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Posted by Ed Fink
Middleton Wildlife photographer Kevin Munson’s presentation at a meeting of The Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton was entitled “A Walk Through Wonderland - Wildlife in the Middleton Hills Wetlands Conservancy.” It was an eye opener, revealing the beauty of the creatures sharing the Walk-Through city with us. As the name of his talk suggests, most of the 50+ slides Munson showed were taken in the Middleton Hills Wetland Conservancy, although a few were photographed in Pheasant Branch Conservancy. The latter is the largest of Middleton’s conservancies.
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Munson Captures the Wild and Wonderful of Middleton’s Conservancies
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Posted by Ed Fink
Katherine Ryback, guest speaker at The Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton’s Friday meeting, quickly read the room. She noticed several people, like herself, wearing hearing aids. Ms. Ryback’s hearing problems were discovered, while being tested for kindergarten. Many surgeries followed that discovery. Ms. Ryback’s career included work as a special education teacher, later focusing on deaf and hearing-impaired students. A member of the Hearing Loss Association of America - Madison Chapter, Ryback talked about some problematic statistical data. She said 14% of adults aged 20-69 have a hearing loss. Some 28.8 million adults in the United States could benefit from using hearing aids. Yet, despite a diagnosis in hand, most people will wait 7 to 10 years before addressing the problem. Maybe that’s you! This dawdling can have a negative impact on one’s physical and emotional health. It can stress family interaction, self- esteem and the ability to work with others on the job and/or at school. 
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What Did You Say? - Huh! - I Can’t Hear You
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Posted by Rod Niles on Jan 26, 2024
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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Big Changes in UW School of Veterinary Medicine
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2024-01-26 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Ed Fink on Jan 12, 2024
Leslie 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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Score One for Leslie Johnson
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On 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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World Polio Day 2023
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REGISTRATION Register as an INDIVIDUAL or a FOURSOME For everything you need to know contact Mary Beth Growney Selene (608) 271-7979 mbgrowneyselene@ryansigns.net SPONSORSHIP For information about sponsorship opportunities please contact Roxanne Brazeau (608)-212-0007 roxanne.brazeau@bmo.com SILENT AUCTION - June 19, 2023 For more information contact Deb Dieter (608) 235-4030 debragdieter@gmail.com
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2023 Annual Golf Outing & More
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Posted on Oct 19, 2022
LAST WEEKS MEETING: October 14 - Our own Dana Monogue, Superintendent of the Middleton School System discussed the upcoming Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District referendum. There was 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. THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM: 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. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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 - GETTING TO KNOW YOU SERIES WITH THE MERGER OF OUR 2 CLUBS, Deb Dieter, Kitty Tyson and Denny Zitnak will tell you about themselves, their family, their employment, their hobbies and other interesting quirks all within a 10 minute frame each. Don't miss this interesting program, YOU MAY BE NEXT. December 9 - Nancy Comello, DNP, CNM, RN will tell us about Educating Indigenous Midwives and Birth Attendants, a Rotary Global Grant partnership between Madison West Towne Middleton Rotary Club and Rotary Club Las Américas Ciudad de Guatemala. Why it took over 2 years to complete and how it is currently impacting the hands-on education of indigenous Guatemalan midwives by the trainers funded and equipped through the Global Grant. Program by Mary Cobb Dunn. 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 Birthdays: October 16: Jeannine Desautels October 26: Matt Loch November 1: Gayle Worf Anniversaries: October 14: Bill Hinckley October 15: Paul Patenaude Join Date: October 11: Kathy Robert, 3 October 23: Mary Cobb Dunn, 7 November 1: John Gerold, 51 November 1: Michael Wilcox, 30 November 1: Jerry McAdow, 51 November 1: Peder Moren, 47 November 1: Mary Beth Growney Selene, 35 JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324
Password: 589137 For several issues the ZOOM link had an omission which has been corrected. The above link is correct. Thanks to Jon Bake!
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Hybrid Meeting October 21, 2022
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Posted by Jack Ferreri on Oct 18, 2022
Jack Coe, who we’d not seen in a long time. It is not as good as seeing Jack in person
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Posted on Oct 18, 2022
 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:
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Posted by Kathy Roberg on Oct 18, 2022
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
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Knitters/Crocheters - SERVICE & SOCIAL
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2022-10-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kathy Roberg on Oct 17, 2022
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.
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Dinner With Friends
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2022-10-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 17, 2022
In her World Polio Day message, Rotary International President Jennifer Jones explains why we need your support on World Polio Day.
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Take Action for World Polio Day!
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Posted by Kathy Roberg on Oct 17, 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.
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Service Event - Bring Items to Meeting Friday, October 21, 2022
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Posted by Alex Seaborg RYE Thailand on Oct 17, 2022
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.
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Thailand Update #3
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Alex Seaborg RYE Thailand
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2022-10-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Karena Bierman, Director Gift Planning on Oct 12, 2022
Recently, I connected with Rotary President Jennifer Jones and Foundation Chair Ian Riseley about the role the Endowment plays in the long-term funding of Rotary Foundation activities. The result is a special message for you from two very dedicated Rotary members, who share a strong appreciation of the power of Rotary’s Endowment.
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.
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Long-term Funding of Rotary Foundation Activities
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Karena Bierman, Director Gift Planning
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2022-10-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 12, 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 Birthdays: October 16: Jeannine Desautels October 26: Matt Loch Anniversaries: October 14: Bill Hinckley October 15: Paul Patenaude Join Date: October 4: Robert Sorenson, 21 October 11: Kathy Robert, 3 October 23: Mary Cobb Dunn, 7 JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324
Password: 589137 For several issues the ZOOM link had an omission which has been corrected. The above link is correct. Thanks to Jon Bake!
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Hybrid Meeting October 14, 2022
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On Saturday, October 8, 2022, Leo and I had a nice loop ride around Fitchburg. They have a lot of new paved bike paths, particularly in the east and south parts of the city. Lots to see - red sumac, and maples turning color. Wildlife included deer, sandhill cranes, turkeys, and even a lesser egret (probably figured Wisconsin was a better place to be this month than Florida). Points of interest included SHINE’s Heliopolis and Phoenix Imaging facilities, and the fairly-new Barnwood meeting venue. The total loop was about 16 miles, including 7 miles on the Capital City Trail. For this Saturday, October 15th, I’m going to be visiting family in Oregon and Leo will be cheering the Badger football team in Michigan. Paul and Peter are hiking through Italy. So we don’t have a ride planned. But if one of you like to set something up, please do so. You have the email list here. In any event, you should get out on your bikes this weekend and enjoy the fall weather and color. We’ve been receiving pledges and donation for our McAdow Miles fundraiser for several weeks now. If you would like to consider making a donation to our Rotary Club’s Foundation, you can access the information and download a flyer on our Club’s Webpage: madisonwestrotary.org. Thanks to Paul Patenaude and Mary Cobb Dunn for making this available.
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October 15th McAdow Ride?
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Posted by John Gerold on Oct 12, 2022
 Madison West Middleton is a long-time supporter as had Madison West. They are restarting their Annual Harvest Celebration and are looking for Sponsors. If you are interested in being a Sponsor contact the person listed, i.e. Kayla. To register for this free event you can do it online at: Registration for Harvest Celebration 2022 is free for everyone and is open now! We will have more details posted as we get closer to the date so stay tuned to find out more about this time-honored Lussier tradition! We've made some changes to the original event, but kept the heart and soul of it the Harvest you know and love. Click HEREto RSVP for the event! Click HERE to sponsor or donate to the event!
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Lussier CEC Harvest Celebration Tomorrow!
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Posted by Connie Fish, Club Service Committee on Oct 12, 2022
On Monday, October 24, 2022. Madison West Middleton Rotary will observe and celebrate World Polio Day. We will gather together for social time at Paul's Neighborhood Bar, located at 2401 Parmenter Street, Middleton WI from 4PM to 6PM. You are encouraged to bring your family along. This gives club members a chance to get to know you and your family at a social level, lets your family learn more about what you do as a Rotarian and how we help support the world through great causes like this. Please note that this is a no-host get-together and you should prepare for that. Plan on ordering appetizers and drinks from the menu. It would be helpful if several people could combine so that there aren't as many tabs for the wait staff to handle. You can check out the menu here: Please reply to this email if you plan on attending and let us know how many will be attending. We look forward to seeing you there, and don't forget to thank the people at Paul's for sponsoring our Golf Fundraiser!
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You Are Invited!
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Connie Fish, Club Service Committee
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2022-10-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Gerold on Oct 12, 2022
For many years our Rotary Club recognized members who were military veterans by publishing a listing of those members on or around Veterans Day each year. The member who kept the list is no longer with us and I would like to re-establish the annual tradition of publishing a listing of members who were Veterans.
To that end, I am asking each member to provide me with the following information regarding
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.
If you had several years of active Reserve Duty, that should be included.
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.
John A. Gerold Email: jagerold39@gmail.com Cell: 608-234-2253
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Posted on Oct 12, 2022
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 Birthdays: September 30: Paul Patenaude October 16: Jeannine Desautels Anniversaries: September 30: Roxanne Brazeau October 1: Cory Recknor October 11: Doug Coerper October 14: Bill Hinckley October 15: Paul Patenaude Join Date: September 26: Nate Hedden, 8 October 1: Jack Ferreri, 37 October 1: James Graham, 27 October 1: Richard Rossmiller, 52 October 4: Robert Sorenson, 21 October 11: Kathy Robert, 3 JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324
Password: 589137 For several issues the ZOOM link had an omission which has been corrected. The above link is correct. Thanks to Jon Bake!
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Posted by Kathy Roberg on Oct 05, 2022
Rotary Environmental Days of Service - focused on Environment and in partnership with the other two WI districts with whom we'll gather for Multi-District Conference (TriCon). Join us in a week of service and attention to our newest area of focus! Some resources to get you going:
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Rotary Environmental Days of Service
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Posted by Kathy Roberg
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.
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Posted by Jack Ferreri on Oct 05, 2022
 Board of Directors Club and Foundation Meetings August 10, 2022 FINAL MINUTES v 1 Note: THIS WAS A HYBRID MEETING Board Members in Attendance: Jack Ferreri, Connie Fish, Kevin Hayden, Rod Nilles, Peter Overton, Paul Patenaude, Kathy Roberg Members Absent: Jim Emerick, John Gerold Guests: None CLUB MEETING Called to order by President Kathy Roberg at 12:05pm. SECRETARY (Ferreri) - Consent agenda for minutes and Treasurer Overview. Motion by Overton, second by Nilles. Motion passes.
TREASURER (Loch) - No reports other than overview
PRESIDENT (Roberg) - 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.
PAST PRESIDENT (Fish) CLUB SERVICE (Nilles) - We’ll reinitiate Club Raffles, with ticket sellers and prized.
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Board of Directors Club and Foundation Meetings, August 10, 2022
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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 Birthdays: September 18: Melissa Markgraf September 30: Paul Patenaude October 16: Jeannine Desautels Anniversaries:
September 23: Greg Blum September 30: Roxanne Brazeau October 1: Cory Recknor October 11: Doug Coerper October 14: Bill Hinckley Join Date:
September 1: Dan Fose, 27 September 26: Nate Hedden, 8 October 1: Jack Ferreri, 37 October 1: James Graham, 27 October 1: Richard Rossmiller, 52 October 4: Robert Sorenson, 21 October 11: Kathy Robert, 3 JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324
Password: 589137 For several issues the ZOOM link had an omission which has been corrected. The above link is correct. Thanks to Jon Bake!
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Posted by Connie Fish on Sep 27, 2022
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! |
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Posted by Jack Ferreri (significantly altered by Mary Dunn) on Sep 22, 2022
For years, led on by the powerful calves of Jerry McAdow, several riders have been bicycling together on Saturday mornings for exercise, for companionship, and for the sense of adventure. We’ve asked Club members to support our efforts by pledging dollars to the Rotary Foundation. It’s an important Club fundraiser. We are asking for pledges in the amount of $50, $100, or $250. This is your chance to give a boost to the Foundation’s coffers. We’re gonna ride no matter what! Click logo for more information Contact person for this event is Paul Patenaude ppaten98@gmail.com. Please take a look into your wallets and see what you can contribute to help support this event and our Club in general.
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McAdow Miles Team Fundraiser
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For years, led on by the powerful calves of Jerry McAdow, several riders have been bicycling together on Saturday mornings for exercise, for companionship, and for the sense of adventure. We’ve asked Club members to support our efforts by pledging dollars to our Club’s Foundation. It’s an important Club fundraiser. We are asking for pledges in the amount of $50, $100, or $250. This is your chance to give a boost to the Foundation’s coffers. We’re gonna ride no matter what!
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Posted on Sep 22, 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 Birthdays:
September 14: Mary Ruth Marks September 18: Melissa Markgraf September 30: Paul Patenaude Anniversaries:
September 15: Jack Ferreri
September 15: Steve Anune
September 23: Greg Blum September 30: Roxanne Brazeau Join Date:
September 26: Nate Hedden, 8 JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324
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Posted by Kathy Roberg on Sep 22, 2022
Members use the newsletter to invite guests, keep up to date and prepare for the next meeting. That means it would be most advantageous if the newsletter is out by Wednesday noon --- I would post with this "announcement" that means anything that needs to be included in the newsletter - needs to get to the editor by Monday night.
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Posted by Peter Hoff on Sep 22, 2022
Our next bike ride for Team McAdow is scheduled for Saturday, September 24, 2022. I have a tentative route that will take us along Lake Monona from Olin-Turville, along the Yahara River and up through Demetral Park. We’ll cross the Isthmus again on Hoard and Webb to end up over by Starkweather Park and Eastmorland Park. Then we wind back through the Near East Side, downtown and Monona Bay to our starting point. You’ll recognize this as a Dave Short ride, but I’m not sure when we last did it on a Saturday. If you are interested in joining this ride contact Peter Hoff for details hoffp@uww.edu
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Posted by Jeannine Desautels on Sep 22, 2022
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. Please send me the following info in order to be in the mix: - Name,
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- Number of people attending including yourself
- Are you willing to be a host or not
There is no pressure to host in your home if this does not work for you but we do want you to sign up and participate. I will try to mix both of our groups which will afford us an opportunity to get to know each other better. The fellowship is awesome! Just ask those who have participated in the past. I hope you will all sign up soon. E-mail me with any questions. We will run this for several weeks.
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Posted by Alex Seaborg, Rotary Youth Exchange on Sep 15, 2022
My host mom and I at a recent rotary meeting. Greetings from the other side of the world. I have now been in Hat Yai for a month and a couple of days and things are continuing to go really well. Here are some recent updates and pictures. Life has settled into a comfortable sort of rhythm in these past few weeks. My school days are spent taking one hour of normal class per day, helping to teach English and piano classes, taking fun classes like gym and Thai music, and studying Thai both by myself and with a teacher. I spend my free time at school either reading or grading listening tests for the English class I help out with. I am enjoying a nice balance between learning and teaching at school which keeps me busy and engaged. 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. 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. |  |
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Posted on Sep 15, 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 Birthdays:
September 10: Dana Monogue
September 14: Mary Ruth Marks September 18: Melissa Markgraf September 30: Paul Patenaude Anniversaries:
September 15: Jack Ferreri
September 15: Steve Anune
September 23: Greg Blum September 30: Roxanne Brazeau Join Date:
September 26: Nate Hedden, 8
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Posted on Sep 15, 2022
As World Polio Day approaches, we’re getting ready to amplify our message about eradicating polio to protect the world’s children from this devastating disease.
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.
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Posted on Sep 13, 2022
Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries. What are the benefits?
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
How long do exchanges last?
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. What are the costs?
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
How can I apply? Candidates are ages 15-19 and are leaders in their schools and communities. Contact your local Rotary club to see what exchange opportunities are available and what the application process involves.
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Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time
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Posted on Sep 11, 2022
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!! |
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Posted by Andrez Perez Associate Officer | Club and District Support, Americas
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. August 5, 2022, members of Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton admiring the oak planted by Paul Harris in 1933, in the University of Wisconsin Arboretum 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, ...
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Posted on Sep 08, 2022
 Mark your calendar for September 19-25, 2022 to participate in the second annual Rotary-Peace Corps Week. Sponsored by Partnering for Peace, this year's theme is "Peacebuilding on the Ground" and will feature discussions about the partnership between Rotary and Peace Corps that lends itself towards peacebuilding.
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Posted by John Gerold on Sep 08, 2022
Seven Madison West Middleton Rotary members (John Olsen, Kevin & Linda Hayden, John Gerold, Kathy Roberg, Greg Armstrong, Rod Nilles, and Kevin Moran) joined other “Friends of the Prairie” at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022, to collect seeds from their prairie areas. We worked under the direction of Amy Alstad, Director of Land Management & Environmental Education. The weather was great and a good time was had by all. If you have any interest in helping out collecting seeds, they will be doing it on the following dates: Sept. 14th, Sept. 16th, Sept. 21st, and Oct. 12th, starting at 9 am. An RSVP is appreciated but not required for anyone planning to attend. Holy Wisdom is located at 4200 County Road M, Middleton. Turn into the driveway and take the right fork in the driveway to the top of the hill parking lot. The volunteers gather at the kiosk just beyond the driveway at the top of the hill. Recommended wear for working in the prairie are sturdy shoes, long pants, and long sleeves. Participants could also bring their own work gloves (any leather or gardening type gloves will work) and a water bottle, although she will have water and spare gloves available. She will also provide small pruning shears and collection bags for the seeds. Top: Kathy Roberg |  Kevin Moran, John Gerald, and Greg Cochran | Kevin Hayden and his wife Linda |
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Posted by Connie Fish on Sep 08, 2022
 The Club Service Committee is once again looking for upcoming greeters and raffle ticket sellers. I would like to invite you to volunteer to help keep our club meetings running smoothly. We are in need of club greeters for the following dates:
Please respond to the following:
**Yes I will be a greeter on: September 9 (off-site), September 16, September 23, or September 30.
**Yes I will sell raffle tickets on September: 16, September 23, or September 30.
**Sorry, I can't help with these dates and Yes, I would like to volunteer in the future so keep me on the list.
**No, I am not able to volunteer, please take me off the volunteer email greeters/raffle sales list for now.
If I don't hear from you I will assume you want to remain in the email group for greeters and raffle ticket sellers. I would also like to remind you that if you want to help by donating a door prize on your birthday (or just to help us stockpile up for the time we have missed due to covid) you can bring your donation to any meeting.
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Posted by John Gerold on Sep 08, 2022
1.4 MILES WEST OF THE CORNER OF OLD SAUK ROAD AND PLEASANT VIEW Picnic at the Pope Farm Conservancy and enjoy an enlightening program by UW Geologist/Professor Eric Carson. Eric will talk about the geological formation of the Pope Farm before and after glaciation. You can see it before your very eyes as you gaze out at Lake Mendota. There are two parking lots, a lower lot which then requires a short walk up the hill to our meeting site, and an upper parking lot that includes two handicapped parking spots, with a shorter, less steep walk to our meeting area. Jim Olmsted is making arrangements with Mil Pope for a golf cart to move those that have a difficulty walking or moving over inclines, so we can transport them to the meeting location. For starters, they should drive to the top parking lot. Since this is an outdoor event our lunch will consist of sub sandwiches, chips, apples, bananas, and water. To help plan for the number of sandwiches needed, please email Rod Nilles at: rnilles38@gmail.com with the number of attendees coming. This event usually attracts a number of guests, so Rod needs to know that also. We are asking each person that requests a sandwich to “donate” $10 to a bowl/basket at the Pope Farm meeting much like we did prior to T n T Catering providing our lunches. Included with this are two photos – one showing the entrance off of Old Sauk Road on the north side of the road, and the second one showing the upper parking area and approximate place where we will be meeting. Pope Farm Entrance - off of Old Sauk Road on the north side of the road Pope Farm -upper parking area and approximate place where we will be meeting.
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MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 AT POPE FARM CONSERVANCY
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Posted on Sep 08, 2022
We’ve received an application from Devalyn Rogers to become a member of our Club with Classification of Educator. She’s sponsored by Jeannine Desautels. The Board has provisionally approved her membership. Bylaws require the prospective member to appear in two issues of the Bulletin before he or she can be inducted.
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Posted on Sep 02, 2022
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Posted by John Gerold Photos submitted by Matt Loch on Sep 01, 2022
Madison West Middleton is a long-time supporter as had Madison West. They are restarting their Annual Harvest Celebration and are looking for Sponsors. If you are interested in being a Sponsor contact the person listed, i.e. Kayla. To register for this free event you can do it online at: Registration for Harvest Celebration 2022 is free for everyone and is open now! We will have more details posted as we get closer to the date so stay tuned to find out more about this time-honored Lussier tradition! We've made some changes to the original event, but kept the heart and soul of it the Harvest you know and love. Click HERE to RSVP for the event! Click HERE to sponsor or donate to the event!
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Club Sponsors Lussier Community Harvest Celebration
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Posted on Sep 01, 2022
Madison West Middleton is a long-time supporter as had Madison West. They are restarting their Annual Harvest Celebration and are looking for Sponsors. If you are interested in being a Sponsor contact the person listed, i.e. Kayla. To register for this free event you can do it online at: Registration for Harvest Celebration 2022 is free for everyone and is open now! We will have more details posted as we get closer to the date so stay tuned to find out more about this time-honored Lussier tradition! We've made some changes to the original event, but kept the heart and soul of it the Harvest you know and love. Click HEREto RSVP for the event! Click HERE to sponsor or donate to the event!
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Lussier Community Education Center Harvest Celebration 2022
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Posted on Sep 01, 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 Birthdays:
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 Anniversaries:
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 Join Date:
August 28: Derek Moehring, 24
September 1: Dan Fose, 27
September 1: Melissa Markgraf, 19 JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324
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NO Meeting This Week September 2, 2022
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Posted on Sep 01, 2022
No meeting today: Labor Day Holiday UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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 culinaryinstructor, 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 andhighlight 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. Program by Kathy Roberg. October 14 - Our own Dana Monogue, Superintendent of the Middleton School System willdiscuss 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 June 10. Bev is an author, chaplain and anti-bullying expert has degrees in Master Divinityfrom McCormick Theological Seminary and is a certified Dementia Practitioner. She hasspoken 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: September 1: Barry Pace September 2: Derek Moehring September 10: Dana Minogue September 14: Mary RuthMarks September 18: Melissa Markgraf September 24: Jack Coe September 30: Paul Patenaude Anniversaries: September 6: Jerry Smith, 64 years September 7: John Gerold, 59 years September 7: Ed Fink, 54 years September 15: Jack Ferreri, 43 years September 15 Steve Aune, 21 years Join Date: Sep 01: Dan Fose, 27 years Sep 01: Melissa Markgraf, 19 years Sep 26: Nate Hedden, 8 years
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Today's Hybrid Meeting
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Posted by John Gerold on Aug 25, 2022
 The Community Service Committee in conjunction with Holy Wisdom Monastery would like to have a group of Rotary Volunteers help with collecting prairie seeds on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, from 9:00AM to 11:30AM. Volunteers can include other family members or friends who would like to help and spend some time outside. According to Weather Underground the weather should be fine on that day. If you would like to volunteer please send an affirmative email to John Gerold at: jagerold39@gmail.com, or leave a message on his cell at (608) 234-2253. Holy Wisdom Monastery is located at 4200 County Road M, Middleton. Turn into the drive way and take the right fork in the driveway to the top of the hill parking lot, where we will meet. Our own member Greg Armstrong and his Successor Amy Alstad, Director of Land Management & Environmental Education, will lead us out into the prairie and provide the equipment that we will need to harvest the seeds. Looking forward to an interesting morning, hope to see you there.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO COLLECT PRAIRIE SEEDS
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2022-08-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Alex Seaborg on Aug 25, 2022
I just wanted to check in from the other side of the world! I have been in Hat Yai, Thailand for 2.5 weeks and so far things are going really well. The food here is really yummy, I really love the town I am staying in, and the nature and temples are just stunning. But the highlight so far has definitely been the people. My host family has gone above and beyond to make me feel at home, and their kindness has made me less homesick and more comfortable than I thought I would be. They really enjoy having me try new foods and experiences, and boy have I enjoyed it too!
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.
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Thailand so far!
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2022-08-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 25, 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). |
PROGRAM - TODAY 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. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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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Hybrid Meeting August 26, 2022
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2022-08-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 25, 2022
Jack Ferreri sent you a list of members with name, email, and phone number. He will be ordering new badges, so also check your classification ... is that the one you want on your badge. Now's the time to change. If you have a head shot of yourself you'd like me to attach to your ClubRunner profile, send that along and I'll take care of it. No head shots more than 30 years old, folks! Please your head shot (please not your, dog, or cat, or horse, or grandchild, or your fav superhero etc.). The photo makes it easier to match names to members. If Jack (MWM Club Secretary) doesn't hear from you by Friday, September 2, he'll assume there are no changes.
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Jack Ferreri Wants You to Respond
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2022-08-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 25, 2022
 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.
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Weekend Bike Ride for Fun & Money
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2022-08-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Cobb Dunn on Aug 25, 2022
Are you a volunteer? Fantastic! Thanks! Not a volunteer? Come out to the Middleton Good Neighbor Festival support this Club fundraiser and have some fun playing B-I-N-G-O !
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B-I-N-G-O ! starts today!
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2022-08-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Olsen on Aug 25, 2022
We have now returned to having lunches at our weekly Club meetings provided by a caterer (TNT). Here are the procedures. When you arrive at the meeting, a Greeter will direct you to sign in on our Attendance Sheet at the Treasurer’s Assistant desk; at the same time, you will also check whether or not you are going to have the catered meal. If you select “Yes” for the meal, the $15 charge will appear on your next quarterly dues invoice (as we did pre-COVID). If you bring a Guest, you have two options: - 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.
All Guests will be asked to fill out a Guest Card and submit it to the Treasurer’s Assistant. Visiting Rotarians will fill out a Visiting Rotarian Card and submit it to the Treasurer’s Assistant. For certain Guests (speakers, prospective members, RYE students, scholarship recipients, Rotary dignitaries, etc.) there will be no meal charge; the Club will cover the cost. Visiting Rotarians will be asked to pay the $15 meal charge at the meeting, either cash or check. Our Board of Directors has decided that only members and others who actually have a meal will pay for the meal (this is a change from past practice). Therefore, you have the option from week to week to choose whether or not you will take the meal. The same applies for Visiting Rotarians and Guests. We need to accurately track the meals for two reasons: - For billing members on their quarterly dues invoices, and
- For paying the charges from our caterer.
Our caterer needs to closely track how many people need to be served each week in order the have the appropriate amount of food available (not too little and not too much). To that end, if you know you will be bringing in a number of Guests for any reason, you should notify the Club Officers well in advance of the meeting.
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Lunches at our Weekly Club Meetings
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2022-08-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Connie Fish on Aug 18, 2022
The Club Service Committee is once again looking for upcoming greeters and raffle ticket sellers. I would like to invite you to volunteer to help keep our club meetings running smooth. We are in need of club greeters for the following dates:
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.
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Club Greeters Needed
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2022-08-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 18, 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. TODAY'S PROGRAM 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). UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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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Hybrid Meeting August 19, 2022
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2022-08-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Matt Loch and Mary Cobb Dunn on Aug 18, 2022
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!!
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B I N G O !
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Matt Loch and Mary Cobb Dunn
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2022-08-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 11, 2022
Our normal Board meeting is on the third Wednesday of the month at noon.
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Monthly Board Meetings
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2022-08-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 11, 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. |
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 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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Hybrid Meeting August 12, 2022
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2022-08-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Jeannine Desautels on Aug 11, 2022
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Thank You from Odyssey
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2022-08-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Ed Fink on Aug 11, 2022
These are a couple pictures I took, on the changing of the guard. I anticipate you may see these, along with an article by John Gerald for the Middleton paper. Thought you might like to have them. |  | | 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 |
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Ed Fink Shared 2 Items
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2022-08-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Dunn on Aug 11, 2022
Hi Mary, Thank you for the bulletin. Glad to be on the list. Is there a roster for the West Towne Middleton club membership? This would help me get acquainted. Dear Member, I think this video may be helpful. An introduction video to our ClubRunner Mobile App for Clubs
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QUESTION for the Bulletin Editor
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2022-08-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 10, 2022
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A Thank You Letter We Received
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2022-08-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 04, 2022
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Connecting with Your Club
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2022-08-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 04, 2022
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. |
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Team McAdow Bike Rides
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2022-08-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 04, 2022
 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)
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Madison West Middleton Has Not One, but Two Book Clubs (maybe more?)
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2022-08-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 04, 2022
Our Rotary Exchange Student heading to Thailand
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Our Rotary Exchange Student Heading to Thailand
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2022-08-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 04, 2022
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.
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Take a Minute and Bag Us a Speaker
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2022-08-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 04, 2022
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).
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2022-08-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 04, 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
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting: August 5, 2022
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2022-08-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Matt Loch on Jul 28, 2022
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!!
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BINGO at the Middleton Good Neighbor Festival
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2022-07-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kathy Roberg on Jul 28, 2022
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
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Service Project & Fundraiser
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2022-07-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 21, 2022
LAST WEEKS MEETING: July 22 - MICHAEL WENKMAN, IMMEDIATE PAST (and previous) PRESIDENT OF MADISON WEST Rotary Club. Mike will summarize the 75 year history of the Madison West Club. He along with selected long time members of the club will talk about the service projects and activities that made the club important to our community and to fellowship within and among the community. THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM: LARGE ANIMAL RESCUE AND TRAINING. Dr. Howard Ketover of Irongate Equine Veterinary will discuss rescue and training of police and other responders’ horses. 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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Today’s Hybrid Meeting
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2022-07-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kathy Roberg on Jul 21, 2022
The Arboretum has made the auditorium in the Arboretum Visitor Center, 2880 Longenecker Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, available for our lunch and socializing. Greg Armstrong (our speaker) would suggest that you drive to the parking lot near the Visitor Center and enter the building through the main entrance, which I think is fairly obvious. Greg looks forward to giving MWM Rotary an introduction to the Arboretum, a tour through the Native Wisconsin Garden and some of the Longenecker Garden ending up at the Paul Harris Oak.
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Arboretum Visitor Center
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2022-07-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Matt Loch on Jul 18, 2022
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 
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BINGO!
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2022-07-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 18, 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: July 22 - MICHAEL WENKMAN, IMMEDIATE PAST (and previous) PRESIDENT OF MADISON WEST Rotary Club. Mike will summarize the 75 year history of the Madison West Club. He along with selected long time members of the club will talk about the service projects and activities that made the club important to our community and to fellowship within and among the community. 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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Hybrid Meeting July 22, 2022
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2022-07-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Leo Edelstein on Jul 14, 2022
 | | Jon Bake induction with Kathy Roberg as a member of Madison West Rotary July 8, 2022 |
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Jon Bake Induction as Member of Madison West Middleton Rotary
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2022-07-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Leo Edelstein on Jul 14, 2022
 |  | | Alex Seaborg, Middleton High School, our outgoing exchange student, is going to Thailand. |
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2022-07-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 14, 2022
 | 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. |
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Paul Harris Fellow Recognitions
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2022-07-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Leo Edelstein on Jul 14, 2022
 | | 50 years 1971-2021 party at Holy Name Monastery, July 13, 2021. |
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50 Years of Service Above Self
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2022-07-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 11, 2022
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
July 8 meeting "Rotary Minute" WAS A a short video (click on the link below) RI President Jenn Jones 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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JULY 15, 2022 - NO MEETING
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2022-07-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by courtesy Ed Fink on Jun 30, 2022
 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.
