Stories
The 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 |
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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! |
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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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Today’s Hybrid Meeting:
December 3, 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. |
A SPECIAL NOTICE ON OUR MASK POLICY
Winter District Grant Applications Being Accepted
ZOOM Meeting Improvements
Pints for Polio
Rotary, USAID Partner on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Needs
More than one-third of the global population lacks basic sanitation. About 10 percent of people worldwide do not have clean water. Rotary and USAID share a commitment to providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene through sustainable projects that are built on local needs. The unique partnership pairs the technical expertise of USAID professionals with Rotary members, who are leaders in their communities, and who build the capacity of local governments and residents to plan and implement solutions. The partnership has committed $18 million through 2025 and has improved the lives of an estimated 450,000 people since 2007. Learn more about the partnership and share with your members how it’s making a difference in countries like the Dominican Republic, Ghana, the Philippines, and Uganda. |
Treasurer Matt Loch’s Talk on Club Financial Structure
- BMO Harris o Club checking account o Foundation checking account o Foundation bingo checking account
- Charles Schwab o Legacy account
- Investments
- Cash balance
Overview of Club Day-to-Day Operations
- Income - $18K o Member dues o Meeting meals
- Expenses - $18K o Club administration o Room rental & meals o Club Service activities o Dues – RI & District 6250
- Financial objective o Was – generate income o Is – breakeven & user friendly
- Cash balance – $25K
Summary of Foundation Income
- Objective o Sustainable o Predictable o Prior fiscal year income
- Sources - $51K o Golf outing o McAdow Miles o Good Neighbor Fest o Legacy Fund transfers o Raffle & Happy/Sad Dollars o Rotary District & Global Grants
Summary of Foundation Expenses
- Objective o Breakeven o Boots on the ground o Balanced across committees o Retain for needs during the fiscal year
- Uses - $53K o Community Service projects o International Service projects o Vocational Service projects o Administration
- Balance - $50K
- Foundation Bingo Account - $5K o Separate BMO Harris account o Required by State of Wisconsin
- Balance to be transferred to Foundation checking account
- Golf Outing - $0K o Ad Hoc operation o John Olsen, Treasurer
- Operated within Foundation checking account
Schwab Account
- Origin o Was – an “endowment” o Is – Legacy Fund
- Objective o Sustainable o Supporting our causes o Encourage future bequests
- Management Goals o Fund investments o Balanced profile
- Balance - $349K
Rotary’s Reach is Wide and Enduring
One of the "Happy Bucks," offered last Friday was for the birth of former Rotary Exchange Student Rumi Matsukata Hige's baby girl. Rumi was our exchange student, at the time we were sponsoring a new club in Reedsburg. We placed Rumi with three families in the Reedsburg School District. The following is a brief excerpt from a recent e-mail we received. The birth of this baby is extra special because Rumi is 47 years old. This is the couple's first child. "... I returned home from the hospital yesterday (in Japan, we stay at least 5 days at the hospital and I stayed 9 days at the hospital) and I can now write you back! The baby was born on Nov 2nd, weighed 7.63 pounds and 19.68 inches. We are both well. Haven’t finalized the name yet … but more likely to be Yui Hige (Yui is the first name)." | |
Today's Hybrid Meeting, November 19, 2021
Birthdays: November 25: Joe Valenta November 30: Tony Burns December 06: Deb Dieter December 17: Jack Ferreri December 31: Jerry Smith Anniversaries: November 27: Joe Valenta, 21 years December 20: Jim Emerick, 52 years Join Date: November 14: Deb Dieter, 24 years November 15: Todd Wiegand, 5 years December 04: Barry Pace, 6 years December 06: Abby Benbow, 2 years |
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Zoom Board Meeting on November 17 at Noon
McAdow Miles Team for PolioPlus
Cheese from Madison East-Monona Rotary
Pints for Polio
Member Updates - November 12, 2021
- Lizzy Gietman has resigned from the Club due to an imminent move to Green Bay for work.
- We have a new member application from Kevin Hayden, sponsored by Mary Beth Growney-Selene. Classification is Healthcare, Retired. This is his second mention in the Bulletin
- We have another new member in the works.
Todays Hybrid Meeting, November 12, 2021
Birthdays: November 03: Ruth Domack November 16: Mary Cobb Dunn November 25: Joe Valenta November 30: Tony Burns Anniversaries: November 27: Joe Valenta,21 years Join Date: November 01: John Gerold, 50 years November 01: Mary Beth Growney-Selene, 34 years November 01: Jerry McAdow, 50 years November 01: Peder Moren, 46 years November 14: Deb Dieter, 24 years November 15: Todd Wiegand, 5 years |
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The Wisconsin Academic Decathlon
The State Competition takes place
Thursday-Friday, February 24-25, 2022
https://sites.google.com/cesa7.org/wiad/volunteers
The Wisconsin Academic Decathlon
ZOOM Meetings
At our last meeting, Mike Dillis, Assistant to the District Governor and Chair of the District 6250 Hybrid Meeting Task Force, sat in and observed. He followed that up with comments, suggestions, and resources to selected Board members. He saw ways for us to improve the user experience for our Zoomers. We’re digesting these suggestions, and you can expect to see changes in the coming weeks.
Todays Hybrid Meeting, November 5, 2021
Birthdays: November 03: Ruth Domack November 16: Mary Cobb Dunn November 25: Joe Valenta November 30: Tony Burns Anniversaries: November 27: Joe Valenta,21 years Join Date: November 01: John Gerold, 50 years November 01: Mary Beth Growney-Selene, 34 years November 01: Jerry McAdow, 50 years November 01: Peder Moren, 46 years November 14: Deb Dieter, 24 years November : Todd Wiegand, 5 years |
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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 that the 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
Our Fiftieth Anniversary Event is RE Scheduled
District 6250 Bike Ride for PolioPlus
Today's Hybrid Meeting - October 22, 2021
Birthdays: October 16: Jeannine Desautels October 26: Matt Loch November 03: Ruth Domack Anniversaries: October 20: Carl Bolstad, 37 years November 03: Lizzy Gietman Join Date: October 23: Mary Cobb Dunn, 6 years ++ November 01: John Gerold, 50 years November 01: Mary Beth Growney-Selene, 34 years November 01: Jerry McAdow, 50 years November 01: Peder Moren, 46 years |
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Former Member George Warren Has Passed
George Elliott Warren unexpectedly passed away on Oct. 16, 2021, after an unsurvivable stroke. George was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on May 19, 1943, to Anita Olivotti Warren and Wilbur Wesley Warren Jr. At the age of 16 he met a cute blonde in chemistry class at Washington High School -- they graduated together in1961. Working his way through college at UW-Milwaukee, George cracked a tooth while delivering Coca-Cola and, fascinated by the repair process, chose to attend Marquette Dental School. After graduating in 1966, he married his high school sweetheart, Julianne, and served as an Air Force Captain in Goose Bay Labrador, Canada. Two years later they returned to Wisconsin, newborn in tow, and shortly thereafter they started his dental practice in Madison. In 1982, UW Athletic Director Elroy Hirsch asked George to take the helm as UW Athletics Team Dentist, a position he held for more than 20 years before passing the torch to his son and fellow dentist, Robb. George quietly retired from dentistry in 2015. Always one to live by his motto "Work hard, play hard," George had a wonderfully successful career, as well as a host of adventures with his wife, children, grandkids, siblings, nieces, nephews, and many close friends. | |
Anyone who met him could see how George was a beacon of happiness and light. He gave everything he had and then some, and somehow brought out the best in everyone. The world will never be the same without our steadfast, generous-to-a-fault Giving Tree. George was preceded in death by his infant son, Scott Randolph Warren; his parents; his in-laws, James and Elizabeth Harty; sister-in-law, Gail Warren; and several dear friends. He is survived by Julianne, his wife of 55 years; daughter, Wendy Warren Grapentine (Mark); daughter, Meghan Warren McKinney (Scott); son, Robb Andrew Warren (Erin); his grandchildren, Jordan, Alexandra, Quinlan, Padraig, Maeve, Emma, and Claire; as well as his brother, Wilbur Wesley Warren III; sister, Sandy Warren Sironi (Rick); and cherished nieces and nephews, who have all been forever blessed by the extra 19 years with this incredible man in their lives. As some may remember, George, collapsed during the CrazyLegs run in 2002. Resuscitation was started by a few medical professionals who were also running the race, and he was defibrillated by UW police. In appreciation of the fortuitous availability of that defibrillator, the family started the George Warren Defibrillator Fund which donates AEDs to locations in need. In lieu of flowers and to celebrate George, we invite you to donate to the fund via Venmo @George-WarrenAEDFund or via mail to George Warren Defibrillator Fund c/o Wilbur Warren, Administrator 1610 30th Court, Kenosha, WI 53144. A celebration of life will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24 at BISHOPS BAY COUNTRY CLUB, 3500 Bishops Bay Drive, Middleton, WI 53562. Several opportunities to share thoughts and memories will be made available throughout the open house remembrance. |
Thanks to MWTM Rotary from TLC in South Africa
Thanks to MWTM Rotary from Oliveros Scholarship Program
Oliveros scholarship program / Enrique Gándara
It is my pleasure to be able to address you to inform you that on Thursday, October 7, 2021 I received my title of Professor of Secondary Education in Pedagogy and Technician in Educational Administration from the University of San Carlos de Guatemala, which fills me of great joy.
I greatly thank each of you for the support you have given me throughout my studies, not only at the upper level but also at the intermediate level through the Aldea Oliveros scholarship program.
Currently, I am studying for a Bachelor's Degree in Pedagogy and Educational Administration, at the University of San Carlos de Guatemala, and with the help of God and of you I will close the Pensum at the end of this year 2021, God knows how to reward you greatly for the support you provide to each one of the beneficiaries of the program.
PEM. EDVIN EUGENIO GONZÁLEZ GÓMEZ
Today’s Hybrid Meeting - October 8, 2021
Birthdays: September 30: Paul Patenaude October 01: Barry Pace October 02: Derek Moehring October 03: LizzyGietman Anniversaries: October 01: Cory Recknor, 27 years October 07: Ed Fink, 53 years Join Date October 01: Jack Ferreri, 36 years |
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting: October 1, 2021
Birthdays: September 30: Paul Patenaude October 01: Barry Pace October 02: Derek Moehring October 03: Lizzy Gietman Anniversaries: October 01: Cory Recknor, 27 years October 07: Ed Fink, 53 years October 07: John Gerold, 58 years October 07: Jerry McAdow, 58 years Join Date: October 01: Jack Ferreri, 36 years |
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Say Farewell to Paul Terranova THIS Saturday
Thanks from Our High School Scholarship Students!
Today’s Hybrid Meeting - September 24, 2021
Birthdays: Sep 24: Jack Coe Sep 30: Paul Patenaude Anniversaries: Sep 23: Greg Blum, 26 years Sep 26: Roxanne Brazeau, 26 years Join Date: Sep 26: Nate Hedden, 7 years |
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Thanks to Club from TLC in South Africa
Today's Hybrid Meeting - September 17, 2021
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Bingo Results from Matt Loch
I would like to start by providing my special thanks to those club members who volunteered to operate our bingo concession August 27-29, 2021. It was a hot time in the old town this year, but our volunteers kept their cool and kept the balls rolling. Here is a list of the bingo tent volunteers (multiple shifts):
John Gerold (3), Kevin Moran (3), Jack Ferreri (2), Mary Feldt (2), Leo Edelstein (2), Peder & Jean Moren plus two, Ed & Diane Fink, Kathy Roberg, Jim Emerick, Rod Nilles, Ruth Domack, Nancy Comello, Mary Van Hout, Jeannine Desautels, Connie Fish, Steve Aune, Dean Ryerson, Mary Beth Growney Selene, Jim Olmsted, and special guest Ed Futa.
All year long I was assisted by Kevin Moran and he was there with Steve Aune for the festival set up and tear down. I also want to recognize Paul Patenaude and Peter Hoff who represented our club at the parade this year.
I was expecting to see a huge turnout for Good Neighbor Fest, especially after last year’s cancellation, but our receipts were actually down 25% from 2019. As a result, our final net proceeds plus donations totaled $1,595. However, we may receive a distribution from the festival when everything is tallied. We shortened our hours of operation, which reduced our total volunteer hours. Our average rate per volunteer hour was $14.11 compared to $15.85 in 2019.
Our goal was to raise funds and have fun. Both goals were accomplished. I want to thank my fellow Rotarians for living the “Service Above Self” motto. I would truly appreciate any and all feedback related to this event. If you liked something or have any ideas for improving our bingo concession or Good
Neighbor Fest, please share your thoughts with me
(matthewloch26@gmail.com) & Kevin Moran (kevin.moran45@gmail.com).
