club, they should contact Rotary Foundation staff (+1.866.976.8279 or rotarysupportcenter@rotary.org
) with the name and club number of the former club. TRF staff will locate the points and apply them as requested. For future reference, the recognized name and club numbers for the former club is listed below:
- Rotary Club of Madison West, WI, USA [2699]
- It is recommended that you (the merged club) use the previously accrued points credited to each former club sooner rather than later, however as long as you can provide the name and number of the former club, access to those points will not be lost.
- Please contact the Rotary Support Center with any specific questions you may have regarding Rotary Foundation recognition points: +1.866.976.8279 or rotarysupportcenter@rotary.org
. Please also note that on the date of your merger, some online tools (like Rotary Club Central) may need an additional 24 hours to reflect the updates and might also require you to log off and back on to your account before navigating to those tools. Additionally, some reports have varying refresh schedules and it may take 2-3 business days before they collectively catch up to this change.Best regards,Andrez................................... Andrez PerezAssociate Officer | Club and District Support, AmericasTel 1.847.424.5368ROTARY INTERNATIONAL | One Rotary Center | 1560 Sherman Ave. | Evanston, IL 60201 USALike us: facebook.com/rotaryFollow us: twitter.com/rotary
Hybrid Meeting June 10, 2022
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM:
Leanne Lippincot-Wuerthele discussed her new book based on her true story "Surviving Life's Storms" where she lost her husband in an airplane crash, then found out she had breast cancer that spread to her lymph nodes and had to have a double mastectomy then followed by the news that she had a brain aneurism and had extensive brain surgery. We learned what Leanne did to survive these horrible storms by "Humor and Healing". Bret Favre encouraged her to write this book. It helped him too. Program was made possible by Jim Olmsted. |
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
June 10 - Mary Van Hout will introduce Bill Tobin who is a representative of ShelterBox USA. Bill will do a zoom meeting and bring us up to date on the issues concerning Shelter Box.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
June 20 - Annual Golf Outing
June 24 - Changing of the Guard.
July 8 - Bev Davis is an author, chaplain, and anti-bullying expert and has been affiliated with Meriter Hospital in Madison as well as hospice and hospital centers in Door County and other areas in Wisconsin. Program by Sharon Alden Downtown Rotary.
Birthdays:
June 5: Ed Fink
June 6: Kevin Moran
June 9: Bill Hinckley
June 11: Greg Blum
Anniversaries:
June 10: Kevin Moran, 35 years
June 13: Connie Fish, 2 years
June 22: Mary Feldt, 48 years
Join Date:
June 1: Bill Mowbray, 32 years
June 1: Leo Edelstein, 19 years
June 29: Jim Olmsted, 15 years
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Golf Outing Volunteers
You are the most amazing group of Rotarians ever!!
2022 Meister Scholarship
Emma Hellen is the 2022 Meister Scholarship recipient. Emma thanked the Club at the June 3rd meeting. |
The Planned Merger of
Madison West Rotary and Madison West Towne-Middle Rotary
- Should MWT-M Rotary approve the proposed merger of Madison West Rotary?
- What should be the name of this combined club?
- Madison West – Middleton Rotary
- West Madison Middleton Rotary
- Others?
- Should we increase our BOD membership by one person for 2022-2023 who is currently serving as PE for the MW club?
These votes will take place at our June 3 meeting. If you can’t make that meeting, send your votes via email to the Club Secretary jack46ferreri@gmail.com. We need your response by 5pm on Friday June 3. |
Hybrid Meeting May 27, 2022
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM:
NO MEETING LAST WEEK - Memorial Day weekend.
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
Jun 03 - Leanne Lippincot-Wuerthele will discuss her new book based on her true story "Surviving Life's Storms" where she lost her husband in an airplane crash, then found out she had breast cancer that spread to her lymph nodes and had to have a double mastectomy then followed by the news that she had a brain aneurism and had extensive brain surgery. Learn what Leanne did to survive these horrible storms by "Humor and Healing". Bret Favre encouraged her to write this book. It helped him too. By Jim Olmsted
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
June 10 - Mary Van Hout will introduce Bill Tobin who is a representative of ShelterBox USA. Bill will do a zoom meeting and bring us up to date on the issues concerning Shelter Box.
June 20 - Annual Golf Outing
June 24 - Changing of the Guard.
Birthdays:
June 3: Terry Siebert
June 5: Ed Fink
June 6: Kevin Moran
Anniversaries:
June 10: Kevin Moran, 35 years
June 13: Connie Fish, 2 years
Join Date:
June 1: Bill Mowbray, 32 years
June 1: Leo Edelstein, 19 years
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Two Prospective Members
Please welcome these prospective members that have been tentatively approved by the Board.
Jon Bake, Computer-Software, sponsored by Dean Ryerson
and
SATURDAY RIDES
Questions? Or for more information, email or call John Olsen, johno.olsen@gmail.com, 608-220-2826. We try to email a ride plan to our riders on Thursday or Friday each week.
Lunch for RYLA Saturday, May 21, 2022
With the exception of two pandemic years, Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary has been highly involved in RYLA – Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. The leadership training program for high school sophomores is designed to build future leaders. For 2022, we are providing scholarships for five students to attend RYLA.