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Rotarians, here's the latest news from the TLC babies and kiddies!
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courtesy Ed Fink
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2022-06-30 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 30, 2022
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Thank You from Matt Statz
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2022-06-30 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 24, 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 8 meeting "Rotary Minute" will a short video (click on the link below) RI President Jenn Jones Can we do two - one is her talking - one is inspirational music (click on the link below) 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 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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2022-06-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 23, 2022
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Thank You from Amira Pierotti
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2022-06-23 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 23, 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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HYBRID MEETING JUNE 24, 2022
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2022-06-23 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 23, 2022
Thank you to everyone that was able to attend our 2022 ClubRunner Changeover Training Series! Each webinar was recorded, so if you weren't able to attend or simply want to make reference to them again, we've made them available to you. Access the Recorded Videos and Q&A You can now catch up on all the recorded sessions by clicking here. We hope that you will gain great insight into what you can achieve through ClubRunner to get closer to your goals. Stay in touch and share your feedback Keep the conversation going on www.ClubRunnerCommunity.com. Connect with other Rotarians, share your own best tips and tricks and learn from others! Sincerely,
- The ClubRunner Team
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Now Available: 2022 Changeover Training Webinar Recordings
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2022-06-23 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 16, 2022
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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RYLA Camp Director Offers Thanks
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2022-06-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 16, 2022
BIDDING IS NOW OPEN! you have until 8 pm CDT Monday, June 20, 2022 to make the Auction successful
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Silent AUCTION Online
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2022-06-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 16, 2022
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2022-06-16 05:00:00Z |
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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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Hybrid Meeting June 17, 2022
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2022-06-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 16, 2022
 | 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 Holy Wisdom Monastery 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 |
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Rotary Club of MWT-M 50th Anniversary Invitation
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2022-06-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 16, 2022
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 Perez Associate Officer | Club and District Support, Americas Tel 1.847.424.5368
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Re: Rotary: Request for Club Merger Approved
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2022-06-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 09, 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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Hybrid Meeting June 10, 2022
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2022-06-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Van Hout on Jun 09, 2022
You are the most amazing group of Rotarians ever!! Our Golf Fundraiser is sure to be a resounding success because of your willingness to help! The volunteer roster is nearly full - two weeks before our event! (Applause!) A few spots remain to be filled and often there are complications which occur at the last moment keeping folks from helping out so please, don't hesitate to add your name to the list of volunteers! Please contact me to sign on for a day of fun and service!
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2022-06-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 09, 2022
 | Emma Hellen is the 2022 Meister Scholarship recipient. Emma thanked the Club at the June 3rd meeting. |
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2022 Meister Scholarship
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2022-06-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kathy Roberg on Jun 02, 2022
June 1 2022 BACKGROUND: Madison West chartered about 75 years ag0, and it has gradually faced the fact that they can’t get members to take on leadership positions. Their attendance at weekly meetings has also been significantly affected. All this, of course, has been worsened by the COVID situation. They approached our Club (and several others) about the possibility of merging or becoming a satellite Club. They want to remain Rotarians, but they don’t think they can make it as a standalone Club. Madison West currently has 28 members. Typically, a weekly meeting doesn’t include more than a dozen attendees. They have also been conducting hybrid meetings. Incoming President Kathy Roberg has been talking to leadership at Madison West for several months. Kathy, Dean Ryerson, and Jack Ferreri met with their Club on April 28th at their regular Thursday meeting at Vintage Brewing on Whitney Way. We talked through things our two Clubs were interested and active in. We discussed what a merger would look like, how it might work in the context of Rotary International. THE MERGED CLUB: The proposed name of the merged Club NEEDS TO BE DETERMINED (typically a merger results in a name change for the “new” club.). See proposed names below. We would continue to meet at Serendipity Labs for the time being. The merger would take place at the very end of June, so we would start as a new Club on the first of July, the start of the Rotary year. Yes, there is significant paperwork to file with RI. Effective July 1, both Clubs will disappear and a new Club with the new name will appear, combining our members and their members. They will begin to attend our meetings (we’ve had a few of their members as visitors already). Because Madison West is merging into our club, the charter date of the ‘new’ Club will be MWTM’s charter date: November 1, 1971. For Rotary year 2022-2023, it is proposed that Madison West would have a seat on the Board of the merged Club. Peter Overton from Madison West (and their current PE) is the proposed “Board Member at Large.” After that one year, nominations for Club Board seats would be handled in the regular manner. Rotary West has a Foundation over which they want to maintain some control for one year. Their Board seat is meant to support this. They have $11,000 in a Club checking account, $37,000 in a Foundation account, and $17,000 in a Madison Community Foundation (MCF) account. The first two would come into our accounts immediately upon the merger. The MCF account is more complicated, and we’re checking on the best way to handle that. A Memorandum of Understanding between the Clubs will lay out all the details so there are no surprises. Both Clubs are reviewing their bylaws to make sure everything is solid. We are also working closely with Rotary International so that everything’s done right. Madison West is currently working out “Request for Fund” forms and the MWT-M Board will consider the full budget approval at the June meeting. MOVING FORWARD: The MWTM Board has informally approved the merger. We’re sending this email out to MWTM membership to share all the details and to get members in both email and newsletter. There are considerable details to work out, but the major issues are positive for both Clubs. We’ll gain new members; they’ll have a comfortable, welcoming Rotary home. The three questions are the following: - 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. |
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The Planned Merger of Madison West Rotary and Madison West Towne-Middle Rotary
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Posted on Jun 02, 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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Hybrid Meeting May 27, 2022
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Posted by Jack Ferreri on Jun 02, 2022
Please welcome these prospective members that have been tentatively approved by the Board. Jon Bake, Computer-Software, sponsored by Dean Ryerson and Amy Ryan, Monastery Administration, sponsored by Steve Aune
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Posted on May 26, 2022
We welcome 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.
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Posted on May 26, 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 provid ed 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
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Lunch for RYLA Saturday, May 21, 2022
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Rotary International Thanks Our Club
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Posted on May 26, 2022
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Posted on May 26, 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 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 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
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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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Hybrid Meeting May 20, 2022
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Posted on May 05, 2022
Bidding will be open from 9 am CDT Monday, June 13 to 8 pm CDT Monday, June 20, 2022 To preview the items available in the 2022 Online Silent Auction scan the QR code below. Not a smart phone user? No problem. Just click on the above QR code!
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Annual Notara Farm Horse Driving Trial, a gathering of Midwest horses, carriages, drivers, and spectators, will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Mary Ruth Marks’ Notara Farm north of Verona. The Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton Foundation is a beneficiary of this event. Mary Ruth, maryruthmarks@gmail.com, is looking forward to receiving your pledge of volunteer support on Friday, July 1, and/or Saturday, July 2, 2022.
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Posted by Mary Beth Growney Selene on May 05, 2022
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL and WEST TOWNE-MIDDLETON ROTARY PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER JUNE 7, 2022 – END OF YEAR FIELD DAY
Students will participate in lunch, dunk tank, flavored ice cone treats, and events, to mark the end of the school year. Parents will be invited to join for lunch. Some of our WT-M Rotary Club financial support will help fund this event. This fun event for the kids is taking place for the first time after a two-year pause. Administrators, teachers, and students are all excited to be able to celebrate together. Volunteers to assist as needed (~ 11:00-3:30 or shifts) The first step is for anyone interested in volunteering at Jefferson is to complete the sign-up forms found here. In addition to a background check, volunteers must also participate in both live and online trainings, and provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
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Posted by John Olsen on May 05, 2022
Our next bike ride for Team McAdow is scheduled for 9:00 AM on Saturday, May 7th, in Middleton. The weather should be mostly sunny, mid-50’s and a light breeze from the northeast.
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.
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Team McAdow Bike Ride
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2022-05-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 05, 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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Hybrid Meeting May 6, 2022
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Posted on Apr 28, 2022
Dear President Connie and Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Club, Congratulations on receiving ShelterBox HERO level recognition for Rotary Year 2021-2022. Your support is very much appreciated. Attached you will find a pdf of your certificate for printing and a .png digital award to use on your club website and share on your social media outlets. Please use #shelterboxhero with your post to help build awareness. ShelterBox has provided aid to over 2.2 million people since 2000, we could not have reached them without clubs like yours. Thank you for being a ShelterBox HERO! Bill Cc: DG Karen, DGE Ben
ShelterBox USA
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ShelterBox HERO Level Recognition for Rotary Year 2021-2022
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Posted by John Olsen on Apr 28, 2022
Our first Saturday morning bike ride of the season for Team McAdow happened last Saturday, April 23rd. This ride, starting at the Odana Hills Golf Course, took us through the UW Arboretum, then on the Wingra Creek Path to Olin Park, around Monona Bay, and back on the Southwest Path – about 1-1/2 hours. Some extended the ride for a few extra miles. Photo by Marsha Edelstein Our Saturday rides are typically 10-to-15-mile loop rides (versus out-and-back), on off-road bike trails as much as possible, away from noisy highways, and often include, as the weather improves, outdoor coffee/bakery stops. We have a great selection of bike routes in Madison and Dane County (and sometimes beyond).
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.
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Team McAdow Bike Rides
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2022-04-28 05:00:00Z |
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TriCon 2022 District Conference
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Posted on Apr 28, 2022
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM:  | Program by Jim Emerick. Mike Davis, the Middleton City Administrator, will talk about the changes he's witnessed in the last 24 years. |
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM: April 29 - Committee Meetings - Program by Kathy Roberg UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
April 29 - Committee Meetings - Program by Kathy Roberg May 6 - Committee Meetings - Setting up her next year's administration. Program by Kathy Roberg 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:
April 22: Mary Feldt May 1: Cory Recknor May 12: Mick Faulhaber
Anniversaries:
May 2: Matt Loch, 35 years sMay 5: Mick Faulhaber, 49 years May 6: Leo Edelstein, 43 years
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April 25: Greg Blum, 19 years May 3: Roxanne Brazeau, 20 years May 8: Dawn Frank, 7 year
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Hybrid Meeting April 29, 2022
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2022-04-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Olsen on Apr 28, 2022
We ar e again planning to have assorted sub sandwiches (Tuna, Roast Beef, Ham, Turkey), chips, cookies, and sodas/water available for our lunch at the meeting this Friday. See you there! There is a $10 donation basket for lunch.
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Assorted Subs for Lunch
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Posted by Debra Dieter on Apr 21, 2022
Your MWTM golf silent auction committee is looking for your donations for our 2022 golf outing. Please bring your donations to our club meeting any Friday. No donation is too small, we will package items together for the most impact. THE AUCTION GOES LIVE ON JUNE 13, SO PLAN YOUR DONATIONS TO ARRIVE BEFORE THEN. THANK YOU. GOLF ITEMS: Foursomes with carts, golf balls, a gift certificate to a golf shop, golf umbrella, golf socks, golf gloves for cold weather ( a pair), distance finder, shirt to a large golf event, tickets to a golf event. UW SPORTS: Tickets to a football, basketball, volleyball, or hockey game. UW apparel, bar glasses, serve ware, tailgate items, or autographed item. Footballs, softballs, ball gloves, and sports-related items. BOOZE: A 75mL bottle of almost any type of booze will sell. Whiskey is very popular as is Scotch, Rum, Vodka, Brandy, and all types of Wine. If you get the good, stuff, it does not have to be a giant bottle. This always does well at auction. Other ideas: Restaurant Gift Certificates, Farm and Fleet Certificate, Menard’s or Home Depot Gift Certificate. Vacation Rental, pontoon boat rides, Horse buggy rides, tickets to Noah’s Ark, gift certificates to Family-friendly restaurants like Culver’s or stores (Think TARGET). The sky’s the limit we need your donations. FOR the ladies: a massage gift certificate, Eno Vino gift certificate, Manni/Pedi gift certificate, Jewelry.
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Looking for Donations!
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Posted by Mary Van Hout on Apr 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. 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
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - Lunch
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2022-04-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Jack Ferreri on Apr 21, 2022
He's had a number of emails over the years, and your email program may still have those stored in memory. Please get rid of those and use the one above.
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Rod Nilles Has a New Email Address
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We’re excited to announce our Changeover Training Series for 2022! To help better prepare you for this upcoming year, we're holding a series of free webinars to help you brush up on your ClubRunner skills and knowledge. Join us for these in-depth webinars starting on May 5th and continuing until May 21st, 2022. New this year, we’re offering both beginner and advanced level webinars for certain modules. These training sessions are open to all ClubRunner users at no cost. Hosted by our expert Product Specialists, we will be presenting webinars based on roles, club or district versions, and in-depth module deep dives. There will even be live Q&A available during and after the webinar! Registration Details Click below to view our schedule and to register for individual sessions, or visit Can't attend live? Not to worry, all sessions will be recorded and shared on our Community site after the series is complete. We look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely,
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Posted on Apr 21, 2022
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM: No meeting last week, April 15, 2022.
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM: Program by Jim Emerick. Mike Davis, the Middleton City Administrator, will talk about the changes he's witnessed in the last 24 years. UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
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. April 29 - Committee Meetings - Program by Kathy Roberg May 6 - Committee Meetings - Setting up her next year's administration. Program by Kathy Roberg 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.
Birthdays:
April 19: Roxanne Brazeau April 20: Dean Ryerson April 22: Mary Feldt
Anniversaries:
April 12: Rich Cooper, 36 years May 2: Matt Loch, 35 years
Join Date: April 20: Nancy Comello, 4 years April 24: Lisa Humphery, 2 years April 25: Greg Blum, 19 years
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Hybrid Meeting April 22, 2022
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Posted by John Gerold on Apr 21, 2022
On behalf of the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Club Foundation Board, I would like to thank all the members who made the Fund Drive so successful in the total amount of $12,420 which includes the Foundation’s match. A check will be sent to Rotary International’s Disaster Relief Fund, specifically for Ukrainian relief. A report listing the individual contributions will also be submitted to RI and each contributor will receive a receipt from RI for record and tax purposes.
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Ukrainian Relief Fundraiser
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Posted by Mary Dunn on Apr 14, 2022
Click on the Poster to find out all about the Annual Golf Outing. Limited to 144 Golfers! Do Not risk being left out.
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Annual Golf Outing 2022
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Posted on Apr 14, 2022
| 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.
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District 6250 Grant:Scholarship funding for training for 3 Community Health Workers
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Posted on Apr 14, 2022
April 8, 2022 - Scott Cohen, Rotarian visiting from Big Rapids, MI exchanged a Club banner with Connie Fish, president of the MWT-M Rotary Club.
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CLUB BANNER EXCHANGE
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Posted on Apr 14, 2022
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM:
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.
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.
April 29 - Committee Meetings - Kathy Robert May 6 - Committee Meetings - Setting up her next year's administration. Program by Kathy Roberg
Birthdays:
April 19: Roxanne Brazeau April 20: Dean Ryerson April 22: Mary Feldt
Anniversaries:
April 12: Rich Cooper, 36 years
Join Date:
April 20: Nancy Comello April 24: Lisa Humphery April 25: Greg Blum
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HYBRID MEETING APRIL 15, 2022
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Posted on Apr 12, 2022
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!ONLINE - Click here to go to the Annual Golf Outing Reservation Form online. ON PAPER - Click here to download and print the paper Annual Golf Outing Reservation Form
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ANNUAL GOLF OUTING 2022
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2022-04-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 07, 2022
Starts at 9:00 AM CDT Monday, June 13, 2022 • Ends at 8:00 PM CDT Monday, June 20, 2022
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Save these Dates too!
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2022-04-07 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 07, 2022
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! There is a $10 donation jar for lunch.
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Assorted Cousins Subs
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2022-04-07 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 07, 2022
PAST WEEK'S PROGRAM: 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:
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.
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.
April 29 - Committee Meetings - Kathy Robert May 6 - Committee Meetings - Setting up her next year's administration. Program by Kathy Roberg
Birthdays:
April 5: Nancy Comello April 11: Dick Murray April 19: Roxanne Brazeau April 20: Dean Ryerson April 22: Mary Feldt
Anniversaries:
April 12: Rich Cooper, 36 years
Join Date:
April 1:Terry Siebert, 34 years April 1: Leo Edelstein, 25 years April 1: Dan Fose, 25 years April 20: Nancy Comello
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HYBRID MEETING APRIL 8, 2022
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2022-04-07 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 07, 2022
April 1, 2022, Kathy, President-Elect, made it official. Kathy Tyson is now a member of our club. Let's all welcome Kitty!
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Kitty Tyson is now a Member
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Posted by John Gerold on Mar 31, 2022
We are at the end of week 3 of the Ukraine Fundraiser. As of the beginning of this week, we were more than halfway to raising the matching funds, which would trigger the Foundation contributing $5,000, so our total sent to the Rotary International’s Disaster Response Fund specifically designated for Ukrainian relief would be $10,000. We are accepting donations from both members and non-members. Your check can be made out to the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation (“MWTMRF”), with a notation on the check indicating “Ukraine” or “Ukraine Relief”. Bring the check to a meeting or mail it to: Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation P.O. Box 620312 Middleton, WI 53562-0312. The FundRaiser will run through April 10, 2022. Note: if you are a person who has to take a Required Minimum Distribution (“RMD”) each year, you can have your donation sent directly from your retirement account to the MWTMRF and not have to pay income taxes on that amount. MWTMRF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. The IRS requires that all Donors of $250 or more in donations have a receipt if they include the donation in their itemized deductions when filing their tax return, so for all those donating $250 or more, the Foundation will send them a Donor’s Receipt with the applicable information.
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UKRAINE FUNDRAISER (Current Report)
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2022-03-31 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 31, 2022
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SAVE THE DATE!
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Posted on Mar 31, 2022
Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. 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:
April 1 - Our Lady of Hope Medical Clinic located at 6425 Odana Road 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". Program by Mary Feldt
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
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 - 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:
April 5: Nancy Comello April 11: Dick Murray April 19: Roxanne Brazeau
Anniversaries:
April 12: Rich Cooper, 36 years
Join Date:
April 1:Terry Siebert, 34 years April 1: Leo Edelstein, 25 years April 1: Dan Fose, 25 years
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Hybrid Meeting April 1, 2022
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2022-03-31 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kathy Roberg on Mar 31, 2022
There will be pizza for lunch this Friday. / $10 donation jar for lunch. Will have no meat option.
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$10 donation jar for lunch
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2022-03-31 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Beth Growney Selene on Mar 31, 2022
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2021 Golf Outing Sponsors
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2022-03-31 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Submitted by Jack Ferreri on Mar 31, 2022
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.
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Posted by Submitted by Mary Van Hout on Mar 31, 2022
This year, Rotary and ShelterBox are celebrating the 10th anniversary of our official partnership — and more than 20 years of working together to support families whose lives have been devastated by disaster and conflict. We’ve combined our resources and provided emergency temporary housing and other vital equipment to help families immediately after a disaster — and to put them on a path to long-term recovery. To learn more about how your club or district can get involved or to request assistance, visit the Rotary-ShelterBox partnership page.
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Celebrating our partnership with ShelterBox
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Submitted by Mary Van Hout
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2022-03-31 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 24, 2022
 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!
Register today.
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.
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Do you know how Rotarians bring peace to the world? You will if you attend TriCon 2022 in Elkhart Lake next month!
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2022-03-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 24, 2022
"It takes a village.
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
Dean Ryerson headed up the baby diaper collection for the Village Diaper Bank. The pile pictured above were the Child's Diapers collected at the March 18 meeting.
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Diapers Collected
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2022-03-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 24, 2022
Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. 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:
April 1 - Our Lady of Hope Medical Clinic located at 6425 Odana Road 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". Program by Mary Feldt
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
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 - 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 April 1: Nancy Comello April 1: Doug Coerper April 11: Dick Murray
Anniversaries:
April 12: Rich Cooper, 36 years
Join Date:
April 1:Terry Siebert, 34 years April 1: Leo Edelstein, 25 years April 1: Dan Fose, 25 years
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Hybrid Meeting March 25, 2022
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2022-03-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Dean Ryerson on Mar 24, 2022
We just heard from our hosts at Serendipity Labs that we will not be in the larger room tomorrow but in the room that we utilized several months ago. It's on the same floor. Our greeter will be at the elevator on the 6th floor to direct you to the room. We're looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for the sub lunch, a spirited meeting, and program.
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Meeting Room Change
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2022-03-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Dean Ryerson, Club Services Chair on Mar 24, 2022
No, soft lunch does not refer to poached eggs and jello. With the success of lunches over the last two weeks, the club will offer another this coming Friday. Provided will be assorted sub sandwiches, chips, cookies, and drinks. As with the last two meetings, a basket will be available for your donation for the food. Thanks for the support the program is receiving. The Club Services Committee will still consider a caterer to provide lunches, but several questions continue as to the best way to do so. The Committee will keep you posted. Thanks to Mary Van Hout and John Olsen for assisting with the previous lunches.
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Soft Lunch Program to Continue for Friday's Meeting
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Dean Ryerson, Club Services Chair
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2022-03-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Van Hout on Mar 19, 2022
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.com
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RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference
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2022-03-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Gerold on Mar 17, 2022
The Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation Board of Directors has authorized a fundraising campaign to support relief to Ukraine in light of the catastrophe of the Russian invasion. This will be a matching fundraiser, and the Foundation will match contributions from both members and non-members up to $5,000.
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
Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation P.O Box 620312 Middleton, WI 53562-0312.
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.
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UKRAINE FUNDRAISER
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2022-03-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Olsen on Mar 17, 2022
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!
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Food! More Glorious Food!
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2022-03-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Submitted byJack Ferreri on Mar 17, 2022
Draft MINUTES v 1 Note: THIS WAS A ZOOM MEETING, IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 Board Members in Attendance:, Roxanne Brazeau, Jim Emerick, Jack Ferreri, Connie Fish, Kevin Hayden, Matt Loch, Rod Nilles, Paul Patenaude, Kathy Roberg, Dean Ryerson, Members Absent: Steve Aune, Abby Benbow, MC Dunn CLUB MEETING Called to order by President Connie Fish at 12:02pm. PRESIDENT (Fish) - 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.
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Madison West Towne-Middleton Board of Directors Club and Foundation Meetings February 16, 2022
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2022-03-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 17, 2022
Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring.
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 April 1: Nancy Comello April 1: Doug Coerper April 11: Dick Murray
Anniversaries: April 12: Rich Cooper, 36 years
Join Date:
April 1:Terry Siebert, 34 years April 1: Leo Edelstein, 25 years April 1: Dan Fose, 25 years
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Hybrid Meeting, March 18, 2022
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Posted on Mar 17, 2022
Kitty Tyson was approved by the Board for membership in the Club. Sponsored by Mary Van Hout. Classification: Architect.
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Kitty Tyson was Approved
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2022-03-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 11, 2022
For those able to attend the meeting Friday, March 11th, there seemed to be great appreciation for Mary Van Hout's arranging the lunch. She noted that other than picking up some sodas and cookies all that was needed was a call to the Middleton Roman Candle for the delivery of the pizzas. She charged things on her card and then was able to be reimbursed by the funds in the basket, which added up to around $50 over expenses. The overage will be placed in a club account so that we can cover in the event we have days when expenses are more than revenues. John Olsen will handle things for next week. Mary Cobb Dunn, will you note so in the newsletter so people come prepared. Also, a reminder that a correct change of 10 bucks is helpful. Thanks, Mary Van Hout for handling this. We need volunteers to help provide food in the future, so if you are willing to either have pizza delivered or perhaps sandwiches that will be great. We need to develop a system for this. The diaper drive is off to a great start. Thanks to everyone for brainstorming the ideas for member engagement and also to celebrate the club's 50th.
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Updates and Help Wanted
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2022-03-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 10, 2022
Effective at 12:00 am on March 1, 2022, Public Health Madison & Dane County no longer requires face coverings in public indoor spaces in light of steadily decreasing COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations.
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2022-03-10 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 10, 2022
The magic of one Rotarian in action multiplied by hundreds creates a tsunami of hope, intention and action. Expand your personal Rotary experience, your contacts and your impact by joining us at TriCon 2022—April 29-30 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Several hundred Rotarians from Wisconsin and Upper Michigan have already signed up—but there’s still room for you! Find out more and register at www.rotarytricon.com Listen, Discuss and Act TriCon 2022 will provide you with plenty of information and ideas about how you can get more involved in Rotary and help those in need — in your community and around the world. Entertaining and informative speakers will share their Rotary success stories and inspire you to take action. Join us at TriCon 2022 as we transform wishes and hopes intro real-life programs that improve people’s lives. Book your beautiful hotel suite by contacting the Osthoff Resort directly at 1-800-876-3399 for discounted room rates. Be sure to identify yourself as a member of the TriCon 2022 group. Choose from 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom suites with full kitchens and living areas. Bring the family for a Spring getaway! 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.  | Friday, April 29, 2022 10:30 AM 2022 Rotary TriCon The Osthoff Resort 101 Osthoff Ave, Elkhart Lake Wisconsin 53020 US |
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Together We Transform
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Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. March 4 - Jim Emerick's son, Tyler, and his daughter-in-law Meredith, will talk about adopting children in China. THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM: 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. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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! 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: February 26: Dawn Frank March 17: Stuart Herro Anniversaries: ... Join Date: March 1, 1981: Mick Faulhaber March 1, 2002: Svein Morner March 9, 1989: Deb Dieter March 9, 2018: Jennifer Humphery JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Hybrid Meeting, March 11, 2022
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At our meeting on Friday, March 11 there will be food available! As a beginning to what hopefully will become a weekly event, we will have food! This week, we will have a variety of pizzas, cookies, and a small selection of soda. This is a "soft open" to determine member interest in sharing a meal together again. There is no need to reply if you will be participating as we want this to be as simple as possible. 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 ish should handle it. Our meeting time together is such 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!
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Join Rotary as we come together to help districts affected by the worsening Ukrainian humanitarian crisis.  As one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations, Rotary has made peace the cornerstone of our global mission. We are deeply concerned about the Ukraine crisis and need your help.
 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. Half a million people have fled Ukraine and are in dire need of emergency aid. The United Nations estimates that the number of refugees could grow to as many as 5 million people displaced. Rotary clubs in Europe and around the world have stepped up their relief work, some working on the ground to help displaced families.
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
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The Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton (MWT-M) is partnering with Rotary District 6250 to provide scholarship funding for three employees of The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness (FFBWW). These three women will be attending the Community Health Worker training and certification course conducted by Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) starting in April 2022. The MWT-M club and District 6250 have each contributed $3750 (for a total of $7000) to fully fund these scholarships. As Community Health Workers, these three positions will play a key role in energizing, mobilizing, and supporting Black women, enabling them to transform their lives through education, advocacy, and powerful partnerships. FFBWW Community Health Workers serve as advocates and liaisons for Black women and families in securing vital health and community resources. They help them achieve optimal health and wellness in community and healthcare settings. They also build trust and promote engagement in the Foundation’s health promotion and prevention initiatives. Community members learn to navigate and access healthcare and other family-supporting resources to meet their health and wellness needs. There’s a striking alignment of missions between FFBWW and Rotary. Both organizations educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases, as well as improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care. These are the ingredients for a unique and productive partnership. In addition to the specific training provided by AHEC, the MWT-M Rotary Club looks forward to collaborating in an exchange of teaching and learning opportunities over the next year.
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Scholarship Funding for 3 Employees of The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness
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WELCOME Y'ALL 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
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Annual Golf Outing
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Posted on Mar 03, 2022
"It takes a village.
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
Dean Ryerson is heading up a baby diaper collection for the Village Diaper Bank. Child's Diapers will be collected at the March 18 meeting. Sizes large or extra-large are most needed. Contact Dean for details at dryerson@tds.net
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Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. February 25 - Our own Barry Pace had a huge tree removed from his property. Tree climber and author, Jesse Barry will present his book titled "Potty PT" which discusses how to do physical therapy for older adults without killing yourself. Jesse is 50 years old and must stay in shape to climb and hand-cut and drop 60-70 foot trees. WOW! THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM: March 4 - Jim Emerick's son, Tyler, and his daughter-in-law Meredith, will talk about adopting children in China. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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. 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! 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: February 26: Dawn Frank March 17: Stuart Herro Anniversaries: ... Join Date: March 1, 1981: Mick Faulhaber March 1, 2002: Svein Morner March 9, 1989: Deb Dieter March 9, 2018: Jennifer Humphery JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Hybrid Meeting, March 4, 2022
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Posted on Mar 03, 2022
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, ...
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Rotarians, here's the latest news from the TLC babies and kiddies!
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Posted on Feb 24, 2022
Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. February 25 - Our own Barry Pace had a huge tree removed from his property. Tree climber and author, Jesse Barry will present his book titled "Potty PT" which discusses how to do physical therapy for older adults without killing yourself. Jesse is 50 years old and must stay in shape to climb and hand-cut and drop 60-70 foot trees. WOW! UPCOMING PROGRAMS: March 4 - Jim Emerick's son, Tyler, and his daughter-in-law Meredith, will talk 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. 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! 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: February 22: John Gerold February 22: Jim Olmsted February 26: Dawn Frank March 17: Stuart Herro Anniversaries: ... Join Date: February 12, 2011: Mary Ruth Marks February 14, 2014: Connie Fish March 1, 1981: Mick Faulhaber March 1, 2002: Svein Morner JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Hybrid Meeting February 25, 2022
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2022-02-24 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 24, 2022
Here are the budgets that currently govern Club Operations and Foundation grants. Foundation Budget was approved at May 19 Board Meeting; Club Budget approved at the August 18 Board Meeting.
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Budgets (Club and Financial)
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Jack Ferreri
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2022-02-24 06:00:00Z |
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2022-02-24 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 24, 2022
 The Board voted prior to and at its 2/16 meeting to make the following changes to the Club's Bylaws: Due to the negative impact of COVID on Club engagement and attendance, for the Rotary 2022-2023 year, the Board will consist of nine people, rather than thirteen. The Board for the 2022-2023 year will be President, President-Elect, Past President, Treasurer, Secretary, as well as Avenue Chairs of Club Service, Vocational Service, International Service, and Community Service. We will return to the full thirteen-person Board as soon as possible, but no later than July 2023. A motion to accept the by-law change was made by Jeannine Desautels and seconded Barry Pace. The motion passed. At our Club Annual Meeting, the members in attendance voted to accept the slate of new Board members: President Kathy Roberg Incoming President Kevin Hayden Past President Connie Fish (ex officio) Treasurer Matt Loch Secretary Jack Ferreri Club Service Chair Rod Nilles Vocational Service Chair Jim Emerick International Service Chair Paul Patenaude Community Service Chair John Gerold The motion to accept this slate was made by Mary Van Hout and seconded by Peder Moren. The motion passed.