Thanks!
Let’s Finish This!
Today's Hybrid Meeting - September 10, 2021
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Meeting Auction of Unsold Items on September 10th
- A 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle of fish called “Fish Frenzy”. (Boring winter days ahead!)
- Know anyone who has a cabin or vacations in Minocqua? We have a summer spirit blanket featuring Minocqua.
- A framed print of golf days gone by. Suitable for one’s office or rec room.
- A wood plank clock approximately 24”x24”.
- Wood carving of “older” cigar-smoking golfer
- One $50 Food Fight gift card
- Two Culver gift basket certificates and Three Culver’s Turtle Sundae certificates
- A one-month Princeton Club membership certificate
NO MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Today’s Hybrid Meeting: August 27, 2021
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Nov 3; No meeting, Labor Day
Jim Olmsted has done a fine job getting us speakers for the last few years. But he needs your help moving forward. Reach out to Jim (jolmsted7562.gmail.com) with your ideas for potential future speakers. Who do you know (neighbor, friend, colleague) with something interesting they can talk to us about? Serious or amusing, earth-shaking or just quirky. Let Jim know.
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We Need Bingo Volunteers!!!!
- Friday, 8-27-21 6-9 pm: 2 cashier runners
- Saturday 8-28-21 1-4 pm: 1 treasurer, 3 cashier/runners
- Saturday 2-28-21 6-9 pm: 1 Shift leader, 1 treasurer, 4 cashier/runners
- Sunday 8-29-21 1-4 pm: 3 cashier/runners
Today’s Hybrid Meeting: August 20, 2021
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Let’s Finish This!
Fiftieth Anniversary Planning Has Begun
Planning is underway for our 50th Year Club Anniversary event in January.
If you have a membership list from the early years, please send it to John Olsen or Mary Van Hout so that we can invite all who have added to the success of our Club!
Fiftieth Anniversary Planning
Today’s Hybrid Meeting: August 13, 2021
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Live Meetings Are HERE
Bingo is calling!
Rotary Swag
- Men’s club logo long-sleeve shirt (grey) – 1 size XL
- Men’s club logo long-sleeve polo (blue) – 4 size XL, 1 size 2XL
- Men’s club logo short-sleeve tee shirt (red) – 2 size Med, 2 size L, 5 size XL, 2 size 2XL
- Women’s club logo short-sleeve tee shirt (red) – 1 size Small, 3 size Med, 4 size L, 4 size XL
Today’s Hybrid Meeting:
August 6, 2021
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Meeting Information
Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton, PO Box 620312, Middleton WI 53562 We’re currently holding Hybrid/Zoom meetings during this COVID time. The Zoom link is above in this Bulletin. The in-person meeting site is the Johnson Bank building at 525 Junction Road. Park in the ramp to the east of the building, then go to the 6th floor to Serendipity Labs. You can’t miss us. Fridays at 12:12 PM The meetings combine a live, in-person element with the capability to join via Zoom. We are the self-anointed ‘Coolest Rotary Club in the World.’ Our website is madisonwestmidrotary.org |
Executives | ||
President | KATHY ROBERG | |
President-Elect | KEVIN HAYDEN | |
Secretary | JACK FERRERI | |
Treasurer | MATT LOCH | |
Club Service | ROD NILLES | |
Community Service | JOHN GEROLD | |
International Service | PAUL PATENAUDE | |
Vocational Service | JIM EMERICK | |
Member-at-Large | PETER OVERTON |
Live Meetings Are HERE with some ZOOM
Today’s Hybrid Meeting: July 30, 2021
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Today's Hybrid Meeting, July 23, 2021
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Golf Outing 2021 Fundraising Event
Today's Hybrid Meeting: July 16, 2021
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WAS A GRAND SUCCESS
Today’s Hybrid Meeting:
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting: June 25, 2021
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Today’s Zoom Meeting: June 18, 2021
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Live Meetings Are HERE
Golf Outing Silent Auction
Today’s Zoom Meeting:
Presentation of High School Scholarships, funded by the Club 2021
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Live Meetings Are Coming June 18 (NOTE: NOT this week!)
Today’s Zoom Meeting: Presentation of High School Scholarships, funded by the Club
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Subject: Madison West Towne-Middleton Golf Outing 2021 Fundraising Event - June 28, 2021
Golf Outing 2021
Calling All Rotarians!
MWT-M Silent Auction – June 21-28, 2021
NO MEETING THIS WEEK May 28, 2021
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More About Middleton Good Neighbor Fest BINGO
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. May 21, 2021
May 21 -- Michelle Grindle from Waste Management (WM) will tell us what her company does for our community, our country, and beyond. Find out what is trash and what is not trash and how this giant company makes recyclables into useful products. Ever wonder what happens to the garbage that you put out on the street, where it goes, and how you can help? You'll find out on May 21. |
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Live Meetings Are Coming June 18
Notara Farm Driving Trial 2021 - July 3, 2021
Middleton Good Neighbor Fest BINGO Aug. 27-29, 2021
- Friday night – The Jimmies
- Saturday afternoon – Red Hot Horn Dogs
- Saturday night – Love Monkeys
- Sunday afternoon – Pacific Coast Highway
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. April 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 – Mary Beth will tell us about our largest annual charitable fund-raising event, The MWT-M Rotary Golf Outing. We set a record last year and maybe we can raise even more money this year. Everybody needs to chip in. Rounding up foursomes and sponsorships, as well as Silent Auction items will make this a success. Mary Beth will enlighten us. |
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Save the Date Monday, June 28, 2021
- Recruiting sponsors
- Securing online silent auction items
- Registration
- Selling string
- Selling mulligans
- Selling 50-50 raffle tickets
- Promoting Shelter Box (TBD)
Bike Ride Event
Rotary riders,
Join our MWT-M Rotary Boys & Girls Club bike ride Saturday, July 17, 2021. I registered our team at www.bgcdc.org/move4bgc. To join the team, choose Rotary Club of Madison West Towne - Middleton, register for $35 before May 1, the price goes up after May 1. To skip the ride, but donate, choose to DONATE below "join a team." Choose amount. Below see "Would you like to credit this donation to a specific fundraiser or team?" Thanks, Leo 608 333-5731
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. April 30, 2021
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
May 7 – Jacob Burks will tell us all about Wisconsin High School Rodeo Contests. Yes, a program where high school boys and girls compete in a real live sanctioned rodeo. These high schoolers compete in bucking bronco riding, calf roping contests, queen of the rodeo pageant, belt buckle prizes, parades, college scholarships and more. It's big. The Wisconsin rodeo has been held for many years in Richland Center. Don't miss this unique program that many of us didn't even know existed.
May 14 – Mary Beth will tell us about our largest annual charitable fund-raising event, The MWT-M Rotary Golf Outing. We set a record last year and maybe we can even raise more money this year. Everybody needs to chip in. Mary Beth and the committee will enlighten us.
May 21 -- Michelle Grindle from Waste Management (WM) will tell us what her company does for our community, our country and beyond. Find out what is trash and what is not trash and how this giant company makes recyclables into useful products. Ever wonder what happens to the garbage that you put out on the street, where it goes and how you can help? You'll find out on May 21.
May 28 – No Meeting. Memorial Day.
June 4 – Awarding of High School Scholarships, funded by the Club
June 11 -- Our own Dennis Zitnak will present a program on SPAM--- that's right SPAM. Everybody makes fun about SPAM including Monte Python skits. Even the name SPAM has morphed into computer language meaning trash or junk. But SPAM was an essential food product for our US and Allied troops in World War II. The product was created in 1937 and is sold in 41 countries on 6 continents. Hormel, who makes this canned pork meat concoction, has its headquarters in Austin, Minnesota (Dennis's hometown). Dennis even worked there while going through school. The narrator of our program today is employee Jeff Johnson who will tell us about the fascinating SPAM museum.
June 18 -- Judy Levine from Madison Breakfast Rotary Group 7 Assistant Governor highly recommended this local speaker, Mike Gomoll who will talk about the scourge of epilepsy. Epilepsy affects 1 person out of every 26. Wisconsin has 65,000 people who have epilepsy. That is more that Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Cystic Fibrosis, and Cerebral Palsy combined, yet epilepsy remains a mystery to the general public and misunderstood by and large. Mike's mission is to raise awareness and funds in the battle against epilepsy. His topic is entitled "Joey's Song" who lost his life of this disease at the age of 5.
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Highway Cleanup is Scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 2021
Habitat for Humanity
Golf Outing Silent Auction
SAVE THE DATE JUNE 28, 2021
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. April 16, 2021
April 16 - Matthew Gross from the DNR will talk about Wisconsin's Elk Herd.
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. March 26, 2021
March 26 – The Why, What, How, When of a Cancer Clinical Trial. Speaker, Rob Gooze is a member of the Madison South Rotary Club and will discuss the science and objectives of a trial and the issues and perspectives of a real-life patient as Rob Gooze's wife, Mary, who has just started on a clinical trial at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. |
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Notara Farm Driving Trial 2021 - July 3, 2021
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021 – Paul Harris Recognition Program |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021 -- Five Members Each will tell us about themselves in five minutes or less. The stories are always interesting, inspiring, and informative. |
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An Idea to Help the Lussier Center, from John Gerold
SAVE THE DATE
Former Member Dan Hake back in town
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021 -- Geologist Eric Carson will tell the fascinating story of how the last glaciation in the Baraboo Hills came to be and formed a colossal glacial lake which created Devils Lake and caused a catastrophic flood as the glacier retreated. Ever wonder how those behemoth obelisk stones surrounding Devils Lake developed? You'll find out. Remember Eric met us at the Pope Farm and explained the geographic structure there. |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. February 26, 2021
February 26, 2021 – Past International Director, Noel Trevaskis, topic ALL SERVICE CLUBS ARE LOSING MEMBERS INCLUDING ROTARY CLUBS. WHAT DO WE DO? Noel will discuss how we can be more dynamic and powerful than before. |
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Board Meetings Now at Noon
New Member
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021 – Gregory Renz, a Rotarian in Lake Mills will discuss his book "BENEATH THE FLAMES" in which he will tell of his experiences as a fireman in a small community, then moving to Milwaukee where he experienced a totally different and sometimes terrifying experiences. |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021 – Pete Smerick will talk about his experiences working for the FBI In Washington DC at its headquarters. Pete currently lives in Gurley, Alabama and will present his program from there. His presentation is "Inside the Minds of Criminal Profilers." |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. February 5, 2021
February 5, 2021 – Journalist, author, editor and columnist Doug Moe. Doug recently wrote a biography about Tommy Thompson, Kit Saunders-Nordeen and is currently collaborating with Fred Risser. Doug's topic will be Q & A, questions from us. Write your questions to Leo Edelstein in advance so that Leo can organize and read them to Doug. Don't miss this program and bring a guest. |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. January 29, 2021
January 29, 2021 – Five on Five (or a lesser number). Members share a bit of themselves with us. |
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Job Opening: Third Posting
Paul Harris Fellow Selection
Job Opening: Second Posting
Thank You to the Club from the UW Odyssey Project
Super Bowl Squares from Madison South Rotary
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021 Presentation Our own Jennie Humphrey from LSM Chiropractic will talk about healthy winter activities. |
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A Letter from Goodness in Nigeria
Job Opening: First Posting
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week January 15, 2021
January 15 - Mike Strigel executive director of the Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Monona will talk about the success of that sanctuary which specializes in children's education of Wisconsin nature with numerous exhibits and walking trails. Some of you may remember that we had a road lunch there a few years back. |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. December 18, 2020
December 18th - Captain Tim Patton of the Madison Police Department will discuss current conditions and issues of our community. His topic is titled "Coffee with a Cop". Program brought to you from Ed Fink. |
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Abby Benbow on Thea’s Table Volunteer Opportunity
Barry Pace on The Beacon
Reserve the Evening of Friday, January 8, 2021
For Your Reading Pleasure
Reading Group #1 | Reading Group #2 |
Apeirogon, McCann The Rainbow, Lawrence The Giver of Stars, Moyes Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, Simonson Where the Crawdads Sing, Owens Madame Fourcade's Secret War, Olson Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain Citizens of London, Olson The Nightingale, Hannah Educated, Westover The Great Bridge, McCullough Empty Mansions, Dedman Beneath a Scarlet Sky, Sullivan The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald A Gentleman in Moscow, Towles All Over But the Shoutin', Bragg A Beautiful Place to Die, Nunn News of the World, Jiles In the Kingdom of Ice, Sides In the Garden of the Beasts, Larson Devil in the White City, Larson The Warmth of Other Suns, Wilkerson Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck The Boy Who Harvested the Wind, Kamkwamba They Are All My Family, Riordan Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Alexis Just Mercy, Stevenson The Light Between Oceans, Stedman Admirable Evasions, Dalrymple So Long, See You Tomorrow, Maxwell The Sympathizer, Nguyen The Boys in the Boat, Brown Lila, Robinson Madame Bovary, Flaubert No Ordinary Time, Kearns Up from Slavery, Washington Daughters of Mars, Keneally The Sea Runners, Doig Steve Jobs, Isaacson State Of Wonder, Patchett Unbroken, Hillanbrand Lost In Shangri-La, Zuckoff The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lackes, Skloot Zeitown, Eggers River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze, Hessler Wait Till Next Year, Goodwin In Sunlight and Shadow, Helprin All The Light You Cannot See, Anthony Doerr | The Book Thief, Zusak The River of Doubt, Mallard The Nightingale, Hannah Mr. Churchill’s Secretary, McNeal A Gentleman in Moscow, Towles Destiny of a Republic, Millard Born a Crime, Noah Where the Crawdad Sings, Owens Nothing to Envy, Demick The Great Alone, Hannah Little Fires Everywhere, Ng Citizens of London, Olson Educated, Westover Unbroken, Hillenbrand In the Garden of Beasts, Larson Devil in the White City, Larson All the Light You Cannot See, Doerr Being Mortal, Gawande So You Want to Talk About Race, Oluo The Kitchen House, Grissom Nothing to Envy, Demick Underground Railroad, Whitehead Half of a Yellow Sun, Adichie Moby Dick, Melville The Invention of Wings, Kidd |
McAdow Miles Pledges
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. December 11, 2020
December 11th -- Charles Hunt, a Rotarian from Denver, will tell us about the opportunities of Rotary Peace Corps volunteers. Rotary members don't have to be youngsters either, Charles volunteered when he was in his fifty's. Mary Dunn recommended this program and was a Peace Corp Volunteer herself. Don't miss this one. |
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. December 4, 2020
December 4th – Pippa Jarvis, the managing director of TLC (The Love of Christ), Children's Home located in South Africa. Topic Reweaving the social fabric... lessons from loving traumatized children. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
December 11th -- Charles Hunt, a Rotarian from Denver, will tell us about the opportunities of Rotary Peace Corps volunteers. Rotary members don't have to be youngsters either, Charles volunteered when he was in his fifty's. Mary Dunn recommended this program and was a Peace Corp Volunteer herself. Don't miss this one.