We again provided lunch for the students and leaders on Saturday, May 21, 2022. It was a big effort to coordinate and implement the planning, shopping, preparing, and serving to approximately 150 people in three waves.
Check out this video of Rotary District 6250 RYLA - 2019.t
Questions? Contact Mary Van Hout at 608 575 7566, maryevanhout@gmail.com
Rotary International Thanks Our Club
Save the Date!
No Meeting May 27, 2022
PROGRAM THE WEEK BEFORE LAST
May 13 - Entrepreneur, Jay Goninen, will discuss the nationwide shortage of technicians and schools in the automotive, diesel, and collision businesses. His technical school called called "WrenchWay" and is located in Mt. Horeb. An article about Jay was recently published in "In Business Magazine" called "40 Under 40" and is geared for upcoming business people. Program by Ed Fink
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM:
May 20 - Co-owner and Verona H.S. baseball coach, Brad D'Orazio bought the last of the blacksmith shops in Verona from Ruth Domack and converted it into a one-of-a-kind wooden baseball bat company called DINGBAT. They are sold at the Madison Mallards games and used in numerous home talent leagues. Brad has a law degree and when he's not making bats or coaching baseball he and his wife co-own "Marriage & Family Solutions. He also has a B. A, in Psychology and a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy. Don't miss this absolutely unique program. Arranged by Jim Olmsted and Ed Fink.
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
NO MEETING TODAY - Memorial Day weekend.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Jun 03 - Leanne Lippincot-Wuerthele will discuss her new book based on her true story "Surviving Life's Storms" where she lost her husband in an airplane crash, then found out she had breast cancer that spread to her lymph nodes and had to have a double mastectomy then followed by the news that she had a brain aneurism and had extensive brain surgery. Learn what Leanne did to survive these horrible storms by "Humor and Healing". Bret Favre encouraged her to write this book. It helped him too. By Jim Olmsted
June 24 - Changing of the Guard.
Birthdays:
June 3: Terry Siebert
June 5: Ed Fink
June 6: Kevin Moran
Anniversaries:
June 10: Kevin Moran, 35 years
Join Date:
June 1: Bill Mowbray, 32 years
June 1: Leo Edelstein, 19 years
Hybrid Meeting May 20, 2022
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM:
May 13 - Committee Meetings - Program by Kathy Roberg
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
4,000-mile Odyssey to Florida and Back - Our own Jack and Judy Ferrari will present their 4,000-mile odyssey to Florida and back through the Appalachian Mountains.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
May 13 - Entrepreneur, Jay Goninen, will discuss the nationwide shortage of technicians and schools in the automotive, diesel, and collision businesses. His technical school called called "WrenchWay" and is located in Mt. Horeb. An article about Jay was recently published in "In Business Magazine" called "40 Under 40" and is geared for upcoming business people. Program by Ed Fink.
May 20 - Co-owner and Verona H.S. baseball coach, Brad D'Orazio bought the last of the blacksmith shops in Verona from Ruth Domack and converted it into a one-of-a-kind wooden baseball bat company called DINGBAT. They are sold at the Madison Mallards games and used in numerous home talent leagues. Brad has a law degree and when he's not making bats or coaching baseball he and his wife co-own "Marriage & Family Solutions. He also has a B. A, in Psychology and a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy. Don't miss this absolutely unique program. Arranged by Jim Olmsted and Ed Fink.
May 27 - No meeting, Memorial Day weekend.
Jun 03 - Leanne Lippincot-Wuerthele will discuss her new book based on her true story "Surviving Life's Storms" where she lost her husband in an airplane crash, then found out she had breast cancer that spread to her lymph nodes and had to have a double mastectomy then followed by the news that she had a brain aneurism and had extensive brain surgery. Learn what Leanne did to survive these horrible storms by "Humor and Healing". Bret Favre encouraged her to write this book. It helped him too. By Jim Olmsted
Birthdays:
May 1: Cory Recknor
May 12: Mick Faulhaber
May 16: John Olsen
May 19: Jim Emerick
Anniversaries:
May 2: Matt Loch, 35 years
May 5: Mick Faulhaber, 49 years
May 6: Leo Edelstein, 43 years
Join Date:
April 25: Greg Blum, 19 years
May 3: Roxanne Brazeau, 20 years
May 8: Dawn Frank, 7 year
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Silent Online AUCTION
Annual Notara Farm Horse Driving Trial
JUNE 7, 2022 – END OF YEAR FIELD DAY
Team McAdow Bike Ride
This ride will start in the northeast corner of the Costco parking lot in Middleton. Nearly all of the trip will be on off-road bike paths – a combination of pavement, crushed limestone, boardwalks, and bridges. After heading north, we will take the newly-opened path along Graber Pond, across the north side of the City of Middleton to the Pheasant Branch Conservancy Loop (perhaps with a brief stop at Frederick Springs), and back on the Pheasant Branch Trail through the middle of the city. The total distance is about 11 miles; most of it is fairly level. There are multiple options for those who might like to ride a little farther.
Again, we welcome other family members and friends to join us on our Saturday rides.
Questions? Or for more information, email or call John Olsen, johno.olsen@gmail.com, 608-220-2826. We try to email a ride plan to our riders on Thursday or Friday each week.