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Jack Ferreri
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2022-02-24 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 17, 2022
 LAST WEEK'S PROGRAM Anne Goodwin will tell us how to relax and let go of everyday stress via her real-life experiences of a "getaway" place called "Come to the Lake." This Week's Program: TBA Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. February 18 Open February 25 Our own Barry Pace had a huge tree removed from his property. Tree climber and author, Jesse Barry will present his book titled "Potty PT" which discusses how to do physical therapy for older adults without killing yourself. Jesse is 50 years old and must stay in shape to climb and hand-cut and drop 60-70 foot trees. WOW! March 4 - Jim Emerick's son, Tyler, and his daughter-in-law Meredith, will talk about adopting children in China. March 11 Open 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! March 25 Open April 1 Bev Davis is a hospice chaplain and an author of books about kindness and then about bullying. April 8 Open April 15 Open April 22 Leanne Lippincott-Wuerthele details to follow.
Birthdays: February 22: John Gerold February 22: Jim Olmsted February 26: Dawn Frank March 17: Stuart Herro Anniversaries: ... Join Date: February 12, 2011: Mary Ruth Marks February 14, 2014: Connie Fish March 1, 1981: Mick Faulhaber March 1, 2002: Svein Morner JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Hybrid Meeting February 18, 2022
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2022-02-17 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 17, 2022
Marty Anderson reached out to us on FB. He is new to Madison and a past Rotarian looking for a new club here. He is visiting on Friday, so please give him a warm welcome!
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Rotary Visitor Friday
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2022-02-17 06:00:00Z |
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Over 200, yup, that's the pairs of socks that were taken to Beacon this week! So, let's celebrate our 50 years by demonstrating that we can be a club of action, a club that works together to meet needs, and a club that searches for projects that will benefit others in our community and the world. Imagine!
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Dean Ryerson
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2022-02-17 06:00:00Z |
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Together We Connect Let’s get together this Spring, Rotarians, and Rotaractors, in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin! Join your fellow Rotarians from Districts 6220, 6250 and 6270—for TriCon 2022--April 29-30 at the beautiful Osthoff Resort. Enjoy two days of amazing speakers, delicious cuisine, and frequent opportunities to reconnect with old friends and make new ones... Everyone is welcome. All Rotarians and Rotaractors from clubs throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan are invited to participate. Learn more about Rotary and how you can enhance your membership experience by “Serving to Help Others.”. Register before March 1 and enjoy a reduced Early Bird rate! Save $30 and get a chance to win a $100 gift card by registering no later than March 1. Find out more about accommodations and meals--and register today for the conference at www.rotarytricon.com
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Early Bird Registration Now Open for Rotary’s TriCon 2022 District Conference
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Jim Olmsted
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2022-02-10 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 10, 2022
LAST WEEK'S PROGRAMS Dr. Daniel Dickinson, a psychologist at UW Clinics, discussed and answered questions about sleep disorders. This Week's Program: Anne Goodwin will tell us how to relax and let go of everyday stress via her real-life experiences of a "getaway" place called "Come to the Lake." UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. February 18 Open February 25 Our own Barry Pace had a huge tree removed from his property. Tree climber and author, Jesse Barry will present his book titled "Potty PT" which discusses how to do physical therapy for older adults without killing yourself. Jesse is 50 years old and must stay in shape to climb and hand-cut and drop 60-70 foot trees. WOW! March 4 - Jim Emerick's son, Tyler, and his daughter-in-law Meredith, will talk about adopting children in China. March 11 Open 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! March 25 Open April 1 Bev Davis is a hospice chaplain and an author of books about kindness and then about bullying. April 8 Open April 15 Open April 22 Leanne Lippincott-Wuerthele details to follow.
Birthdays: February 10: Peder Moren February 22: John Gerold February 22: Jim Olmsted February 26: Dawn Frank Anniversaries: ... Join Date: February 1, 1987: Rod Nilles February 1, 1988: John Olsen February 12, 2011: Mary Ruth Marks February 8, 2013: Matt Loch February 14, 2014: Connie Fish JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Hybrid Meeting February 11, 2022
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Last Week's Program: Author and publisher David Benjamin talked about his craft. He is the winner of numerous literary awards and has written and published 12 books and over two thousand essays. One is called "Almost Killed by a Train of Thought.” Benjamin was graduated from LaFollette High School and lives part-time in Madison and part-time in Paris. This Week's Program: Dr. Daniel Dickinson, a psychologist at UW Clinics, will discuss sleep disorders. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. February 11 Anne Goodwin will tell us how to relax and let go of everyday stress via her real-life experiences of a "getaway" place called "Come to the Lake." February 18 Open February 25 Our own Barry Pace had a huge tree removed from his property. Tree climber and author, Jesse Barry will present his book titled "Potty PT" which discusses how to do physical therapy for older adults without killing yourself. Jesse is 50 years old and must stay in shape to climb and hand-cut and drop 60-70 foot trees. WOW! March 4 - Jim Emerick's son, Tyler, and his daughter-in-law Meredith, will talk about adopting children in China. March 11 Open 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! March 25 Open April 1 Open April 8 Open
Birthdays: February 10: Peder Moren February 22: John Gerold February 22: Jim Olmsted February 26: Dawn Frank Anniversaries: ... Join Date: February 1, 1987: Rod Nilles February 1, 1988: John Olsen February 12, 2011: Mary Ruth Marks February 8, 2013: Matt Loch February 14, 2014: Connie Fish JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Hybrid Meeting February 4, 2022
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 | 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! |  |
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50 Pairs of Socks for the Homeless
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2022-02-03 06:00:00Z |
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Unanticipated Funds ($650) arrived at TLC
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2022-02-03 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Beth Growney Selene on Jan 27, 2022
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. |
As part of our Adopt a School partnership, we had our quarterly meeting with the Jefferson Middle School team on January 25th and hope we can share a few things of interest to our members: Through the support of WT-M Rotary, Jefferson has been able to provide “incentives for students” (rather than detention). Of interest to our members might be: - 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
Additionally: - 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
Madison Metropolitan School District will be opening the schools to outside volunteers as soon as feasible. Jefferson is looking for volunteers to: - Provide 1:1 reading tutors
- After School Program volunteers
Finally, one of the other partners with Jefferson, Madison Church, is hosting a BLOOD DRIVE on Monday, January 31, from 1-6 at Trinity United Methodist Church at 1123 Vilas Avenue. Walk-ins are welcome. On behalf of our Adopt a School team of Roxanne, Deb, Denny, and myself, thank you for considering sharing this information with our members.
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QUATERLY MEETING WITH JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
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2022-01-27 06:00:00Z |
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This Week's Program: January 28 Author and publisher David Benjamin will talk about his craft. He is the winner of numerous literary awards and has written and published 12 books and over two thousand essays. One is called "Almost Killed by a Train of Thought.” Benjamin graduated from LaFollette High School and lives part-time in Madison and part-time in Paris. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. February 4 Dr. Daniel Dickinson, a psychologist at UW Clinics, will discuss sleep disorders. February 11 Anne Goodwin will tell us how to relax and let go of everyday stress via her real-life experiences of a "getaway" place called "Come to the Lake." February 18 Open February 25 Open March 4 - Jim Emerick's son, Tyler, and his daughter-in-law Meredith, will talk about adopting children in China. 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 includes 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! March 25 Open April 1 Open April 8 Open
Birthdays: January 21: Jennifer Humphery January 25: Steve Aune Anniversaries: ... Join Date: February 8: Matt Loch, 35 years JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Hybrid Meeting January 28, 2022
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2022-01-27 06:00:00Z |
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Please take a moment to say hello to new member Dana Monogue. She joined the world’s coolest Rotary Club on January 19, 2022.
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New Member Dana Monogue
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2022-01-21 06:00:00Z |
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This Week's Program: January 21 One of our two newest members, Kevin Hayden, will provide a program about St. John's Northwestern Academies. Joe Sevenz, Dean of Administration, will speak about the purpose of the academy which was built in 1884 on 110 acres of land in Delafield, Wis. Its goal is to prepare students for success in life by instilling solid work ethics, understanding the value of integrity and teamwork, the ability to think critically, communicate well and function on a diverse and ever-changing world. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. January 28 Author and publisher David Benjamin will talk about his craft. He is the winner of numerous literary awards and has written and published 12 books and over two thousand essays. One is called "Almost Killed by a Train of Thought.” Benjamin graduated from LaFollette High School and lives part-time in Madison and part-time in Paris. February 4 Dr. Daniel Dickinson, a psychologist at UW Clinics, will discuss sleep disorders. February 11 Anne Goodwin will tell us how to relax and let go of everyday stress via her real-life experiences of a "getaway" place called "Come to the Lake."
Birthdays: January 4: Nate Hedden January 17: Mary Van Hout Anniversaries: ... Join Date: January 9: Cory Recknor, 24 JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Hybrid Meeting January 21, 2022
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2022-01-21 06:00:00Z |
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Fitchburg - Ruth Domack passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 12, 2022, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruth was born on November 3, 1949 to Cecil and Harriet (Hogan) Phillips in Rockford, Illinois. Ruth is survived by her husband, Dennis and sons Paul (Jennifer), Brian (Alicia) and Tim (Caroline), grandsons Andrew, Jacob and Phillip and granddaughters Addison and Margaret. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Mike and Vic. Ruth graduated from Bishop Muldoon High, Rockford, in 1967, Edgewood College in 1971 and an EMBA from the University of Wisconsin in 2001. Ruth married Dennis Domack on June 19, 1971. Ruth’s 44-year professional career centered around real estate. She sold residential property, worked for Verex, a private mortgage insurance company, Heartland Properties, a Section 42 related company and Alliant Energy. For the last 10 years, Ruth sold residential property for First Weber with an emphasis on older adults. Ruth also felt volunteering was important. She stage managed the Edgefest Follies for 20 years followed by 10 years of light design and teaching stage management to the students of Edgewood High School. For the past 9 years Ruth volunteered weekly at the Fitchburg Senior Center and has been a member of the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Club since 2008. In addition to her husband and sons, Ruth is survived by her brother Tom (Karen) Phillips, sisters Sue (Bob) Garland and Mary (Curt) Thorell, sister-in-law Mary Jane Phillips as well as several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Our Lady Queen of Peace School Endowment, Fitchburg Senior Center, Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation, P.O Box 620312, Middleton, WI 53562. Ruth’s family would like to express eternal gratitude for the level of attention, comfort, and care that Ruth and family received while at Agrace Hospice Care in Madison. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen Dr, Madison, with Msgr. Larry Bakke presiding. A visitation was held on Thursday at the church from 9:30 A.M. until time of Mass. Please note that the church requires a mask for all attendees due to COVID. Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 5701 Odana Road 608-274-1000
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Posted on Jan 12, 2022
This Week's Program: Election of officers for the upcoming Rotary year and then Selected members will talk for a few minutes on why they joined Rotary and why they find it rewarding UPCOMING PROGRAMS: Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. January 21 One of our two newest members, Kevin Hayden, will provide a program about St. John's Northwestern Academies. Joe Sevenz, Dean of Administration, will speak about the purpose of the academy which was built in 1884 on 110 acres of land in Delafield, Wis. Its goal is to prepare students for success in life by instilling solid work ethics, understanding the value of integrity and teamwork, the ability to think critically, communicate well and function on a diverse and ever-changing world. January 28 Author and publisher David Benjamin will talk about his craft. He is the winner of numerous literary awards and has written and published 12 books and over two thousand essays. One is called "Almost Killed by a Train of Thought.” Benjamin graduated from LaFollette High School and lives part-time in Madison and part-time in Paris. February 4 Dr. Daniel Dickinson, a psychologist at UW Clinics, will discuss sleep disorders. February 11 Anne Goodwin will tell us how to relax and let go of everyday stress via her real-life experiences of a "getaway" place called "Come to the Lake."
Birthdays: January 4: Nate Hedden January 17: Mary Van Hout Anniversaries: Join Date: January 9: Cory Recknor, 24 JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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This Week's Hybrid Meeting - Friday, January 14, 2022
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2022-01-12 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Ed Fink on Jan 12, 2022
 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.
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Rotary Exchange Student (1993-1994) from Belgium
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Posted by Connie Fish on Jan 12, 2022
We are starting a new social club for our club members. But wait it can be so much more than just a social club! Who is for: Knitters and Crocheters or other yarn enthusiasts! If you’re a beginner, knitting clubs are a great place to learn things, discover tips and tricks and build your confidence. They can be a space to meet like-minded knitters who will get excited with you when you’ve discovered a new yarn or worked your first cable. For seasoned knitting veterans knitting groups are a place to share your passion, show off your makes and you won’t be annoying anyone with the clicking of your needles! (Although we all know that’s a beautiful sound.) What do we make:
Hats, scarves, socks, mittens, baby blankets, knitted knockers, or anything else we want! What is the purpose:
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. How to participate:
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 Benefits:
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? IF WE CAN IMAGINE IT WE CAN ACCOMPLISH IT! GET INVOLVED TODAY!
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New Social Club for Our Club Members
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2022-01-12 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Cobb Dunn on Jan 07, 2022
Kevin Moran was the Greeter at the January 7th meeting. Mary Beth Growney Selene and her husband Alan celebrated their 21st (not their 13th) wedding anniversary on January 1, 2022.
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2022-01-07 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Connie Fish on Jan 06, 2022
We are in need of club greeters. Please click on the link, find a day that you can serve the club by greeting members and guests, and sign up. Thanks for all you do to serve our club, each other, and our community here and around the globe! | | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CACAF2DAAF4C43-club |
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2022-01-06 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Cobb Dunn on Jan 06, 2022
Do you want to get the word out? Do you need some volunteers? Let the club know the who the what the when the where and the why. Send a notice and/or an article and/or some photos to the Bulletin Editor at mcobdun@gmail.com
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2022-01-06 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Jack Ferreri on Dec 16, 2021
 | 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. |
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My Last Bulletin
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2021-12-16 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 16, 2021
 UPCOMING PROGRAMS: December 24 No Meeting Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. January 7 Veterinarian Dr. Marty Greer will talk about her drive-thru pet clinic. She and her husband, also a vet, own three animal clinics in Wisconsin but their newest clinic, Checkout Veterinary in Sun Prairie, is a drive-through wellness pet clinic and the only one in the U.S. -- the concept is patented. Pet owners love this no waiting room, of not having to fend off bigger dogs. January 14 Jim Emerick's son Tyler and daughter-in-law Meredith Emerick will talk about Adopting Children in China. January 21 Open January 28 Author and publisher David Benjamin will talk about his craft. He is the winner of numerous literary awards and has written and published 12 books and over two thousand essays. One is called "Almost Killed by a Train of Thought.” Benjamin graduated from LaFollette High School and lives part-time in Madison and part-time in Paris. February 4 Dr. Daniel Dickinson, a psychologist at UW Clinics, will discuss sleep disorders. February 11 Anne Goodwin will tell us how to relax and let go of everyday stress via her real-life experiences of a "getaway" place called "Come to the Lake." Birthdays: Dec 17: Jack Ferreri Dec 31: Jerry Smith Anniversaries: Dec 20: Jim Emerick, 52 years Join Date: Dec 06: Abby Benbow, 2 years Dec 20: Jennie Humphrey, 2 years Dec 22: Mary Van Hout, 20 years Dec 29: Dean Ryerson, 26 years JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today's Hybrid Meeting
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2021-12-16 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 16, 2021
| 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! |  |
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2021-12-16 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 09, 2021
All members are welcome to attend via Zoom. The link is: CALL-IN INSTRUCTIONS Log in info Meeting ID: 828 5992 2444 Passcode: 883019 +13126266799,,84126549701#,,1#,112850#
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Board Meeting on Wednesday, Dec 15 at Noon
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2021-12-09 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 09, 2021
Kevin Hayden & Aaron Kiefert were inducted at the Dec 03 meeting Todd Wiegand’s work schedule as a commercial airline pilot has forced him to resign from his role on the Board. He will remain a member of the Club. Tony Burns has told the Board he’ll be resigning from Club at the end of December.  | 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. |
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Member Updates for December 10, 2021
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2021-12-09 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 09, 2021
Chris Dahlke, Principal at Sauk Trail Elementary School in Middleton was delighted with the receipt of 20 $25 gift cards to Goodwill to distribute to families in need. That day, she was meeting with a family who just moved to Middleton from Louisiana and had very little household and cold-weather necessities. These gift cards would be a great help for them in their adjustment. A big thanks to The Rotary Club of Madison West Towne Middleton!!!
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Appreciation for Our Presentation of Gift Cards
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2021-12-09 06:00:00Z |
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December 10 Middleton School Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue. The presentation will take place after our Ugly Sweater Contest. Birthdays: December 17: Jack Ferreri Dec 31: Jerry Smith Anniversaries: December 20: Jim Emerick, 52 years Join Date: December 06: Abby Benbow, 2 years UPCOMING PROGRAMS: December 17 White Elephant Sale December 24 No Meeting Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. January 7 Veterinarian Dr. Marty Greer will talk about her drive-thru pet clinic. She and her husband, also a vet, own three animal clinics in Wisconsin but their newest clinic, Checkout Veterinary in Sun Prairie, is a drive-through wellness pet clinic and the only one in the U.S. -- the concept is patented. Pet owners love this no waiting room, of not having to fend off bigger dogs. January 14 Jim Emerick's son Tyler and daughter-in-law Meredith Emerick will talk about Adopting Children in China. January 21 Open January 28 Author and publisher David Benjamin will talk about his craft. He is the winner of numerous literary awards and has written and published 12 books and over two thousand essays. One is called "Almost Killed by a Train of Thought.” Benjamin graduated from LaFollette High School and lives part-time in Madison and part-time in Paris. February 4 Dr. Daniel Dickinson, a psychologist at UW Clinics, will discuss sleep disorders. February 11 Anne Goodwin will tell us how to relax and let go of everyday stress via her real-life experiences of a "get away" place called "Come to the Lake." JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today's Hybrid Meeting, December 10, 2021
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2021-12-09 06:00:00Z |
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Today, December 03 Our own Kathy Roberg as a member of "Walking Each Other Home" will talk about the conversation none of us wants to have, Death and Dying. Birthdays: Dec 06: Deb Dieter Dec 17: Jack Ferreri Dec 31: Jerry Smith Anniversaries: Dec 20: Jim Emerick, 52 years Join Date: Dec 04: Barry Pace, 6 years Dec 06: Abby Benbow, 2 years UPCOMING PROGRAMS: December 10 Middleton School Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue December 17 Open December 24 No Meeting Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. January 7 Veterinarian Dr. Marty Greer will talk about her drive-thru pet clinic. She and her husband, also a vet, own three animal clinics in Wisconsin but their newest clinic, Checkout Veterinary in Sun Prairie, is a drive-through wellness pet clinic and the only one in the U.S. -- the concept is patented. Pet owners love this no waiting room, of not having to fend off bigger dogs. January 14 Jim Emerick's son Tyler and daughter-in-law Meredith Emerick will talk about Adopting Children in China. January 21 Open January 28 Author and publisher David Benjamin will talk about his craft. He is the winner of numerous literary awards and has written and published 12 books and over two thousand essays. One is called "Almost Killed by a Train of Thought.” Benjamin graduated from LaFollette High School and lives part-time in Madison and part-time in Paris. February 4 Dr. Daniel Dickinson, a psychologist at UW Clinics, will discuss sleep disorders. February 11 Anne Goodwin will tell us how to relax and let go of everyday stress via her real-life experiences of a "get away" place called "Come to the Lake." JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting: December 3, 2021
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2021-12-02 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 02, 2021
For years, led on by the powerful calves of Jerry McAdow, several riders have been bicycling together on Saturday mornings for exercise, for companionship, and for the sense of adventure. We’ve asked Club members to support our efforts by pledging dollars to the Rotary Foundation. It’s an important Club fundraiser. In the past, we’ve talked about cents per mile, but this year we’re going to simplify things by asking for pledges in the amount of $50, $100, or $250. Because several of our other fundraisers may be in some jeopardy because of the coronavirus, this is your chance to give a boost to the Foundation’s coffers. We’re gonna ride no matter what! John Olsen writes … With the nice weather this week, we had an impromptu gathering of seven riders on Tuesday. As this was “Giving Tuesday” we had a discussion about donations to our Club’s Foundation for the McAdow Miles fundraiser. We haven’t given it a lot of publicity this year, but we have had a lot of participation (probably over 15,000 miles by the participants), and several of us have already made monetary donations. I plan to make an announcement about it at our Club meeting on Friday. This was our eleventh year!
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2021-12-02 06:00:00Z |
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- 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.
The Board hopes this revised policy encourages more members to attend the meetings in person. 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. 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 (kar8525@gmail.com )
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2021-12-02 06:00:00Z |
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Your Board met on Monday to cover the usual business and to take a look at the way we're dealing with masks and Covid in general ... and how this has affected our Club.
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'll do this in the context of RI's having spent over two billion dollars over the years promoting and delivering polio vaccines around the world as part of its life-affirming commitment. RI headquarters in Evanston admits no one without proof of vaccination. And our policy puts us in line with Dane County's mandate, as well as the guidance provided by our District Governor
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
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A SPECIAL NOTICE ON OUR MASK POLICY
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2021-11-21 06:00:00Z |
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 | 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. |
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Live Club Meetings are Here
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2021-11-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 18, 2021
Your Board met on Monday, Oct 25 to cover the usual business and to take a look at the way we're dealing with masks and Covid in general ... and how this has affected our Club. You all know attendance has been sorely impacted. Starting with October 29 meeting:
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A SPECIAL NOTICE ON OUR MASK POLICY
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2021-11-18 06:00:00Z |
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 Our District 6250 Grant Committee is pleased to offer matching grants through a one-time pilot project through the rest of 2021-22. $33,453 is available on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are granted. There is no change to the criteria used to review and approve applications. Project reports are due by May 15, 2022. According to Liz Evans, District Grant Committee Chair, “This pilot project is intended to give our clubs the ability to apply for a grant at any time a project is identified as long as funds are available. We hope this gives Rotarians more flexibility to consider projects that might be difficult to fund with short-term notice. It can also help to provide more timely responses due to the shortened time available to complete projects.” This pilot project will be evaluated at the end of the year to determine if there is a positive impact for District 6250 Clubs. If this process works well for our clubs, we will consider using it in years that District Designated Funds are available after the June review period. Qualified clubs can submit an application at any time to D6250Grants@gmail.com. Applications materials and supporting information are available on the District 6250 website under the Foundation header. Questions about the application process can also be sent to the email above.
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Winter District Grant Applications Being Accepted
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2021-11-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 18, 2021
At our 11/05 meeting, Mike Dillis, Assistant District Governor and Chair of the District 6250 Hybrid Meeting T ask 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. Thanks, everyone for your patience with our hybrid meetings. Please feel free to send Club Service Chair Dean Ryerson (dryerson@tds.net) any suggestions regarding your virtual attendance at our meetings. Thanks.
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ZOOM Meeting Improvements
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2021-11-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 18, 2021
Our members are willing to do darn anything for our Club and its good causes … including quaffing a beer or two. Headquarters Pub in Oregon hosted a Pints for Polio event on Monday, donating a dollar for every pint sold to go to PolioPlus. We were well represented; in the middle in purple is the Assistant District Governor Erin Luken. Salute to Mary Van Hout for organizing!
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Pints for Polio
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 | 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. |
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Rotary, USAID Partner on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Needs
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2021-11-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 18, 2021
Accounts - BMO Harris o Club checking account o Foundation checking account o Foundation bingo checking account
- Charles Schwab o Legacy account
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
o Other donations & special bequests 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
Special Events Finances - 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
o Fully invested o Annual payout – 5% of prior 12 quarter balance ($14K)
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Treasurer Matt Loch’s Talk on Club Financial Structure
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2021-11-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 18, 2021
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)." |  |  |
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Rotary’s Reach is Wide and Enduring
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Ed Fink reports...
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November 19 District Governor Karen Hebert will talk about the state of affairs in our District and beyond. Karen noted that it is our 50th anniversary. 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 |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: November 26 No meeting (Thanksgiving) December 03 Our own Kathy Roberg as a member of "Walking Each Other Home" will talk on the conversation none of us wants to have, Death and Dying. December 10 Middleton School Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue December 17 Open December 24 No Meeting December 31 No Meeting Our January 50th anniversary meeting is postponed until spring. January 7 Veterinarian Dr. Marty Greer will talk about her drive-thru pet clinic. She and her husband, also a vet, own three animal clinics in Wisconsin but their newest clinic, Checkout Veterinary in Sun Prairie, is a drive-through wellness pet clinic and the only one in the U.S. -- the concept is patented. Pet owners love this no waiting room, of not having to fend off bigger dogs. January 14 Jim Emerick's son Tyler and daughter-in-law Meredith Emerick will talk about Adopting Children in China. January 21 Open January 28 Author David Benjamin will talk about publishing books -- he has written 16 of them February 4 Dr. Daniel Dickinson will discuss sleep disorders. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today's Hybrid Meeting, November 19, 2021
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2021-11-18 06:00:00Z |
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All members are invited to attend our Zoom Board meeting. The link to attend these meetings is: Log in info Meeting ID: 828 5992 2444 Passcode: 883019 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,84126549701#,,1#,112850#
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Zoom Board Meeting on November 17 at Noon
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Posted on Nov 11, 2021
 Here is a photo of (most of) our nine-person McAdow Miles Team at the Epic Campus on our 14-mile ride today around Verona for Polio Plus. A big thanks to Paul Patenaude for organizing it, and also to Mary Ruth Marks for her wonderfully narrated tour of Epic.
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McAdow Miles Team for PolioPlus
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2021-11-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 11, 2021
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Cheese from Madison East-Monona Rotary
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2021-11-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 11, 2021
 The Headquarters Bar and Grill is proudly supporting Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio by contributing a dollar for each pint sold on November 15 starting at 11 am. Let's join together to support Rotary, spend a little time with Rotary friends and quench our thirst and hunger! We can carpool there so if interested, let's meet at my home at 6812 Maywood Avenue in Middleton at 1 pm and we'll drive together. Additional vehicles to drive there will be available as needed so let me know if you'll be there! It will be wonderful to spend some time together and support this great cause!
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Pints for Polio
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2021-11-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 11, 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.
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Member Updates - November 12, 2021
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2021-11-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 11, 2021
TODAY - November 12 UW professor and decorated geologist, Eric Carson will discuss 2.5 million Years of Glaciers on Earth and in Wisconsin. Eric has talked to us at the Pope Farm. Don’t miss this informative and historic presentation. 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 |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: November 19 District Governor Karen Hebert will talk about the state of affairs in our District and beyond. Karen noted that it is our 50th anniversary. November 26 No meeting (Thanksgiving) December 03 Our own Kathy Roberg as a member of "Walking Each Other Home" will talk on the conversation none of us wants to have, Death and Dying. December 10 Middleton School Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue December 24 and 31 No Meeting January 7 Veterinarian Dr. Marty Greer will talk about her drive-thru pet clinic. She and her husband, also a vet, own three animal clinics in Wisconsin but their newest clinic, Checkout Veterinary in Sun Prairie, is a drive-through wellness pet clinic and the only one of its kind in the U.S. -- the concept is patented. Pet owners love this concept of no waiting room, of not having to fend off bigger dogs. January 14 Jim Emerick's son Tyler and daughter-in-law Meredith Emerick will talk about Adopting Children in China. January 21 Open January 28 Author David Benjamin will talk about publishing books --, he has written 16 of them February 4 Dr. Daniel Dickinson will discuss sleep disorders JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Todays Hybrid Meeting, November 12, 2021
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2021-11-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 04, 2021
The Wisconsin Academic Decathlon
The State Competition takes place
Thursday-Friday, February 24-25, 2022 at the Wilderness Resort/Glacier Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells. Our Club has participated – and for years funded the meal – for many years. It’s an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Here’s a link to the Volunteer section of their website.
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The Wisconsin Academic Decathlon
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2021-11-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 04, 2021
The State Competition takes place Thursday-Friday, February 24-25, 2022 at the Wilderness Resort/Glacier Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells. Our Club has participated – and for years funded the meal – for many years. It’s an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Here’s a link to the Volunteer section of their website. Get involved in helping shape the next generation:  The State
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The Wisconsin Academic Decathlon
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2021-11-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 04, 2021
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.
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ZOOM Meetings
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2021-11-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 04, 2021
TODAY - Rick Raemisch is a former Dane County Sheriff and top corrections official for both Wisconsin and Colorado. He’ll speak on Rethinking Corrections in America. He’s an authority on the subject, consulting widely in the U.S. and overseas and speaking at many conferences. 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 |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: November 12 UW professor and decorated geologist, Eric Carson will discuss 2.5 million Years of Glaciers on Earth and in Wisconsin. Eric has talked to us at the Pope Farm. Don’t miss this informative and historic presentation. November 19 District Governor Karen Hebert will talk about the state of affairs in our District and beyond. Karen noted that it is our 50th anniversary. November 26 No meeting (Thanksgiving) December 03 Our own Kathy Roberg as a member of "Walking Each Other Home" will talk on the conversation none of us wants to have, Death and Dying. December 10 Middleton School Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue December 24 and 31 No Meeting January 7 Veterinarian Dr. Marty Greer will talk about her drive-thru pet clinic. She and her husband, also a vet, own three animal clinics in Wisconsin but their newest clinic, Checkout Veterinary in Sun Prairie, is a drive-through wellness pet clinic and the only one of its kind in the U.S. -- the concept is patented. Pet owners love this concept of no waiting room, of not having to fend off bigger dogs. January 14 Jim Emerick's son Tyler and daughter-in-law Meredith Emerick will talk about Adopting Children in China. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Todays Hybrid Meeting, November 5, 2021
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2021-11-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 04, 2021
Your Board met on Monday to cover the usual business and to take a look at the way we're dealing with masks and Covid in general ... and how this has affected our Club.
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'll do this in the context of RI's having spent over two billion dollars over the years promoting and delivering polio vaccines around the world as part of its life-affirming commitment. RI headquarters in Evanston admit no one without proof of vaccination. And our policy puts us in line with Dane County's mandate, as well as the guidance provided by our District Governor
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
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A SPECIAL NOTICE ON OUR MASK POLICY
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2021-11-04 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 28, 2021
 We will be meeting at Holy Wisdom Monastery on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 5:30 pm. The address is 4200 CR-M, Middleton, Wisconsin. It’s on Century Avenue near Bishop’s Bay. The program is in the works. Put it in your calendar. Rescheduled to the spring.
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Our Fiftieth Anniversary Event is RE Scheduled
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2021-10-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 28, 2021
Paul Patenaude is taking the lead in rounding up riders and money pledges for this Polio Ride scheduled for November 6. Contact Paul for details at ppaten98@gmail.com.