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. November 20, 2020
November 20th Tricia Levenhagen, director of BSP clinic will discuss the activities of this clinic. BSP stands for Benevolent Specialist Physicians. It's like Doctors Without Boarders except that it's local. Doctors donate their time (pro bono) for patients who have little or no income or insurance. Our club has donated money for this cause, so TUNE IN ! |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. November 13, 2020
November 13th – Lisa Peyton-Claire, CEO & President Foundation for Black Women's Wellness and Alia Stevenson, M.S. Chief Programs Officer will talk about Foundation for Black Women's Wellness Program. |
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Adios, Kico
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, November 05, 2020
November 6th – Past District Governor, Dean Dickinson, will talk about "Why the Rotary Foundation." |
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Get Those McAdow Pledge Checks in the Mail!
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. October 30, 2020
October 30th – Regular meeting, followed by breakout meetings of Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, and International Service Committees. Learn the details of what’s going on with the Club and see how you can become involved. |
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NEW DEDUCTION
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. October 23, 2020
October 23rd - Jefferson Middle School Principal Susan Abplanalp and Assistant Principal Larry Love. Jefferson is one of our organizations that we support through our Vocational Service Committee. Please show your support and show up virtually on Friday. The link is below in this Bulletin. If you'd like some tech assistance, please reach out to me and I (Steve at SAUNE@amfam.com) will help out! |
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Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation WANTS YOU!
First Woman Nominated, Rotary International President
Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history.
Your Club Board Members
Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton, PO Box 620312, Middleton WI 53562 We meet at Serendipity Labs, 6th floor Johnson Bank Building, SOUTH TOWER, 525 Junction Road (right next to Panera Bread) We’re doing this on a month-to-month basis right now, but it may lead to a long-term arrangement. Fridays at 12:12 PM The meetings combine a live, in-person element with the capability to join via Zoom. We are the self-anointed ‘Coolest Rotary Club in the World.’ Our website is mwt-mrotaryclub.org |
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, October 16, 2020
October 16th - Our own Rotary member Tony Burns will have his wife Lori present the intricacies and protocols and different ways of voting. Lori is the City Clerk of Middleton. A very timely topic. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
October 23rd - Jefferson Middle School Principal Susan Abplanalp and Assistant Principal Larry Love October 30th – Committee Work
November 6th - Past District Governor, Dean Dickinson, will talk about "Why the Rotary Foundation".
November 13th - Kathy Roberg will talk about The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness Program
November 20th – Tricia Levenhagen, director of BSP clinic will discuss the activities of this clinic. BSP stands for Benevolent Specialist Physicians. It's like Doctors Without Borders except that it's local. Doctors donate their time (pro bono) for patients who have little or no income or insurance. Our club has donated money for this cause, so TUNE IN !
November 27th – No Meeting (Thanksgiving)
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, October 9, 2020
Step Up and Become a Youth Protection Officer (YPO)
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, October 2, 2020
September 18th - Program will be by Holland Kim Foelker a UW Madison engineering student. The title of her presentation is "Interact, Rotaract and Rotary in the Philippines." She has spoken at the district meeting and is a dynamic speaker. |
Stay Safe and Promote Rotary
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. September 25, 2020
Recruiting for Silent Auction 2021 Committee Members
Golf Event Chair Mary Beth Growney-Selene and Team Deliver Victory
Despite COVID’s best efforts to derail our major fundraiser, we had a very successful outcome,
MWTWR Hits National Press
UPCOMING PROGRAMS as of Sept 18, 2020
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. September 18, 2020
Program Ideas
Jim Olmsted runs the speaker program. He’s provided us with a range of interesting speakers over the last few years, both flesh-and-blood and virtual. But Jim’s fertile mind could use some assistance in coming up with program topics and contacts. Who do you know that could present us with an interesting program … hobbies, company insights, sports, hunting, crazy collectors, you name it. The only exclusions are politics and speakers that just want to sell us something. Think about the people you know … neighbors, old/new friends, people at your office or social club. Do your ruminating and then send an email to Jim at jolmsted7562@gmail.com
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. September 11, 2020
FIVE BY FIVE … Four (which is almost five) members talk to us for 5-8 minutes apiece about their lives. These sessions never take place without all of us hearing surprising tidbits from member backgrounds. Tune in and enjoy. We’ll also hear an update on the results of our Rotary Golf Outing.
An Update from our Recent Inbound Student Goodness Otun
Board Zoom Meeting This Tuesday, Sept 15, at 7am
McAdow Miles Team Continues to Rack up the Miles
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Habitat Work Day on Saturday, August 1
Program Ideas
Golf Outing Success!
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, August 28, 2020
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2020 Golf Outing - Online Auction Items in Order of Appearance
- Aprilaire Room Air Purifier
- Marco Island Condo for One week
- Voyager Edge Bluetooth Headset
- Blackhawk Country Club Foursome with Carts
- 50” Toshiba Smart TV
- Case of Johnsonville Brats
- Collectible Golf Shadowbox and Nevada Bob’s $50 Gift Certificate
- Lake Wisconsin Country Club Foursome with Carts
- WI Dells Weekend Getaway
- Ice Cream maker and fixings
- Balvenie Distillery Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Bottle
- Blackhawk Country Club Foursome and Carts
- Samsung Jitterbug Cell Phone
- Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle and 5 gently used books
- Bike Accessories and $75 Gift Card to Budget Bicycle
- Hotel Red Gift Card for One Night Stay
- Margarita Mixings plus Appetizer Plates, Platter and Serving bowl
- Madison Themed Gift Basket with Metcalfe’s Gift Card and Food Fight Gift card
- Diamond Stud Earrings
- Nature basket for Back Yard Birding and 2 Bottles of Rose wine
- Laser Cut Topographical Map of Madison Lakes
- NAPPA Car Cleaning Kit plus $50 gas card and 2 oil changes
- Eno Vino Gift Certificate and Bottle of Wine
- Blackhawk County Club Foursome with Carts
- Basket of Alcohol-related Products
- Edelweiss Golf Course Foursome and American Family Swag Basket
- Pinot Grigio Magnum Bottle and $50 Food Fight gift card
- Gift Basket With Mary Kay Products
- Uncirculated Ben Franklin Silver Half Doller
- $250 Gift Certificate for Middleton Jewelers
- Patio Waterfall Fountain with Led Lights
- Complete Car Detailing plus $50 gas card and oil change
- Fishing Rod, Tackle Box, Net and $50 Food Fight Gift Card
- Uncirculated Liberty Silver Dollar
- Pleasant View Foursome with Carts
- Kids tent/ Canopy, Four-Way Test Soccer Ball and Princeton Club Gift Certificate
- Bloody Mary Mixings
- Aprilaire Air Purifier
- Date Night Gift Cards to Lake Wi Country Club Fish Fry, Food Fight and the Great Dane
- Two Picture Frames and $50 Food Fight Gift Card
- Baking Basket
- Target $100 Gift Card
Online Auction Headed for Home Stretch!
Golf Outing Sponsorships … Thank You!
Golf Outing Help Still Needed!
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, August 14, 2020
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Golf Outing Sponsorships … Thank You!
Capitol Bank
LSM Chiropractic
Anticipating a Successful Silent Auction!
Foursome at Pleasant View | Pleasant View |
Weekend Getaway in The Dells | Greg Blum |
Aprilaire Room Air Purifier | Cory Recknor/Aprilaire |
6 - $50 Food Fight Gift Cards | Peder Moran |
A two-bedroom condo in Florida | Matt Loch |
Ice Cream Maker & Fixings | Deb Dieter |
Magnum Bottle of Pinot Grigio | Bob & Kathy Rounds/Deb Dieter |
Zebco Fishing Rod, Tackle box & net | Bob & Kathy Rounds/Deb Dieter |
Lake WI Country Club & Friday Night Fish Fry | Doug Coerper |
Patio Water Fountain | Ruth Domack |
Hotel Red Certificate for One night | Cherie Gon/Ruth Domack |
Eno Vino $100 certificate & bottle of wine | Cherie Gon/Ruth Domack |
Margarita theme app plates & platter | Cherie Gon/Ruth Domack |
50” Toshiba TV | Mary Beth Growney-Selene |
3 Foursome certificates plus cart @ Blackhawk CC | Stu Herro |
Golf Basket & foursome to Edelweiss | Steve Aune |
$50 gift card to Nevada Bob’s | Bill Hinckley |
Car Care oil change certificates | Car Care/Leo Edelstein |
Case of Johnsonville Brats | Metcalfe’s Market at WT/Leo Edelstein |
Basket of alcohol-related products | Abby Benbow |
Basket of local restaurant gift cards | Charlie Wills Team/Abby Benbow |
Bike stuff and gift cards | McAdow Miles Bike Group |
5 “gently used books” | Jim and Lisa Olmsted |
Bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon & Scotch | Jack Ferreri |
6 oil change certificates | Don Miller Motors/Leo Edelstein |
3.0 L Cabernet Sauvignon | Steve’s Liquors/Leo Edelstein |
3 $50 gas cards & 3 1mo Princeton Club | Mid-West Family Marketing/Leo Edelstein |
Samsung Jitterbug phone & Bluetooth headset | Madison Computer Works/Leo Edelstein |
$250 gift card | Middleton Jewelers/Leo Edelstein |
Complete car detail | Smart Motors/Leo Edelstein |
$25 certificate | Great Dane/Leo Edelstein |
Cash Donations | Mary Feldt, Abby Benbow, John Gerold, John Olsen |
Canvas Chair | Wolff Kubly/Leo Edelstein |
Bucket of auto cleaning items | Napa Auto Parts/Leo Edelstein |
2 Picture Frames | Camelot Interiors/Leo Edelstein |
Golf case of collectibles | University Coin & Jewelry/Leo Edelstein |
Uncirculated silver dollar and half dollar | University Coin & Jewelry/Leo Edelstein |
Diamond earrings | University Coin & Jewelry/Leo Edelstein |
Topographical Map of Madison Lakes | Dennis Zitnak |
Backyard Bird items & 2 bottles Rose Wine | Mary Van Hout |
Bloody Mary Mixings | Heidi Courtney |
2 oil changes | CarX Muffler & Auto Repair/Leo Edelstein |
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, August 7, 2020
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. July 31, 2020
THE GOOD NEIGHBOR CITY From rural/agricultural origins, Middleton has become a thriving and vibrant community that is a vital commercial and business center. | ||
Lisa Quam from the Middleton Chamber will be our speaker
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week July 24, 2020
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Golf Outing Silent Auction
The Golf Outing was a significant item at Tuesday’s Board Meeting. After discussion, we have decided to proceed with the event. President Steve Aune sent out an email earlier this week on precautions and background on our discussions. |
- Anything sports related, especially golf.