Hybrid Meeting May 6, 2022
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM:
April 29 - Committee Meetings - Program by Kathy Roberg
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
4,000-mile Odyssey to Florida and Back - Our own Jack and Judy Ferrari will present their 4,000-mile odyssey to Florida and back through the Appalachian Mountains.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
May 13 - Entrepreneur, Jay Goninen, will discuss the nationwide shortage of technicians and schools in the automotive, diesel, and collision businesses. His technical school called called "WrenchWay" and is located in Mt. Horeb. An article about Jay was recently published in "In Business Magazine" called "40 Under 40" and is geared for upcoming business people. Program by Ed Fink.
May 20 - Co-owner and Verona H.S. baseball coach, Brad D'Orazio bought the last of the blacksmith shops in Verona from Ruth Domack and converted it into a one-of-a-kind wooden baseball bat company called DINGBAT. They are sold at the Madison Mallards games and used in numerous home talent leagues. Brad has a law degree and when he's not making bats or coaching baseball he and his wife co-own "Marriage & Family Solutions. He also has a B. A, in Psychology and a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy. Don't miss this absolutely unique program. Arranged by Jim Olmsted and Ed Fink.
May 27 - No meeting, Memorial Day weekend.
Jun 03 - Leanne Lippincot-Wuerthele will discuss her new book based on her true story "Surviving Life's Storms" where she lost her husband in an airplane crash, then found out she had breast cancer that spread to her lymph nodes and had to have a double mastectomy then followed by the news that she had a brain aneurism and had extensive brain surgery. Learn what Leanne did to survive these horrible storms by "Humor and Healing". Bret Favre encouraged her to write this book. It helped him too. By Jim Olmsted
Birthdays:
May 1: Cory Recknor
May 12: Mick Faulhaber
May 16: John Olsen
May 19: Jim Emerick
Anniversaries:
May 2: Matt Loch, 35 years
May 5: Mick Faulhaber, 49 years
May 6: Leo Edelstein, 43 years
Join Date:
April 25: Greg Blum, 19 years
May 3: Roxanne Brazeau, 20 years
May 8: Dawn Frank, 7 year
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ShelterBox HERO Level Recognition for Rotary Year 2021-2022
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 5:02 PM
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Subject: Congratulations ShelterBox HERO
ShelterBox USA
Rotary Relations Manager
Team McAdow Bike Rides
We welcome other family members and friends to join us on our Saturday rides. We are very sad to say that we will be missing Carol McAdow on our rides this year.
McAdow Miles has been a great fundraiser for our Rotary Foundation (with no expense) for many years. In recent years we haven’t been asking for per-mile pledges, but we encourage our riders, other Club members and non-Rotarians to make annual contributions to this event. Perhaps more than anything, it’s an opportunity for us to spend time to together doing what we enjoy.
If you would like to join us, or for more information, please email or call John Olsen, at johno.olsen@gmail.com, 608-220-2826. We try to email a ride plan to our riders on Thursday or Friday each week.
TriCon 2022 District Conference
Hybrid Meeting April 29, 2022
Program by Jim Emerick. Mike Davis, the Middleton City Administrator, will talk about the changes he's witnessed in the last 24 years. |
Birthdays:
Anniversaries:
May 2: Matt Loch, 35 years
Join Date:
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Assorted Subs for Lunch
Looking for Donations!
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - Lunch
With the exception of two pandemic years, Madison West Towne Middleton Rotary has been highly involved in RYLA – Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. The leadership training program for high school sophomores is designed to build future leaders. For 2022, we are providing scholarships for five students to attend RYLA.
Additionally, we are again providing lunch for the students and leaders on Saturday, May 21. It’s a big effort to coordinate and implement the planning, shopping, preparing, and serving to approximately 150 people in three waves. Your help in any of these areas makes this a fun project. Typically we leave Middleton/Madison around 8:30 am and finish around 1 pm. This year we are hoping for the optional opportunity to see a training session in action after lunch so you better understand the value of RYLA.
Please plan on being at our planning meeting on May 13, after our Club meeting to learn which part of the process you will want to sign up for. It’s a great opportunity for you and your family to enjoy fellowship with Rotary members.
Check out this video of Rotary District 6250 RYLA - 2019.t
Questions? Contact Mary Van Hout at 608 575 7566, maryevanhout@gmail.com
Rod Nilles Has a New Email Address
ClubRunner Training
support@clubrunner.ca
Hybrid Meeting April 22, 2022
April 22 - Program by Jim Emerick. Mike Davis, the Middleton City Administrator, will talk about the changes he's witnessed in the last 24 years.
Birthdays:
Anniversaries:
April 12: Rich Cooper, 36 years
Join Date:
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Ukrainian Relief Fundraiser
Annual Golf Outing 2022
District 6250 Grant:
Scholarship funding for training for 3 Community Health Workers
Scholarship funding for training for 3 Community Health Workers
Kathy Kroberg, President-elect, introduced the scholarship recipients at the April 8th meeting. | ||
Tisha Butler | Brandice Hatcher | Niki Cooper |
The Madison West Town-Middleton Rotary club is partnering with the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness (ffbww.org) to pay the tuition for three women to enroll and complete the AHEC (WI Based Area Health Education Center) CHW Training.