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District 6250 Bike Ride for PolioPlus
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2021-10-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 21, 2021
TODAY - Recovering Marketing Guy Attempts Second Act as a Gigging Musician … Bob Hoot on how I got into marketing & music, and the economics of being a performing musician in a small-to-medium size market. 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 |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: October 29 Treasurer Matt Loch will present the financial state of affairs of our club. This scintillating presentation will cover club financial structure, current budgets, balances, policies, processes, and the basics of how things work. November 5 Rick Raemisch is a former Dane County Sheriff and top corrections official for both Wisconsin and Colorado. He’ll tell us about the issues surrounding solitary confinement. He’s an authority on the subject, consulting widely in the U.S. and overseas and speaking at many conferences. November 12 UW professor and decorated geologist, Eric Carson will discuss 2.5 million Years of Glaciers on Earth and in Wisconsin. Eric has talked to us at the Pope Farm. Don’t miss this informative and historic presentation. November 19 District Governor Karen Hebert will talk about the state of affairs in our District and beyond. Karen noted that it is our 50th anniversary. November 26 No meeting (Thanksgiving) December 03 Our own Kathy Roberg as a member of "Walking Each Other Home" will talk on the conversation none of us wants to have, Death and Dying. December 10 Middleton School Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today's Hybrid Meeting - October 22, 2021
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2021-10-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 21, 2021
 | 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. |
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Former Member George Warren Has Passed
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2021-10-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 14, 2021
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Thanks to MWTM Rotary from TLC in South Africa
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2021-10-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 14, 2021
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
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Thanks to MWTM Rotary from Oliveros Scholarship Program
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2021-10-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 07, 2021
TODAY - Leo brings us, speaker, Pam Jahnke in person, a girl who was raised on her family’s dairy farm of 200 acres in Northeastern Wis. Getting up at 2:00 a.m. is nothing new to Pam. Her whole life has been dedicated to farming in Wisconsin, being actively involved in 4-H and FFA. She has been a dairy exhibitor at county fairs and even reigned as Oconto County’s Dairy Queen. She studied broadcast journalism at UW-River Falls and started the campus's first-ever “Farm Show” and received the top national scholarship from (NAFB) the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. She will enlighten us on today’s farming trends and future. 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 |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: October 15 Speaker Mariana Marques de Almeida on Marketing Sheep Milk and Cheese in the Land of the Cows. Mariana is a Senior Animal Scientist, Breeding Advisor and Cheese Specialist at Ms. J & Co in Monroe, Wisconsin. Originally from Portugal, she’s spent decades in the industry here and in Europe. October 22 Recovering Marketing Guy Attempts Second Act as a Gigging Musician … how I got into marketing and music, as well as the economics of being a performing musician in a small-to-medium size market. October 29 Treasurer Matt Loch will present the financial state of affairs of our club. This scintillating presentation will cover club financial structure, current budgets, balances, policies, processes, and the basics of how things work. November 5 Rick Raemisch is a former Dane County Sheriff and top corrections official for both Wisconsin and Colorado. He’ll tell us about the issues surrounding solitary confinement. He’s an authority on the subject, consulting widely in the U.S. and overseas and speaking at many conferences. November 12 UW professor and decorated geologist, Eric Carson will discuss 2.5 million Years of Glaciers on Earth and in Wisconsin. Eric has talked to us at the Pope Farm. Don’t miss this informative and historic presentation. November 19 District Governor Karen Hebert will talk about the state of affairs in our District and beyond. Karen noted that it is our 50th anniversary. November 26 No meeting (Thanksgiving) December 03 Open December 10 Middleton School Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting - October 8, 2021
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2021-10-07 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 30, 2021
TODAY Gary Knowles on “Wisconsin: A Box of Chocolates!” He’ll talk about Wisconsin travel gems and curiosities not to miss. Gary’s the president of the Midwest Travel Writers Association and author of the “Gary’s Getaways” feature for Journal & Topics Newspapers. He also consults with travel businesses and has written of “The Great Wisconsin Touring Book: 30 Spectacular Auto Tours.” He also spent years with the State Department of Tourism. For 27 years, he’s led OpenAir Tours where convertible enthusiasts travel (“topless”) to interesting parts of the state. 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 |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: October 8 - Leo brings us, speaker, Pam Jahnke in person, a girl who was raised on her family’s dairy farm of 200 acres in Northeastern Wis. Getting up at 2:00 a.m. is nothing new to Pam. Her whole life has been dedicated to farming in Wisconsin, being actively involved in 4-H and FFA. She has been a dairy exhibitor at county fairs and even reigned as Oconto County’s Dairy Queen. She studied broadcast journalism at UW-River Falls and started the campus's first-ever ”Farm Show” and received the top national scholarship from (NAFB) the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. She will enlighten us on today’s farming trends and future. October 15 - Speaker Mariana Marques de Almeida on Marketing Sheep Milk and Cheese in the Land of the Cows. Mariana is a Senior Animal Scientist, Breeding Advisor and Cheese Specialist at Ms. J & Co in Monroe, Wisconsin. Originally from Portugal, she’s spent decades in the industry here and in Europe. October 22 - Recovering Marketing Guy Attempts Second Act as a Gigging Musician … how I got into marketing and music, as well as the economics of being a performing musician in a small-to-medium size market. October 29 - Treasurer Matt Loch will present the financial state of affairs of our club. This scintillating presentation will cover club financial structure, current budgets, balances, policies, processes, and the basics of how things work. November 5 - Rick Raemisch is a former Dane County Sheriff and top corrections official for both Wisconsin and Colorado. He’ll tell us about the issues surrounding solitary confinement. He’s an authority on the subject, consulting widely in the U.S. and overseas and speaking at many conferences. November 12 - UW professor and decorated geologist, Eric Carson will discuss 2.5 million Years of Glaciers on Earth and in Wisconsin. Eric has talked to us at the Pope Farm. Don’t miss this informative and historic presentation. November 19 - District Governor Karen Hebert will talk about the state of affairs in our District and beyond. Karen noted that it is our 50th anniversary. November 26 - No meeting (Thanksgiving) December 10 - Middleton School Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting: October 1, 2021
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2021-09-30 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 30, 2021
Many have asked when you'll have a chance to thank Paul Terranova for his 21 years as the LCEC's executive director. HERE'S YOUR CHANCE! We're popping up the tents THIS Saturday afternoon, October 2, for an informal outside gathering. Come as you are. Enjoy good food and good neighbors. Share memories, ask questions, and meet the LCEC's interim director, Diana Shinall. (You can find more info at the FACEBOOK EVENT. If you want to help with setup, take-down, or other support, find the VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP here.) Farewell Party for Paul * THIS Sat Oct 2 * 2:00-4:30 pm Outside the LCEC at 55 S Gammon Rd, Madison, WI
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Say Farewell to Paul Terranova THIS Saturday
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2021-09-30 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 23, 2021
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Thanks from Our High School Scholarship Students!
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2021-09-23 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 23, 2021
TODAY: Msgr. Donn Heiar will discuss Service as Chaplain of the Wisconsin Air National Guard.
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 |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: October 1 - Gary Knowles will talk about Wisconsin travel gems and curiosities not to miss. Gary He’s the president of the Midwest Travel Writers Association and author of the “Gary’s Getaways” feature for Journal & Topics Newspapers. He also consults with travel businesses and is the author of “The Great Wisconsin Touring Book: 30 Spectacular Auto Tours. For 27 years, he’s led OpenAir Tours where convertible enthusiasts travel to interesting parts of the state. October 8 - Leo brings us, speaker, Pam Jahnke in person, a girl who was raised on her family’s dairy farm of 200 acres in Northeastern Wis. Getting up at 2:00 a.m. is nothing new to Pam. Her whole life has been dedicated to farming in Wisconsin, being actively involved in 4-H and FFA. She has been a dairy exhibitor at county fairs and even reigned as Oconto County’s Dairy Queen. She studied broadcast journalism at UW-River Falls and started the campus's first-ever ”Farm Show” and received the top national scholarship from (NAFB) the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. She will enlighten us on today’s farming trends and future. October 15 - Speaker Mariana Marques de Almeida on Marketing Sheep Milk and Cheese in the Land of the Cows. Mariana is a Senior Animal Scientist, Breeding Advisor and Cheese Specialist at Ms. J & Co in Monroe, Wisconsin. Originally from Portugal, she’s spent decades in the industry here and in Europe. October 22 - Recovering Marketing Guy Attempts Second Act as a Gigging Musician … how I got into marketing and music, as well as the economics of being a performing musician in a small-to-medium size market. October 29 - Treasurer Matt Loch will present the financial state of affairs of our club. This scintillating presentation will cover club financial structure, current budgets, balances, policies, processes, and the basics of how things work. November 5 - Rick Raemisch is a former Dane County Sheriff and top corrections official for both Wisconsin and Colorado. He’ll tell us about the issues surrounding solitary confinement. He’s an authority on the subject, consulting widely in the U.S. and overseas and speaking at many conferences. November 12 - UW professor and decorated geologist, Eric Carson will discuss 2.5 million Years of Glaciers on Earth and in Wisconsin. Eric has talked to us at the Pope Farm. Don’t miss this informative and historic presentation. November 19 - District Governor Karen Hebert will talk about the state of affairs in our District and beyond. Karen noted that it is our 50th anniversary. November 26 - No meeting (Thanksgiving) December 10 - Middleton School Superintendent Dr. Dana Monogue JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting - September 24, 2021
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2021-09-23 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 16, 2021
Ed Fink forwards a thank you note from Pippa Jarvis for Adopt-a-Cot funding. Peder Moren was a major contributor. What an incredible blessing at this time! There is so much on the go as we start packing up to move on the 24th and this gift is a huge relief in helping make sure our babies keep getting excellent care throughout this time! We are so blessed and send you all much love and gratitude. I will definitely confirm once the money arrives! Huge hugs to you all! Pippa Jarvis Managing Director
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Thanks to Club from TLC in South Africa
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2021-09-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 16, 2021
Things I Wish Someone Told Me about Investing. Adam Sweet of Jacobson and Schmidt Investment Advisors will discuss managing a $2B portfolio as part of the U.S. Equity Team. Adam is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and has an MBA specializing in investing from the UW. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: September 24 - Msgr. Donn Heiar will discuss Service as Chaplain of the Wisconsin Air National Guard. October 1 - Gary Knowles will talk about Wisconsin travel gems and curiosities not to miss. Gary He’s the president of the Midwest Travel Writers Association and author of the “Gary’s Getaways” feature for Journal & Topics Newspapers. He also consults with travel businesses and is the author of “The Great Wisconsin Touring Book: 30 Spectacular Auto Tours. For 27 years, he’s led OpenAir Tours where convertible enthusiasts travel to interesting parts of the state. October 8 - Leo brings us, speaker, Pam Jahnke in person, a girl who was raised on her family’s dairy farm of 200 acres in Northeastern Wis. Getting up at 2:00 a.m. is nothing new to Pam. Her whole life has been dedicated to farming in Wisconsin, being actively involved in 4-H and FFA. She has been a dairy exhibitor at county fairs and even reigned as Oconto County’s Dairy Queen. She studied broadcast journalism at UW-River Falls and started the campus's first-ever ”Farm Show” and received the top national scholarship from (NAFB) the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. She will enlighten us on today’s farming trends and future. October 15 - Speaker Mariana Marques de Almeida on Marketing Sheep Milk and Cheese in the Land of the Cows. Mariana is a Senior Animal Scientist, Breeding Advisor and Cheese Specialist at Ms. J & Co in Monroe, Wisconsin. Originally from Portugal, she’s spent decades in the industry here and in Europe. October 22 - Recovering Marketing Guy Attempts Second Act as a Gigging Musician … how I got into marketing and music, as well as the economics of being a performing musician in a small-to-medium size market. October 29 - Treasurer Matt Loch will present the financial state of affairs of our club. This scintillating presentation will cover club financial structure, current budgets, balances, policies, processes, and the basics of how things work. November 5 - Rick Raemisch is a former Dane County Sheriff and top corrections official for both Wisconsin and Colorado. He’ll tell us about the issues surrounding solitary confinement. He’s an authority on the subject, consulting widely in the U.S. and overseas and speaking at many conferences. November 12 - UW professor and decorated geologist, Eric Carson will discuss 2.5 million Years of Glaciers on Earth and in Wisconsin. Eric has talked to us at the Pope Farm. Don’t miss this informative and historic presentation. November 19 - District Governor Karen Hebert will talk about the state of affairs in our District and beyond. Karen noted that it is our 50th anniversary, YEA! JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today's Hybrid Meeting - September 17, 2021
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2021-09-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 09, 2021
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!
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Bingo Results from Matt Loch
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2021-09-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 09, 2021
There were a few auction items, including a gift card and certificates, that were not purchased at the Silent Auction in June. The Silent Auction Committee discussed various options for final disposition of these items. We have 6 items that we’d like to “auction” again at our September 10 meeting. Jeannine Desautels will be our auctioneer during her regular duties as sergeant-at-arms. Please make an effort to attend the meeting, either in person or via Zoom, to give these items a home. Thank you. Your Silent Auction Committee. Abby Benbow, Jeannine Desautels, Deb Dieter, Ruth Domack, Leo Edelstein.
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2021-09-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 09, 2021
NOTE: We’re now required to wear masks at meetings, per Dane County. Today’s Hybrid Meeting: Sept 10 Brad Moore, Director of Procurement for Aprilaire, will speak on Supply Chain Dynamics of Sourcing – Indoor Healthy Air. After Brad’s presentation, Jeannine Desautels will be selling a few items remaining from the Golf Outing Silent Auction. And Dean Ryerson will give a brief report on plans for our Fiftieth Anniversary Event (on Jan 22). UPCOMING PROGRAMS: September 17 - “Things I wish someone told me about investing.” Adam Sweet of Jacobson and Schmidt Investment Advisors will discuss managing a $2B portfolio as part of the U.S. Equity Team. Adam is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charter holder and has an MBA specializing in investing from the UW. September 24 - Msgr. Donn Heiar will discuss the “Service as Chaplain of the Wisconsin Air National Guard” October 1 - Gary Knowles will talk about Wisconsin travel gems and curiosities not to miss. Gary He’s the president of the Midwest Travel Writers Association and author of the “Gary’s Getaways” feature for Journal & Topics Newspapers. He also consults with travel businesses and the author of “The Great Wisconsin Touring Book: 30 Spectacular Auto Tours. For 27 years, he’s led OpenAir Tours where convertible enthusiasts travel to interesting parts of the state. October 8 - Leo brings us speaker Pam Jahnke. Details to follow. October 15 - Speaker Mariana Marques de Almeida on “Marketing Sheep Milk and Cheese in the Land of the Cows.” Mariana is a Senior Animal Scientist, Breeding Advisor and Cheese Specialist at Ms. J & Co in Monroe, Wisconsin. Originally from Portugal, she’s spent decades in the industry here and in Europe. October 22 - Bob Hoot will present a market overview of the Madison live music market and the joys and challenges of gigging musicians. What’s does it pay? How do you schedule gigs? How have things been with COVID? October 29 - Treasurer Matt Loch will present the financial state of affairs of our club. This scintillating presentation will cover club financial structure, current budgets, balances, policies, processes and the basics of how things work. November 5 - Rick Raemisch is a former Dane County Sheriff and top corrections official for both Wisconsin and Colorado. He’ll tell us about the issues surrounding solitary confinement. He’s an authority on the subject, consulting widely in the U.S. and overseas and speaking at many conferences. November 12 - UW professor and decorated geologist will discuss the geological formation of Wisconsin and more specifically Dane County. Eric has talked to us at the Pope Farm. Don’t miss this informative and historic presentation.
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Today's Hybrid Meeting - September 10, 2021
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2021-09-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 02, 2021
There are a few items that didn’t sell at this year’s Silent Auction in June. We’d like to try one more time to raise funds for the MWT-M Foundation by auctioning these items at the September 10th meeting. Perhaps the item would fit a family member or friend’s birthday or Christmas present. - 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
We urge you to attend the September 10th meeting in person or via Zoom and place your bid(s). If you cannot attend, please send your bid to one of the Silent Auction Committee members who will submit it for you at the meeting. Thank you in advance for your continued support of Rotary. Your Silent Auction Committee, Abby Benbow (262-573-1479), Jeannine Desautels (608-332-1410), Deb Dieter (608-235-4030), Ruth Domack (608-444-6060), Leo Edelstein (608-333-5731)
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Meeting Auction of Unsold Items on September 10th
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2021-09-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 02, 2021
There will be no hybrid Club meeting tomorrow because of the Labor Day weekend. Below is an item of interest ...
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2021-09-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 26, 2021
Today’s Hybrid Meeting: August 27, 2021 Steve Busalacchi will talk on Wacky News Names: Monikers That Make You Smirk. Steve Busalacchi is an award-winning journalist, author, and speaker. He is the principal of his own health communications consulting firm. In addition, and for the past 7+ years, Steve has worked as a Marketing Communications Specialist for Dean Health Plans. Previously, Steve was a medical reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio for 15+ years and was a frequent contributor to National Public Radio. For more than 9 years, Steve was the Director of Public Relations for the Wisconsin Medical Society. 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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Today’s Hybrid Meeting: August 27, 2021
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2021-08-26 05:00:00Z |
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Your Rotary Club is running BINGO at the Good Neighbor Fest from August 27-29. We need more workers. Please look at your calendar and see if you can help. Email Deb Dieter at debragdieter@gmail.com to sign up. Here is what we need: - 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
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We Need Bingo Volunteers!!!!
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2021-08-20 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 19, 2021
August 20 Fellow Rotarian and attorney Nikki Yang will talk about her journey with the law from China to the USA. Program by Ed Fink. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
NOTE: We’re now required to wear masks at meetings, per Dane County.
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting: August 20, 2021
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2021-08-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Ruth Domack on Aug 19, 2021
 There were a few auction items, including a gift card and certificates, that were not purchased at the Silent Auction in June. The Silent Auction Committee discussed various options for the final disposition of these items. We have 6 items that we’d like to “auction” again at our September 10 meeting. Jeannine Desautels will be our auctioneer during her regular duties as sergeant-at-arms. Please make an effort to attend the meeting, either in person or via Zoom, to give these items a home. Thank you. Your Silent Auction Committee. Abby Benbow, Jeannine Desautels, Deb Dieter, Ruth Domack, Leo Edelstein.
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Let’s Finish This!
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2021-08-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 19, 2021
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!
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Fiftieth Anniversary Planning Has Begun
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2021-08-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 12, 2021
Planning is underway for our 50th Year Club Anniversary event in January 2022. 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!
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Fiftieth Anniversary Planning
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2021-08-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 12, 2021
August 13 - Kevin Moran brings us a speaker about the dreaded disease, dementia. Everybody knows someone who has it or who has had it. Stacy AustinLi will introduce us to an organization called DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY COALITION, which deals with what to do and how to act with people who have the disease. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: August 20 Fellow Rotarian and attorney Nikki Yang will talk about her journey with the law from China to the USA. Program by Ed Fink. 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting: August 13, 2021
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2021-08-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 05, 2021
The meeting place is Serendipity Labs, a co-working facility on the sixth floor of the Johnson Bank Building at 525 Junction Road (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. The space is ample. Our meeting place is circled in red on this map. 6th floor. For parking, follow the blue arrow on the map to underground parking. Go left once you enter the ramp. Parking is free; park in any unassigned spot. Go to the covered walkway to enter the building and grab the elevator to the sixth floor.
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2021-08-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 05, 2021
Yes, we will be hosting bingo at the Middleton Good Neighbor Fest on August 27-29. This is a great opportunity to volunteer, showcase our club and have some fun. Deb Dieter sent all members a link to a volunteer site that includes dates, times, and a brief description of the role. It is quick and easy to use. Our goal is to raise $3,000 which is the second-largest source of funding from the general public. It is big deal for us and we are expecting a great turnout for the event. Entertainment will include The Jimmys, Red Hot Horn Dawgs, The Love Monkeys, and Pacific Coast Highway. Plan to be there and post it on your social media. We’ve been cooped up too long and this will be a great way to celebrate summer and make some money!
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Bingo is calling!
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2021-08-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Matt Loch on Aug 05, 2021
Kevin Moran and I were scouring the storage unit and came upon some clothing treasures that will make any Rotarian look sharp. They aren’t doing much good in storage, so we need to get them on our club members to promote the club and look like “The Coolest Rotary Club in the World”. - 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
This is an inventory clearance. Prices are $10 each or 3 for $25. Get ‘em while they are hot.
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2021-08-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 05, 2021
Mary Ruth brings us a wonderful program from one of her horse-riding buddies, Tim Lawhern. Tim is a retired Game (Conservation) Warden who will enlighten us on the do's and don't’s of Hunting, Firearms, Shooting Ranges, Fishing, Archery, Boating, Snowmobiling, ATV's UTV's and other cherished outdoor Wisconsin activities. Tim is an expert witness in court cases. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, gardening, woodworking, gunsmithing, horses, horse training, cooking, farming, working out, and especially helping others in personal development. Don't miss this one. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: August 13 - Kevin Moran brings us a speaker about the dreaded disease, dementia. Everybody knows someone who has it or who has had it. Stacy Austin Li will present an organization called DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY COALITION which deals with what to do and how to act with people who have the disease. August 20 - Fellow Rotarian and attorney Nikki Yang will talk about her journey with the law from China to the USA. Program by Ed Fink. 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting: August 6, 2021
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2021-08-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 29, 2021
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 Visit us on Facebook |
| 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 |
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2021-07-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 29, 2021
The meeting place is Serendipity Labs, a co-working facility on the sixth floor of the Johnson Bank Building at 525 Junction Road (right next to Panera Bread). We’re in the SOUTH TOWER. Parking is easy and under cover. We’re doing this on a month-to-month basis right now, but it may lead to a long-term arrangement. The space will be ample. We’re going to do the first two in-person meetings without food, just to make sure we have the basic logistics in place. Feel free to bring something to eat on your own. Our meeting place is circled in red on this map. 6th floor. For parking, follow the blue arrow on the map to underground parking. Go left once you enter the ramp. Parking is free; park in any unassigned spot. Go to the covered walkway to enter the building and grab the elevator to the sixth floor.
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Live Meetings Are HERE with some ZOOM
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2021-07-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 29, 2021
Today’s Hybrid Meeting: July 30 -- Dr. Reba Luiken, will discuss the experiential learning and community involvement in the Allen Centennial Gardens on the UW campus. Reba has her Ph.D. in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine, a B.S in Plant Biology and a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Minnesota. Reba also brings experience in museums and public gardens from Longwood Gardens, the Minnesota Historical Society and the Landscape Arboretum where she worked in public programs. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: August 6 - Mary Ruth brings us a wonderful program from one of her horse-riding buddy's, Tim Lawhern. Tim is a retired Game (Conservation) Warden who will enlighten us on the do's and don't’s of Hunting, Firearms, Shooting Ranges, Fishing, Archery, Boating, Snowmobiling, ATV's UTV's and other cherished outdoor Wisconsin activities. Tim is an expert witness in court cases. His hobbies include: hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, gardening, woodworking, gunsmithing, horses, horse training, cooking, farming, working out, and especially helping others in personal development. Don't miss this one. 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting: July 30, 2021
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2021-07-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 22, 2021
Today’s Hybrid Meeting: July 23 Speaker Mackenzie McBride, will talk about the Educational Program of the international Crane foundation. Don't miss this wonderful organization's involvement in the saving of the Whooping Crane and other endangered species. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: July 30 Dr. Reba Luiken, will discuss the experiential learning and community involvement in the Allen Centennial Gardens on the UW campus. Beba has her Ph. D in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine, a B.S in Plant Biology, and a B.A. in Religious Studies from the University of Minnesota. Reba also brings experience in museums and public gardens from Longwood Gardens, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Landscape Arboretum where she worked in public programs. WOW! The program is brought to us by Ed Fink. August 6 Mary Ruth brings us a wonderful program from one of her horse riding buddies, Tim Lawhern. Tim is a retired Game (Conservation) Warden who will enlighten us on the do's and don'ts of Hunting, Firearms, Shooting Ranges, Fishing, Archery, Boating, Snowmobiling, ATV's UTV's and other cherished outdoor Wisconsin activities. Tim is an expert witness in court cases. His hobbies include: hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, gardening, woodworking, gunsmithing, horses, horse training, cooking, farming, working out, and especially helping others in personal development. don't miss this one. 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today's Hybrid Meeting, July 23, 2021
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2021-07-22 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 15, 2021
Thanks to each and every one of YOU, our COOLEST Rotary Club members, the Golf Outing 2021 Fundraising Event was a great success. A special thank you to Pleasant View Golf Course, Jeremy Cabalka, Golf Pro, and his great team. Committee Members: Vice-Chair Deb Dieter Golf Team Greg Blum, Doug Coerper Event Treasurer John Olsen Sponsors Roxanne Brazeau Silent Auction Ruth Domack, Jeannine Desautels, Abby Benbow, Leo Edelstein, Deb Dieter Volunteers Mary Van Hout Promotion Denny Zitnak, Barry Pace Food Steve Aune Marketing Mary Cobb Dunn, Jim Emerick ShelterBox Rod Nilles, Todd Wiegand Because of each of you, we had: 100 Golfers 38 Hole Sponsors + 3 In-kind sponsors 72 Silent Auction Items 20 Volunteers THANK YOU•THANK YOU•THANK YOU•THANK YOU•THANK YOU We are still waiting on a few final invoices and payments. The net total income, to support all of our Club’s worthy projects and programs, will be available very soon. It looks to be north of $27,000!!!!! Mary Beth Growney Selene, General Chair
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Golf Outing 2021 Fundraising Event
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2021-07-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 15, 2021
Dr. Louis Bernhardt is a retired Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon who has been volunteering for the BSP Free Clinic for over 17 years. Our Rotary Club donates to this cause. He will update us on its amazing history and what BSP is doing now. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today's Hybrid Meeting: July 16, 2021
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2021-07-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 15, 2021
A BIG Thanks to the volunteers that participated in the July 10th Habitat Workday! John Benson, Habitat’s Construction site supervisor, did a splendid job in welcoming us and explaining the tasks he had for us. He inspired us to test our limits and to appreciate our efforts to help the hard-working people who will soon own their own home. The volunteers left at the end of the day, tired, dirty, and with a sense of accomplishment. Those fortunate volunteers were Matt and Sue Loch, Kevin Moran, Dean Ryerson, and Rod Nilles.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WAS A GRAND SUCCESS
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2021-07-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 08, 2021
LaMothe Lorimer, Director of Operation Hummingbird Environmental Center in Haiti will discuss this remarkable program for Haitians to grow their own food and resources to thrive and evolve into the future. Our Rotary Club has proposed a district grant that will fund the purchase of materials for two Biodigester systems. LaMothe has a law degree with emphasis on Environmental Law. He has previously worked with Kathy Roberg and Paul Patenaude as an interpreter for their work in Haiti. We are excited to hear personally from LaMothe. Dr. Louis Bernhardt is a retired Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon who has been volunteering for the BSP Free Clinic for over 17 years. Our Rotary Club donates to this cause. He will update us on its amazing history and what BSP is doing now. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: July 16 - Dr. Louis Bernhardt is a retired Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon who has been volunteering for the BSP Free Clinic for over 17 years. Our Rotary Club donates to this cause. He will update us on its amazing history and what BSP is doing now. 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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2021-07-08 05:00:00Z |
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting: Steve Aune will recap his year as president and incoming president, Connie Fish, will highlight her ideas for her turn at the helm. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: July 2 – No Meeting … Fourth of July July 9 -- Dr. Louis Bernhardt is a retired Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon who has been volunteering for the BSP Free Clinic for over 17 years. Our Rotary Club donates to this cause. He will update us of its amazing history and what BSP is doing now. 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today’s Hybrid Meeting: June 25, 2021
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2021-06-24 05:00:00Z |
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Today’s Zoom Meeting: Mike Gomoll will talk about the scourge of epilepsy. Epilepsy effects 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. This will likely be our first LIVE meeting post-COVID! UPCOMING PROGRAMS: June 25 -- Steve Aune will recap his year as president and incoming president, Connie Fish, will highlight her ideas for her turn at the helm. July 2 – No Meeting … Fourth of July July 9 -- Dr. Louis Bernhardt is a retired Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon who has been volunteering for the BSP Free Clinic for over 17 years. Our Rotary Club donates to this cause. He will update us of its amazing history and what BSP is doing now. 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today’s Zoom Meeting: June 18, 2021
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2021-06-17 05:00:00Z |
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The meeting place is Serendipity Labs, a co-working facility on the sixth floor of the Johnson Bank Building at 525 Junction Road (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. The space will be ample. We’re going to do the first two in-person meetings without food, just to make sure we have the basic logistics in place. Feel free to bring something to eat on your own. Our meeting place is circled in red on this map. 6th floor. For parking, follow the blue arrow on the map to underground parking. Go left once you enter the ramp. Parking is free; park in any unassigned spot. Go to the covered walkway to enter the building and grab the elevator to the sixth floor. See Steve’s emails from last week about how these meetings will go mask-wise and how we’re dealing with unvaccinated issues.
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Posted on Jun 10, 2021
 June 21-28, 2021 The 2021 MWT-M Silent Auction begins June 21 at 3 pm and runs until June 28 at 8 pm. June 21 is only a week away! The committee has been busy creating displays and pictures for each item and uploading the pictures and descriptions for each item online. We have received enough donations to put 70 items in the auction this year! Well done and thank you to each of you who have responded to our requests. Thank you in advance for your generosity – Your Silent Auction Committee: Abby Benbow, Deb Dieter, Jeannine Desautels, Ruth Domack, Leo Edelstein Thank you to the following MWT-M generous Silent Auction donors: Roxanne Brazeau Annette Smith (Alaska Rotary) Cory Recknor Jack Ferreri Stuart Herro Ruth Domack Greg Blum Steve Aune Leo Edelstein Jim Olmsted Kevin Moran Peder Moren Mary Beth Growney-Selene Dennis Zitnak Matt (and Sue) Loch Mary Van Hout Abby Benbow Jeannine Desautels Doug Coerper Deb and Ward Dieter Rich Cooper John Olsen Mary Feldt Lizzy Gietman Ed Fink Bill Mowbray John Gerold Cherie Gon My sincerest apologies if I left anyone off the above list. Let me know asap so I can correct it.