- Dog Basket: treats, lighted leash, furminator brush, dental bones, dog toys, dog bed etc.
- Family Game Night: Jenga, Uno, deck of cards, Sorry, Battleship, Checkers, Scrabble etc.
- Small mini bottles of booze (committee will create the display)
- Martini Time: gin, martini utensils, martini glasses, serving tray, ice bucket
- Pasta Night: colander, various pastas, pasta sauce, bottles of wine
- Moscow Mule Fixins: including Tito’s vodka, straws, copper cups, Meyers ginger Beer 8. Gently used books for the Isolation days/nights/weeks/ months.
- Tackle box of fishing necessities for first-timers (youth as well as adults). We have the fishing rod but need the supplements.
4 Tickets to Overture | Roxanne Brazeau/BMO |
Weekend Getaway in The Dells | Greg Blum |
Aprilaire Room Air Filter | Cory Recknor/Aprilaire |
Two bedroom condo in Florida | Matt Loch |
Ice Cream Maker & Fixings | Deb Dieter |
Magnum Bottle of Pinot Grigio from Terlato Vineyards | Bob & Kathy Rounds (friends of MWT-M) |
Zebco Fishing (need tackle box etc) | Bob & Kathy Rounds |
Lake WI Country Club & Friday Night Fish | Doug Coerper |
Patio Heater with Cooler | Ruth Domack |
Hotel Red Certificate for One night | Cherie Gon |
Eno Vino $100 certificate & bottle of wine | Cherie Gon |
Margarita theme app plates & platter | Cherie Gon |
50” Toshiba TV | Mary Beth Growney-Selene |
3 Foursome certificates plus cart @ Blackhawk CC | Stu Herro |
Basket | Steve Aune |
We Need Your Help! – Habitat Workday
Rotary’s Habitat Work Day is a week away and we need 3 more volunteers.
One of our Rotary projects that puts boots on the ground is coming up. On Saturday, August 1, our club is scheduled to work on a Habitat home in Fitchburg. Our goal is to have a crew of 8 volunteers for this event. As of now, we need 5 more volunteers. Please consider helping on this worthy Community Service Project.
Details: Saturday, August 1, from 8:15 to 3:30 at 4610 Unity Ln. Fitchburg We are to bring our own lunch and our face mask. Six foot social distancing and masks when appropriate. You may want to bring your own water bottle. They recommend frequent hand washing and will have provisions for washing. You will not be required to do anything that makes you feel unsafe or unhealthy.
Registration is on line: https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/lp/westtowne/
The Dane Co. Habitat home ownership program has been very successful. There have been well over 200 families that have permanent housing in Dane Co. through Habitat for Humanity. Habitat will assign a trained supervisor to show us what needs to be done. What a great way to help our neighbors! Please consider volunteering on Saturday, August 1. We are here to answer your questions.
- Rod Nilles rcnilles@chorus.net or 608 836-5562
- Todd Wiegand twiegs2@gmail.com or 608 213-8118
From John Gerold regarding Our Club’s Foundation
- Individuals who do not itemize can claim an above-the-line deduction of up to $300 for such contributions;
- Individuals who itemize can deduct such contributions up to 100% of adjusted gross income.
ANOTHER VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM THIS WEEK
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Golf Outing Silent Auction
- Anything sports-related, especially golf.
- Dog Basket: treats, lighted leash, Furminator brush, dental bones, dog toys, dog bed, etc.
- Family Game Night: Jenga, Uno, a deck of cards, Sorry, Battleship, Checkers, Scrabble, etc.
- Small mini bottles of booze (committee will create the display)
- Martini Time: gin, martini utensils, martini glasses, serving tray, ice bucket
- Pasta Night: colander, various kinds of pasta, pasta sauce, bottles of wine
- Moscow Mule Fixins: including Tito’s vodka, straws, copper cups, Meyers ginger Beer
- Gently used books for the Isolation days/nights/weeks/ months.
- Tackle box of fishing necessities for first-timers (youth as well as adults). We have the fishing rod but need the supplements.
The following members have pledged these donations: | |
4 Tickets to Overture to “Come From Away” | Roxanne Brazeau/BMO |
Weekend Getaway in The Dells | Greg Blum |
Aprilaire Room Air Filter | Cory Recknor/Aprilaire |
Two bedroom condo in Florida | Matt Loch |
Ice Cream Maker & Fixings | Deb Dieter |
Magnum Bottle of Pinot Grigio from Terlato Vineyards | Bob & Kathy Rounds (friends of MWT-M) |
Zebco Fishing (need tackle box etc) | Bob & Kathy Rounds (friends of MWT-M) |
Lake WI Country Club & Friday Night Fish Fry | Doug Coerper |
Patio Heater with Cooler | Ruth Domack |
Hotel Red Certificate for One night | Cherie Gon |
Eno Vino $100 Certificate & Bottle of Wine | Cherie Gon |
Margarita Theme Appetizer Plates & Platter | Cherie Gon |
50” Toshiba TV | Mary Beth Growney-Selene |
3 Foursome certificates plus cart @ Blackhawk CC | Stu Herro |
Basket | Steve Aune |
More on the Golf Outing from Denny Zitnak
- a FUN Day
- a Fun Event
- Great Golf
- Great Food
- Great Friends
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week.
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week
Save This Date – Habitat Workday
McAdow Miles Team
Rotary Public Service Announcement Campaign has launched in the U.S.
Rotary Virtual Convention
Middleton Good Neighbor Festival Bingo
Paying Meal Costs for a Good Cause
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week
Paying Meal Costs for a Good Cause
McAdow Miles Team
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Horse Driving Trials at NoTara Farm
Save This Date – Habitat Workday
Middleton Good Neighbor Festival Bingo
B-I-N-G-O
Rotary and COVID-19
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week.
District Governor Visit
Update on Guatemala Midwives Global Grant
Rotary Golf Outing New Date
Annual Rotary Golf Outing
Rotary Golf Outing New Date
- August 24, 2020
- Pleasant View Country Club
- 9:30 Shotgun Start
- Goal of 124 golfers
- $125/golfer
- Silent Auction, Raffle Prizes, games
REQUESTING 100% PARTICIPATING IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER FOR OUR CLUB’S LARGEST FUNDRAISING EVENT (expect to be asked to help!)
From Ruth Domack
How to join the Club ZOOM, meeting this week
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week
- Apr 17, 2020 12:00 PM
- Apr 24, 2020 12:00 PM
- May 1, 2020 12:00 PM
- May 8, 2020 12:00 PM
Grant Request Submitted
Two New Member Applications
- Lisa Humphrey, Building Superintendent at Wisconsin Historical Society, also known as ‘Jennie’s Mom
- Heidi Courtney, Manager Drug Testing Company
An abbreviated Bulletin
What If Foundation Support
An abbreviated Bulletin
INSTRUCTIONS for Virtual (ZOOM) MWT-M Rotary Club meeting
If you do not have a camera for video, no problem. Just join anyway via computer and listen in. You will still be able to see what is happening through your computer. We just won't be able to see you.
No computer, no problem, you can also call in and listen in via your phone. Call-in info below.
Steve Aune is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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An abbreviated Bulletin
Last Week’s Speaker: Madison Artist Jerry Butler
Become a 2020-2021 Host Family!
Dinner with Friends … Last Call
Last Week’s Speaker: Mary Beth Growney-Selene - Golf Outing
Last Week’s Speaker: Mary Beth Growney-Selene on the Golf Outing
This Week’s Speaker: Madison Artist Jerry Butler will speak on painting murals with troubled and disadvantaged youth
2020Golf Poster
Rotary Social
CANOPOLY a New Club Project
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! from Jim Olmsted and John A. Gerold
Last Week’s Speaker
Last Week’s Speaker: No Meeting: Club Social
This Week’s Speaker: Mary Beth Growney-Selene on the Golf Outing
Our Middleton High School Interact Club Delivers the Butterburgers!
Last Week’s Speaker:
Ed Mani, Burkhalter Travel - European River
Cruises
2020-21 ROTARY THEME - ROTARY OPENS OPPORTUNITIES!
Last Week’s Speakers
RI International Convention 2020
Club Social Date Set: Mark Your Calendar!
Support Our Middleton High School Interact Club!
- They are having a fundraiser at Culver's' on Parmenter in Middleton. They carry the food to the tables, and Culvers donates proceeds to their club, which goes towards funding a drinking water well in Africa. All you have to do to help is go to Culvers and eat on February 12 between 4:00 and 8:00.
- Human Rights Week at Middleton High School begins Monday, February 3, 2020. Our Interact Club will be presenting, along with their benefactor, Strides for Africa 9:15 - 9:50 on Monday.
Last Week’s Speaker: Rotary at Work
Wisconsin Academic Decathlon
Basketball Slam Ticket Fundraiser
Our Next Slate of Officer Candidates -- UPDATED
- President Steve Aune
- President-Elect Connie Smith
- Secretary Jack Ferreri
- Treasurer Rich Cooper
- Club Service Kevin Moran & new Dean Ryerson
- International Ed Fink & new Kathy Roberg
- Vocational Denny Zitnak & new Roxanne Brazeau
- Community Service Barry Pace & new Abby Benbow
Last Week’s Speaker: Luke Sprague - Wisconsin Veterans Museum
This Week’s Speaker: Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime
New Member Kathy Roberg Has a Good Cause …
Become a 2020-2021 Host Family!
Consider Joining a Club Reading Group
Our Next Slate of Officer Candidates
- President Steve Aune
- President-Elect Connie Smith
- Secretary Jack Ferreri
- Treasurer Rich Cooper
- Club Service Kevin Moran & new Bill Mowbray
- International Ed Fink & new Kathy Roberg
- Vocational Deb Dieter & new Roxanne Brazeau
- Community Service Barry Pace & new Abby Benbow
Basketball Slam Ticket Fundraiser
Badge Directory Updated
Be prepared to do a bit of badge hunting when you look for your badge at the meeting tomorrow. The Directory has been updated, and some badges have moved. All are in alphabetical order.
Our Members Help with a Clinic
RYLA Dates Set
- Each year Rotary Clubs can sponsor students from local high schools to attend (it is strongly suggested sophomores be chosen, however, this is not a requirement)
- Adult Rotarians are always welcome and needed to help facilitate the Conference (and to come to have fun!) What is the cost?
- The cost to attend the camp is:
- $200 if complete paperwork is submitted by April 1, 2020, and is paid by the local Rotary Club.
- $225 for any registrations with paperwork arriving after April 2, 2020 - April 17, 2020.
- Please Note: Due to club response and camp limits we will be at a maximum occupancy this year. Availability will be on a first apply, first filled basis. All paperwork must be submitted to guarantee a spot.
- Please note that transportation is the local Rotary Club’s responsibility.
Destinations Established for Our Outbound Students!
Last Week’s Speaker: Nancy Comello on our Guatemala Global Grant.
Club Social Date Set: Mark Your Calendar!
Rotary Teams up with Toastmasters International
Another New Member Joins the Team – Welcome Jennifer Humphrey
Last Week’s Program: Stoughton High School Madrigal Singers in Tudor costume
Last Week’s Speaker:
Paul Harris Meeting Reminder
Sardinia in Your Plans?
Rotary Golf Outing
- June 29, 2020
- Pleasant View Country Club
- 9:30 Shotgun Start
- Goal of 124 golfers
- $125/golfer
- Silence Auction, Raffle Prizes, game
Raffle Gift Reminder
Former Member Ray Holloway Has Passed
Former Member Bryce Fish Has Passed Away
Parking for Dec 13 Lussier Meeting
New Members Approved by the Board
- Jennifer Humphrey: Chiropractor, pending induction
- Abby Benbow was inducted into the Club at our Dec 6 meeting
- Relatedly, Carl Bolstad has moved to Honorary Member status
This Week’s Speaker:
Meeting at Lussier Community Center
This Week’s Speaker
: Dick Wagner - We Were Here All Along
Another New Member Approved by the Board
- Abby Benbow: Real Estate, sponsored by Steve Aune, the second posting
- Jennifer Humphrey: Chiropractor, first posting.