The Cost is $2500 per enrollee, and we wish to support 3 enrollees.
Additional relevant background and details of the project.
PROJECT: The three women have already been hired as full-time employees (with benefits) by the FFBWW as of January 2022. The AHEC CHW training program is recognized by the Department of Workforce Development, which when/if reimbursement for CHWs happens, they will have the "correct" certification for Medicaid reimbursement. The need for CHW in the Madison area has been well documented by the FFBWW in the needs assessment published report SAVING OUR BABIES. (https://www.ffbww.org/saving-our-babies#Download-Report) and a subsequently published policy blueprint for Black Women’s Health in Dane County (which they describe as “Nine years of listening to Black women and engaging them as thought leaders, co-creators, experts and partners in shaping the priorities, work, and broad agenda of our organization).
This 7-week course includes a syllabus, books, materials and online education. Ongoing support to the individual CHW trainees is also provided for one year following the 7-week course by AHEC. This training program is designed to provide the core competencies needed for work in community-based and inpatient settings.
These employees will be supervised by a recently hired Director of Community Health Initiatives who previously served with the Dane County United Way. (Gabe Doyle).
A Community Health Worker is an individual who contributes to improved health outcomes in the community where they reside and/or share ethnicity, language and life experiences. They proactively serve as a liaison between communities and healthcare agencies, provide guidance and social assistance to community residents, advocate for individuals and community health, provide referrals and follow-up services for care and so much more.
Throughout the past year, the MWT-M Rotary has conducted many meetings, speaking and collaborative sessions to discover ways in which we can support the FFBWW in their work. Although the CHW Training for certification is a proscribed 7-week process, Rotarians will provide additional education (monthly) throughout their first year of work for FFBWW. This will include such topics as financial thriving, End of Life Care, Death Doula work, Health care system navigation and linking with educational and governmental systems. This training will include at least 5-10 Rotarians providing the instruction.
The three scholarship persons are already employed by the FFBWW and have been funded for two years under a current grant. There is a Director of Community Health Initiatives (Gabe Doyle) who will serve as their supervisor.
MWT-M Rotary, as indicated, has sought to work with the FFBWW in allyship in addressing the critical problem of Black Women and Family Wellness in Dane County. This partnership will continue beyond these scholarships.
This is an inaugural effort of hiring outreach Community Health Workers – serving a previously unmet need as documented by the needs assessment cited above.
Completion of a recognized certification training for CHW and establishing credentials for reimbursement of their work from Medicaid/Medicare. The AHEC CHW training program is recognized by the Department of Workforce Development, which when/if reimbursement for CHWs happens, they will have the "correct" certification for Medicaid reimbursement.
CLUB BANNER EXCHANGE
HYBRID MEETING APRIL 15, 2022
April 8 - Jim Olmsted's daughter-in-law, Diana Decker, (our 6th-floor hostess), will show us around the various offices on the 6th floor and then talk about her previous job in Madison's hotel industry where she was responsible for finding accommodations for visiting big 10 sports teams when they played the Badgers and what the Covid virus did to that industry.THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM: No meeting this week.
April 15 - NO MEETING
April 22 - Program by Jim Emerick. Mike Davis, the Middleton City Administrator, will talk about the changes he's witnessed in the last 24 years.
Birthdays:
Anniversaries:
April 12: Rich Cooper, 36 years
Join Date:
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ANNUAL GOLF OUTING 2022
Save these Dates too!
Assorted Cousins Subs
Not very creative, but assorted Cousins subs (Tuna, Roast Beef, Ham, chips, cookies, and sodas/water will be available for our lunch at the meeting Friday. See you there!
HYBRID MEETING APRIL 8, 2022
Blaine Hechimovich, Development Director, Our Lady of Hope Medical Clinic | April 1 - Our Lady of Hope Medical Clinic located at 6425 Odana Road, Madison, WI is a pro-life, pro-family clinic offering affordable personal health care solutions to everybody. Their motto is "people come before profits" and "life matters in all we do". The program was presented by Mary Feldt. |
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
April 15 - NO MEETING
April 22 - Program by Jim Emerick. Mike Davis, the Middleton City Administrator, will talk about the changes he's witnessed in the last 24 years.
Birthdays:
Anniversaries:
April 12: Rich Cooper, 36 years
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Kitty Tyson is now a Member
UKRAINE FUNDRAISER (Current Report)
SAVE THE DATE!
Hybrid Meeting April 1, 2022
PAST WEEK'S PROGRAM:
March 25 - Mary Beth Growney Selene discussed our upcoming and largest fundraising activity of the year, the golf outing. |
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
April 15 - Mary Van Hout will introduce Donna Gulley who is a representative of Shelter Box USA. Donna will do a Zoom meeting and bring us up to date on the issues concerning Shelter Box.
April 22 - Program by Jim Emerick. Mike Davis, the Middleton City Administrator, will talk about the changes he's witnessed in the last 24 years.
Birthdays:
Anniversaries:
April 12: Rich Cooper, 36 years
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$10 donation jar for lunch
2021 Golf Outing Sponsors
Carol Margaret McAdow
Carol Margaret McAdow, age 80, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Agrace Hospice. She was born on October 18, 1941, in Baraboo, WI, the daughter of Helen and Arthur McLean. She married Jerry E. McAdow on August 10, 1963, in the Merrimac Methodist Church.