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Golf Outing Silent Auction
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2021-06-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 10, 2021
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: June 18 -- Mike Gomoll 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 than 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. This will likely be our first LIVE meeting post-COVID! June 25 -- Steve Aune will recap his year as president and incoming president, Connie Fish, will highlight her ideas for her turn at the helm. July 2 – No Meeting … Fourth of July July 9 -- Dr. Louis Bernhardt is a retired Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon who has been volunteering for the BSP Free Clinic for over 17 years. Our Rotary Club donates to this cause. He will update us on its amazing history and what BSP is doing now. 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +1312626799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today’s Zoom Meeting: Presentation of High School Scholarships, funded by the Club 2021
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2021-06-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 10, 2021
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Board approved moving forward with live meetings effective June 18. The member survey showed the vast majority of members are eager to meet again. The meetings will combine a live, in-person element with the capability to join via Zoom. We’re working out the details and buying some equipment to make the process a smooth one. Kevin Moran and Dean Ryerson have been doing the heavy lifting on this, guided by an informational handout from Rotary International. The meeting place is Serendipity Labs, a co-working facility on the sixth floor of the Johnson Bank Building at 525 Junction Road (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. The space will be ample. We’re going to do the first two in-person meetings without food, just to make sure we have the basic logistics in place. Feel free to bring something to eat on your own. Our meeting place is circled in red on this map. 6th floor. For parking, follow the blue arrow on the map to underground parking. Go left once you enter the ramp. Parking is free; park in any unassigned spot. Go to the covered walkway to enter the building and grab the elevator to the sixth floor.
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Live Meetings Are Coming June 18 (NOTE: NOT this week!)
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2021-06-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 03, 2021
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: June 11 -- Our own Dennis Zitnak will present a program on SPAM--- that's right SPAM. Everybody makes fun of 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 -- Mike Gomoll 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 than 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. This will likely be our first LIVE meeting post-COVID! JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +1312626799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Today’s Zoom Meeting: Presentation of High School Scholarships, funded by the Club
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2021-06-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 03, 2021
Dear COOLEST Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotarians; Now that we are in June, our Golf Event 2021 Fundraiser is just around the corner. Our committee is so excited and hope you feel the same. Please see the attached message for more information and great updates. Let any of us know if you have questions or if you need any additional information. Contact information for all committee members is included in the attachment. Thank you all for your efforts to make this our best golf event ever. Best Regards, MB Mary Beth Growney Selene Madison West Towne Middleton Golf Outing 2021 Fundraising Event, General Chair 608-271-7979 (w) 608-444-2386 (c) mbgrowneyselene@ryansigns.net
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Subject: Madison West Towne-Middleton Golf Outing 2021 Fundraising Event - June 28, 2021
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2021-06-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 03, 2021
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Golf Outing 2021
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2021-06-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 03, 2021
Our biggest fundraiser is on June 28th and there are still a few volunteer positions to be filled! Please mark your calendar to be at Pleasant View and email Mary Van Hout right now to let her know you want to be a part of the action!! WE NEED YOU!! ENJOY A GREAT DAY WITH ROTARY FRIENDS!!!
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Calling All Rotarians!
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2021-06-03 05:00:00Z |
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Our MWT-M Golf Outing Silent Auction will begin at 3 pm on Monday, June 21, and go until 8 pm on Monday, June 28. It will again be an online auction giving you and your friends ample opportunity to bid high and bid often. The online link is: https://www.32auctions.com/MWTMRotaryFoundation2021. The 2021 MWT-M Silent Auction begins June 21 at 3 pm and runs until June 28 at 8 pm. June 21 is only a few weeks away. However, it takes a lot of time for the committee to create displays and pictures for each item and enter the picture and description for each item online. We are, therefore, asking (begging really) that if you have pledged an auction item, that you get that item to Ruth Domack (608-444-6060) asap (or no later than June 11th if possible). If you have not pledged an item, please consider a $50 gas card or $50 gift card to your favorite grocery store (or the item you have in mind but not quite verbalized as yet). Thank you in advance for your generosity – Your Silent Auction Committee: Abby Benbow, Deb Dieter, Jeannine Desautels, Ruth Domack, Leo Edelstein Thank you to the following MWT-M generous Silent Auction donors: Roxanne Brazeau Annette Smith (Alaska Rotary) Cory Recknor Jack Ferreri Stuart Herro Ruth Domack Greg Blum Steve Aune Leo Edelstein Jim Olmsted Kevin Moran Peder Moren Mary Beth Growney-Selene Dennis Zitnak Matt (and Sue) Loch Mary Van Hout Abby Benbow Jeannine Desautels Doug Coerper Deb (and Ward) Dieter
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MWT-M Silent Auction – June 21-28, 2021
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2021-05-27 05:00:00Z |
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS: June 4 – Presentation 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 -- Mike Gomoll 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 than 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. This will likely be our first LIVE meeting post-COVID!
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NO MEETING THIS WEEK May 28, 2021
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2021-05-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 20, 2021
 Yes, Middleton’s Good Neighbor Fest is back along with Rotary Bingo! That’s great news after a very long time of being cooped up. We plan to run bingo throughout the festival that will be held August 27-29, 2021. Make sure to mark your calendars and start talking up this community event. Along with our fundraising, we have had a great opportunity to showcase Rotary to the Middleton market. A highlight of the festival is entertainment. This year attendees will be able to roam freely from all venues including the beer tents, entertainment stage and of course, BINGO! We are looking for any ideas to add some talent to fill a couple of spots (Friday 5-7 and Saturday 4-7). Contact either Matt Loch or Kevin Moran with any suggestions.
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More About Middleton Good Neighbor Fest BINGO
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2021-05-20 05:00:00Z |
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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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: May 28 – No Meeting. Memorial Day. June 4 – Presentation 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 of 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 -- Mike Gomoll 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 than 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. This will likely be our first LIVE meeting post-COVID!
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. May 21, 2021
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2021-05-20 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 20, 2021
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Board approved moving forward with live meetings effective June 18. The member survey showed the vast majority of members are eager to meet again. The meetings will combine a live, in-person element with the capability to join via Zoom. We’re working out the details and buying some equipment to make the process a smooth one. Kevin Moran and Dean Ryerson have been doing the heavy lifting on this, guided by an informational handout from Rotary International. The meeting place is Serendipity Labs, a co-working facility on the sixth floor of the Johnson Bank Building at 525 Junction Road, Madison, WI 53717 (right next to Panera Bread). 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. Space will be ample, especially with Dane County due to relaxing its mask requirement on June 2. We’re working out the details on meals, but we’ll likely start out with box lunches, a la the Golf Outing. We’re talking to our caterer about that right now. We’ll have more details to come on parking, on food, on technology, and on any lingering COVID issues. The team in charge of this will be conducting mock meetings to fine-tune the operation. But the light at the end of the tunnel is getting bigger and brighter.
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Live Meetings Are Coming June 18
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2021-05-20 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 13, 2021
Canceled this year due to Mary Ruth’s shoulder injury. Sad news.
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Notara Farm Driving Trial 2021 - July 3, 2021
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2021-05-13 05:00:00Z |
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Yes, Middleton’s Good Neighbor Fest is back along with Rotary Bingo! That’s great news after a very long time of being cooped up. We plan to run bingo throughout the festival that will be held August 27-29, 2021. Make sure to mark your calendars and start talking up this community event. Along with our fundraising, we have had a great opportunity to showcase Rotary to the Middleton market. A highlight of the festival is entertainment. This year attendees will be able to roam freely from all venues including the beer tents, entertainment stage, and of course, BINGO! Get ready for a wide variety of the best entertainment in the area including: - Friday night – The Jimmies
- Saturday afternoon – Red Hot Horn Dogs
- Saturday night – Love Monkeys
- Sunday afternoon – Pacific Coast Highway
We are looking for any ideas to add some talent to fill a couple of spots (Friday, August 5-7 and Saturday, August 4-7). Contact either Matt Loch or Kevin Moran with any suggestions.
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Middleton Good Neighbor Fest BINGO Aug. 27-29, 2021
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2021-05-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 13, 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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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 – Presentation 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 of 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 -- Mike Gomoll 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 than 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. April 14, 2021
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2021-05-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 29, 2021
As our Club's major fundraising event, this is an all-in and FUN, event Volunteer Opportunities include: Recruiting golfers - Recruiting sponsors
- Securing online silent auction items
Day of event: - Registration
- Selling string
- Selling mulligans
- Selling 50-50 raffle tickets
- Promoting Shelter Box (TBD)
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Save the Date Monday, June 28, 2021
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2021-04-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 29, 2021
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
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Bike Ride Event
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2021-04-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 29, 2021
April 30 -- Many of you remember the Dane County Sanitarium/Asylum and Poor Farm located in Verona as you came in from Madison on Verona Road, but did Verona also have a Leper Colony? You'll find out when the president of the Verona Historical Society, Jesse Charles, presents the program.   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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. April 30, 2021
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2021-04-29 05:00:00Z |
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We need volunteers for our Adopt-A-HWY project. Our section of HWY clean-up is the south right-of-way of the Beltline between Whitney Way and Gammon Road. This is approximately 1.3 miles long. It usually takes 2 hours to pick up the trash. Volunteers are to meet at the Vitense's parking lot between 4 and 4;30 pm. Any latecomers will need to catch up with the crew on the right-of-way. Transport cars will be parked at the Gammon Road end to ferry the crew back to Vitense. Yellow safety vests and trash bags will be provided bring good footwear and work gloves. Family members snd friends are welcome. To sign up for this exciting community project, email your Name, Phone, and Email address to Rod Nilles rcnilles@chorus.net
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Highway Cleanup is Scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 2021
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2021-04-15 05:00:00Z |
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Registration is online and there is an electronic waiver. The link is below
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Habitat for Humanity
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2021-04-15 05:00:00Z |
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Our MWT-M Golf Outing is scheduled for June 28, 2021. However, the Silent Auction will begin at 3 pm on Monday, June 21, and go until 8 pm on Monday, June 28. It will again be an online auction giving you and your friends ample opportunity to bid high and bid often. The online link will be sent to everyone in a short while. The Silent Auction Committee is asking MWT-M members to donate to the auction. The success of the auction truly depends on your participation. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing: GIFT CARDS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES! Very popular and avoids any pain in thought or shopping! Last year we had gift cards to grocery stores, restaurants, jewelry stores, Target, Kohls, Nevada Bob’s. Other gift card ideas include REI, Madison Children’s Museum, Noah’s Ark, Brew Pubs, your favorite bakery or bakeries, movie theatres. Everyone enjoys state parks and a one-year membership is a low cost or the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. Thank you to those members who have stepped up already with their donations: Roxanne Brazeau/BMO 4 Tickets to Overture’s “Come From Away” Cory Recknor/Aprilaire Air Purifier Stuart Herro 3 Foursome’s to Blackhawk Country Club Doug Coerper Foursome to Lake Wisconsin Country Club plus 4 Fish Fry Dinners Matt & Sue Loch Florida Condo Greg Blum Weekend Getaway in Wisconsin Dells Peder Moren Food Fight Gift Cards Leo Edelstein Wine from Total Wine Thank you for your generous donations! The Silent Auction Committee: Abby Benbow, Deb Dieter, Jeannine Desautels, Ruth Domack, Leo Edelstein
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Golf Outing Silent Auction
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2021-04-15 05:00:00Z |
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SAVE THE DATE JUNE 28, 2021
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2021-04-15 05:00:00Z |
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April 16 - Matthew Gross from the DNR will talk about Wisconsin's Elk Herd. UPCOMING PROGRAMS April 23 – No Meeting. District Conference. April 30 -- Many of you remember the Dane County Sanitarium/Asylum and Poor Farm located in Verona as you came in from Madison on Verona Road, but did Verona also have a Leper Colony? You'll find out when the president of the Verona Historical Society, Jesse Charles, presents the program. 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 of 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. April 16, 2021
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2021-04-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 27, 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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: April 2 – Good Friday, no meeting April 9 -- Juneau Alaskan Rotarian and ship captain of the "Gastineau Guiding", Annette Smith, will present us with breath taking under water scuba diving photography of ship wrecks and colorful marine life in Alaskan frigid waters. Annette also runs commercial fishing and charter fishing and whale watching ships in Sitka, Ketchikan and Juneau waters. Don't miss this one. April 16 -- Matthew Gross from the DNR will talk about Wisconsin's Elk Herd. April 23 – No Meeting. District Conference. April 30 -- Many of you remember the Dane County Sanitarium/Asylum and Poor Farm located in Verona as you came in from Madison on Verona Road, but did Verona also have a Leper Colony? You'll find out when the president of the Verona Historical Society, Jesse Charles, presents the program. 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. March 26, 2021
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2021-03-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 25, 2021
This is a significant Club fundraiser and a carriage full of fun. 7732 Riverside Rd, Verona, WI 53593 with Training, Preliminary and Intermediate level divisions with an added Tandem Class this year! Our show is a go! Judge Keith Angstadt from  Massachusetts, our Technical Delegate Rebecca Jones Gutierrez from South Carolina and a learner judge this year Stephanie Van Den Hurk from Florida. We will have an expanded marathon track, great dressage and cones and fun for everyone. Volunteers have been Rotary club members from the “coolest” Rotary club in the world - Madison West Town Middleton Rotary Club along with horsey supporters and friends. Marathon course designer we hope to have Dr. Jennifer Thompson of Lodi, WI (USA National Advanced Level CDE Champion) back along with cones designer Leslye Sandberg of Paris, Kentucky. Nancy Nelson of Westfield, WI will be show secretary. We are honored to have these wonderful people support our show. Come compete, watch or volunteer. We guarantee a fun day! Mary Ruth Marks, Organizer 608-513-7490
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Notara Farm Driving Trial 2021 - July 3, 2021
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2021-03-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 18, 2021
March 19, 2021 – Paul Harris Recognition Program |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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. April 2 – Good Friday, no meeting April 9 -- Juneau Alaskan Rotarian and ship captain of the "Gastineau Guiding", Annette Smith, will present us with breath-taking underwater scuba diving photography of shipwrecks and colorful marine life in Alaskan frigid waters. Annette also runs commercial fishing and charter fishing and whale watching ships in Sitka, Ketchikan, and Juneau waters. Don't miss this one. April 16 -- Matthew Gross from the DNR will talk about Wisconsin's Elk Herd. April 23 – No Meeting. District Conference. April 30 -- Many of you remember the Dane County Sanitarium/Asylum and Poor Farm located in Verona as you came in from Madison on Verona Road, but did Verona also have a Leper Colony? You'll find out when the president of the Verona Historical Society, Jesse Charles, presents this historical program. 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. March 19, 2021
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2021-03-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 11, 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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: March 19 – Paul Harris Recognition Program 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. April 2 – Good Friday, no meeting April 9 -- Juneau Alaskan Rotarian and ship captain of the "Gastineau Guiding", Annette Smith, will present us with breath-taking underwater scuba diving photography of shipwrecks and colorful marine life in Alaskan frigid waters. Annette also runs commercial fishing and charter fishing and whale watching ships in Sitka, Ketchikan, and Juneau waters. Don't miss this one. April 16 -- Matthew Gross from the DNR will talk about Wisconsin's Elk Herd. April 23 – No Meeting. District Conference. April 30 -- Many of you remember the Dane County Sanitarium/Asylum and Poor Farm located in Verona as you came in from Madison on Verona Road, but did Verona also have a Leper Colony? You'll find out when the president of the Verona Historical Society, Jesse Charles, presents this historical program. May 7 – Open May 14 – Open 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. March 12, 2021
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2021-03-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 11, 2021
We don't often write with breaking news, and with Congress poised to take action on coronavirus relief this week, we wanted to answer some of your questions right away. Is Pledge My Check still active? Yes! Since last spring you have shared more than $87,000 with 73 families from the LCEC and Centro Hispano. Dozens more are eligible. The impact of your contribution is real and important. May I redirect my new COVID relief check? Yes! Here’s how it works: Donate all or part of your check on the special Pledge My Check giving page. Together the LCEC and Centro will randomly draw from among eligible families. Together we’ll give those families the money with no limitations, just as it was given to us. What if I'm not eligible for a relief check? You are still welcome to give. Many Pledge My Check donors note that they aren't eligible for relief but want to make a direct impact in a family's life. Simply use the Pledge My Check giving page to direct your contribution this way. As you know, there are still plenty of families for whom this kind of timely financial boost would make a very big difference. For some of us, this is a relatively painless way to live out our values. If this is not a way you can give, please know that all of the other ways you contribute to this community are deeply appreciated. We will send more stories and photos from the Center early next week. For now, THANK YOU!
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An Idea to Help the Lussier Center, from John Gerold
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2021-03-11 06:00:00Z |
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2021-03-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 04, 2021
Dan left for sunny Florida a number of years ago but has returned to our sunny climes. He’s living in Middleton and will be joining one of our upcoming Zoom meetings.
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Former Member Dan Hake back in town
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2021-03-04 06:00:00Z |
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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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: March 12 – 5 on 5 March 19 – Paul Harris Recognition Program 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. April 2 – Good Friday, no meeting April 9 -- Juneau Alaskan Rotarian and ship captain of the "Gastineau Guiding", Annette Smith, will present us with breath-taking underwater scuba diving photography of shipwrecks and colorful marine life in Alaskan frigid waters. Annette also runs commercial fishing and charter fishing and whale watching ships in Sitka, Ketchikan, and Juneau waters. Don't miss this one. April 16 -- Matthew Gross from the DNR will talk about Wisconsin's Elk Herd. April 23 – No Meeting. District Conference. April 30 -- Many of you remember the Dane County Sanitarium/Asylum and Poor Farm located in Verona as you came in from Madison on Verona Road, but did Verona also have a Leper Colony? You'll find out when the president of the Verona Historical Society, Jesse Charles, presents this historical program. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. March 5, 2021
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2021-03-04 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 25, 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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: March 5 -- 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. March 12 – 5 on 5 March 19 – Paul Harris Recognition Program March 26 – The Why, What, How, When of a Cancer Clinical Trial. Speaker, Rob Gooze is a member of the Madison South Rotary Club 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. April 2 – Good Friday, no meeting April 9 -- Juneau Alaskan Rotarian and ship captain of the "Gastineau Guiding", Annette Smith, will present us with breath-taking underwater scuba diving photography of shipwrecks and colorful marine life in Alaskan frigid waters. Annette also runs commercial fishing and charter fishing and whale watching ships in Sitka, Ketchikan, and Juneau waters. Don't miss this one. April 16 -- Matthew Gross from the DNR will talk about Wisconsin's Elk Herd. April 23 – No Meeting. District Conference. April 30 -- Many of you remember the Dane County Sanitarium/ Asylum and Poor Farm located in Verona as you came in from Madison on Verona Road, but did Verona also have a Leper Colony? You'll find out when the president of the Verona Historical Society, Jesse Charles, presents this historical pictorial PowerPoint program. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. February 26, 2021
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2021-02-25 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 25, 2021
For decades, the Club’s Board Meetings have been held at 7 am on the third Tuesday of the month. Of course, since last spring, they’ve been virtual Zoom meetings. But El Presidente Steve Aune has led the push to move them to a friendlier time. So starting with April’s meeting, they’ll be held at noon on the third Wednesday of the month. If you’re not on the Board, you’re still welcome to stop in and see how the Club operates. Drop me an email and I’ll send you the link.
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Board Meetings Now at Noon
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2021-02-25 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 25, 2021
Lizzie Gietman has joined our Club. She’s a realtor with Spencer Real Estate Group and is already getting herself involved in activities. Give her a Zoom wave at our next meeting.
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New Member
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2021-02-25 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 18, 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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: February 26 -- 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. March 5 -- 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. March 12 – 5 on 5 March 19 – Paul Harris Recognition Program March 26 – The Why, What, How, When of a Cancer Clinical Trial. Speaker, Rob Gooze is a member of the Madison South Rotary Club 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. April 2 – Good Friday, no meeting JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. February 19, 2021
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2021-02-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 11, 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." |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: February 19 -- 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. February 26 -- 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. March 5 -- 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. March 12 – 5 on 5 March 19 – Paul Harris Recognition Program March 26 – The Why, What, How, When of a Cancer Clinical Trial. Speaker, Rob Gooze is a member of the Madison South Rotary Club 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. April 2 – Good Friday, no meeting JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. February 12, 2021
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2021-02-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 04, 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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: February 12 -- 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". February 19 -- 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. February 26 -- 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. March 5 -- 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. March 12 – 5 on 5 March 19 – Open March 26 – Open April 2 -- The Why, What, How, When of a Cancer Clinical Trial. Speaker, Rob Gooze is a member of the Madison South Rotary Club 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. February 5, 2021
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2021-02-04 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 28, 2021
January 29, 2021 – Five on Five (or a lesser number). Members share a bit of themselves with us. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: February 5 -- 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. February 12 -- 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". February 19 -- 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. February 26 -- 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. March 6 -- 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. March 12 – 5 on 5 JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. January 29, 2021
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2021-01-28 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 28, 2021
I’ll be finishing up my fourth year as Club Secretary at the end of June. I’m willing to continue with the newsletter, but I’ll need a replacement for Secretary. The job will deliver to you immense power and the respect and fear of all members. Mostly a paperwork job … tracking attendance (once we escape COVID); prepping, attending and taking minutes at monthly Board meetings; and being the go-to person for inquiries of all sorts. It’s a great way to get engaged in the nitty-gritty of how the Club actually works. Salary negotiable, although non-existent. We won’t check references. If you’re at all interested, drop me an email and we can talk. I got a $15 Panera gift card for Christmas, and I’m willing to throw that in to sweeten the deal.
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Job Opening: Third Posting
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2021-01-28 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 21, 2021
From Mary Van Hout … Our Club tradition is to recognize members with an honorary Paul Harris each year. The recipients are chosen by those who have been honored by our Club in the past. Even in these unusual times, that tradition will continue!! Please mark your calendar for February 5th at 11:30 AM for a virtual meeting to determine who will be honored. I will email meeting details closer to that date. There is some thought to having this recognition occur at our next evening dinner social, based on the success of our previous event. This would occur in March. Again, further details to follow!
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Paul Harris Fellow Selection
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2021-01-21 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Jack Ferreri on Jan 21, 2021
I’ll be finishing up my fourth year as Club Secretary at the end of June. I’m willing to continue with the newsletter, but I’ll need a replacement for Secretary. The job will deliver to you immense power and the respect and fear of all members. Mostly a paperwork job … tracking attendance (once we escape COVID); prepping, attending and taking minutes at monthly Board meetings; and being the go-to person for inquiries of all sorts. It’s a great way to get engaged in the nitty-gritty of how the Club actually works. Salary negotiable, although non-existent. We won’t check references. If you’re at all interested, drop me an email and we can talk. I got a $15 Panera gift card for Christmas, and I’m willing to throw that in to sweeten the deal.
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Job Opening: Second Posting
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2021-01-21 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 21, 2021
Thank you so much for your generous gift of $1,000 to the multi-generational UW Odyssey Project. In the attached photo, you will see five of our beautiful alumni. Two have master’s degrees in social work from UW, one serves on the UW Board of Regents, one went from homelessness to a UW bachelor’s degree and business of her own, and one directs plays in Chicago. All five say their participation in Odyssey inspired their transformational journeys and encouraged their children to view themselves as college-bound as well. These five represent just a small sampling of the nearly 500 amazing graduates of our program. Gifts like yours truly do change lives.  As we begin the 18th year of the award-winning UW Odyssey Project, we are filled with a mixture of sadness and excitement. We made the difficult decision to move the entire fall semester online for Odyssey, Odyssey Junior, Onward Odyssey, and Odyssey Beyond Bars, and this means we must work extra hard to get our low-income families the technology and resources they need to succeed. We are exploring creative ways to provide lively, engaging, and life-altering education online, but we sure miss the hugs and shared community meals! We know that Odyssey will continue to empower families to break a cycle of generational poverty by providing them with a free jumpstart course in the humanities, enrichment for their children, wraparound support, and continued course work following graduation. The pandemic has made it especially difficult for students already struggling to put food on the table, pay their bills, fight depression, and take care of their families. Since March, many have lost jobs, childcare, transportation options, and other basics. We continue to help our new students and alumni earn college credits through our Odyssey Project Fund while also using our Odyssey Family Fund for emergencies such as groceries, gas, household supplies, and medications. Facing centuries of racial and economic injustice, our students also need assistance with obtaining laptops and internet access. We are so grateful for your financial support, as it is needed now more than ever. Thank you again for your generous gift. Please let me know if you have ideas for me (individuals and organizations you know, for instance) as we seek new sources of funding for our future. Our website has programmatic updates, videos, student newsletters, and various ways to help us. Best wishes to you and your loved ones in staying safe during these troubling times. odyssey.wisc.edu Sincerely, Emily Auerbach Professor of English; Co-Director/Founder, UW Odyssey Project
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Thank You to the Club from the UW Odyssey Project
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2021-01-21 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 21, 2021
The cost for each square is $50. There are 100 total grid positions and I will randomly assign you a location. 60 spots currently taken. You will be assigned one number from the AFC Team and one number from the NFC Team. The numbers will be drawn via randomgenerator.org once the entire grid is filled. I will create a ZOOM meeting for the number drawing. Tentatively I will plan on Friday, 2/5 around 2:00. At the end of the 1st quarter, 2nd quarter, 3rd quarter, and final score there will be a winner. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarter will be $500. Final score will be $1000. In order to win you must match up BOTH of your numbers in the ones column of the score. - Hypothetically let’s say the Chiefs and Packers are playing
- If the score is 6-3 at the end of the first quarter with the Chiefs winning you would need 6 for
Chiefs and 3 for Packers to win o If the score at the end of the game is 35-28 with the Packers winning you would need 8 Chiefs and 5 for the Packers to win 50% of the money will go to Madison South Rotary Foundation with the other 50% going to the winners Payment can be done a few different ways. If paying with the first 3 please note “Rotary Squares.” There is No Limit to how many squares one person/family can purchase: - You can Venmo @adam-peck-14
- You can Paypal to apss14@yahoo.com. Use friends and family option o You can Zelle to apss14@yahoo.com. Last 4 of phone is 1200 if needed o You can mail Cash or Check to:
Adam Peck 6202 Canyon Parkway McFarland, WI 53558 815 540 1200 If you are looking for a tax deduction still send the check payment to Adam Peck but fill the check out to MSRF. I will collect and pay out the winners and the club the week after the game.
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Super Bowl Squares from Madison South Rotary
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2021-01-21 06:00:00Z |
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January 22, 2021 Presentation Our own Jennie Humphrey from LSM Chiropractic will talk about healthy winter activities. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: January 29 -- 5 on 5 February 5 -- 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. February 12 -- 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". February 19 -- 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 totally different and sometimes terrifying experiences. February 26 -- 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. March 6 -- 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. March 12 – 5 on 5 JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, January 22, 2021
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2021-01-21 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 13, 2021
Hello my Favorite Americans! Merry Late Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. 2020 was surely a crazy year but it did teach me to value lots of things; be it family, friends, pets, food, and even people I don’t know.  You are all people I value a lot and some days I just sit on my bed looking at pictures or reminiscing on my exchange year with a huge grin plastered on my face. I really do miss you all a lot. Well, update on my life: I have been having health issues for months now but I am taking medications now and it is getting better. I would always have stomach pains in which I would sometimes curl up and cry a lot. Lost lots of weight, cried about it a lot cuz I was getting skinnier each time, even has my bones sticking out at a point. It was terrible because people would always comment about it and some would say nasty stuffs which clearly made me feel worse. Stomach pains got worse also the weight loss hence had to leave college and take the first flight home. Went to the hospital and turns out that I have peptic ulcer which is a sore in my stomach. Taking medication and now I am getting better, it was crazy December for me cuz I was on a low bar in every aspect of my life. Good news is that I am now a junior in college, almost done and would soon bag that law degree. How are you doing? How was Christmas and New Year? How are the state affairs? Love, Goodness
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A Letter from Goodness in Nigeria
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2021-01-13 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 13, 2021
I’ll be finishing up my fourth year as Club Secretary at the end of June. I’m willing to continue with the newsletter, but I’ll need a replacement for Secretary. The job will deliver to you immense power and the respect and fear of all members. Mostly a paperwork job … tracking attendance (once we escape COVID); prepping, attending, and taking minutes at monthly Board meetings; and being the go-to person for inquiries of all sorts. It’s a great way to get engaged in the nitty-gritty of how the Club actually works. Salary negotiable, although non-existent. We won’t check references. If you’re at all interested, drop me an email and we can talk. I got a $15 Panera gift card for Christmas, and I’m willing to throw that in to sweeten the deal.
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Job Opening: First Posting
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2021-01-13 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 13, 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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: January 22 -- Our own Jennie Humphrey from LSM Chiropractic will talk about healthy winter activities. January 29 -- 5 on 5 February 5 -- 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. February 12 -- 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". February 19 -- 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 totally different and sometimes terrifying experiences. February 26 -- 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. March 6 -- 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. March 12 – 5 on 5 JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week January 15, 2021
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Posted on Dec 17, 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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: December 25th – No Meeting January 1st – No Meeting January 8th – Special Zoom Club Dinner! January 15th -- 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. January 22nd -- Our own Jennie Humphrey from LSM Chiropractic will talk about healthy winter activities. January 29th -- 5 on 5 February 5th -- 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. February 12th -- Pete Smerick will talk about his experiences working for the FBI In Washington DC at it's headquarters. Pete currently lives in Gurley, Alabama and will present his program from there. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. December 18, 2020
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Posted on Dec 17, 2020
Over the summer, Rotary partnered with Thea's Table, a local non-profit that provides food for families struggling with homelessness. We put together 30 emergency food bags, each of which provided 6 shelf stable meals (two days' worth of breakfast, lunch, and dinner) to a local family of four. 120 tummies full and 720 meals! Since June, the need for these bags has tripled. With COVID still in full force and evictions continuing to rise, there is now a waitlist of families who are looking for help as they struggle with food scarcity. As I sit here slurping my fresh coffee and wiping the egg and toast crumbs from my sweater, I know that I'm in a great position to help. If we all step up, we can provide a weekend's worth of food to another 30 families. The biggest task involved is gathering/purchasing all of the food because some are best purchased at Costco, Hy-Vee, Amazon.com, etc, depending on price and items available. I can share the food lists and previous receipts for whoever is interested in helping so that you are able to see where I purchased what and get a sense of the cost. If each member wants to commit to providing one of the items needed in each of the food bags, I could pick up the items from your house or you could drop them off at my house, and then I would assemble the bags. The breakdown works out to be about $35-$40 per bag, but some of the individual items are a lot more costly than others. Let me know your thoughts! I look forward to working with everyone, in a COVID-safe fashion, to make this happen again!
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Abby Benbow on Thea’s Table Volunteer Opportunity
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2020-12-17 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 17, 2020
The Beacon is located on E Washington Ave and provides daycare services for men, women, children, and families that are homeless. Services include a warm, safe building  to spend the day, two meals daily, showers, healthcare referral information, a computer room, laundry services, books, TV and magazines, and job referral information. The Beacon does not offer sleeping quarters and “guests” need to depart the facility by 5 pm each day. The building is owned by Dane County and the center is operated by Catholic Charities. Each day, about 150 homeless guests use the facility. My wife and I have volunteered there throughout 2019 and for the first 2 months of 2020, prior to COVID. Typically, I would supervise and clean the showers, or do laundry service, or supervise the computer room. Sally, my wife, would be there 2 or 3 days weekly and devote her time to the family room and the children. It is quite eye-opening when you hear a 5 or 6-year-old say “mommy, where will we sleep tonight”. Heartbreaking, really, but it let us know that our time there was well spent. Because of COVID, we now purchase needed clothing items like socks or underwear and deliver them to The Beacon. Hopefully, post virus, we will be back there helping the homeless in our city.