Bring Those Old Instruments to Rotary
Former Member Ray Holloway Has Passed
Food Donations Needed for Lussier Pantry
Some Background on Lussier Programs (for Dec 13 meeting there)
News on Ruth Domack
Information on Donating to the RI Foundation
Another New Member Approved by the Board
Food Donations Needed for Lussier Pantry
- Hearty soups
- Mac and cheese
- Whole wheat pasta
- Spaghetti sauces
- Healthy snacks
This Week’s Speaker: Matt Blessing
This Week’s Speaker:
Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime
Fitchburg-Verona Rotary Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
News on Ruth Domack
District Grant to Support Oil Extraction Machines in Haiti
This Week’s Speaker: Tim Bolhuis - Pellitteri Waste Systems
Three New Members Approved by the Board
Last Week’s Speaker: Lee Rasch - LeaderEthics Wisconsin
World Polio Day … and Beer
October 24, 2019, is World Polio Day and Madison area Rotary clubs are partnering with Great Dane Pubs in raising money for the Polio Plus Fund. The event is called Pints for Polio. On that day, Great Dane Pubs are donating $1 to Rotary's Polio Plus Fund for every pint of beer, crowler, growler and 6 pack of beer sold at pub locations. Every dollar donated will be matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As there are multiple Great Dane locations in Madison, we thought it would be fun to choose 1 location for our Club so we can enjoy social time with each other in addition to Rotarians from other clubs. We would like to meet at the Great Dane Hilldale location at 5 pm. I hope to see many of you there! Quaff one with your Rotarian pals to fight polio. |
Last Week’s Speaker: Rotary Friendship Exchanges
Interact Club Looking for Some Help
Jeannine in Guatemala Working with Midwives on Our Global Grant
Last Week’s Speaker: Inbound Exchange
Student Ludovica Giada Malinverni
Outbound Student Fiona Miller in Turkey
She’s just starting on her adventures with meeting fellow students, connecting with other Rotary students … and an emergency appendectomy soon after her arrival. You just never know what’s going to happen on a Rotary Exchange! | |
McAdow Milers Keep on Peddling
Educating Guatamalan Birth Attendants
- The neonatal mortality rate in Guatemala is 15 babies per 1000 live births.
- Seventy-five percent of those babies die within their first 24 hours of life.
- The maternal mortality rate is approximately 120 women per 100,000 live births.
- The maternal mortality rate is 3 times higher among indigenous Mayan women.
Board/Officer Vacancies
- Sundar Baladhandapani has had to leave the Board because of work pressures.
- Ruth Domack was scheduled to be the incoming President-Elect starting July 1, 2020, but her health issues have forced her to step down from that position.
- If you want to serve on a Nominating Committee, talk to Steve Aune.
Senate Scholar Program vis John Gerold
- January 12-17
- February 9-14
- March 22-27
Last Week’s Speaker: District Governor Edwin Bos
Foundation Expenditures 2019-2020
2019-2020 Charitable Expenditures | |||
Project | Ave | Rotarian | $ |
Jefferson MS 1 :Build GAGA Court | Voc | Dieter | 1,200 |
Jefferson MS 2: Wireless Gr Arts Tablets | Voc | Dieter | 2,400 |
Rotary HS Scholarship Program | Voc | Gon | 5,000 |
RYLA Meal Support | Voc | Van Hout | 500 |
RYLA Attendee Sponsorship | Voc | Van Hout | 1,000 |
UW Odyssey Project | Voc | Desautels | 1,500 |
WI Academic Decathlon | Voc | Faulhaber | 1,950 |
Middleton HS Interact Club | Voc | Wiegand | 500 |
Lussier 1: Buffett Scholars | Comm | Gerold | 5,000 |
Lussier 2: K-12 Initiative for Devel Success | Comm | Gerold | 3,000 |
Habitat for Humanity | Comm | Wiegand | 500 |
Food Pantries (4) | Comm | Brazeau | 4,000 |
ShelterBox | Intl | Welton | 1,000 |
Orphan Train 1: TLC, South Africa | Intl | Fink | 2,500 |
Orphan Train 2: Mooseheart | Intl | Fink | 2,500 |
Oliveros Scholarships | Intl | Desautels | 2,000 |
THVCR Oil Press | Intl | Patenaude | 2,000 |
GMRP | Intl | Desautels | 2,000 |
Guatemala Midwives | intl | Club | 5,000 |
Polio Plus | intl | Club | 1,500 |
Youth Exchange Inbound and Outbound | Intl | Brendemuehl | 5,285 |
Unapplied | |||
Total | $ 50,335 |
Rotary Bingo at Oakwood Is Back for Another Year!
For over Forty (40) years our Rotary Club has provided entertainment on a monthly basis from October through May of each year by providing Bingo to the residents of Oakwood. Our new “Bingo Year” will begin on the third Thursday in October (October 17th) and continue each month on the third Thursday through May 2020. Bingo sessions run from 6:00 PM until approximately 7:30 PM and are held on the second floor, East Lounge, Hebron Oaks., at Oakwood, off of Mineral Point Road.
Working Bingo is an easy way to do a “make-up”, it is fun, and it contributes to our Community Service obligations. Rotarians are notified several days before the event as a reminder and if there are any particular things one needs to know about the session. A Sign-up sheet will be passed around at our next few meetings for the first several sessions. We will need at least four volunteers for each session. You can also bring your children, spouse, significant other, or friend to help out.
Netherlands Friendship Exchange Team Departs
Rotary Youth Exchange
Exchange Programs - Inbound & Outbound
"If every 17 year old were a youth exchange student, we would have no wars." Karl-Wilhelm Stenhammer, RI Past President |
Last Week’s Speaker:
Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime
This Week’s Speaker: District Governor Edwin Bos. Edwin Bos has been a proud member of the Fort Atkinson Rotary Club since 2003. He has served on the Board of Directors, as Youth Exchange Officer, as the chair of several club construction projects, as Club President in 2012-13 and as Assistant Governor from 2014-2017. Edwin is a graduate of Fort Atkinson High School, the University of Wisconsin-Madison (BSc Civil Engineering) and the Rotterdam School of Management (MBA). After graduation, he spent ten years working for a large Dutch construction company primarily in Amsterdam, Istanbul and the Caribbean. Edwin strongly supports Rotary’s many exchange programs in part because exchange programs have defined his own life. His Dutch immigrant parents came to Fort Atkinson under the auspices of a Farm Bureau exchange. After studying in Madison Edwin took part in an IAESTE work exchange to Gothenburg, Sweden and, after studying in Rotterdam, participated in an AIESEC work exchange in Poznan, Poland where he met his wife Joanna. Since returning to Fort Atkinson they have hosted two inbound exchange students. Edwin has participated in several District 6250 Friendship Exchanges. He traveled to India with an RFE team led by PDG Dean Ryerson. While in India he met Dr. Anouke Arakal of the Pondicherry Beach Town Rotary Club and that connection led to a Rotary Global Grant, sponsored by the Fort Atkinson Rotary Club, which funded four dialysis machines in Pondicherry. He’s traveled to the Philippines with an RFE team led by Ms. Darla Leick of Marshfield Sunrise. That RFE led to a friendship with Rotarian Roger de Guzman of the Kalibo Rotary Club and a Rotary Global Grant, sponsored by the five clubs in Assistant Governor group #8, for a pipeline that brought potable water to two spirited villages. He’s traveled to Nepal with an RFE team led by current District Friendship Exchange chair Dr. Dave Clemens and, most recently, he led an RFE team from his Assistant Governor group back to the Philippines to help dedicate their water pipeline project and to establish new Rotary friendships and contacts. Edwin and Joanna live in Fort Atkinson. Their oldest son, Harry, is attending the University of Alabama and is a member of the Rotaract Club there. Their youngest son, Ernest, is co-president of the High School Interact Club and is planning to attend Arizona State. Edwin is a past member of the Fort Atkinson School Board, a Paul Harris plus member, a sustaining member, and a Paul Harris Society member. He, his brother and their wives own and operate Bos Design Builders LLC in Fort Atkinson. In his spare time, he enjoys activities that involve spending time with friends, family, and anyone who enjoys a little gezelligheid. Something that he feels Rotary and Rotarians already have in spades! |
Rotary Friendship Exchange from Holland, September 19-25
Rotary Friendship Exchange offers the best in international travel opportunities! If you are available from September 19 - 25, you could host a Rotarian traveler from The Netherlands and help introduce them to life in the Madison area. Ten couples will spend some time in the Madison area and then head to the La Crosse area for another five days. We have a wonderful itinerary planned to highlight our part of Wisconsin and show it off! Please consider opening up your home to one of the couples for a few days. You can provide them with a room and breakfast only or spend as much time with the whole group as you please. We guarantee that the experience will enrich your life in ways that may surprise you! Contact Mary Van Hout to be part of this RFE! maryevanhout@gmail.com or 608 836 1603. And more … Mary Van Hout, Dean Ryerson, and other Rotarians from our District participated in a Friendship Exchange to The Netherlands in late May. Seven Rotarians from the Netherlands will visit the Madison area from September 19-25. You are invited to join us as we welcome our guests and provide opportunities for them to experience life and culture in our area. On Friday evening, September 20 at 6:00 pm we'll experience a traditional supper club fish fry at The Hilltop (between Cross Plains and Pine Bluff). Let Dean Ryerson know if you would like to join us for this evening (dryerson@tds.net). As Kevin Welton pointed out following our meeting last Friday, it will be "Dutch Treat!" We will gather at Mary Van Hout's home in Middleton for a pot luck picnic on Sunday afternoon the 22nd at 5:30. Again, if you want to join us let Mary know at <maryevanhout@gmail.com>. Bring a dish to pass, and preferably with some food in it! Looking forward to having club members join us for spirited conversations with our Dutch guests as Rotary "Connects the World". |
Last Week’s Speaker:
UW Geologist Eric Carson on Geology of
Madison & Black Earth Creek
One Rotary Summit
Bingo Was Bang-Up
Bingo Czar is still working up numbers, but the string of bingo crews that worked a total of sixteen hours at the Middleton Good Neighbor Festival did a great time, made some new Rotary friends, and raised a bucket of money. Details to come. But here’s a picture of our Prez Dawn Frank looking all bingoish. | |
BREAKING REPORT FROM MATT: Thanks to all of our club members and friends who made bingo a smashing success at the Middleton Good Neighbor Fest. As a fundraiser, this was a winner--$2,025 net-net-net. As an opportunity for fellowship, it was even better—33 club members participated along with family and friends. As a chance to showcase our club in Middleton, it worked. Our club was 20+ years removed from bingo and Good Neighbor Festival hasn’t had bingo in years. We heard those festival patrons wanted it back, but it was uncharted waters for us. I am proud to say that everyone involved brought a positive attitude and made the event fun—thanks! Our club should plan to return to GNF next year and plan to do better. To make that happen we must gather all of your feedback and look for ways to improve our operation and thereby results. I will be at this Friday’s meeting, September 6, at 11:45 and will stay later to hear your ideas for improvement. You are also welcome to send me ideas at matthewloch26@gmail.com. |
Orphan Train Update
This Week’s Speaker: Pope Farm Luncheon
This Week’s Speaker: Pope Farm Luncheon. UW Geologist Eric Carson on the geology of Madison & Black Earth Creek
Rotary Friendship Exchange from Holland, 9/19-25
Rotary Friendship Exchange offers the best in international travel opportunities! If you are available from September 19 - 25, you could host a Rotarian traveler from The Netherlands and help introduce them to life in the Madison area. Ten couples will spend some time in the Madison area and then head to the La Crosse area for another five days. We have a wonderful itinerary planned to highlight our part of Wisconsin and show it off! Please consider opening up your home to one of the couples for a few days. You can provide them with a room and breakfast only or spend as much time with the whole group as you please. We guarantee that the experience will enrich your life in ways that may surprise you! Contact Mary Van Hout to be part of this RFE! maryevanhout@gmail.com or 608 836 1603 |
Outbound Fionna Miller Enroute to Turkey … She’s There!
Rotary Aid to the Bahamas
Welcome Ludovica
Notes from Our Aug 2 working Meeting (thanks to Ed Fink)
- Buffet Scholars/Lussier
- Food Pantries (Lussier, MOM, River, Grace Episcopal)
- Habitat for Humanity
- Summer School Scholarships at Lussier
BINGO!