Carol is survived by her husband, Jerry E. McAdow; daughter, Kathy (Leonard) Hatter; son Gary McAdow; 9 grandchildren; 4 grandchildren-in-law; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and 3 sisters-in-law; and one sister and one brother-in-law. She is further survived by other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.
There will be a visitation held on Wednesday, April 6, at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd., Madison, from 10 am until the time of service at 12 pm (noon). A private interment will be at Indian Farm Cemetery, in the Township of Caledonia, in Columbia County.
Carol lived her life with an unbridled gusto that was often surprising. Although she was a tiny person in stature, she more than made up for this with her energetic zest for life and huge heart that pulled both humans and animals in to be loved.
Growing up on a farm in south-central Wisconsin with three brothers and two sisters, Carol had the kind of childhood that most people can only wish for. She developed a strong love for animals, enjoyed gardening, was an avid birdwatcher, and just loved spending time outdoors enjoying nature. Carol attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating in 1963 with a bachelor’s degree in education.
She met the love of her life, Jerry, during her final semester in college. Theirs was a whirlwind romance with their first date on March 8, their engagement on May 4, and their wedding on August 10, 1963. After Jerry graduated from UW Madison in 1964, they moved to Denver where Jerry attended law school at the University of Denver. Carol worked as a middle school math teacher to support their little family. Jerry graduated from law school in 1967, and they moved their growing family (now with newborn daughter Kathy in tow) back to Wisconsin to live permanently. In 1971 they added son Gary to the family, and they settled on the west side of Madison to raise their children.
Several years later, Carol decided to further her education at Madison Area Technical College, where she earned an associate degree in computer programming. She began working for Dane County as a computer programmer, where she stayed for the next 20 years.
After she and Jerry finished raising their children, she turned her energy to hobbies and activities that brought them both hours of fun and opportunities to form lasting friendships with so many people. Downhill skiing and bicycling were the two main activities that kept Carol and Jerry busy when they weren’t working.
Eventually Carol decided to retire from her position with Dane County to start her own long arm quilting business from their home. Carol was a gifted quilter whose talents were in great demand while her business was in operation. Carol also spent countless hours piecing and quilting heirloom quilts that she gifted to children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and -nephews, and more. So many loved ones received quilts from Carol, handmade with love.
Carol also became an active volunteer with the Dane County Humane Society as a foster care provider for kittens. She would regularly receive one or more kittens into her care, where she spent countless hours, days, and weeks bottle feeding, caring for, and socializing them so they could be permanently adopted. She grew to love each kitten in her care, and she always followed their progress to know that they were adopted into new forever families.
Celebrating our partnership with ShelterBox
Do you know how Rotarians bring peace to the world? You will if you attend TriCon 2022 in Elkhart Lake next month!
Together We Promote Peace
With all the unrest in the world, Rotarians can play an even greater role as advocates for conflict resolution-- and peace and understanding between countries. Hear about Rotary International’s Ukraine relief projects when three great Rotary districts in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan get together at TriConn 2022 April 29-30. (Did you know we have Rotary clubs in both Ukraine and Russia?) Your club and your community will benefit from the information provided, the skills learned and the relationships built at this exciting conference, but only if you register soon at www.rotarytricon.com.
Join Us at the Spectacular Osthoff Resort
After you register, be sure to reserve your room at the beautiful Osthoff Resort by calling the hotel directly at 1-800-876-3399.
Hurry! Discounted rates are only available through March 29. Be sure to identify yourself as a member of the TriCon 2022 group.
See you soon in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Spring—and peace—are in the air!
NOTE: Conference organizers and hotel officials are planning a safe and healthy in-person conference April 29-30 and will announce appropriate COVID-19 precautions, if necessary, prior to the event.
Diapers Collected
Currently, 1 in 3 families in America struggles to afford diapers for their children. The Village Diaper Bank partners with local service organizations to provide free diapers to disadvantaged families while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers." from The Village Diaper Bank website
Hybrid Meeting March 25, 2022
PAST WEEK'S PROGRAM:
March 25 - Mary Beth will discuss our upcoming and largest fundraising activity of the year, the golf outing. |
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
April 15 - Mary Van Hout will introduce Donna Gulley who is a representative of Shelter Box USA. Donna will do a Zoom meeting and bring us up to date on the issues concerning Shelter Box.
April 22 - Program by Jim Emerick. Mike Davis, the Middleton City Administrator, will talk about the changes he's witnessed in the last 24 years.
Birthdays:
March 17: Stuart Herro
Anniversaries:
April 12: Rich Cooper, 36 years
Join Date:
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Meeting Room Change
Soft Lunch Program to Continue for Friday's Meeting
RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference
RYLA - Rotary District 6250 - RYLA is back to being LIVE! We’re so excited to see everyone back at Camp Upham Woods this year, and we're taking all the precautions to make RYLA a safe and fun experience!
Participants will attend the one-day event in May 2022:
May 21st, 2022, 9:30-6:00pm
Applications have been sent to local schools and to our Interact Club at Middleton High School.