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Barry Pace on The Beacon
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2020-12-17 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 10, 2020
The Club Service committee has got something really special in the works … with a group meal over Zoom. We’re working with a restaurant or two to provide us meals and committee members will deliver them to you in the comfort of your own home at a set time. Spouses and significant others are invited. We’ll then meet on Zoom, dine together, and join in some special activities. We’re still in the planning stages and working out budget/charges, but reserve that date and expect an RSVP shortly. We need another 4-5 members to help us deliver the food orders on Jan 8th. Help us out by contacting Kevin Moran at kevin.moran45@gmail.com
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Reserve the Evening of Friday, January 8, 2021
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2020-12-10 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 10, 2020
 With many us with some free time because of COVID, it’s a great time to catch up on some recreational reading. Our two has two reading groups. You can join one of them (Jeannine Desautels & Ruth Domack). The groups range widely in their reading, they DO conduct their meetings via Zoom during COVID. Consider joining up! But if you’re just looking for some books to read on your own, here are the books these two groups have read over the last 6-7 years. Enjoy! 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 |
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For Your Reading Pleasure
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2020-12-10 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 10, 2020
About a month ago, I sent emails to every individual who pledged to support the bicyclists with the exact amount pledged. We’re still awaiting checks from a number of people. You know who you are (and we know where you live!). Please send those checks tomorrow to Treasurer Rich Cooper at the mailing address at the end of this Bulletin.
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McAdow Miles Pledges
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2020-12-10 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 10, 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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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. December 25th – No Meeting January 1st – No Meeting January 8th – Special Zoom Club Dinner! January 22nd -- Our own Jennie Humphrey from LSM Chiropractic will talk about healthy winter activities. January 29th -- 5 on 5 February 5th -- 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. December 11, 2020
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Posted on Dec 03, 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.
December 18th -- TBD
December 25th – No Meet
January 1st – No Meet
January 8th – Special Zoom Club Dinner!
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. December 4, 2020
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2020-12-03 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 03, 2020
The Club Service committee has got something really special in the works … with a group meal over Zoom. We’re working with a restaurant or two to provide us meals and committee members will deliver them to you in the comfort of your own home at a set time. Spouses and significant others are invited. We’ll then meet on Zoom, dine together, and join in some special activities. We’re still in the planning stages and working out budget/charges, but reserve that date and expect an RSVP shortly.
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Reserve the Evening of Friday, January 8, 2020
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Posted on Nov 19, 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 ! |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: November 27th – No Meeting (Thanksgiving) 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. 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. November 20, 2020
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Posted on Nov 12, 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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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) 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. 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 Corps Volunteer herself. Don't miss this one. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. November 13, 2020
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Posted on Nov 12, 2020
 Long-time member Kico Gandara will be moving home to Guatemala in the early spring and has requested to leave our Club and transfer to Club there. He’s been an Economic Development Consultant with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. This job meant loads of travel, so he rarely made meetings. But his impact on many of our Latin American projects was substantial. He said in an email: “I will miss seeing you and the members of the club. I leave heartbroken but it is time to go back to my farms and take care of my business in Guatemala. We built a beautiful house that we haven’t enjoyed enough. I hope you will join the members of our Rotary Club in one of the trips for the Medical Mission and Scholarship Program.”
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Adios, Kico
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2020-11-12 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 05, 2020
November 6th – Past District Governor, Dean Dickinson, will talk about "Why the Rotary Foundation." |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: November 13th - Lisa Peyton-ClaireCEO & President and Alia Stevenson, M.S. Chief Programs Officer 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) 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. December 11th -- Charles Hunt, a Rotarian from Denver, will tell us about the opportunities for 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 Corps Volunteer herself. Don't miss this one. Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, November 05, 2020
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Posted on Oct 29, 2020
We’re trying to wrap up this fundraiser expeditiously. If you’ve pledged and recently received an email from the Secretary, this is just a reminder to follow through and put by your check in the mail. Any questions, reach out to jack46ferreri@gmail.com
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Get Those McAdow Pledge Checks in the Mail!
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2020-10-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 29, 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. |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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) 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. December 11th -- Charles Hunt, a Rotarian from Denver, will tell us about the opportunities for 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 Corps Volunteer herself. Don't miss this one. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. October 30, 2020
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Posted on Oct 29, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed in March 2020, allows taxpayers who are taking the standard deduction (rather than itemizing deductions) to claim up to $300 in charitable deductions, to a 501(c)(3) charity (such as our Rotary Foundation).
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NEW DEDUCTION
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2020-10-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 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! |
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: 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 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 ! November 27th – No Meeting (Thanksgiving) JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. October 23, 2020
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Posted by John A. Gerold on Oct 22, 2020
If you are considering a gift to help out in these challenging times, consider a gift to the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation. Here are some facts that may help you decide the best way for you to give. NEW DEDUCTION: The Coronavirus Aid, relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed in March 2020, allows taxpayers who are taking the standard deduction (rather than itemizing deductions) to claim up to $300 in charitable deductions, to a 501(c)(3) charity (such as our Rotary Foundation). FOR DONORS WHO ITEMIZE THEIR DEDUCTIONS: You can now give more to charity before reaching your adjusted gross income (AGI) limitation. Formerly set at 60%, the limitation for cash contributions to charities has now been raised to 100% of an individual’s AGI for 2020. Any giving beyond this 100% limitation may be carried over and used in the next five years. This provision, however, excludes giving any contributions made to established or maintain donor-advised funds (DAFs). This means that itemizing DAF donors who exhaust the 60% limit with cash contributions to their DAFs in 2020 could make any additional donations outside their DAF and have those donations qualify for a deduction (up until reaching the 100% limit). As always, we urge you to consult with your financial or tax advisor to learn more about your options and the CARES act before making any giving decisions. John A. Gerold [The above information was taken from the Fall 2020 MOM’s newsletter.]
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Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation WANTS YOU!
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2020-10-22 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 21, 2020
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.
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First Woman Nominated, Rotary International President
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Ryan Hyland, Rotary International
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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 |
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Your Club Board Members
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2020-10-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 15, 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) JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, October 16, 2020
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Posted on Oct 08, 2020
October 9th - Speaker Nancy Mistele will talk about the heartening prospect of "Bioprotect" safety and peace of mind in COVID Times. UPCOMING PROGRAMS: October 16th - Our own Rotary member Tony Burns will have his wife Lori present the intricacies and protocols and different ways of voting. Lori is the City Clerk of Middleton. A very timely topic. October 23rd - Jefferson Middle School Principal Susan Abplanalp and Assistant Principal Larry Love 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 – Open November 27th – No Meeting (Thanksgiving) JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago)
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, October 9, 2020
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Posted on Oct 01, 2020
We need a new one. Here’s a writeup from past YPO Mick Faulhaber on the job. Give it some thought and consider volunteering. Several years ago, I became our club’s YPO. During that time, I became closer to Rotary’s Youth Exchange program and, more importantly, to our inbound students from around the world. This afforded me the opportunity to visit the homes of the hosts’ families and to meet the people who so graciously offer their family life to another world culture. What a terrific international experience. But now is the time for me to open this position to another club member to have this experience of a lifetime. It worked for me during my busy career as the time commitment was not that demanding: three home visits a year, a couple of social gatherings, an annual district training session, and a certification background check. It also kept me focused on the student’s wellbeing and ensuring that they were in a safe and rewarding environment. Please think about this opportunity and open the door of service to Rotary’s and our club’s international avenue of service. Go for it!
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Step Up and Become a Youth Protection Officer (YPO)
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2020-10-01 05:00:00Z |
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September 18th - Tom Still, a business journalist for the WSJ and president of the Wisconsin Technology Council will talk about the teaming up of Epic, Promega and Exact Science Companies coronavirus testing system and combating Covid-19. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) 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. |
October 9th - Speaker Nancy Mistele will talk about the heartening prospect of "Bioprotect" safety and peace of mind in COVID Times. October 16th - Our own Rotary member Tony Burns will have his wife Lori present the intricacies and protocols and different ways of voting. Lori is the City Clerk of Middleton. A very timely topic. October 23rd - Jefferson Middle School Principal Susan Abplanalp and Assistant Principal Larry Love 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 – Open November 27th – No Meeting (Thanksgiving)
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, October 2, 2020
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Posted on Sep 24, 2020
ROTARY BRAND MASKS FOR SALE Stylish and very useful Rotary brand masks are available now, in limited quantities. When they're gone, they're gone. $8.00 each or 3 for $20.00, including shipping. E-mail MB Growney Selene if you are interested at mbgrowneyselene@ryansigns.net. Payment instructions will be included in your package Thank you for your interest in good health and being Rotary proud!
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Stay Safe and Promote Rotary
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2020-09-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 24, 2020
October 2nd - Tom Still, a business journalist for the WSJ and president of the Wisconsin Technology Council will talk about the teaming up of Epic, Promega and Exact Science Companies coronavirus testing system and combating Covid-19. October 9th - Speaker Nancy Mistele will talk about the heartening prospect of "Bioprotect" safety and peace of mind in COVID Times. October 16th - Our own Rotary member Tony Burns will have his wife Lori present the intricacies and protocols and different ways of voting. Lori is the City Clerk of Middleton. A very timely topic. October 23rd - Jefferson Middle School Principal Susan Abplanalp and Assistant Principal Larry Love 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 – Open November 27th – No Meeting (Thanksgiving)
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Posted on Sep 24, 2020
JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) 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.
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. September 25, 2020
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2020-09-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 17, 2020
Our silent auction committee had great success this year but in anticipation of an increased goal in 2021, we need a few more committee members to join us. Leo and Abby could use some help in getting out to the community’s shop owners for donations including more golf courses for foursomes and golf swag. Ruth could use a couple of data entry people to help streamline the on-line auction set-up process. Deb and Jeannine need additional “creative types” to help create and wrap baskets and take pictures of the finished product. Email your interest to any committee member. Thank you for your support!
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Recruiting for Silent Auction 2021 Committee Members
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2020-09-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 17, 2020
Despite COVID’s best efforts to derail our major fundraiser, we had a very successful outcome, as MBGS presented to the Board on Sept 15. Thanks to the team!
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Golf Event Chair Mary Beth Growney-Selene and Team Deliver VictoryDespite COVID’s best efforts to derail our major fundraiser, we had a very successful outcome,
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2020-09-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 17, 2020
I know you NEVER imagined it would happen, but our Club merited mention in the Sept/Oct issue of Driving Digest in a nice article about our very own Mary Ruth Marks. Our volunteer work at her event at Notara Farms is mentioned. Congrats to our Steel Magnolia. For more insights into this unique equine sport, check out http://www.drivingdigest.com/about-us
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MWTWR Hits National Press
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2020-09-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 17, 2020
TODAY September 18th - Enis Ragland will talk about "100 Black Men," a men's civic organization and service club whose goal is to educate and empower African-American children and teens. There are 110 chapters in the US. Enis was the first president of Madison's chapter 25 years ago. Enis was also deputy mayor for several Madison mayors. September 25th - Program will be by Holland Kim Foelker a UW Madison engineering student. The title of her presentation is "Interact, Rotaract and Rotary in the Philippines" She has spoken at the district meeting and is a dynamic speaker. October 2nd - Tom Still, a business journalist for the WSJ and president of the Wisconsin Technology Council will talk about the teaming up of Epic, Promega and Exact Science Companies coronavirus testing system and combating Covid-19. October 9th - Speaker Nancy Mistele will talk about the heartening prospect of "Bioprotect" safety and peace of mind in COVID Times. October 16th - Our own Rotary member Tony Burns will have his wife Lori present the intricacies and protocols and different ways of voting. Lori is the City Clerk of Middleton. A very timely topic. October 23rd - Jefferson Middle School Principal Susan Abplanalp and Assistant Principal Larry Love
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS as of Sept 18, 2020
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2020-09-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 17, 2020
JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago)
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. September 18, 2020
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2020-09-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 10, 2020
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
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Program Ideas
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2020-09-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 10, 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago)
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. September 11, 2020
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2020-09-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 10, 2020
 I know It has been a long time I have sent a mail, online school and adjusting to a pandemic has take up most of my time. So many months have passed by in a blur and 2020 keeps bringing in new surprises. How are you doing? How are you adjusting to the pandemic? I miss you so much and there is no day I don’t look at my jacket/flag and think of you (my family) back in America. My update on my life: Done with online school for the semester, about to write my finals and after that, I will be a junior in college!! (So excited). My aunt died in April of stage 4 breast cancer and that took a big turn for my family and me because the death of a loved one is never forgotten, I think of her a lot cuz the littlest things remind of me of her. I am glad I got to spend part of her final weeks with her. I am officially 18!!! Though it was months back (May), pls if you wished me happy birthday on any social media platform apart from Instagram and Snapchat then I am so sorry because I have left all others. I am mostly reached on my mail, IG or Snapchat. [email is otun_goodness@yahoo.com] I will keep saying this and I say this to people when the conversation pops up that I made the right decision on doing an exchange because I met wonderful people I can call family even though it was for a short year. I love you and miss you so much and hope you take care of yourselves.
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An Update from our Recent Inbound Student Goodness Otun
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2020-09-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 10, 2020
Meeting ID: 841 2654 9701 Password: 112850 One tap mobile +13126266799,,84126549701#,,1#,112850#
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Board Zoom Meeting This Tuesday, Sept 15, at 7am
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2020-09-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 10, 2020
Saturday’s ride was 18.6 miles through central and southern Madison with a large crew. Great weather, wonderful fellowship, and not much in the way of hills. If you have an inkling to join us for a ride before Mother Nature draws the curtain, contact Jack at jack46ferreri@gmail.com.
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McAdow Miles Team Continues to Rack up the Miles
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2020-09-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 10, 2020
September 18th - Enis Ragland will talk about "100 Black Men". which is a men's civic organization and service club whose goal is to educate and empower African-American children and teens. There are 110 chapters in the US. Enis was the first president of Madison's chapter 25 years ago. Enis was also deputy mayor for several Madison mayors. September 25th - Program will be by Holland Kim Foelker a UW Madison engineering student. The title of her presentation is "Interact, Rotaract and Rotary in the Philippines" She has spoken at the district meeting and is a dynamic speaker. October 2nd - Tom Still, a business journalist for the WSJ and president of the Wisconsin Technology Council will talk about the teaming up of Epic, Promega and Exact Science Companies coronavirus testing system and combating Covid-19. October 9th - Speaker Nancy Mistele will talk about the heartening prospect of "Bioprotect" safety and peace of mind in COVID Times. October 16th - Our own Rotary member Tony Burns will have his wife Lori present the intricacies and protocols and different ways of voting. Lori is the City Clerk of Middleton. A very timely topic. October 23rd - Jefferson Middle School Principal Susan Abplanalp and Assistant Principal Larry Love
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
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2020-09-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 27, 2020
 Pictured: Steve Aune, Dean Ryerson, Rod Nilles, & Mary Beth Growney-Selene. Others not in the picture: Andrew Aune and Josh Osing. Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 3818 Eliot Lane in Madison. Work accomplished: hung external sheeting and put up Tyvek vapor barrier. THANK YOU to all who helped with this Work Day. It was a gratifying and fun “boots on the ground” event. Rod Nilles reports on a successful effort:
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Habitat Work Day on Saturday, August 1
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2020-08-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 27, 2020
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
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2020-08-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 27, 2020
Looks like everything went well despite Mister COVID’s attempts to spoil the party. 103 golfers signed up, sponsorships were up, the Online Silent Auction was tremendous, and the team running the event even provided us with wonderful weather. Details to come. Thanks to all who participated!
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Golf Outing Success!
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2020-08-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 27, 2020
FIVE BY FIVE … 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. JOIN ZOOM MEETING | Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, August 28, 2020
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2020-08-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 13, 2020
The Online Auction link is It will be populated in the next few days. - 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
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2020 Golf Outing - Online Auction Items in Order of Appearance
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2020-08-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 13, 2020
Most of the auction donations have been delivered and the committee has been busy creating display baskets and photo shoots for the online auction. We currently have 42 auction displays. Thank you to everyone who has participated. We are still in need of a few brave souls (I have 2 now, one in Chicago and one in Florida) to act as helpers for bidders during the auction from August 17 to 24. You just need to have your cell phone handy for questions via calls, texts, or emails. We also need a few volunteers to help deliver the auction items to the winning bidders. This activity will be from August 25 – August 28. Please let Ruth know if you can help out (608-444-6060). Your Silent Auction Committee: Abby Benbow, Jeannine Desautels, Deb Dieter, Ruth Domack, Leo Edelstein Thank You Your Donations!!
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Online Auction Headed for Home Stretch!
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2020-08-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 13, 2020
Anonymous Badger Testing Services Be A Gift To The World - Mary Van Hout Bergstrom Capitol Bank Celerity Staffing Solutions Charter Members - John Gerold Cress Funeral & Cremation Emergency Fire & Water Restoration Hemb Insurance Group LSM Chiropractic Madison Top Company Middleton Jewelers Monona Bank Moren InvestmentsBMO Harris Bank Musser Capital Advisors Paul's Neighborhood Grill Select One Mortage Service Above Self - Paul Patenaude ServPro Dane West Steve Aune & Associates - Golf Cart Sponsor TDS Waltz Sign Company Yesbeck Delgado Group-Baird American Family Insurance Steve Aune & Associates - American Family Insurance Guaranteed Rate
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Golf Outing Sponsorships … Thank You!
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2020-08-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 13, 2020
Our biggest annual fundraiser could still use your help! Please consider signing up for a few hours to assist selling mulligans, raffle tickets, and string. Or maybe the putting contest would be more fun for you to manage! We are requiring distancing, masks and will provide gloves so we can stay safe. Please contact Mary Van Hout at maryevanhout@gmail.com to sign up to volunteer. Thanks!!
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Golf Outing Help Still Needed!
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2020-08-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 13, 2020
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN ACTIVE SHOOTER Officer Tom Wilson from the Middleton Police Department will discuss what to do in case you or your loved ones encounter an active shooter. Don't miss this one. JOIN ZOOM MEETING | Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, August 14, 2020
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2020-08-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 06, 2020
American Family Insurance - In-kind Printing Sponsor Anonymous Badger Testing Services Be A Gift To The World - Mary Van Hout Be Gift to the World Bergstrom BMO/Roxanne Brazeau
Capitol Bank Celerity Staffing Solutions Charter Members - John Gerold/Jerry McAdow Cress Funeral & Cremation Emergency Fire & Water Restoration Hemb Insurance Group
LSM Chiropractic Madison Top Company Middleton Jewelers Monona Bank Moren Investments Musser Capital Advisors Paul's Neighborhood Grill Select One Mortage Service Above Self - Paul Patenaude ServPro Dane West TDS Waltz Sign Company Yesbeck Delgado Group-Baird Golf Cart Sponsor American Family Insurance - Steve Aune & Associates In-Kind Printing American Family Insurance
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Golf Outing Sponsorships … Thank You!
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2020-08-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 06, 2020
The 2020 Silent Auction Committee thanks you for your generosity and involvement. We have received over 50 auction items. Most of the items will be sold individually while some will be mixed in a basket display. We should have over 30 auction bid items. If your item/name does not appear below, please contact a member of the committee so the mistake can be corrected. Our auction this year is intended to be “Covid friendly” and therefore on-line only. Anyone can bid from anywhere so please pass on the auction website when you get the registration information in the next week to 10 days after we load the auction items to the site. The auction will begin Monday, August 17 through Monday, August 24, 2020. That said we need anyone from the club (or friend of club) who is willing to be a Help Desk “organizer”. The organizer is available via your smartphone to answer bidder questions during the entire auction period no matter the location of the organizer. An organizer can go to the site https://www.32auctions.com/MWT-MRotaryClubFoundation and review FAQ’s and become familiar with the site. If you are willing, please contact Ruth Domack, 608-444-6060 or ruthdomack@gmail.com. Thank you from your Silent Auction Committee: Abby Benbow (262-573-1479) Jeannine Desautels (608-332-1410) Deb Dieter (608-235-4030) Ruth Domack (608-444-6060) Leo Edelstein (608-3335731) We have received most of your wonderful donations: | 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 |
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Anticipating a Successful Silent Auction!
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2020-08-06 05:00:00Z |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week, August 7, 2020
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2020-08-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 30, 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 JOIN ZOOM MEETING | Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. July 31, 2020
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2020-07-30 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 23, 2020
 District Governor Bill Pritchard from LaCrosse After Hours Club will be speaking at our meeting. He stopped in (virtually, of course) at the Board Meeting on Tuesday morning at 7 am, and he’s someone with a dynamic message about the impact of Rotary. District Governor Bill Pritchard JOIN ZOOM MEETING | Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) |
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week July 24, 2020
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2020-07-23 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 23, 2020
| 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. |
Our MWT-M Golf Outing is scheduled for August 24, 2020. The Silent Auction Committee asks all members to donate to the auction. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing: - 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.
Committee members will pick up your donations when ready. If you’d prefer to “sponsor” one of these suggestions but don’t have the time to shop, simply donate an amount to a committee member and the committee will do the shopping. (Suggested amount $50 minimum) If you’d prefer to “sponsor” one of these suggestions but don’t have the time to shop, simply donate an amount to a committee member and the committee will do the shopping. (Suggested amount $50 minimum) Thank You for the Donations Already Pledged! The following members have pledged these donations: Thank you from the Silent Auction Committee: Abby Benbow (262-573-1479) Jeannine Desautels (608-332-1410) Deb Dieter (608-235-4030) Ruth Domack (608-444-6060) Leo Edelstein (608-3335731) Thank You for the Donations Already Pledged! The following members have pledged these donations: 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 |
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2020-07-23 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 23, 2020
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
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We Need Your Help! – Habitat Workday
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2020-07-23 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John A. Gerold on Jul 16, 2020
Members of the MWT-M Rotary Club: Our Club is one of a few that has its own Rotary Foundation. This year with the pandemic, some of the fund raising activities have taken a hit which will affect our future donations to needing organizations, but there is a tax deductible way you can help the Foundation raise funds. In response to the pandemic, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (‘CARES'), which has many tax relief provisions for individuals. One in particular for Rotarians in our Club to be aware of relates to Charitable contributions. The following favorable rules apply to cash contributions made during 2020 to certain charities: - 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.
So, if you are so inclined, a contribution to the MWT-M Rotary Foundation can be deductible at least up to the $300 limit. If you are one of those taxpayers who still can itemize deductions, then, of course, your deduction can be of any amount. In any case, when you are thinking about making a charitable contribution, please keep the MWT-M Rotary Foundation in mind. Donations can be given to our Treasurer in person (when that can happen again) or checks can be mailed to: MWT-M Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 620312, Middleton, WI 53562. John A. Gerold [P.S. This is NOT intended to be tax advice. It is only for informational purposes. Please consult with your tax advisor for specific advice.]
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From John Gerold regarding Our Club’s Foundation
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2020-07-16 05:00:00Z |
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This is gonna be a fun meeting! Mitch Henck and Joe Klein will present their mini version of current events. "Outside the Box." Try to stump Mitch and Joe limiting questions about Milwaukee Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, Professional golf, college basketball, Badger Football, Badger basketball. Example; Who was in the starting lineup for the 1955 Milwaukee Braves; or what was the defensive line up for the 1966 Green Bay Packers; or who was the only college football player to win the Heisman trophy on a losing team. Stuff like that, but keep the sports questions limited to the above categories. Let’s make it fun during these trying times. JOIN ZOOM MEETING | Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago)
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ANOTHER VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM THIS WEEK
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2020-07-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 16, 2020
Our MWT-M Golf Outing is scheduled for August 24, 2020. The Silent Auction Committee asks all members to donate to the auction. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing: - 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.
Committee members will pick up your donations when ready. If you’d prefer to “sponsor” one of these suggestions but don’t have the time to shop, simply donate an amount to a committee member and the committee will do the shopping. (Suggested amount $50 minimum) Thank you from the Silent Auction Committee: Abby Benbow (262-573-1479), Jeannine Desautels (608332-1410), Deb Dieter (608-235-4030), Ruth Domack (608-444-6060), Leo Edelstein (608-333-5731) Thank You for the Donations Already Pledged! 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 |
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Golf Outing Silent Auction
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2020-07-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 09, 2020
It is time to get our Golf Game On!!!! We are on schedule for our Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Club's Annual Golf Outing 2020, scheduled for AUGUST 24 at Pleasant View Golf Course. Attached you will find the 2020 REGISTRATION FORM and the 2020 PROMOTIONAL FLYER. Please share these forms with your golf enthusiast friends, colleagues, neighbors, and Rotarian friends in other Clubs. We also have plenty of hard copies of each document available for your use and event promotion. Please let me know if you would like to pick some up from my office at 3007 Perry Street (Monday-Thursday from 7 am - 4 pm). New this year: Putting Contest (details to be shared at the course) and our 50/50 Raffles (before, during, and after golf – so everyone has three chances to win cash!) Plan on: - a FUN Day
- a Fun Event
- Great Golf
- Great Food
- Great Friends
For more information go to www.mwt-mrotaryclub.org, or reach out to any of our committee members with questions or if you are willing to assist in any particular part of the event: The proceeds of the event support all of our Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Club’s GREAT programs, projects, and partners. We are grateful for everyone’s active engagement in making this year’s annual fundraising golf outing the best it can possibly be.
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More on the Golf Outing from Denny Zitnak
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2020-07-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 09, 2020
This is your chance to learn more about the Rotary Foreign Exchange Program. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago)
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week.
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2020-07-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 26, 2020
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Tomorrow’s program will feature the Changing of the Guard, as new President Steve Aune takes over from outgoing President Dawn Frank. Your new Board is: President Steve Aune Incoming President Connie Smith Treasurer Rich Cooper Secretary Jack Ferreri Previous President Dawn Frank Club Service Kevin Moran (2nd year) Dean Ryerson (1st year) Community Service Barry Pace (2nd year) Abby Benbow (1st year) Vocational Service Denny Zitnak (2nd year) Roxanne Brazeau (1st year) International Service Ed Fink (2nd year) Kathy Roberg (1st year) Thanks to members who have served the last two years on the Board. We appreciate their contribution. Deb Dieter Mary Ruth Marks Paul Patenaude Patrick Rees
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week
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2020-06-26 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 11, 2020
The Habitat workday, which is normally done in the springtime, has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 1 from 8:15 to 3:30 in Fitchburg. If you don’t know how to do something, you will receive free training! Sign up directly at
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Save This Date – Habitat Workday
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2020-06-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 11, 2020
For years, led on by the powerful calves of Jerry McAdow, several riders have been bicycling together on Saturday mornings for exercise, for companionship, and for the sense of adventure. We’ve asked Club members to support our efforts by pledging dollars to our Club’s Foundation. It’s an important Club fundraiser. In the past, we’ve talked about cents per mile, but this year we’re going to simplify things by asking for pledges in the amount of $50, $100, or $250. Because several of our other fundraisers may be in some jeopardy because of the coronavirus, this is your chance to give a boost to the Foundation’s coffers. We’re gonna ride no matter what!  Contact person for this event is Jack Ferreri (jack46ferreri@gmail.com). Please take a look into your wallets and see what you can contribute to help support this event and our Club in general. We’re doing our first group ride together this Saturday, June 13, 2020. Please let me hear from you on pledges. We’ll send invoices out for your pledge at the end of the bicycling season, probably November. Help make this fundraiser a successful boost to our Foundation in this challenging time. Note next article on the loss of GNF Bingo.
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McAdow Miles Team
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2020-06-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 11, 2020
Keep an eye (and ear!) out for Rotary ads on TV, radio, and in print that show our members as People of Action. The campaign aims to build awareness and understanding of Rotary and highlight the commitment we have to make a difference in communities around the world. The PSA’s have received significant distribution already – with more than $2.6M in donated media value since the launch in March. Visit the People of Action Toolkits page on the Brand Center to view the materials that have been shared with media outlets nationwide. To make sure your community is involved in the campaign, contact the PSA Directors at your local media outlets and ask them to take action by including our Rotary public service announcements in their programming.
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Rotary Public Service Announcement Campaign has launched in the U.S.
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2020-06-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 11, 2020
Most of you know by now that the annual Rotary International Convention has been cancelled because of the virus. But that doesn’t stop RI. Here’s info on the 2020 Rotary VIRTUAL Convention … Come together during general sessions to witness the power of Rotary connections. Learn new skills, explore thought-provoking topics, and discover inventive ways to engage and adapt at our breakout sessions. Visit the convention’s event page on Facebook to connect with other members. And use the hashtag #Rotary20 in your social media posts to share what you’re looking forward to at this year’s convention. Don’t forget to invite a friend from your club or share the convention with your Rotary family.
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Rotary Virtual Convention
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2020-06-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 11, 2020
The Middleton Good Neighbor Fest has been canceled this year because of COVID-19. Not to be deterred, Bingo Czar is researching virtual bingo games as a fill-in possibility as a fundraiser for the Club. Stay tuned.
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Middleton Good Neighbor Festival Bingo
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2020-06-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 11, 2020
President Dawn Frank sent out an email to Club membership. I reprint it here. The Club Board has approved the following proposal to be presented to the membership. In an effort during the pandemic to support local business and help some people in need, we are asking members, on a voluntary basis, to be billed for their weekly lunches while we are meeting remotely. We would pay TnT Catering, which in turn would use the money to prepare and serve lunches to recipients who are in need. TnT would keep their normal profit and use the rest to prepare as many meals as funds would allow. We have not yet identified the entity that we would donate to, because we want to see if we would have enough participation to make this work. Rest assured it would be a worthy group in Middleton, possibly first responders. We would print flyers indicating that the Madison West Towne Middleton Rotary club is providing this service, which will give us some local recognition. We would continue this until we are able to gather again in person. If you are willing to participate, please let Kevin Moran know via email (). Thank you for your consideration.
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Paying Meal Costs for a Good Cause
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2020-06-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 11, 2020
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Tomorrow’s program will focus on committee sub-meetings. Incoming Pres Steve Aune has been supercharging committee chairs on making things happen, so it should be an informative get-together.
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week
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2020-06-11 05:00:00Z |
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Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) This week's program is brought to you by Todd Wiegand (twigs2@gmail.com). Middleton High School (MHS) Interact Club leadership team will recap last year's events and will peek at next year’s plans. The main speakers will be Emery Engling and Guan Bibson.