Bingo is back! After a several year hiatus, the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton is bringing Bingo back to the Middleton Good Neighbor Festival at Fireman’s Park next to the high school. Bingo will be held from 6-9 PM on Friday, 1-4 PM and 6-9 PM on Saturday and 1-5 PM on Sunday. $1 per card, cash prizes! Fast-paced, with 6 plus games per hour. Must be 18, or have an adult present on the grounds. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton charitable programs. |
Become a Madison Area STAR (Specialized Training for Action in Rotary)
- Overview of this thing called Rotary
- Discover how new Rotarians have already made an impact in their communities
- ‘Seasoned’ Rotarians will answer your questions
Ludovica Has Arrived
Last Week’s Speaker: Bingo Trial Run
This Week’s Speaker: Gary Cannalte on New Weather Technology
Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Club At Work in the World
Countdown to Bingo (from Bingo Czar Matt)
- Friday, August 23, 6-9:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 24, 1-4:00 p.m. and 6-9:00 p.m.
- Sunday, August 25, 1-5:00 p.m.
- Great food including a Friday Fish Fry, Saturday chicken dinner and a dessert tent
- Fun for the kids with a midway, games, movies and lots of other activities
- Live music all day long in the VFW and Youth Hockey tents
- Art fair with vendors from around the area
- 5K run on Saturday and Sunday’s parade
- Of course, bingo, bingo, bingo…
Last Week’s Program: Club Committee Worktime
This Week’s Speaker: Bingo Trial Run
Long-time Member Paul Butz Has Passed Away
MADISON—Paul John Butz passed away on July 29, 2019, at his home. Paul was loved and appreciated by all who knew him. He was a true gentleman with a kind soul and quick wit. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, reading, building, being outdoors, raising black labs, sitting on the porch up north, and spending time with family and friends. Paul was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and dear friend. He is survived by Marilyn, his loving wife of 62 years; daughter, Linda (Russ) Denk; son, David (Susie) . Butz; grandson, Paul (Erin) Zimbelman; granddaughter, Abby Zimbelman; and great-granddaughter, Elodie Zimbelman. A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 326 S. Segoe Rd., Madison, WI with memorial service beginning at 11 a.m. and lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Covenant Presbyterian Church, Hospice, or Doctors Without Borders in Paul’s name. |
Last Week’s Program: Katie Hensel on Tri 4 Schools
Katie Hensel is changing the face of what Triathlons look like! She founded Tri 4 Schools in 2011 to promote active kids and healthy schools. This summer there's Tri 4 Schools triathlons in Waunakee, Sun Prairie, and Middleton. Ms. Hensel rushes in to help like an over-caffeinated Rotarian, a dynamo of goodness for creating healthier kids ages 3-14. Her kids say things like "Sportsmanship, don't be scared of what you can do. You can do it too!" Tri 4 Schools gives kids access to extracurricular sports, especially those who have few options at their schools. Triathlons and mud runs your child will love! www.tri4schools.org | |
This Week’s Speaker: Club Committee Worktime |
Last Week’s Program: Goodness on a Year in Her Life.
"I'm Goodness from Nigeria." Possibly the most flamboyant and confident exchange student we've welcomed recently, Goodness condensed her year in America into a lively half-hour! From when she learned at Lagos, Nigeria that's she's going to America, to her poignant thanks you's and I'm gonna miss you's at our July 19th lunch. A few Goodness glimpses:
We see dozens of Goodness photos with friends and families, accompanied by Rhianna's tearful "Farewell." |
This Week’s Speaker: Katie Hensel on Tri 4 Schools
Take Out Your Calendar
- August 23-25. Middleton Good Neighbor Fest. MAJOR CLUB FUNDRAISER.
Safe Births
Last Week’s Program: David Wahlberg from Wisconsin State Journal - Preventing Fatal Falls
Wisconsin State-Journal health reporter David Wahlberg and Dane County Safe Community Task Force's Ruth Meyer enlighten us on how to prevent falling. Why does Wisconsin have the highest percentage of falls for adults over 65? Alcohol, binge drinking, higher aging population/demographics, and Wisconsin does a better job of reporting falls than other states. If you've fallen once in the last 12 months, you're 50% more at risk for your next fall. Ms. Meyer teaches fall prevention classes, called "Stepping On," a 7-week workshop series. Prevention: exercise, vision checkup, medication review, home safety. Tripping over dogs and cats happens a lot. Take Stepping On class reduces your risk of falling by 30%! Other prevention: Tai Chi, Ballroom Basics for Balance, leisure activities such as pickleball, tennis, biking. Be an advocate to prevent falls! |
Cory Recknor ‘a cancer-fighting ambassador’
Rotary Friendship Exchange Farewell to our Australian Rotary Guests
The house is not visible from the road. Look for the balloons). Potluck for Madison-area Rotarians, bring:
• Last name beginning with A-J: salad
• Last name beginning with K-P: noodles or other carbs
• Last name beginning with Q-Z: dessert
• Optional: bring own beverages and lawn games
Jim Wartinbee Resigns from the Club
The Latest from Goodness
Last Week’s Program (June 28): Joyce Bromley, Downtown Rotary
RI-Scholarships
Update on TLC Adopt-a-Cot Program
Happy kids in Johannesburg, South Africa with the TLC program we help support through the Orphan Train | |
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Golf Outing a Success!
Kevin Welton reports on a successful Golf Event: Our annual Rotary Charity Golf Outing was held on Monday, June 17 at Pleasant View Golf Course in Middleton. We had a total of 96 golfers signed up to play 18 holes of golf on the Prairie and Woods Courses. There was a total of 27 Hole Sponsorships that had custom color logo signage on the course and listed in the program. A total of 35 Silent Auction packages were bid on by participants. We had 22 Raffle Prizes that tickets were sold for, and we also sold Mulligans for use on the course. There was a String Game that could be purchased that allowed golfers to count a missed Putt. A total of 18 Club members participated in the golfing, and there were 18 Club members that donated time as Volunteers. A box lunch was provided, then following the golf, a full cookout was enjoyed by everyone. Prizes were awarded for the 12 on course hole contests, and to the winners of the Teams with the lowest scores. It was a beautiful day for golf, in the end the results produced a net income to our Foundation of $20,673.48. Thank you to all who participated in the event. |
Changing of the Guard
More Good News from Abroad
Last Week’s Program: Changing of the Guard
Golf Outing a Success
Bingo, Bingo, Bingo - Schedule
Our club will be bringing bingo back to the Middleton Good Neighbor Fest August 23-25, 2019. This is part of some throwback features including a Friday fish fry and Sunday chicken dinner. We will need volunteers for bingo sessions on Friday (evening), Saturday (afternoon & evening) and Sunday (afternoon). Mark your calendars now, because Wisconsin summers fill up quickly. We have a small committee formed including Deb Dieter, Jack Ferreri, Dawn Frank, Kevin Moran, Rod Nilles, and Matt Loch. We can use some more committee members and we are meeting this Friday after our club meeting. C’mon, join the fun! Thank you to all who have volunteered for BINGO at Good Neighbor Fest so far. Here is a list of 20 places we still need to fill: |
Saturday, August 24, 1-4 pm | Cashier (1) | |||
Saturday, August 24, 6-9 pm | Bingo spinner (1) Treasurer (1) | |||
Sunday, August 25, 10 am-1 p | Parade volunteers (2) | |||
Sunday, August 25, 1-3 pm | Bingo caller (1) | |||
Bingo spinner (1) | ||||
Treasurer (1) | ||||
Cashiers (4) | ||||
Sunday, August 25, 3-5 pm | Bingo caller (1) | |||
Treasurer (1) | ||||
Cashiers (4) | ||||
Sunday, August 25, 6-8 pm | Grounds Crew (1) | |||
Monday, August 26, 5-8 pm | Grounds Crew (1) |
Last Week’s Program:
Robin Shepard on History and Trends in the Wisconsin Brewing Industry
With a career that involved lots of driving the state, combined with a love of beer, Robin Shepherd became an effervescent expert on beers, especially those of the upper Midwest. Drawing on his penning a trio of books on the breweries and brewpub of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois, as well as regular beer articles in Madison’s Isthmus, he regaled us with tales from his deep knowledge of the beer culture of our region. The 1980s saw the emergence of craft and home brewing, ending the total dominance of the big national brewers. This trend has continued to accelerate. Wisconsin is home to about 175 brewers now, with perhaps 500 in the Great Lakes region as a whole. All beer comes from just a combination of water, hops, barley, and yeast, but the different techniques and flavors added to make for a wide palette of flavors. Lagers, ales, pilsners, bocks, stouts, sours, tarts, lambics – the variety appears to be endless. Wisconsinites approve: they manage to consume thirty-three gallons per person. |
The Bike Boys
Your intrepid Bulletin Editor and Cub Reporter Ferreri tagged along with the McAdow Miles team last Saturday. Great time pedaling together, although your editor was clearly the slacker. Jerry McAdow, Paul Patenaude, Peter Hoff, and Leo Edelstein (behind the camera) made the ride south and west from our start point at Pacific Cycle on Hammersley Road. Jerry shared some of his road wisdom with the slacker. Wonderful time, beautiful weather, and 12 miles on the road. Great fun! |
Rotary Global Rewards
Guatemala Literacy Project Seeking Volunteers
- July 21 - 27, 2019
- July 30 - August 4, 2019
- November 14 - 17, 2019
- February 1 - 9, 2019
- February 18 - 23, 2019
- July 12 - 18, 2020
- July 21 - 26, 2020
The Adventures of our Goodness
Pool parties, birthdays, Clydesdales, the Arch at St. Louis, and the Lincoln Library in Springfield. Ah, summer. | |
Spring Cleaning
Last Week’s (actually the Previous Week’s) Program:
Last Week’s (actually the Previous Week’s) Program:
Matt Loch on our Bingo event at the Middleton Good Neighbor Festival
This Week’s Speaker: Robin Shepard on History and Trends in the Wisconsin Brewing Industry
MWT-M Golf Outing Silent Auction Donation Request
Last Week’s Program: High School Scholarship Awards
This Week’s Speaker: Gary Cannalte was scheduled to be our speaker, but a family situation has forced him to cancel. Instead, we’ll be discussing books/reading that members find engrossing. Think about some books you’ve enjoyed.
Free Beer for Volunteers!
- Friday - 4:45 - 8:30
- Saturday - 5:00 - 8:30
- Saturday - 8:30 - 12:30
Last Week’s Speaker:
Mike Knight on Aquafarming & Hemp
Mike Knight gave an entertaining talk on raising tilapia and specialty greens via aquaculture in Lodi, Wisconsin. Along the way, he recapped his colorful career in data analysis and how he’s applied those skills to his current project. Technical issues abound (for someone with zero farming experience), but understanding market demand and pricing proved to be key issues he learned along the way. | |
This Week’s Speaker: Cherie Gon presents our High School Scholarship Awards; Leadership from the Middleton HS Interact Club will discuss their new Club and plans for their future. |
Golf Outing Volunteers …
Call for Service Project Ideas
Highway Cleanup is Scheduled for Thursday, May 30
Madison Public Schools Annual Luncheon
Revised Timeline in Foundation Budget Process, from President-Elect Dawn Frank
Last Week’s Program: Kevin Frost, President of the local chapter of Engineers Without Borders
He spoke to us about his work in Guatemala, which includes managing a group of 100 UW engineering students with projects in the mountainous western part of the country … water projects in Pajuya, Azucenas, and Zapote as well as a bridge in Rio Lindo. They get the community involved and work with the community on determining the most pressing needs … often it’s wells and water distribution systems to provide clean water to villages. His video of engaged UW students on-site was inspirational. And it looked like they were having fun as well. |
Goodness on Stage
Following up on our Club Survey, from President-Elect Dawn Frank
- We have too many check writing “fundraisers”; we need another signature fundraiser like the golf outing. When our club was formed, it was to be about service, not just writing checks.
- We want a better understanding of how we spend our fundraising dollars. There is also some confusion about our club foundation and the Rotary Foundation.
- We want more service projects; especially one that occurs on a monthly cadence and at night to meet the needs of people who can't get away during the day.