We have been asked to provide lunch for the attendees. This is a great opportunity to work with our Club members preparing, delivering, and serving lunch at RYLA! It gives us a great way to interact with the students and staff and understand how RYLA works. For many years we have enjoyed this vocational service experience and are so happy it is continuing! Contact Mary Van Hout to be a part of this project. maryevanhout@gmail.
UKRAINE FUNDRAISER
Initially, a check can be made out to the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation, in the amount of your donation, with a notation on the check indicating “Ukraine” or “Ukraine Relief”. Bring the check to a meeting or mail it to
We will have the fundraiser open for the next four weeks, ending on April 10th. We will send all collected funds to Rotary International’s Disaster Response Fund, specifically designated for Ukrainian relief. We'll keep the Club posted on the amount donated.
Food! More Glorious Food!
At our meeting on Friday, March 18th, there will again be food available!
As a continuation of what hopefully will become a weekly event, we will have food for our meeting! This week, we will again have a variety of pizzas, sodas, and a dessert; as always, water will also be available. There is no need to reply if you will be participating as we want to keep this simple. It also means we are unsure of the correct amount of food to have available - hopefully, we won't run out! You will be asked to provide a small donation if you participate. $10 or so should be about right.
This "soft opening" will help us determine our members’ interest in sharing a meal together again. Please contact our Club Service Committee (Dean Ryerson ryerson@tds.net, Rod Nilles rcnilles@chorus.net, or Mary Van Hout maryevanhout@gmail.com) about your thoughts, including alternative vendors and menus.
Our meeting time together is always a great way to connect, share ideas and continue to get to know one another. That's made better by having lunch together! See you Friday for another great meeting!
Madison West Towne-Middleton Board of Directors Club and Foundation Meetings February 16, 2022
- Consent agenda on Secretary report and Club financial report. Ryerson moves approval, with Roberg second. Motion passes.
- Edelstein will take over membership chair from Tony Burns. Fish will meet with Edelstein, Hayden, and Roberg to get membership moving.
- Nominations for next Board (2022-2023):
- President Kathy Roberg
- Incoming President Kevin Hayden
- Secretary Jack Ferreri
- Treasurer Matt Loch
- International Paul Patenaude
- Vocational Jim Emerick
- Community John Gerold
- Club Rod Nilles
- Should the Club make a donation in honor of recently-departed Club member Ruth Domack? No indications of guidance for any donations received. How best to honor her memory? Perhaps a special mention at the Golf Outing, since she was always active in it.
- Dane County is lifting mask mandate as of March 1. What should we do? RI in Evanston still needs proof of vaccination or a negative test. The Board resolves on the following policy:
- Masks are not mandatory
- Members may wear masks if they wish
- Unvaccinated may attend meeting in person, although we prefer they attend via Zoom
- We encourage unvaccinated attendees to wear masks
- We’ll announce this policy at the next meeting, as well as in the Bulletin and via email.
Hybrid Meeting, March 18, 2022
PAST 2 WEEK'S PROGRAMS:
March 4 - Jim Emerick's son, Tyler, and his daughter-in-law Meredith, talked about adopting children in China. | March 11 - Our own Mary Van Hout will present speaker Dave Schroeder who is an expert on the technology of cybersecurity in our military operations. Don't miss this informative and vital program. |
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM:
March 18 - After twenty years as Wisconsin's head football equipment manager, Mark Peeler was named UW's Director of Equipment Operations for ALL sports which include the department's 23 athletic programs and 26 support units. Imagine having so much responsibility in so many areas! Don't miss this exciting program brought to us by Leo Edelstein!
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
March 25 - Mary Beth will discuss our upcoming and largest fundraising activity of the year, the golf outing.
April 1 - Bev Davis is a hospice chaplain and an author of books about kindness and then about bullying.
April 8 - Jim Olmsted's daughter-in-law, Diana Decker, (our 6th-floor hostess), will show us around the various offices on the 6th floor and then talk about her previous job in Madison's hotel industry where she was responsible for finding accommodations for visiting big 10 sports teams when they played the Badgers and what the Covid virus did to that industry.
April 15 - Open
April 22 - Leanne Lippincott-Wuerthele details to follow.
Birthdays:
March 17: Stuart Herro
Anniversaries:
April 12: Rich Cooper, 36 years
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Kitty Tyson was Approved
Updates and Help Wanted
New Mask Policy
Together We Transform
Friday, April 29, 2022 10:30 AM 2022 Rotary TriCon The Osthoff Resort 101 Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake Wisconsin 53020 US |
Hybrid Meeting, March 11, 2022
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Food! Glorious Food!
Ukraine is in Dire Need of Emergency Aid
Rotary is made up of people of action, especially in difficult times. In response to the deepening refugee crisis, The Rotary Foundation Trustees have decided to prioritize contributions made to the Disaster Response Fund until 30 April 2022 to support disaster response grants for districts affected by these events. These expedited disaster response grants can be used to supply water, food, medicine, shelter, and clothing.
With your donation to our Disaster Response Fund, we can support communities and help rebuild lives during this tragic time.