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week
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2020-06-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Dawn Frank on May 29, 2020
President Dawn Frank sent out an email to Club membership. I reprint it here. The Club Board has approved the following proposal to be presented to the membership. In an effort during the pandemic to support local business and help some people in need, we are asking members, on a voluntary basis, to be billed for their weekly lunches while we are meeting remotely. We would pay TnT Catering, which in turn would use the money to prepare and serve lunches to recipients who are in need. TnT would keep their normal profit and use the rest to prepare as many meals as funds would allow. We have not yet identified the entity that we would donate to, because we want to see if we would have enough participation to make this work. Rest assured it would be a worthy group in Middleton, possibly first responders. We would print flyers indicating that the Madison West Towne Middleton Rotary club is providing this service, which will give us some local recognition. We would continue this until we are able to gather again in person. If you are willing to participate, please let Kevin Moran know via email (Kevin.moran45@gmail.com). Thank you for your consideration.
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Paying Meal Costs for a Good Cause
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2020-05-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 29, 2020
For years, led on by the powerful calves of Jerry McAdow, several riders have been bicycling together on Saturday mornings for exercise, for companionship, and for the sense of adventure. We’ve asked Club members to support our efforts by pledging dollars to the Rotary Foundation. It’s an important Club fundraiser. In the past, we’ve talked about cents per mile, but this year we’re going to simplify things by asking for pledges in the amount of $50, $100, or $250. Because several of our other fundraisers may be in some jeopardy because of the coronavirus, this is your chance to give a boost to the Foundation’s coffers. We’re gonna ride no matter what!  Contact person for this event is Jack Ferreri (jack46ferreri@gmail.com). Please take a look into your wallets and see what you can contribute to help support this event and our Club in general. Riders generally include from left: Jack Ferreri, Jerry McAdow, John Olson, Peter Hoff, Mary Ruth Marks, Paul Patenaude, and Leo Edelstein (not present). We’d love to have more members join us, even occasionally. If you want to be included on our Team emails, send me an email. We hope to lay out routes and timing each week in advance of the Saturday ride date. Jerry and John are planning routes right now. You don’t have to be at a Tour de France level – some rides are simple, some more challenging. We wait for people who fall behind. We’ll provide regular updates on how we’re doing in the Bulletin. Please let me hear from you on pledges. We’ll send invoices out for your pledge at the end of the bicycling season, probably November. Help make this fundraiser a successful boost to the Foundation in this challenging time.
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McAdow Miles Team
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2020-05-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 29, 2020
Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week. Looks like this will be the case for many weeks to come as we all deal with staying safe in light of COVID 19. See email from either Steve Aune or Dawn Frank with details of Zoom sign-in. Patrick Ready will discuss how to attract wild birds to your own backyard all year round.
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Virtual Meeting via Zoom
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2020-05-29 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 20, 2020
Enjoy the elegance of vintage carriages or exact replicas. The beauty, harmony, rhythm, and coordination of the horses, as the result of years of training, makes for a wonderful show for the entire family. Have some fun and at the same time support the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation, Inc. (a 501 C3 Charitable Organization). All proceeds from the 8th Annual Horse Driving Trials fund our local and international projects and programs. • Questions: text Mary Ruth 608-513-7490.
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Horse Driving Trials at NoTara Farm
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2020-05-20 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 15, 2020
The Habitat workday, which is normally done in the springtime, has been rescheduled for August 1. Of course, this depends on having some or all of the Covid-19 restrictions lifted. We will keep you informed and be requesting volunteers for this boots-on-the-ground event. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Wiegand, twiegs2@gmail.com or Rod Nilles, rcnilles@chorus.net
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Save This Date – Habitat Workday
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2020-05-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 14, 2020
Organizers for the Middleton Good Neighbor Fest are planning to hold this year’s event August 28-30, 2020. Of course, things could change, but we are planning to host the bingo concession again this year. Last year was our first year back in quite a while. We raised over $2,000 and had a blast in the process. This year we will have a single perimeter fence, so attendees will be able to quaff their favorite beverage while playing bingo. We believe this will up the ante for our club! Please mark your calendars to join us for fun and profit at the 2020 Middleton Good Neighbor
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Middleton Good Neighbor Festival Bingo B-I-N-G-O
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2020-05-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 14, 2020
Mary Beth Growney-Selene sends along the following stats to show Rotary’s involvement in COVID-19related efforts …
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Rotary and COVID-19
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2020-05-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 14, 2020
Looks like this will be the case for many weeks to come as we all deal with staying safe in light of COVID 19. Our program tomorrow will focus on the presentation of our high school scholarships. Denny Zitnak is pulling it all together. Steve Aune has been ZoomMeister for our online meetings and he sends along the following: Join Zoom Meeting via computer: Please join us virtually this Friday at noon! Feel free to invite a friend or business colleague. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 __________________________________________ One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,1#,589137# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 665 622 324
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week.
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2020-05-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 08, 2020
District Gov, Bill Pritchard will be visiting our club on July 24th either in person or virtually if we are still there. DG visits can be very inspirational as they share the dream with us.
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District Governor Visit
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2020-05-08 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 01, 2020
We traveled to Guatemala in October 2019, providing education for midwives, doctors, and nurses. As you may remember, we were unable to give the equipment to the participants due to delays in funding from Rotary International. We had planned to return in May to do provide training and equipment, but this trip is now delayed until October 10-24, 2020. This trip will complete the global grant project. We are looking for health care providers to be part of our teaching team in October. We have 2 training days in Madison on Sept 26-27 at Meriter Hospital in order to help prepare the team. If you know of anyone who may be interested in being a part of our team or have questions, please email me at safebirthguatemala@gmail.com.
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Update on Guatemala Midwives Global Grant
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2020-05-01 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 24, 2020
Annual Rotary Golf Outing  REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Team Tee Times will be assigned (not shotgun start) Tee time assignments will be from 9:00 -11:00 am (each team will be notified of their start times) Limited to 104 Golfers Live-Scoring App coming to you with your assigned Tee Times Click on the poster for Golfer Registration Information, Hole Sponsorship Information, Silent Auction Donations, and more ...
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Rotary Golf Outing New Date
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2020-04-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 24, 2020
Mary Beth G rowney-Selene is our Golf Czar and has some HOT OFF THE PRESS info: - 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!) MAKE SURE THIS NEW DATE IS ON YOUR CALENDAR!
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Rotary Golf Outing New Date
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2020-04-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Ruth Domack on Apr 24, 2020
Last week I completed my regimen of chemo treatments. It takes a while to sleep through the effects but I feel more energy each day and am truly on the road to recovery. I want to thank all of you in helping me cope with this nightmare. Thank you for the many meals you provided, the cards sent, the visits to the hospital and at home and your phone calls, texts and emails. I am going to try to attend our Friday virtual meetings when I can figure out audio for Zoom. My endurance is about an hour tops but I’m ready to begin. I look forward to talking to all of you again and getting back to a new normal. Thank you all for putting service above self. -Ruth Domack-
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From Ruth Domack
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2020-04-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 17, 2020
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137 One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324#,,#,589137# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137
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How to join the Club ZOOM, meeting this week
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2020-04-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 17, 2020
Looks like this will be the case for many weeks to come as we all deal with staying safe in light of COVID 19. This week’s meeting is an important one, in which we’ll break into committees via Zoom to cover the different Avenues of Service. Committee chairs have been preparing for this meeting, and they’re hoping you’ll be in attendance to learn what’s going on with your committee. Steve Aune has been ZoomMeister for our online meetings and he sends along the following: Topic: MWTM Rotary Meeting Time: Apr 17, 2020, 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Every week on Fri, until May 8, 2020, 4 occurrence(s) - Apr 17, 2020 12:00 PM
- Apr 24, 2020 12:00 PM
- May 1, 2020 12:00 PM
- May 8, 2020 12:00 PM
Please see the following article for detailed instructions.
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Another virtual meeting via Zoom this week
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2020-04-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 10, 2020
President Dawn Frank, with Board review, has submitted a quick grant request for our Club to District 6250 to help out with a COVID-19 project related to scrub caps for the heads of medical personnel. It’s a real need. Dawn has reached out the After Hours Club and a Stoughton nursing contact. Caps would be manufactured by a local company, and we would be involved in delivering. Everything’s tentative right now. But thought you should know we’re trying to play a role in supporting the medical heroes on the front line. Stay tuned.
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Grant Request Submitted
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2020-04-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 10, 2020
We’ve received two new membership applications and the Board has tentatively approved them, subject to their appearing the Bulletin for two consecutive weeks. - Lisa Humphrey, Building Superintendent at Wisconsin Historical Society, also known as ‘Jennie’s Mom
- Heidi Courtney, Manager Drug Testing Company
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Two New Member Applications
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2020-04-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 10, 2020
An abbreviated Bulletin this week and for a few weeks to come. Regular Club meetings won’t be taking place for several weeks because of the coronavirus. Last week, 30 members met online through Zoom, where we went through an irregular regular meeting (pledge, 4-Way Test, and discussions of member favorite National Parks). THERE’S NO MEETING THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF GOOD FRIDAY/EASTER.
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An abbreviated Bulletin
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2020-04-10 05:00:00Z |
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The Clubs Foundation Board of Directors resolved in March to offer support to the What If Foundation. Here’s a note from the Interim Director Catherine Lelong to fill us in on what they do in Haiti and the challenges they face ….  I hope you and your families are staying safe and calm during these challenging times. As we read about theeffects of the COVID-19 pandemic across the world, I’m sure you have been wondering what the situation is for our friends in Haiti. It has been reported this week that there are now 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, up from two last Thursday which came from travelers arriving from Europe. President Jovenel Moise declared a state of emergency, ordering schools, factories and places of worship to close, closing the border and imposing a curfew to prevent the spread of the virus. Many of us are feeling the fear and economic effects of similar orders in the United States and elsewhere, so you can only imagine how severe this situation is on the Haitian people. Most of the population was already struggling to survive in the current political and economic crisis, so this new reality threatens to be devastating. Inflation and violence have spiked once again, and food shortages are deepening across the country. Na Rive’s Program Director, Lavarice Gaudin, has closed the Fr. Jeri School accordingly and in the week before closure, he implemented sanitation measures across the school, training students and staff on how to clean their hands and do so at frequent intervals during the day. In order to support students during the closedown, teachers are communicating with them via text messages to continue their studies as best they can. And thanks to your support and the staff’s persistence, the food program continues to provide critically needed meals. Since the school and community cafeterias are closed, nutritious hot meals are now packaged in takeout containers, so children and families queuing outside can just collect their meal and eat away from the crowds. The Food Pantry has also expanded its operations to deliver more parcels of food to those coming from afar so they can cook at home. All of this is done with respect for the safety of the kitchen staff and the meal recipients, who are required to wash their hands and maintain 6 feet of distance from one another. Says Lavarice: “We were already in a crisis here. People were already hungry, so this is making life even more difficult for everyone. Our focus is to keep as many children and families as possible fed and safe. And in these circumstances, sanitation is almost as important. After seeing how well the handwashing stations worked at the school, we are now planning to distribute buckets and soap to families in the poorest and most abandoned neighborhoods to slow contagion of the virus. These are dark times, but our hope is strong, and we’ll continue to do what we can for these children day after day.” Lavarice and Na Rive’s perseverance and resourcefulness has allowed them to act quickly and effectively in every crisis they have faced during the last 20 years — be it hurricanes, earthquakes, cholera or political upheaval. And thanks to the grace and generosity of donors like you, we are able to support them and make these programs a reality, maintaining sustenance, opportunity, and hope for the future. In these unprecedented circumstances, we will reach out to you as often as we can with updates about the situation and the incredible, never-ending resilience of our partners.
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2020-04-03 05:00:00Z |
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An abbreviated Bulletin this week and for a few weeks to come. Regular Club meetings won’t be taking place for several weeks because of the coronavirus. Last week, some 29 members met online through Zoom, where we went through a shortened regular meeting (pledge, 4-Way Test, and discussions of the current situation). Please make a point of checking in to the meeting THIS week, where we’ll hear from members recounting some of their trips to National Parks. If you’ve had some noteworthy adventures in this area, feel free to chip in. Click on this link to join in …
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An abbreviated Bulletin
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2020-04-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Aune on Mar 27, 2020
Here is the link for tutorial videos on ZOOM...
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.
Topic: MWTM Rotary Meeting
Time: Mar 27, 2020 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Every week on Fri, until May 8, 2020, 7 occurrence(s) Mar 27, 2020 12:00 PM Apr 3, 2020 12:00 PM Apr 10, 2020 12:00 PM Apr 17, 2020 12:00 PM Apr 24, 2020 12:00 PM May 1, 2020 12:00 PM May 8, 2020 12:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Weekly:
Join Zoom Meeting click here:
Meeting ID: 665 622 324 Password: 589137
To join via phone:
One tap mobile +13126266799,,665622324# US (Chicago)
Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US Meeting ID: 665 622 324
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INSTRUCTIONS for Virtual (ZOOM) MWT-M Rotary Club meeting
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2020-03-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Steve Aune on Mar 27, 2020
I trust you all are doing well, staying healthy, and finding new ways to entertain yourself and others in your home. These are trying times for sure for most of us. We are having our 2nd Virtual MWT-M Rotary Club meeting this Friday and I have scheduled out several more through May 8th. See the following article for links and complete instructions for joining our meetings. Add it to your calendar if you'd like to. We may continue to stream these live during our regular meetings once things are back to normal. This week we have a presenter, John Locke, our District Chair for Membership. He is going to share his thoughts on how to keep our membership growing. Please try to attend, this should be very informational and we need to keep growing members if we are going to continue to do such great things. 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. See the following article for complete instructions. Steve Aune is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Calendar of Virtual MWT-M Rotary Club meetings12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Every week on Fri, until May 8, 2020, 7 occurrence(s) Mar 27, 2020 12:00 PM Apr 3, 2020 12:00 PM Apr 10, 2020 12:00 PM Apr 17, 2020 12:00 PM Apr 24, 2020 12:00 PM May 1, 2020 12:00 PM May 8, 2020 12:00 PM
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Here’s part of Steve’s email to get you going …
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2020-03-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 27, 2020
An abbreviated Bulletin this week and for a few weeks to come. Regular Club meetings won’t be taking place for several weeks because of the coronavirus. Last week, some 20 members met online through Zoom, where we went through a shortened regular meeting (pledge, 4-Way Test, and discussions of the current situation). Please make a point of checking in to the meeting THIS week, where Rotary District Membership Chair John Locke will be talking about the state of the District. Incoming President Steve Aune has been working behind the scenes to get us able to meet via Zoom. He’s sent out emails to all members on how to get an account, how to log in, and how to participate in the meeting. The Board encourages you to give this a try. It’s pretty simple, and it gives you the opportunity to stay in touch with your fellow members. Hope to see/hear you Friday at about noon.
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An abbreviated Bulletin
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2020-03-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 13, 2020
Madison Artist Jerry Butler spoke to us on painting murals with troubled and disadvantaged youth. Born in Mississippi, but a long-time Madison resident, Jerry started as an art teacher at Lincoln Middle School and eventually began working with young people at the Juvenile Detention Center. Takes on projects across the US. Lots of eye-catching murals around the country, four of them in Madison. This Week’s Speaker: Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime
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Last Week’s Speaker: Madison Artist Jerry Butler
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2020-03-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 13, 2020
Our Club is in need of one more host family for the 2020-2021 school year. Your help recruiting a family within the Memorial High School district is greatly appreciated. Please have the family contact Robert Dent 715-281-6656 Hosting an inbound exchange student can be incredibly rewarding for your family, bringing an international experience directly into your home. You do not have to be a Rotarian to participate in the Youth exchange program. Host families provide room and board and share their lives with exchange students, involving them in family, community, and cultural activities. All host families are screened and trained. Because Rotary’s goal is to give our inbound students a diverse cultural experience, families (or couples or even individuals) typically host a student for only a few months. The local Rotary Club covers the cost of school lunches, basic cell phone and a modest monthly stipend to the student for pocket cash.
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Become a 2020-2021 Host Family!
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2020-03-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 06, 2020
Jeannine Desautels is assembling the final listing for Dinner with Friends. If you haven’t signed up already. Do so NOW, and indicate whether you’re willing to host. jeanninembd@gmail.com
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Dinner with Friends … Last Call
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2020-03-06 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 06, 2020
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
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Last Week’s Speaker: Mary Beth Growney-Selene - Golf Outing
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2020-03-06 06:00:00Z |
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2020-03-06 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 28, 2020
Congratulations to Deb Dieter for being recognized for her commitment to Serve Above Self. She helps make our Club successful in so many projects. Deb Dieter with her well-deserved Paul Harris Recognition Terry Siebert outdid himself in keeping all of us thinking to answer the trivia questions. There was lots of lively discussion as the teams vied to win the most points. Trivia fun Trivia Contest winners Many thanks to Mary Beth Growney-Selene, Jenny Humphreys, Mary Ruth Marks, Kevin Moran, Terry Siebert and Mary Van Hout for organizing the first-rate vent for the Coolest Rotary Club in the World!! One of our two Birthday Boys appears just a bit more excited than the other!
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Rotary Social
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2020-02-28 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 28, 2020
 Our Club will be sponsoring and participating in MOM’s 10th annual CANstruction food drive and fundraising event. This year the theme is ‘Canopoly’. We are partnering with the Middleton HS Interact Club to build a structure in the West Towne Mall on April 8. Food for the structure will be paid for at wholesale pricing by our Club and the MHS Interact Club will conduct a food drive to fill it up.
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CANOPOLY a New Club Project
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2020-02-28 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 28, 2020
Thanks to those attending the Rotary Annual Social and Paul Harris Recognition Event, Saturday night at the Town of Verona, Town Hall, $121.05 was raised from the raffling of the two cherry pies, for the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation. P.S. Not sure how the extra nickel ended up there but we will take it. Also, thanks for the wonderful singing of “Happy Birthday” to both of us.
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! from Jim Olmsted and John A. Gerold
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2020-02-28 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 28, 2020
Last Week’s Speaker: No Meeting: Club Social This Week’s Speaker: Mary Beth Growney-Selene on the Golf Outing
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2020-02-28 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 14, 2020
Members of the Club helped out Wednesday night at Culver’s in Middleton, getting some exposure and putting some money in their treasury.
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Our Middleton High School Interact Club Delivers the Butterburgers!
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2020-02-14 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 14, 2020
Ed Mani, Burkhalter Travel on European River Cruises. We heard about the joys of cruising Europe’s river system, with stops at a range of cities in France, Germany, and Eastern Europe. Lots of time to relax, with a pace more relaxed aboard smaller ships, holding about 150. Member Terry Siebert has taken three of these cruises and was enthusiastic in his endorsement. This Week’s Speaker: Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime
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Last Week’s Speaker:Ed Mani, Burkhalter Travel - European RiverCruises
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2020-02-14 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 07, 2020
Rotary International President-elect Holger Knaack is encouraging Rotarians to seize the many opportunities Rotary offers to enrich their lives and the communities they serve. Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany revealed the 2020-21 presidential theme, Rotary Opens Opportunities, to incoming district governors at the Rotary International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, on 20 January. Rotary isn’t just a club for people to join, but rather “an invitation to endless opportunities,” said Knaack, who becomes president on 1 July. He emphasized that Rotary creates pathways for members to improve their lives and the lives of those they help through service projects. “We believe that our acts of service, big and small, create opportunities for people who need our help,” Knaack said. He added that Rotary creates leadership opportunities and gives members the chance to travel the world to put their service ideas into action and make lifelong connections. “Everything we do opens another opportunity for someone, somewhere,” said Knaack.
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2020-21 ROTARY THEME - ROTARY OPENS OPPORTUNITIES!
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Bill Pritchard - District Governor Elect (from District 6250 e-newsletter)
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2020-02-07 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 07, 2020
Four Club Members Gave Us a Look at Their Lives –Derek Moehring, Abby Benbow, Steve Aune, & Dean Ryerson. This Week’s Speaker: Ed Mani, Burkhalter Travel on European River Cruises
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2020-02-07 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 07, 2020
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RI International Convention 2020
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2020-02-07 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 07, 2020
WHAT A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND TIME WITH YOUR ROTARY FRIENDS! PLEASE RSVP ON THE EVITE OR EMAIL JENNIE HUMPHREY BY FEBRUARY 10. SEE YOU THERE!!
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Club Social Date Set: Mark Your Calendar!
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2020-02-07 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 07, 2020
Two things: - 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.
If you would like to attend, email me and I will get you passes.
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Support Our Middleton High School Interact Club!
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2020-02-07 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 31, 2020
Last Week’s Speaker: Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime This Week’s Speaker: Five Club Members Give Us a Five-Minute Look at Their Lives – Five for Five, er, Four for Four: tales of heart-pounding adventure, narrow escapes, epic romantic quests, and lions and tigers and bears, oh my. Speakers: Derek Moehring, Abby Benbow, Steve Aune, and Dean Ryerson.
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Last Week’s Speaker: Rotary at Work
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2020-01-31 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 31, 2020
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE State Competition Thursday & Friday, March 12-13, 2020 Glacier Canyon Conference Center Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells Twenty top teams will compete at the 37th Annual WIAD State Competition held in Wisconsin Dells. Volunteers will receive e-mailed instructions prior to the event. Note: All assignments take place in Wisconsin Dells* — except for Essay reading. Over 100 volunteers are needed Speech Judges: 15 Pairs of judges (30 total judges needed from 4:00—8:40 P.M. on March 12). Listen, critique and grade the students’ prepared and impromptu speeches. A Judges’ Handbook is provided online, along with a brief, on-site orientation on the day of the event. A background in public speaking or affiliation with Toastmasters is a plus. Dinner included. Speech Timers: Stationed in each speech room (15 needed from 4:00—8:40 P.M. on March 12). Monitor and time each student’s speech. Timer directions are provided online and a brief orientation takes place on the day of the event. Comfort with a stopwatch is necessary. Dinner included. Interview Judges: 15 Pairs of judges (30 total judges needed from 4:00—8:40 P.M. on March 12). Jointly interview students; guidelines and sample questions are provided, in addition to an online Judges’ Handbook and a brief orientation on the day of the event. A background in Human Resources is a plus. Dinner included. Essay Judges: Essay rubric is outlined in the online Judges’ Handbook. 20 volunteers will read and critique essays written prior to the State Event — Judges will gather at CESA 7 in Green Bay (March 3, starting at 8:30AM). English, or editing background preferred. Refreshments provided. Test Proctors: Six room monitors are responsible for distributing, collecting and monitoring the testing process at State from 12:30—3:30 P.M. on March 12 (Day 1 of two-day event), and 9:30—11:25 A.M. on March 13 (Day 2). A proctor’s Orientation Handbook is provided; leadership skills necessary. Lunch included on Friday only. Super Quiz Volunteers: 10 assistants needed from 12:15—2:30 P.M. on March 13. Varied assignments include: score verifier, runners, ushers, etc. at the last event of the competition. Lunch included. If interested in volunteering, please contact:
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Wisconsin Academic Decathlon
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2020-01-31 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 31, 2020
Tickets for our annual fundraiser “Basketball Slam” have arrived. You can pick up a pack of 10 tickets at our weekly meeting. Each membership ticket is sold for $10.00, the pack is $100.00. There are instruction sheets in each pack. You check out a pack and then return the stubs with names written legibly on them and money to match each stub to Deb Dieter by March 20, 2020. If you sell someone two tickets, they can get a free third ticket by registering online (do not give them one of your tickets!!) How does someone win? There is a scratch-off area on each ticket. Below that area are the codes for 4 NCAA basketball teams (see the back of the ticket for team names). The total score of your teams in all their games is the score for your card. The highest score wins $200; 2nd highest $100; 3rd highest $75.00; 4th highest $50; and the lowest score $75. Checks should be made out to the Rotary Club of MWT-M Foundation. Winners will be posted following the Championship game on April 9, 2020. Prizes will be emailed.
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Basketball Slam Ticket Fundraiser
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2020-01-31 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 30, 2020
President-Elect Steve Aune has rounded up a superb list of officer candidates for the Club’s July 2020June 2021 Rotary Year … - 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
The Club will be voting on this slate shortly.
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Our Next Slate of Officer Candidates -- UPDATED
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2020-01-30 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 24, 2020
Luke is an Oral Historian with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. He told us of his work interviewing veterans about their experiences and turning those interviews into a resource for people to learn more about our nation’s wars. He detailed the process involved and spoke about how they need to keep an eye on the future in terms of technology and safeguarding these irreplaceable narratives. The Museum has 2,186 oral histories. This Week’s Speaker: Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime
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Last Week’s Speaker: Luke Sprague - Wisconsin Veterans Museum
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2020-01-24 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 24, 2020
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New Member Kathy Roberg Has a Good Cause …
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2020-01-24 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 24, 2020
Our Club is in need of one more host family for the 2020-2021 school year. Your help in recruiting a family within the Memorial High School district is greatly appreciated. Please have the family contact Donna Brendemuehl, Youth Exchange Officer! dbrendemuehl@yahoo.com Hosting an inbound exchange student can be incredibly rewarding for your family, bringing an international experience directly into your home. You do not have to be a Rotarian to participate in the RotaryYouth exchange program. Host families provide room and board and share their lives with exchange students, involving them in family, community, and cultural activities. All host families are screened and trained. Because Rotary’s goal is to give our inbound students a diverse cultural experience, families (or couples or even individuals) typically host a student for only a few months. The local Rotary Club covers the cost of school lunches, basic cell phone and a modest monthly stipend to the student for pocket money.
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Become a 2020-2021 Host Family!
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2020-01-24 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 24, 2020
We have two active reading groups made up of Club members. One led by Jeannine Desautels, the other by Deb Dieter. The Current books for these groups are Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson and The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. The groups meet every other month at a member’s home, with appetizers and wine. It’s a great time to catch up on your reading and get to know another side of fellow Club members. Check these groups out … or start another one!
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Consider Joining a Club Reading Group
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2020-01-24 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 24, 2020
President-Elect Steve Aune has rounded up a superb list of officer candidates for the Club’s July 2020June 2021 Rotary Year … - 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
The Club will be voting on this slate shortly.
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Our Next Slate of Officer Candidates
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2020-01-24 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 24, 2020
Tickets for our annual fundraiser “Basketball Slam” have arrived. You can pick up a pack of 10 tickets at our weekly meeting. Each membership ticket is sold for $10.00, the pack is $100.00. There are instruction sheets in each pack. You check out a pack and then return the stubs with names written legibly on them and money to match each stub to Deb Dieter by March 20, 2020. If you sell someone two tickets, they can get a free third ticket by registering online (do not give them one of your tickets!!) How does someone win? There is a scratch-off area on each ticket. Below that area are the codes for 4 NCAA basketball teams (see the back of the ticket for team names). The total score of your teams in all their games is the score for your card. The highest score wins $200; 2nd highest $100; 3rd highest $75.00; 4th highest $50; and the lowest score $75. Checks should be made out to the Rotary Club of MWT-M Foundation. Winners will be posted following the Championship game on April 9, 2020. Prizes will be emailed to the winners.
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Basketball Slam Ticket Fundraiser
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2020-01-24 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 24, 2020
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.
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Badge Directory Updated
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2020-01-24 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 17, 2020
Paul Patenaude writes on Facebook: “We’ve just finished another successful medical/dental/optometry clinic. It’s wonderful to be able to help in this underserved part of the world. The fact that it’s been in the 90s when it’s snowing at home doesn’t hurt either!”
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Our Members Help with a Clinic
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2020-01-17 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 17, 2020
May 17-19, 2020 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. Who can attend? - 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.
Our Club traditionally prepares lunch for the group and serves it on-site in the Dells.
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RYLA Dates Set
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2020-01-17 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 17, 2020
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Destinations Established for Our Outbound Students!
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2020-01-17 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 17, 2020
Nancy gave a great presentation on training Indigenous Midwives and Birth Attendants in rural Guatemala. The problems were many: poor infrastructure, lack of equipment, attendees who could not read, and the prevalence of local languages as opposed to Spanish. But the hands-on training was detailed and realistic. The hope is – by teaching teachers – to have them go back to their villagers, train more people, and drive down the high rates of infant and maternal mortality related to childbirth. Wonderful project. And we congratulate Jeannine on her plastic newborn! This Week’s Speaker: Luke Sprague on Wisconsin Veterans Museum
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Last Week’s Speaker: Nancy Comello on our Guatemala Global Grant.
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2020-01-17 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 17, 2020
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Club Social Date Set: Mark Your Calendar!
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2020-01-17 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 17, 2020
From RI President Mark Daniel Maloney I am excited to share some good news: Rotary International and Toastmasters International are working together to provide our members with even more opportunities for personal and professional growth. Toastmasters International is a global nonprofit organization with more than 16,800 clubs in 143 countries. Its members attend club meetings where they give speeches, evaluate the speeches of others, and perform other club duties, with the goal of ultimately becoming more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. Our organizations are complementary in many ways, but we are each unique in what we offer our members. I hope you will join us in supporting this alliance in your community. You can start by learning more about Toastmasters, exploring its resources and public speaking tips, or visiting a local Toastmasters club. Although the structure of club meetings is consistent, Toastmaster clubs are similar to Rotary clubs in that they each have their own personality. If you do not have a club in your area, you can watch a video to learn what happens at a Toastmasters meeting. You can also invite members of Toastmasters to visit your club and learn more about Rotary. If you have a Toastmasters club in your area, consider meeting with its members to explore opportunities to collaborate or inviting a member of Toastmasters to participate in a service activity or speak at your club. Toastmasters will create a leadership development program for Rotarians and Rotaractors. A structured, robust leadership and communication curriculum can help members develop practical skills that will serve them not only in Rotary leadership roles but in their professional and personal lives as well. Effective leadership skills can strengthen our clubs and increase our impact. We will provide updates about this program when we have more details. Many of us joined Rotary to make a difference and connect with others in our communities. By working with Toastmasters, our members can discover new ways to network and learn from others, while finding even more value in their Rotary membership experience.
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Rotary Teams up with Toastmasters International
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2020-01-17 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 17, 2020
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Another New Member Joins the Team – Welcome Jennifer Humphrey
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2020-01-17 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 28, 2019
Last Week’s Program: Stoughton High School Madrigal Singers in Tudor costume. Beautiful singing … expressive, playful, and engaging. Thanks to Jim Olmsted for bringing in this special treat. Next Meeting’s Speaker (Jan 4): Dan Smith, author of John Powless: A Life Well Played
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Last Week’s Program: Stoughton High School Madrigal Singers in Tudor costume
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2019-12-28 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 20, 2019
Last Week’s Speaker: Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime This Week’s Singers: Stoughton HS Madrigal Singers (UPSTAIRS)
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2019-12-20 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 20, 2019
Mary Van Hout has called a meeting of all Paul Harris Fellows to join in selecting one or two new Fellows. We’ll meet at Zor at 1115, before the regular meeting. Mary adds: “The Rotary Club of Madison West Towne Middleton can look forward to the presentation of many more Paul Harris recognitions! In our recent campaign for Giving Monday, 19 of our Club members donated $5,020!! Matching points plus a bit more from our anonymous matching donor will soon be coming your way! Your donations change lives!”