- We don’t know how to ask people when inviting them to a club meeting; maybe a need for training/materials
MWTMers Helping out Habitat for Humanity
Bingo, Bingo, Bingo
Our club will be bringing bingo back to the Middleton Good Neighbor Fest August 23-25, 2019. This is part of some throwback features including a Friday fish fry and Sunday chicken dinner. We will need volunteers for bingo sessions on Friday (evening), Saturday (afternoon & evening) and Sunday (afternoon). Mark your calendars now, because Wisconsin summers fill up quickly. We have a small committee formed including Deb Dieter, Jack Ferreri, Dawn Frank, Kevin Moran, Rod Nilles, and Matt Loch. We can use some more committee members and we are meeting this Friday after our club meeting. C’mon, join the fun! Reach out to Deb Dieter to reserve your volunteer slot. You can email debragdieter@gmail.com to reserve your spot. DON’T BE ONE OF THOSE … ‘AW, SOMEONE ELSE WILL DO IT.’ BE THAT SOMEONE! |
MWT-M Golf Outing Silent Auction Another Donation Request
Wow! The donations and creativity are coming in! This year’s Silent Auction promises to be a Big Success thanks to you! Just received Deb Dieter’s Donation – UW Sunburst Chair! If you need ideas here’s one – how about sharing Madison’s cultural events? Tickets to the Overture Center, Symphony, Opera, Nutcracker Ballet, Children’s Theatre (CTM), Children’s Museum, American Players Theatre, Stoughton Opera House, Firehouse Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Madison Forward Theatre to name but a few. A big THANK YOU to Deb and the other MWT-M members who have already stepped up with 2019 donations. Please remember, the golf outing and silent auction benefit the club’s Foundation and the requested projects in 2019-2020. Your participation is critical to our success. | ||
Please join in!!! Your Silent Auction Committee: Jeannine Desautels, Deb Dieter, Ruth Domack, Leo Edelstein, Cherie Gon, Mary Van Hout |
Volunteers Needed for District 6250 Conference
Join the McAdow Miles Bike Team
June 9th - Tri 4 Schools Need Volunteers
- Scroll down to the Run Course Marshall opportunities and select your desired time and location.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete all the information fields. Make sure to include the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton as your volunteer organization.
- Scroll through the waiver, click the box to accept, enter your electronic signature and click ‘sign up to volunteer’.
- Email me at patrick.rees@usbank.com so that I can track how many volunteers we have.
Saturday, June 1st | deadline for all IRONMAN Foundation Grant applications. You must have it submitted by this deadline to receive grant payment following the race. Not sure if you have completed it yet - send me an email and Amber and I will let you know. |
Thursday, June 6th | Captain's meeting at Olin Park Pavilion. Time TBD, but likely around 6 PM. This is your chance to meet IRONMAN staff you will be working with, receive Captain's gear and credentials, receive gift cards to purchase snacks (aid stations) and ask questions |
Friday, June 7th | DAY 1 of Athlete Check-in at Olin Park |
Saturday, June 8th | DAY 2 of athlete check-in and mandatory bike check-in |
Sunday, June 9th | RACE DAY!!!! |
Monday, June 10th | Volunteer Party at Coliseum Bar, 5:30 PM - all volunteers welcome. We will serve refreshments and appetizers.... and raffle off some fun prizes! |
Last Week’s Program: Club Assembly
This Week’s Speaker: Kevin Frost will talk to us about Guatemala, where our Club is deeply involved
MWTM Golf Outing Silent Auction Donation Request
Calling All Projects!
Following Up on the Member Survey …
Last Week’s Program: Jefferson Middle School
This Week’s Speaker: Club Assembly, with breakout sessions on topics that emerged in the recent member survey.
SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED!
Our Golf Outing will tee off on Monday, June 17 at Pleasant View Golf Course. Our Silent Auction is an important part of this fundraiser and we need your help. Each week, we will write about ideas for your donations, but your creativity is also encouraged. This week we’d like to suggest donations that are “all things golf-related”: gloves, hats, ball markers, tees, balls, golf bags, clubs, golf towels, golf umbrellas, golf course foursomes, rain gear for golfers, golf shoes, golf socks, club covers, shirts, shorts, sunglasses. We also would like to create a “pyramid” of local brewery beers for a display. We need several donations of a 6-pack of local brew. The more variety the better! We are seeking fun creative gifts and ideas. Do you cook? Paint? Handyman skills? A big THANK YOU to our fellow MWT-M members who have already stepped up with 2019 donations: |
Jack Ferreri | 2 Penzey’s Boxed Spices | |
Doug Coerper | Foursome + Cart + Fish Dinner – Lake WI CC | |
Cory Recknor & Aprilaire | Dehumidifier and Air Purifier | |
Matt Loch | 1 week at Marco Island Condo | |
Roxanne Brazeau & BMO | 4 tickets to Overture Broadway Musical “Anastasia” | |
Greg Blum | 2-night Cabin in Dells | |
Mary Van Hout | Quilt | |
Deb Dieter | Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey And Old Fashioned glasses, muddler | |
Peder Moren | 6 each $50 Gift Cards to Food Fight Restaurants |
Dick Meister Memorial Service
Last Week’s Program: NO MEETING … Good Friday
This Week’s Speaker: MEET AT THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Tri 4 Schools Need Volunteers
Lots of Spring and Summer Events coming up. Find something to volunteer at as a MWTM Rotarian. We’ve supported this program, both with funds and volunteers, for several years. | |
Spring Events Summer Events | Fall Events Honors Night November, date TBD |
Go to Website for details and volunteer sign-up: tri4schools.org |
Dick Meister Has Passed Away
Losing his father at six months of age, growing up on a farm, experiencing strong discipline during paratrooper training, and earning 3 university degrees while working full-time certainly impacted his exemplary work ethic which he shared with hundreds of high school students during his career.
Dick's special interest in sports included being a successful basketball coach for 13 years, and officiating basketball/football/baseball for more than 35 years. He was an avid UW Basketball fan and a golfing member at Blackhawk Country Club. Another special interest was his affiliation with the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton, being a charter member with perfect attendance for more than 35 years. He was honored as a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow for his involvement with several Rotary Club special projects: development of Pope Park on Old Sauk Rd, establishing fundraisers for the orphanages supported by Rotary and going to El Salvador and Guatemala several times to work at the orphanages. Dick enjoyed traveling to Idaho, Arizona, Europe, and Asia. He cherished his membership in the Catholic Church (Our Lady Queen of Peace), never having missed attending mass his entire life, except when aboard military ship going to Japan.
He is survived by his wife Ellen; brother-in-law Wayne Hefty; niece Rebecca Freitag; nephews Ron, Garry, Don, Tim and Rich Meister; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Albert, mother Grace, brothers Eugene and Donald, and nephew Joseph.
Memorials are suggested to the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton Foundation, PO BOX 620312, Middleton, WI 53562-0312 or the Meister Memorial Fund @Blackhawk Country Club, 3606 Blackhawk Drive, Madison, WI, 53705
Thanks from the TLC in South Africa
Here's the Thank You from TRLC:
Thanks from the Oliveros Crew
Last Week’s Program: Doug Fearing on Schools for Haiti
This Week’s Speaker: NO MEETING … Good Friday
And Speaking of the Golf Outing …
Request for Silent Auction Donations for the Rotary Golf Outing
- Do not worry about what your donation may "go with" in a basket. That is the Silent Auction Committee's job and you don't have to worry about it! We are just grateful for your donation whatever that may be!
- Local Beer Theme Basket: Please bring 6-12 pack of bottles or cans of LOCAL beer. We will auction it all off together so variety is key. For example, it would be better to donate 3 different flavored 6 packs of New Glarus beer as opposed to 3 six-packs of 1 flavor like Spotted Cow. Examples of local beer: Capital Brewery, Wisconsin Brewery, Karben4, One Barrel, New Glarus, Potosi, Next Door and many more.
- Rose all Day Theme Basket: Please bring a bottle(s) of Rose (not white zinfandel). Every liquor store has a display of Rose set up already getting ready for summer. If you want to donate more than one bottle please get a variety of different bottles so that we have more variety. 4. Lottery Ticket Gift Basket: Please bring in lottery ticket(s). Again, variety is the key! So purchase different tickets, denominations, games, etc. Think of the potential value if all the tickets were winners!
Come Join Us for a Club Get-Together April 18
Spend some informal time with your Rotary pals (or get to know new ones) while relaxing at Vintage Brewing at Odana and Whitney. It starts at 4:30 pm and runs until whenever you’ve got to head home. Lots of fun conversations about non-Rotary topics … and it’s a relief from workplace stresses. Stop in and chill with us. Brian Brown is the organizer at Brian_J_Brown@glic.com |
Last Week’s Program: Brian Woodhouse with Update on MATC South Campus
Madison College offers over 140 programs on 9 campuses in 12 counties in south-central Wisconsin. They’ll be opening a new South Madison campus in early September near Park St. and Badger Road. It’s a lot more than trades at MC … they have a bustling Center for Entrepreneurship with an Entrepreneur in Residence. Top overall programs are nursing, IT, Police/Fire/EMT, and liberal arts transfer. Madison College has the most UW transfers of any school. And 90% of grads go right into jobs, 80% in Wisconsin. |
This Week’s Speaker: Doug Fearing on Schools for Haiti
Marketing and Promotion of Golf Outing
Habitat for Humanity Work Day, May 4
Host an Aussie!
An inbound Rotary Friendship Team from Australia will be visiting the Madison area in late July. We are co-hosting this with Madison Downtown Rotary. We’ll need accommodations for five couples and two singles. Hosts will pick up the 1 or 2 people at the agreed-upon place on Monday, July 22, provide overnight accommodations and breakfast, and transportation to the daily activities. Many hosts trade off days and attend the daily events with the guests if possible or drop them off with the group in the am, meet them for dinner, etc. They’ll depart July 26. Contact Nancy Comello at ncomello@gmail.com. |
July 6 Notara Farms Fundraiser
WANTED:
Silent Auction Items Needed!!
Cory Recknor and Aprilaire | Dehumidifier and Air Purifier |
Matt Loch | 1 week in Marco Island Condo |
Roxanne Brazeau and BMO Harris | 4 tickets to Overture Broadway Musical |
Greg Blum | 2 nights in a cabin in the Dells |
Mary Van Hout | Quilt |
Deb Dieter | Buffalo Trace Kentucky Burbon & Glasses |
Peder Moren | Gift Cards to Food Fight Restaurants |
CHARITY GOLF OUTING
Cyclone Relief
- Donate to: ShelterBox USA -Cyclone Idai
- Donations can be made online: www.ShelterBoxUSA.org/Donate Choose cyclone IDAI from the ‘Designation’ menu.
- By mail to ShelterBox USA, 7359 Merchant Court, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
- Or by wire and/or ACH funds transfer by emailing info@shelterboxusa.org
Last Week’s Program: Kevin Welton on June 17 Golf Outing Fundraiser
This Week’s Speaker: Brian Woodhouse with Update on MATC South Campus
Adopt-a-Highway
- Meet between 4 and 430 at the Vitense Golf Land parking lot -- 5501 Schroeder Rd
- We’ll be cleaning the Beltline, South R/W (right of way), starting at Whitney Way and ending at Gammon Rd. The route is about 1.3 miles.
- We’ll supply trash bags and yellow safety vests. Bring your own yellow top if you wish.
- Wear good shoes for working over uneven ground. AND WORK GLOVES.
- Weather cancellation: We will be watching the weather. If it looks bad the night before, we will email you to let you know if we plan to cancel the event.
- We’ll have cars/vans will be parked at the west end of the clean-up route to bring us back to Vitense.
- Family and friends are welcome. Young people must be over 16 and have adult supervision. Safety: Hwy traffic will be heavy and noisy, so stay focused, and stay in the grassy right of way. Don’t go on the gravel shoulder of the Hwy. Be safe!!
- Highway honchos: Dean Ryerson (dryserson@tds.net) and Rod Nilles (rcnilles@chorus.net).
WANTED:
Silent Auction Committee Members!!
The 2019 MWT-M Golf Outing is June 17th this year. We need committee members to help solicit donations and prepare the items for the auction. Currently, the committee consists of Jeannine Desautels, Deb Dieter, Ruth Domack, Cherie Gon, Leo Edelstein, and Mary Van Hout. Join the fun – we need you!!!! Let any of us know you’re interested and thank you for what you do for Rotary. |
Madison Breakfast Rotary Club
Coming to Your Inbox Soon!