Sincerely,
John Germ
Trustee Chair, 2021-22
The Rotary Foundation
Scholarship Funding for 3 Employees of The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness
RI Annual Convention 2022
Ready for Lift Off?!! We are …. First stop – Register for the Convention
On behalf of the Host Organization Committee, we cannot wait to welcome Rotarians and guests to Houston and the great State of Texas for the 2022 Rotary International Convention. The saying goes that everything is “Bigger”, “Better” and “Friendlier” in Texas, and the goal of the Houston Host Organization Committee is to have each of you feel that every moment as our guest while in Houston! From the humble beginnings of this great city, Houston has been led by “People of Action” who have taken this City to great heights including, to the moon and back.
The City has plenty of activities to keep you entertained. Visit Space Center Houston, the home of Johnson Space Center and the Astronauts. Enjoy a night at the theater. Houston features a world-class symphony, opera, ballet and permanent theater company. World-class museums are within a short ride from the convention center. Of course, you can watch the 2017 World Series Champion Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park which is within walking distance from the Houston Convention Center. Second stop – Host Committee Events
Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the world with a vast range of cultures. Houston’s diversity has resulted in some of the world’s best cuisine. Houston’s vast array of restaurants includes Creole, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Italian, African, Caribbean, Argentinian and of course our very own Tex-Mex and world-famous BBQ, to name a few.
Stay tuned to this website for some exciting things to look forward to during your trip to Houston!
We look forward to welcoming each of you personally to Houston in June of 2022!!
PDG Rhonda Kennedy
Chair Host Organization Committee 2022
Annual Golf Outing
DIAPERS
Currently, 1 in 3 families in America struggles to afford diapers for their children. The Village Diaper Bank partners with local service organizations to provide free diapers to disadvantaged families while raising awareness of the basic health need for diapers." from The Village Diaper Bank website
Hybrid Meeting, March 4, 2022
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Rotarians, here's the latest news from the TLC babies and kiddies!
There is a buzz of anticipation and energy in the air that we are all enjoying very much at TLC. Every day I pause in gratitude that I have the privilege to stand in a miracle. With the odds that were against us, where we are right now is truly a result of your many prayers and unwavering commitment to the TLC babies.
We are hard at work behind the scenes implementing the tangible elements of our newly minted 6-part strategy, from branding and collateral to water tanks and borehole preparations. This month, I am excited to announce that we are officially opening resident volunteer applications for the first two semesters of our new program!
Having followed the babies' & children's journeys, ...
Hybrid Meeting February 25, 2022
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Budgets (Club and Financial)
6250 TRICON
Board Composition Change
Hybrid Meeting February 18, 2022
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Rotary Visitor Friday
SOCKS
Early Bird Registration Now Open for Rotary’s TriCon 2022 District Conference
SPEAKERS
Hybrid Meeting February 11, 2022
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Hybrid Meeting February 4, 2022
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Shelter Box Thanks Club
50 Pairs of Socks for the Homeless
To help note our Club's 50th year of service members are asked to participate in a "50 Pairs of Socks for the Homeless" drive. At the club meeting on January 28, member Barry Pace explained the need for winter socks for homeless adults. Barry will collect socks at the meeting of the club on February 11. Barry will then take the socks to the Beacon. The Beacon is a comprehensive day resource center for people experiencing homelessness in Dane County. The organization helps over 125 individuals a day, 365 days a year. Let's support the Beacon by donating a minimum of 50 pairs of socks. The socks can be new or clean and in good condition pre-worn socks. Let's not just talk about our 50 years, let's join together and take action to serve others in our 50th year! |
Unanticipated Funds ($650) arrived at TLC
QUATERLY MEETING WITH JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
These are the water bottles that were donated by Madison Church. | Thomas Jefferson Middle School students show the water bottles that were donated by Madison Church. |
- A “School Store” will be opening in February
- Offerings of prep for HS
- Water Bottles (see photos) – we have permission from all parents to use images of their children
- The GaGa Court that we provided funding for will be installed yet this year (waiting on MMSD carpenters to be on site-warmer weather)
- Through MWT-M support, we provided gift cards at Thanksgiving and Christmas (through Lussier) that were distributed to Jefferson families
- Jefferson is the recipient of funds from The Esser Program, par of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provides funds to help school districts respond to changes in student needs due to COVID-19.
- The school will be constructing new playground equipment by repurposing some of their outside space (to be completed by summer [hopefully])
- Through the Teacher Support Network, every school has been allocated funding through the Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools. Jefferson was awarded $2,490, which can be used for:
- School supplies
- Art supplies
- Snacks
- Sporting Equipment and
- Winter outerwear
- Provide 1:1 reading tutors
- After School Program volunteers
Hybrid Meeting January 28, 2022
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New Member Dana Monogue
Hybrid Meeting January 21, 2022
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Ruth Domack Obituary
This Week's Hybrid Meeting - Friday, January 14, 2022
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Rotary Exchange Student (1993-1994) from Belgium
Sandrine Robin and Manon Arena | Libby Burmaster with Sandrine, principal of Madison West at the time of the photograph. | |||
Host Family: Diane and Ed Fink | Host Family: Mary Beth Growney and Daughter | Host Family: Jim and Jacque Schutz Family |
Recently, I was in contact with Sandrine Robin, our former Rotary Exchange Student (1993-1994) from Belgium. She is pictured here in a recent photo with her daughter Manon Arena. While in Madison, Sandrine attended Madison West.