You will soon be receiving a survey via e-mail. The intent of the survey is to get input from our members regarding the coolest club in the world. Like all great things, there is always room for improvement. We ask that you please take 5-10 minutes to respond to the 9-question survey. The survey covers topics such as our club’s service projects, meetings, fundraisers, etc. In addition, we would like to strongly encourage you to attend the May 3rd club assembly meeting where we will have small group discussions to gather more qualitative information on the survey topics. Your input will then drive our leadership’s goals for the next couple of years. WE WANT YOUR INPUT!! |
Last Week’s Program: Larry Graves on Veterans’ Benefits
This Week’s Speaker: Terry Lickel from Middleton Travel on Dream Vacations
Last Week’s Program: Dr. Zorba Paster on Tuberculosis in Tibet
Dr. Zorba Paster on Tuberculosis in Tibet Worldwide, one billion people have TB. It kills more than twice as many people worldwide as malaria and cholera combined. It flourishes among poverty, overcrowding, and poor access to healthcare. The Tibetan diaspora, largely in India, has suffered mightily from tuberculosis. Because latent TB carriers show no symptoms, education is key. Dr. Paster, working with Johns Hopkins University and the Dalai Lama, has been involved in TB outreach among this population since the late sixties … to include training, screening, and medication, especially among monks, nuns, and children. |
This Week’s Speaker: Larry Graves on Veterans’ Benefits
Soup's On!!
Last Week’s Program: Lou Ann Novak on The Ice Age Trail
Last Week’s Program: Lou Ann Novak on The Ice Age Trail Enthusiasm, experience, and deep knowledge … that’s what Lou Ann brought to her presentation. She’s a 1,000-miler, having completed 1,000 miles of the 1,200 Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin over a number of years. Part wild area, part small-town main street, the trail tracks the edge of the last glaciation in the state 10,000 years ago. It runs from Potawatomi State Park near Sturgeon Bay in the west to St. Croix Falls. Sixty-two miles are in Dane County. The website is loaded with details: www.iceagetrail.org/ |
Next Week’s Speaker: Dr. Zorba Paster on Tuberculosis in Tibet
A New Paul Harris Fellow: Tony Burns
At our February, we welcomed a new Paul Harris Fellow … former Club President Tony Burns. He couldn’t make the Social, where Paul Harris Fellows are announced (something about wrestling, we understand), but here he is with his new honor. |
The Invocation List
2019 Club Social
It was also a night of announcing new Paul Harris Fellows. One recipient couldn’t make the social (and will be honored at an upcoming meeting), but the other was Paul Terranova, Director of the Lussier Community Education Center. Our Club has been active in supporting the Center for years. Paul is only the second non-member Paul Harris Fellow in the history of the Club, and his tireless work on behalf of the LCEC Community makes the honor well-deserved. John Olsen made the presentation. |
February 15th Program: Randy Sproule from Downtown Rotary
Next Week’s Speaker: Tom Gross & Lou Ann Novak on The Ice Age Trail
Sun Prairie Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Our Club Social is Right around the Corner: February 23rd
C'mon to our Annual Club Social on Saturday, Feb 23 at the new Verona Town Hall at 7669 County Highway PD. Conviviality starts at 630pm, with dinner at 7 and a program at 8. It's a Southern-style repast, pulled together by our own irrepressible Mary Ruth Marks. You'll cruise a buffet line of Shrimp & Grits, Jambalaya, Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, and Beans & Rice, accompanied by southern-style cornbread. Drinks will be red and white wine, along with bottled beer. Dessert? Chess Pie (look it up!) and Banana Pudding. Entertainment will be the announcement of two new Paul Harris Fellows, as well as a What's My Line game show with glib Rotarian panelists, an electrifying MC, and a series of mystery guests. A night to remember, y'all. We're running a little late this year because of relentless Russian hacking and a debilitating polar vortex, so we need your RSVP RIGHT AWAY. Please respond to Treasurer John Olsen (johno.olsen@gmail.com) and let him know if you're coming and if you're a one or a two. The cost is $35 each. Please give John Olsen a check this Friday for your bill, or mail him a check at Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary P. O. Box 620312 • Middleton Wisconsin 53562-0312 |
Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton
Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton PO Box 620312, Middleton WI 53562 We meet Fridays 12:12 pm downstairs at the Zor Shrine Temple 575 Zor Shrine Pl, Madison WI 53719 We are the self-anointed ‘Coolest Rotary Club in the World.’ Our website is mwt-mrotaryclub.org |
Help Your Club out by Volunteering as an Assistant Treasurer
Last Week’s Program: Jesse Charles: Bringing Their Stones Home -- Restoring Gravestones to the Old Dane County Asylum and Poor Farm
Jesse Charles: Bringing Their Stones Home -- Restoring Gravestones to the Old Dane County Asylum and Poor Farm. As President of the Verona Area Historical Society, our speaker has been engaged in a long-term project to uncover the history of a graveyard connected to the Verona Poor House on the southeast side of Verona, near the Farm and Fleet. Jesse shared with us his detective work, including talking to old-timers in the area who remembered the gravestones, which had since disappeared. He’s located some 70 of the total 370 stones and is gradually returning them to their original site with a commemorative plaque. Thought-providing program on history, mortality, and the perseverance needed to link the two. Next Week’s Speaker: Randy Sproule with Jerry Apps’ Limping Through Life video about his life with polio |
Save the Date: Our Club Social is February 23rd
RYLA Dates for 2019: May 17-19 at Camp Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells
Established as a Rotary Structured Program in 1971, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is Rotary's leadership training program for young people. The Rotary District 6250 RYLA program is a camp designed to build future leaders and Rotarians who exemplify the four-way test. If you know a high school sophomore who would benefit from leadership training, please refer them to RYLA!! Questions? Contact Mary Van Hout at maryevanhout@gmail.com. |
Last Week’s Program: Jim Bachhuber on Stormwater
His expertise shines through as he explained the latest stormwater chaos we’ve been through. The ‘rain event’ of Aug 20-21 was a 1-in-a-thousand-year event for us – meaning it had less than .1% chance of happening. But it did. His charts and graphs showed the tremendous amount of water that fell on the west side (with just 3-4 inches on the isthmus). 6.68” of rain would be a once-a-century amount in a 24-hour period; in some spots, we had 10.56” in 12 hours. Almost all the rain fell into the Pheasant Branch Creek Watershed and then flowed into the lakes, very gradually. Lakeside homeowners suffered not from rain, but from the lake levels rising. | |
Next Week’s Speaker: Jessie Charles: Bringing Their Stones Home – Restoring Gravestones to the Old Dane County Asylum and Poor Farm |
New Bookkeeper, ACH Payments of Dues – from Treasurer John Olsen
Wisconsin Academic Decathlon
Last Week’s Program: Susan Lampert Smith on Cancer Research
Last Week’s Program: Peggy Halloran, The Road Home of Dane County
Next Week’s Speaker: Susan Lampert Smith on Cancer Research
Invitation to a Club Board Meeting
Special Lussier Community Dinner
On the Ground in Guatemala
Last Meeting's Program: Madison Newspaper Reporter Barry Adams
Middleton Good Neighbor Fest
Future District 6250 Governor 2021-2022
Guatemalan Midwives
Red Badge No More
New Presidential Email
Calling All Projects: Undesignated Funds FINAL NOTICE!
Last Meeting’s Program: January 4, 2019
2019 Basketball Slam Fundraiser
Last Week’s Speaker: Goodness from Nigeria
Friday’s speaker was our Rotary Exchange Student, Otun/Goodness from Nigeria. She is from Abeokuta, Ogun State, in the western part of the country. Goodness told us about her family, home country and schooling. Her presentation and response to audience questions revealed a confident young woman with a warm smile and an engaging sense of humor. Goodness, a 16-year-old sophomore at Madison Memorial High School, is living with her first host family, Jennifer and Jim Luedtke. | ||
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Calling All Projects: Undesignated Funds
- Community – Kevin Welton
- International – Steve Aune
- Vocational – Roxanne Brazeau
I attached the Undesignated Funding Request form to the email carrying the previous Bulletin. Funding requests will be reviewed by the chair, who will make final recommendations to the board of directors. The board will review all recommended projects and vote to approve any such projects at the regularly scheduled board meeting on January 15, 2019. Applicants will be notified of the board decision shortly thereafter. If you have any questions, contact Matt Loch at matthewloch26@gmail.com.
Explore Rotary Fellowships
Help on Anniversaries
Quarterly Club Socializing Gather-Round
Brian Brown has lined another one up for us: 4:30 pm on Thursday, February 7 at Cowboy Jacks. Great time relaxing with members. |
Pigskin Payoff Club Fundraiser
15,044 Miles!
As of Saturday, November 24, the McAdow Miles Bike team has ridden 15,044 miles. Thanks to the riders. Jerry McAdow Tony Burns John Olson Todd Weigand Leo Edelstein Paul Patenaude Svein Morner Peter Hoff Mary Ruth Marks There are some who will still ride through the end of the year but this is the figure we'll use to wrap up the fundraiser. If you've pledged and paid, thank you so much for your support! • If you've pledged and have yet to pay -- now is your time! • Don't be left behind. If you haven't pledged yet, you can still do it. Help make the McAdow Miles Bike Team fundraiser a success. Paul will send out donation receipt letters for tax purposes after the end of the year. If you have questions about your pledge status, contact Paul at ppaten98@gmail.com. |
What is Rotary Friendship Exchange?
The Rotary Friendship Exchange program gives Rotarians (including a spouse or significant other) the opportunity to host and visit Rotarians around the world. In addition to experiencing other cultures and making lasting friendships, an exchange provides a strong foundation for carrying out other international activities and service projects. The primary goal of a Friendship Exchange is to build greater international understanding and goodwill. In addition, exchange participants can learn how their vocations are practiced in other parts of the world, observe new customs and cultures, and promote an appreciation of cultural diversity worldwide. Rotary District 6250 Friendship Exchange Upcoming trip November 2017 Peru David Clemens District Friendship Exchange Chairman Contact information Email drdave@dellsdental.net Cell phone 608-408-8941 |
Thank You from Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Update on Mary Ruth Marks
Board of Directors 2014-15
President | Jeannine Desautels | Officer |
Treasurer | Derek Moehring | Officer |
Secretary | Kris Evans | Officer |
Vice President | Toni Pabon | Officer |
Past President | Svein Morner | Officer |
Club Service | Ruth Domack | Director |
Club Service | Marie Udulutch | Director |
Community Service | Lynne Spielman | Director |
Community Service | Charlene Breunig | Director |
International Service | Ed Fink | Director |
International Service | Paul Patenaude | Director |
Vocational Service | Tony Burns | Director |
Vocational Service | Debra Dieter | Director |
Youth Protection Officer (YPO) | Stuart Herro | Other Club Position |
Sergeant-at-Arms | Kevin Welton | Other Club Position |
Membership Chair | Jim Wartinbee | Other Club Position |
Public Relations | Leo Edelstein | Other Club Position |
The Rotary Foundation | Michael Price | Other Club Position |
Bulletin Editor | Laurie Ellis-McLeod | Other Club Position |
Fund Raising Committee
Typhoon Haiyan Relief
Gary Huang, the President Elect of Rotary International, 2013-14
Please join in a Rotary District 6250 Lunch
with a Presentation by
Rotary International President Elect Gary Huang
on
July 17th at Noon
Inn on the Park
22 S Carroll St, Madison WI
Lunch cost is $20 which can be paid at the door. Please RSVP by July 10 to either Rotaryoffice@RotaryMadison.org or mary@vanhoutadvisory.com or call 608-833-8800.
** Do note that we must guarantee meals with the Inn on the Park so your RSVP will obligate payment.**
Driving and Parking Instructions:
Valet parking is available at $3 plus gratuity. Parking at the nearby Dane County Parking Ramp is available at $1.25 per hours. Quarters are needed!! 113 S Henry Street or enter on W Main St..
From North: Exit I 90/94 on Hwy 151/E Washington Avenue (Exit # 135A) Take E Washington Avenue all the way to Capitol Square. Turn right (one way) on to the Capitol Square. Follow the Square around to the Inn on the Park for valet parking. Or continue to S
Hamilton Street, turn right. In one block turn right onto W Main to the Dane County Parking Ramp.
From South/West: Exit I-90 or 151/12/18 onto Hwy 12/18 (Exit 142A). Exit 12/18 onto John Nolen Drive (Exit #263) Turn left onto Broom Street and right onto West Main Street to the Dane County Parking Ramp
From East: Follow I 94 straight into Madison (at I 90/94, follow Hwy 30, Exit #240) Exit Hwy 30 onto E Washington Avenue to Capitol Square. Turn right (one way) onto the Capitol Square. Follow the Square around to the Inn on the Park for valet parking. Or continue to S Hamilton Street, turn right. In one block turn right onto W Main to the Dane County Parking Ramp.
Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton
Today's meeting is cancelled
ROTARY MEETING CANCELED - Friday 12/21/2012
Due to the heavy snow fall and inability to park at Queen Anne’s the Rotary meeting for today has been canceled.