New Social Club for Our Club Members
Hats, scarves, socks, mittens, baby blankets, knitted knockers, or anything else we want!
1- Knitting groups are a great way to meet new people or just to get to know others better. Going to a place where you’ve all got something in common and can use the excuse of fiddling with a few stitches while you relax enough to get your chat on, is ideal.
2- A great way to serve our community! We can donate the things we make to women’s shelters, homeless shelters, breast cancer patients, mental health patients, schools or any place that could benefit from the things we make.
3- Possible fundraising event. We can sell the item we make to raise money for other worthwhile causes our club is involved in.
We could use an organizer to get this started. I would be happy to jump into that role after June!
Any club member (family member) can join in making items.
You can donate yarn.
Find needs in the community that we could focus our projects and energies on.
Club Service-engaging members of our club to get involved in fun worthwhile events.
Community Service-create items that will benefit multiple members and organizations in our community
Vocational-teach kids in school, boys and girls clubs, and other like groups.
International-is there a need for items we can send to the orphanages or international programs we support?
www.knittedknockers.org
https://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/2017/03/where-to-donate-your-handmade-crochet-items/
Errata
Greeters Needed
We are in need of club greeters. Please click on the link, find a day that you can serve the club by greeting members and guests, and sign up. Thanks for all you do to serve our club, each other, and our community here and around the globe! |
https://www.signupgenius.com/ |
Do you head up a club project/committee?
My Last Bulletin
Your faithful editor will be passing on the Bulletin to Mary Cobb Dunn with this issue (given there are no Bulletins through the end of the year). I’ve enjoyed the work for the years I’ve done it (four?). MCD will doubtless improve the look (and possibly the humor) of the Bulletin. If you have events you want to promote to the Club as a whole, reach out to her. |
Today's Hybrid Meeting
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Rotarians Give Blood
From Leo Edelstein: Holiday Blood Drive is Thursday, December 23 at the Alliant Energy Center. Register to donate and make a Dec 23 appointment at redcrossblood.org. I'm donating at 8:30 am, so if your slot is near mine, let's meet to hoist a donut and cup of coffee. We'll toast Matt Loch, who's donating blood this week! |
Board Meeting on Wednesday, Dec 15 at Noon
Member Updates for December 10, 2021
New Rotarians Aaron Kiefert (left) and Kevin Hayden (right) with member Mary Beth Growney-Selene in the middle. Objects in the photo are happier than they appear. |
Appreciation for Our Presentation of Gift Cards
Today's Hybrid Meeting, December 10, 2021
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More on McAdow Miles
OUR MASK POLICY
- All in-person attendees must be vaccinated and masked. We're not going to ask for proof of vaccination. We'll let the four-way test handle that.
- Unvaccinated people attend via Zoom, & we genuinely wish they do so.
- If you eat or drink at the meeting, you'll see two special tables set aside for you. Most of the room will be for people not eating or drinking, and they'll be wearing masks all the time. You'll have your mask off while eating/drinking, obviously, but put it back on when you're done. The meeting runner and Board members in attendance will lovingly poke members who've let their masks slip.
- People may remove their mask at the microphone. No removal of masks when talking from the floor ... just go to the microphone and remove your mask.
- Relatedly, we're aware that our usage of Zoom has been too often problematic. We know this is an issue and we're working on it.
A SPECIAL NOTICE ON OUR MASK POLICY
You all know attendance has been sorely impacted: Friday's meeting had nine physical attendees and ten via Zoom (not counting the speaker). Our Club currently has 52 active members (this doesn't include 4 honorary members). We're averaging about 40% of our pre-Covid attendance.
Starting with this Friday's meeting:
All in-person attendees must be vaccinated and masked. We're not going to ask for proof of vaccination. We'll let the four-way test handle that.
Unvaccinated people attend via Zoom, & we genuinely wish they do so.
- If you eat or drink at the meeting, you'll see two special tables set aside for you. Most of the room will be for people not eating or drinking, and they'll be wearing masks all the time. You'll have your mask off while eating/drinking, obviously, but put it back on when you're done. The meeting runner and Board members in attendance will lovingly poke members who've let their masks slip.
People at the microphone may remove their mask while they're there. No removal of masks when talking from the floor ... just go to the microphone and remove your mask.
We want the safest, healthiest environment for members to enjoy what they primarily come to the Club FOR: fellowship. We want to re-establish the importance of regular attendance in our members' lives. We can't do the good we do without engaged members. We think many have just gotten out of the habit of attending meetings regularly, especially in light of Covid. We want to change that. We NEED to change thatThe Board hopes this revised policy encourages more members to attend the meetings in-person. elatedly, we're aware that our usage of Zoom has been too-often problematic. We know this is an issue and we're working on it. R
We will review this policy regularly. We hope that Covid continues its downward trend. We'll follow Dane County on refining our mask policy. We have moved our Fiftieth Anniversary event from January to the spring in the hope that the Covid situation is better, and that we can hold part of the event outdoors.
Finally, please, please make a hearty effort to attend meetings in person. Venue directions are in the Bulletin. Your Club needs you.
If you have questions about this new policy, please reach out to President-Elect Kathy Roberg at kar8525@gmail.com
Live Club Meetings are Here
The meeting place is Serendipity Labs, a co-working facility on the 6th 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. 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. |