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Paul Harris Meeting Reminder
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2019-12-20 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 20, 2019
President Dawn Frank sent out the following letter to members last Sunday. We’re just reprinting it here to spur your consideration. Dear Fellow Rotarian, I am the President of the Rotary Club Cagliari, the capital city of Sardinia, the large Italian island located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. I kindly ask you for a minute of your time to describe an initiative that I think may interest you and the members of your Rotary Club, asking if you could kindly inform them by circulating this email. RC Cagliari has already organized 13 editions of Archeotour, a tourist itinerary that has helped Rotarians from all over Italy to understand that Sardinia has much more to offer than just beach holidays. It is a tour that combines our beautiful natural environment and local culture to create and strengthen relationships of friendship in Rotary. The extraordinary success of the previous editions of Archeotour have led us, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the foundation of our Club, to offer the 2020 tour to Rotarians outside Italy. We are therefore organizing an International Archeotour in English from 17 to 22 June 2020. The tour will combine a high-level cultural experience with typical Sardinian cuisine and wines, and the chance to enjoy our unique landscapes in friendship with Rotarians from different countries of the world. It will be an opportunity to set our marvelous coast-line alongside the Giants of Monte Prama, a series of monumental sculptures that are unique in the Mediterranean region: an opportunity to pass over a kind of virtual bridge spanning 4,000 years of history, from the Nuragic to the Punic-Phoenician and Roman civilizations, from the Romanesque to the industrial archaeology of the present day. No less an important part of the Archeotour will be an introduction to the food and wine of Sardinia, with lunches and dinners in, particularly attractive settings. We have been able to hold the cost of the tour at a very reasonable €1100.00 per person inclusive for all 5 days. The Archeotour brochure is available here, with the complete program and all necessary information, supported by numerous interactive links. I would be grateful if you could read it and circulate it with this email to the members of your Club. If you want to view the brochure on your smartphone, to maybe share it with your Club friends, you can also use this QR code: The number of places on the tour, of course, is strictly limited to ensure that it runs smoothly for all participants. For this reason, if you or any of your members are interested, please contact our Club immediately at archeotour@rotarycagliari.org, or by calling one of our members on the numbers indicated in the brochure. Reservations must be confirmed without delay and certainly no later than 30 January to guarantee hotel accommodation. The booking form can be downloaded by. A page is also available on the Club website at: In the hope of being able to meet you in Sardinia, I thank you for your attention and send you warm greetings, Francesco Danero, President 2019-20 R.C. Cagliari
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Sardinia in Your Plans?
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2019-12-20 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 13, 2019
Mary Beth Growney-Selene is our Golf Czar and has some HOT OFF THE PRESS info: - June 29, 2020
- Pleasant View Country Club
- 9:30 Shotgun Start
- Goal of 124 golfers
- $125/golfer
- Silence Auction, Raffle Prizes, game
REQUESTING 100% PARTICIPATING IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER FOR OUR CLUB’S LARGEST FUNDRAISING EVENT (expect to be asked to help!)
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Rotary Golf Outing
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2019-12-13 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 13, 2019
If it’s your birthday, you’re expected to bring a gift of some sort for the raffle. Value of about $25 or so … wine, gift cards, books, etc. The more entertaining and useful you make the gift, the more fun the raffle gets.
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Raffle Gift Reminder
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2019-12-13 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 13, 2019
 Raymond Vernie Holloway, 77, of Poncha Springs, CO, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, November 8, 2019, at his residence. Ray was born on February 16, 1942, in Panama City, Florida, to Vernie Madison and Zelda Gray Schell (Shelly) Holloway. He received the Eagle Scout Award and the American Spirit Honor Award in 1961. During his military service with the Air Force from 1961-1965, Ray was a Morse Intercept Operator at a remote base outside of Istanbul, Turkey, and he was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. Ray married Jane Esther Kiner on June 13, 1964, and he graduated from the UW-Madison, in 1967. He was a Certified Financial Planner and loved helping his clients in Madison and the surrounding area until his retirement in 2016. He also enjoyed serving the community through the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne Middleton D 6250. His favorite activity was traveling around the world and exploring new cultures. After retiring, Ray moved to Colorado to be near his daughters and grandchildren.
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Former Member Ray Holloway Has Passed
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2019-12-13 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 13, 2019
Bryce was a Charter Member of our Club and played an active role in our activities. Older members will remember the Christmas Party for the Elderly which he spearheaded. In 1990, he moved to Sequim, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula to indulge in his love of sailing. And he joined the Rotary Club there shortly after he arrived. He passed away on November 26, 2019.
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Former Member Bryce Fish Has Passed Away
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2019-12-13 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 13, 2019
Member John Gerold shows off his Korea-era Army intelligence map-making skills below in guiding us to parking at Lussier on Gammon Road, just north of Jefferson Middle School.
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Parking for Dec 13 Lussier Meeting
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2019-12-13 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 13, 2019
In a Board email conference, a new member was provisionally approved for joining our Club. - 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
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New Members Approved by the Board
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2019-12-13 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 13, 2019
Nov 29 Speaker: No Meeting (Thanksgiving) Dec 6 Speaker: Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime This Week’s Speaker: Meeting at Lussier Community Center
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This Week’s Speaker:Meeting at Lussier Community Center
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2019-12-13 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 22, 2019
This Week’s Speaker: Dick Wagner on his book We Were Here All Along on early gay history Last Week’s Speaker: Matt Blessing spoke on the Wisconsin Historical Society and the new preservation facility. Fascinating talk on the under-appreciated treasure right here in Madison. The State Archive Preservation Facility at 204 Thornton Street is 188,000 square feet and filled with wonders about the state and the nation. Overall the Society is considered one of the nation’s top historical institutions, drawing scholars and interested people from around the world. Their collections include hundreds of thousands of items … history, archeology, state interest, and national interest items. It’s a rich and engaging resource that we all own. Tours are available, as is lots of information. Email them at asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org or visit the website wisconsinhistory.org.
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This Week’s Speaker: Dick Wagner - We Were Here All Along
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2019-11-22 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 22, 2019
In a Board email conference, a second new member was provisionally approved for joining our Club. - Abby Benbow: Real Estate, sponsored by Steve Aune, the second posting
- Jennifer Humphrey: Chiropractor, first posting.
Several others are in the works.
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Another New Member Approved by the Board
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2019-11-22 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 22, 2019
Just a reminder that MAMA (Madison Area Music Association) is looking for your old, neglected, emotionally-starved musical instruments (no pianos) to recycle to kids that can’t afford their own instruments. Venture down to your basement or up into your attic, dig them out, dust them off and bring them to Friday’s meeting, where they’ll be collected
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Bring Those Old Instruments to Rotary
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2019-11-22 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 22, 2019
Raymond Vernie Holloway, 77, of Poncha Springs, CO, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, November 8, 2019, at his residence. Ray was born on February 16, 1942, in Panama City, Florida, to Vernie Madison and Zelda Gray Schell (Shelly) Holloway. He received the Eagle Scout Award and the American Spirit Honor Award in 1961. During his military service with the Air Force from 1961-1965, Ray was a Morse Intercept Operator at a remote base outside of Istanbul, Turkey, and he was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. Ray married Jane Esther Kiner on June 13, 1964, and he graduated from the UW-Madison, in 1967. He was a Certified Financial Planner and loved helping his clients in Madison and the surrounding area until his retirement in 2016. He also enjoyed serving the community through the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne Middleton D 6250. His favorite activity was traveling around the world and exploring new cultures. After retiring, Ray moved to Colorado to be near his daughters and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jane Kiner Holloway, and his granddaughter, Lila Jane Walters. He is survived by his three daughters: Ginny Kay H (Clint) Mays of Cotopaxi, CO; Laura L Holloway of Salida, CO; and Wendy A (Chris) Walters of Poncha Springs, CO; and his four adopted children: Rafael D Cruz (Jenny) Holloway of Caloocan City, Philippines; Ferdenand Rey D. Cruz (Mara) Holloway of Middleton, WI; Grigorio Paulo D Cruz (Jerlyn) Holloway of Middleton, WI; Anna Kristina D. Cruz Holloway of Middleton, WI; and nine grandchildren. Two memorial services will be held to honor Raymond Holloway. A Pot Luck/Open House of friends and family will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at his home in Poncha Springs, CO (10457 Mesa View Court) from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. On Saturday, December 7th, 2019, a graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery at 1 Speedway Road in Madison, Wisconsin 53705, starting at noon. Following the graveside service, will be a Celebration of Life at St. Thomas Aquinas Church located at 602 Everglade Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53719, at 1:00 pm. This celebration will include a light lunch and time for sharing memories and stories about our time with Ray.
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Former Member Ray Holloway Has Passed
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2019-11-22 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 22, 2019
The collection date is November 22 at the Club meeting.
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Food Donations Needed for Lussier Pantry
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2019-11-22 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 22, 2019
Paul Terranova is going to talk about the Lussier Framework. The Lussier Framework is a visual representation of how the LCEC approaches our work. We ground our programming and interactions in the overlap between the five bases of research and practice that make up the Lussier Framework. Sometimes we think about them as lenses, as in “How does looking at this situation through a trauma-informed lens or a racial justice lens change our response?” The development of the Lussier Framework came in response to two types of questions that we would often get. People frequently ask “How do you know you’re really having an impact?” In addition to the short-term evaluation that we are able to do internally, we look to well-developed foundations of research to guide us in what has been shown to be effective over the long term. They help us both look critically at what we are doing and push ourselves to deepen our knowledge and skillsets. The other question that repeatedly came up as we were hiring staff and developing partnerships and collaborations was “Does this person/organization/partner get us? Do we share enough values and approaches to work together well?” The Lussier Framework gives us a way to articulate what we are looking for and be clear with partners about the way we need to work together. Below is a document about the Lussier Framework as well. We will have a lunch similar to our offsite at Pope Farms so please sign up in advance so we can plan accordingly. Hope to see you all there.
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Some Background on Lussier Programs (for Dec 13 meeting there)
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2019-11-22 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 15, 2019
Ruth Domack's son texted Deb Dieter yesterday and Ruth wants to share her news. She is out of surgery (2:45 pm) she is cancer-free. Margins are clean, she did not need any blood transfusions during the procedure. She will be staying in the ICU overnight for observation, but then will be staying in the hospital for 10-12 days to undergo physical therapy before returning home. She is in room 5919 in the East Tower at St. Mary’s. Send cards instead of a visit. Check to make sure she’s still there before sending flowers.
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News on Ruth Domack
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2019-11-15 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 15, 2019
Mary Beth Growney-Selene and visiting former District Governor Joe Rusky encourage us to consider donating to the Rotary Foundation for all the tremendous work it does around the world. December 3rd is Giving Day and Madison West Towne Middleton Rotary can help "Connect The World" by contributing to The Rotary Foundation that day. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful and important to continue the incredible work of our Foundation. In addition to feeling proud of being a part of this important effort, a gift of Rotary sway awaits you at our meeting on December 6! Plan now to be a part of Rotary Giving Day! Here’s a link that will tell you what you need to know: https://www.rotary.org/en/donate
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Information on Donating to the RI Foundation
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2019-11-15 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 15, 2019
In a Board email conference, a new member was provisionally approved for joining our Club. • Abby Benbow: Real Estate, sponsored by Steve Aune Several others are in the works.
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Another New Member Approved by the Board
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2019-11-15 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 15, 2019
The collection date is November 22 at the Club meeting. But if you have them tomorrow, bring them along. They want: - Hearty soups
- Mac and cheese
- Whole wheat pasta
- Spaghetti sauces
- Healthy snacks
“We love items that are low sodium, whole grain, and items in real fruit juice as opposed to syrup.”
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Food Donations Needed for Lussier Pantry
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2019-11-15 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 15, 2019
This Week’s Speaker: Matt Blessing will talk about the State Historical Society and the preservation facility Last Week’s Speaker: Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime
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2019-11-15 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 08, 2019
Last Week’s Speaker: Tim Bolhuis from Pellitteri Waste Systems on the latest in waste management & recycling. Tim has been with the company for a long time and seen all the changes in the industry. Lots of artificial intelligence technology involved in the sorting of materials to keep the greatest amount out of the landfills. The company moved into shredding sensitive documents more than fifteen years ago, and into a residential curbside pickup as well. They now handle curbside pickup for more than 50,000 homes. Prices paid for materials are down in the industry right now, but the company continues to innovate. Some helpful steps we can take: 1) nothing smaller than a Post-it, 2) rinse things out, and 3) recycle plastic bags only in bulk (put a bunch of them into a single bag).
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This Week’s Speaker: Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime
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2019-11-08 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 08, 2019
Their annual wine tasting fundraiser next Wednesday, 11/13, from 6:30-8:30 at Yahara Bay. Proceeds will be used to fund the scholarships we award to students at the VAHS. Tickets are $50 in advance, $65 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Yahara Bay, or online: http://bit.ly/2Mw5EIy
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Fitchburg-Verona Rotary Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
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2019-11-08 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 08, 2019
Ruth Domack's son texted Deb Dieter yesterday and Ruth wants me to share her news. She is out of surgery (2:45 pm) she is cancer-free. Margins are clean, she did not need any blood transfusions during the procedure. She will be staying in the ICU overnight for observation, but then will be staying in the hospital for 10-12 days to undergo physical therapy before returning home. She is in room 5919 in the East Tower at St. Mary’s. Send cards instead of a visit.
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News on Ruth Domack
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2019-11-08 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 01, 2019
Paul Patenaude and new member Kathy Roberg received a $2,000 District Matching Grant in support of their effort behind the purchase of equipment to help Haitians convert local plant seeds into oil for domestic use, a project also supported by our Club.
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District Grant to Support Oil Extraction Machines in Haiti
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2019-11-01 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 01, 2019
Tim Bolhuis from Pellitteri Waste Systems on latest in waste management & recycling Last Week’s Speaker: Joe Ruskey (our District Governor 2017-2018) on the importance of the Rotary International Foundation. Joe gave us an inspiration dose of how the RI Foundation (not to mention the District) can supercharge our efforts to support good causes. Rotary is the oldest and largest service club in the world, with 1,200,000 members in 200 countries. And that size gives us the ability to support many projects. Rotary helped with the Marshall Plan after WW2 and has established peace centers in six universities to help reduce violence between nations and peoples. PolioPlus started in 1979 in the Philippines, and it’s become the effort for which Rotary is best known. We’ve raised billions in our fight to eliminate polio, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and countries around the globe have contributed tens of billions more. We’re THIS close to ending polio on our planet.
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This Week’s Speaker: Tim Bolhuis - Pellitteri Waste Systems
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2019-11-01 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 25, 2019
At the Board meeting last week, three members were approved for joining our Club. This is the first of two appearances in the Bulletin. Our plan is to induct them all at our October 11 meeting, assuming the scheduling stars align. Noelle Augelli: Attorney Kathleen Roberg: Nurse/Non-Profit Org and Donald Tubesing: Publishing
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Three New Members Approved by the Board
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2019-10-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 25, 2019
 Lee Rasch of LeaderEthics Wisconsin spoke to us on the importance of our demanding ethical conduct and civility from our elected leaders. We’ve all seen a tremendous loss of trust in political leaders … fake news, refusal to answer questions honestly, constant bickering with opponents. LeaderEthics is a nonpartisan group that works to spread ethical awareness among the citizenry -- to include students – and candidates for office. We should expect our leaders to be truthful, transparent, unifying rather than dividing and dedicated to serving all constituencies. Leaderethicswi.org This Week’s Speaker: Joe Ruskey on the importance of the Rotary International Foundation
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Last Week’s Speaker: Lee Rasch - LeaderEthics Wisconsin
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2019-10-25 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 18, 2019
| 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. |  |
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World Polio Day … and Beer
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2019-10-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 18, 2019
We heard about Rotary Friendship Exchanges from three of our members with a total of seven exchange adventures between them … Mary Van Hout, Dean Ryerson, and Jim Emerick. These exchanges expand the mind, build enduring friendships, offer a great life journey for a minimal investment. Upcoming destinations include Chile, Brazil, Russia and perhaps Israel. Contact any of the three world travelers for more information. This Week’s Speaker: Lee Rasch from LaCrosse Rotary on the lack of civility among our elected officials.
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Last Week’s Speaker: Rotary Friendship Exchanges
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2019-10-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 18, 2019
The Middleton High School Interact Club, which we co-sponsor with Madison West, has grown significantly with new members who are looking for a joint volunteering service project with our Club.
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Interact Club Looking for Some Help
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2019-10-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 18, 2019
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Jeannine in Guatemala Working with Midwives on Our Global Grant
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2019-10-18 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 11, 2019
Ludovica spoke to us about her considerable past travels and her interest in coming to the States for this year of study. She’s charming, fluent in English, and tells great stories. We look forward to hearing more from her as the year progresses. This Week’s Speaker: Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime
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Last Week’s Speaker: Inbound Exchange Student Ludovica Giada Malinverni
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2019-10-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 11, 2019
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Outbound Student Fiona Miller in Turkey
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2019-10-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Oct 04, 2019
24.7 miles last Saturday across southern and central Madison.
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McAdow Milers Keep on Peddling
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2019-10-04 05:00:00Z |
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Educating Guatemalan Birth Attendants Area of Focus: Saving mothers and children Host Sponsor: Las Americas Rotary Club of Guatemala City, Guatemala Proposed Budget: $84,609 for a Vocational Training Team in October, 2019 Background: - 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.
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Educating Guatamalan Birth Attendants
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Jim Emerick
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2019-10-01 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 27, 2019
We have two vacancies in leadership positions for our Club. Please consider putting yourself forward for one of them. Contact either Dawn Frank or Steve Aune if you’re willing to pitch in. - Sundar Baladhandapani has had to leave the Board because of work pressures.
- Ruth Domack was scheduled to be the incoming President-Elect starting July 1, 2020, but her health issues have forced her to step down from that position.
- If you want to serve on a Nominating Committee, talk to Steve Aune.
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Board/Officer Vacancies
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2019-09-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Gerold on Sep 27, 2019
Do you know any high school juniors or seniors interested in government? Then encourage them to sign up for the Senate Scholar Program, an elite program designed to challenge Wisconsin’s best students. One student from each of the 33 Senate Districts may participate in the week-long program in Madison. The Senate Scholar Program is an intensive week-long educational program offered by the Wisconsin State Senate. Admission to the program is highly competitive and is limited to 33 academically exceptional high school juniors and seniors from around Wisconsin. Each Senate Scholar receives a hands-on, up-close view of the Legislature’s role in our democracy. Senate Scholars gain experience in such diverse areas as policy development, constituent relations, and processing legislation by working with Senators, legislative staff and University of Wisconsin faculty. There are three sessions offered in 2020: - January 12-17
- February 9-14
- March 22-27
Applications are due November 8, 2019 Here’s a link with more information and the program application:
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Senate Scholar Program vis John Gerold
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2019-09-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 27, 2019
Last Week’s Speaker: District Governor Edwin Bos at a special three-Club meeting at Blackhawk Country Club This Week’s Speaker: “We Love Healthy Air” by Lisa O’Conner of Aprilaire
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Last Week’s Speaker: District Governor Edwin Bos
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2019-09-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 27, 2019
Approved by the Board at its meeting on August 20, 2019 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 |
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Foundation Expenditures 2019-2020
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2019-09-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 27, 2019
 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. Thanks to all who have participated in the past and we look forward to your help again this year. John Gerold, Rod Nilles, Bingo Coordinators
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Rotary Bingo at Oakwood Is Back for Another Year!
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2019-09-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 27, 2019
Several Club members enjoyed spending time with the Exchange Team from the Netherlands … from giving them a place to sleep, to introducing them to the wonders of the Wisconsin Fish Fry at the Hilltop, to a drive through the Driftless Area to their next stop (via Prairie du Chien) in LaCrosse. Wonderful people and a great Rotary program.
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Netherlands Friendship Exchange Team Departs
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2019-09-27 05:00:00Z |
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Exchange Programs - Inbound & Outbound - One year coincides with school year
- Students live with three families typically
- Opportunity to learn a new culture and language, to be an ambassador & to make friends for a lifetime
- It's a year of adventure
- Rotary District 6250 sends and receives students to/from 40 countries
- RYE plays an important role in world peace & understanding. Once you have experienced another culture, judgment of others & their culture diminishes
"If every 17 year old were a youth exchange student, we would have no wars." Karl-Wilhelm Stenhammer, RI Past President |
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Rotary Youth Exchange
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2019-09-22 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 20, 2019
 | 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! |
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Last Week’s Speaker:Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime
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2019-09-20 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Van Hout on Sep 13, 2019
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". |
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Rotary Friendship Exchange from Holland, September 19-25
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2019-09-13 05:00:00Z |
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UW Geologist Eric Carson on Geology of Madison & Black Earth Creek. We learned about the impact of the glaciers on Wisconsin and the unique topography of the Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin. Eric covered hundreds of millions of years in a wind-buffeted meeting at the Pope Farm Conservancy. This Week’s Speaker: Rotary at Work: Club Committee Worktime Farm Luncheon.
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Last Week’s Speaker: UW Geologist Eric Carson on Geology of Madison & Black Earth Creek
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2019-09-13 05:00:00Z |
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2019-09-13 05:00:00Z |
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 | 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. |
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Bingo Was Bang-Up
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2019-09-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 06, 2019
Ed Fink reports that our support efforts for the TLC Adopt-a-Cot effort in South Africa are paying off. Kids are growing up healthy and energetic. Some pix:
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Orphan Train Update
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2019-09-06 05:00:00Z |
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This Week’s Speaker: Pope Farm Luncheon. UW Geologist Eric Carson on the geology of Madison & Black Earth Creek
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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! | |
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Rotary Friendship Exchange from Holland, 9/19-25
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Posted on Sep 06, 2019
On the left, beribboned & bemedaled and ready to depart. On the right, in Turkey with her host mother.
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Outbound Fionna Miller Enroute to Turkey … She’s There!
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2019-09-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 06, 2019
From the District Governor’s Newsletter: The Rotary Foundation recently established a Rotary Disaster Relief Fund to which Rotary Districts impacted by a Disaster can apply for Funds. This includes District 6250 should any of our communities or our region face a future Disaster. If, during this Labor Day weekend, you were thinking about the people suffering through Hurricane Dorian consider a contribution to this Fund. Please follow the link for more information and to make a donation https://my.rotary.org/en/disaster-response-fund.
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Rotary Aid to the Bahamas
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2019-09-06 05:00:00Z |
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Our Newest Exchange Student Has Arrived On August 8, Ludovica from Italy was greeted at Dane County airport by her host families and Youth Exchange Counselor Connie Smith and Youth Exchange Office Donna Brendmeuhl.
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Welcome Ludovica
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2019-08-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 16, 2019
Rather than a speaker at our August 2nd meeting, the club had breakout sessions, with members choosing to meet with their preferred Avenue of Service. We asked for reports from each Avenue and received them from the International and Community Avenues. International: Dick Murray chaired the group, and projects discussed or mentioned included the Orphan Train Project, Oliveros Scholarship Fund, Global Grant for Midwifery, Approved District Grant for Thiottle Haiti (school for poorest of poor children), Rotary Youth Exchange, Feed My Lambs in Haiti, Medical Mission to Guatemala and Shelter Box. Dick indicated some project requests might have to be scaled back, though he seemed to think all might be funded. Connie told us our latest Rotary Exchange Student had arrived from Italy. The group discussed possibilities for distributing some of these funds over the course of the year, rather than all at once. The delayed distribution for some of the projects seemed possible in certain cases. It was mentioned that our support of various international projects attracts and encourages outsiders to donate to them, through our club foundation. A visitor interested in Rotary, i.e. Attorney Noelle H. Long, sat in on the discussion. Community: Barry Pace chaired the discussion and reported as follows: Projects currently planned for funding - Buffet Scholars/Lussier
- Food Pantries (Lussier, MOM, River, Grace Episcopal)
- Habitat for Humanity
- Summer School Scholarships at Lussier
Group comments mentioned the need to identify more projects, for funding and volunteering. Barry and Patrick will contact other organizations for purposes of identifying community needs in our area. These will include PorchLight, MOM, Lussier, Jefferson, Pope Farms and United Way. Other possibilities mentioned include the Kohl Fund, Evjue, MCF, Rotaract and the After Hours Club. Total Community Services Funding Projection - $12,000
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Notes from Our Aug 2 working Meeting (thanks to Ed Fink)
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2019-08-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 16, 2019
 | 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. |
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BINGO!
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2019-08-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 16, 2019
Especially for Rotarians of One Year or Less Program #1 Rotary Basics: Wednesday Sept 11 5:30-6:00 Make Connections 6:00-7:00 Learn - Overview of this thing called Rotary
- Discover how new Rotarians have already made an impact in their communities
- ‘Seasoned’ Rotarians will answer your questions
Vitense Golfland, 5501 Schroeder Road Madison. Includes beverages, appetizers, prizes for new members of one year or less. Donations toward cost accepted. RSVP/Advanced registration appreciated
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Become a Madison Area STAR (Specialized Training for Action in Rotary)
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2019-08-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 16, 2019
Ludovica Giada Malinverni was greeted at Dane County Airport August 8th by her host families and Youth Exchange Counselor, Connie Smith; and Youth Exchange Officer, Donna Brendemuehl.
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Ludovica Has Arrived
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2019-08-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 16, 2019
Last Week’s Speaker: Bingo Trial Run conducted by Bingo Czar Matt Loch. This Week’s Speaker: Gary Cannalte on New Weather Technology
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Last Week’s Speaker: Bingo Trial Run
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2019-08-16 05:00:00Z |
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Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Club At Work in the World The Orphan Train Project Children of TLC Orphanage, South Africa What is the Orphan Train Project? The Orphan Train Project is made possible by the Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Foundation, Inc. It seeks to assist children living in foreign orphanages in a variety of ways, and has been doing so for twenty-two years. Over the past two decades, more than fifty children’s homes, in ten different countries, have been helped. Some of the assistance has been for a number of years. However, help has sometimes been given once, with a single goal in mind.
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Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Club At Work in the World
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2019-08-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 09, 2019
We are in very good shape to bring bingo back to Good Neighbor Fest in Middleton this year. This community is a big part of our service area and we are excited to raise our image in Middleton. Mark your calendars for our bingo sessions as follows: - 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.
If you are volunteering for a session, get ready for some fun and fellowship. If not, grab a seat at the table and get ready to make some money. Make sure to encourage your friends and family to join us for bingo and many other fun things at GNF including: - 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…
What a great way to celebrate summer and promote Rotary in one of the nation’s great small cities. See you there!
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Countdown to Bingo (from Bingo Czar Matt)
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Matt Loch
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2019-08-09 05:00:00Z |
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This Week’s Speaker: Bingo Trial Run
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Last Week’s Program: Club Committee Worktime
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2019-08-09 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 02, 2019
 | 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. |
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Long-time Member Paul Butz Has Passed Away
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2019-08-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 02, 2019
 | 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
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Last Week’s Program: Katie Hensel on Tri 4 Schools
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2019-08-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 26, 2019
 | "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:
- "I ate cheese and I didn't even like cheese!"
- "I visited with five families and learned from each one."
- "I'm lucky I took this step out of my comfort zone. Not easy, culture shock, but you get along."
- "Become American-ized, I'm Wisconsin!"
- "All exchange kids learn from each other, I'm glad I did this!"
- Thank you. You've met a Nigerian. Very wonderful, I am so blessed I ended up in this club."
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
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Last Week’s Program: Goodness on a Year in Her Life.
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2019-07-26 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 26, 2019
- August 23-25. Middleton Good Neighbor Fest. MAJOR CLUB FUNDRAISER.
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Take Out Your Calendar
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2019-07-26 05:00:00Z |
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Safe Births
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Jim Emerick
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2019-07-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 19, 2019
 | 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! |
This Week’s Speaker: Goodness on a Year in Her Life!
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Last Week’s Program: David Wahlberg from Wisconsin State Journal - Preventing Fatal Falls
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2019-07-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 19, 2019
This month’s issue of InBusiness features a lengthy article on member Cory Recknor’s role with the American Cancer Society in its Coaches vs. Cancer program. Important work!
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Cory Recknor ‘a cancer-fighting ambassador’
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2019-07-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 19, 2019
Thursday, July 25, 6:15 PM Evening Picnic hosted by Linda Olson, Mary Van Hout and Nancy Comello at Linda and Don’s home, 5796 County Road K, Waunakee, 53597 (intersection of Hwy K and Hwy M.
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
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Rotary Friendship Exchange Farewell to our Australian Rotary Guests
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2019-07-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 12, 2019
President Dawn Frank received the following letter from Jim: It is with great regret that I need to inform you of my resignation from the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton. My decision is two-fold: predicated upon accepting additional personal and family time commitments and, with relocating to Lodi. Attending Club meetings and participating in project activities has significantly limited my ability to remain an active member. I appreciate your understanding. I have enjoyed my seventeen years with this special organization to all our members I have the great pleasure of knowing. I leave with fond memories and the wonderful works and activities we did, knowing together, we made Madison, Middleton and the greater world communities a better place. I will miss all of you and wish the Club continued success. Who knows I may just drop in to say hello to all of you at 12:12 pm some Friday in the future.
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Jim Wartinbee Resigns from the Club
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2019-07-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 12, 2019
Our Exchange student, Goodness Otun, has been keeping busy. She attended Concerts On The Square thanks to Jeannine Desautels. She also went to Circus World in Baraboo with her current host parents, Dan & Mary Fose and was treated to a fantastic horse & buggy ride and picnic, courtesy of Mary Ruth Marks. Goodness recaps her year in Wisconsin in a talk to our Club at the 7/19 meeting.
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The Latest from Goodness
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2019-07-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 12, 2019
Joyce Bromley from Downtown Rotary Club spoke on Keeping Ghanaian female students in school every day by providing supplies and training to help with their menstrual needs. This Week’s Speaker: David Wahlberg from Wisconsin State Journal on Preventing Fatal Falls
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Last Week’s Program (June 28): Joyce Bromley, Downtown Rotary
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2019-07-12 05:00:00Z |
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2019-07-09 05:00:00Z |
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Happy kids in Johannesburg, South Africa with the TLC program we help support through the Orphan Train |  | - Adopt-A-Cot Fast Facts:
- Adopt-A-Cot is TLC’s sustained giving program
- Outstanding monthly costs are $16,200 to make up the required $24,600
- This fully covers the costs to keep little tummies full, hands and hearts warm, eager minds educated and TLC running!
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2019-06-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Kevin Welton
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. |  |
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Golf Outing a Success!
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2019-06-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 28, 2019
Outgoing President Matt Loch’s presentation: Rotary International President Barry Rassin’s Theme “Be the inspiration” My Personal Theme: “Do good in the world… Do good in the community… Do good in myself INTERNATIONAL • International Avenue of Service – focus on youth o Inbound exchange student - Goodness Otun o Commitment to fund inbound students through FY 2021-22 • Heritage projects: Orphan Train, Polio Plus, Shelter Box & Feed My Lambs • A last-minute call to arms from Downtown Rotary for Ghana project • Tireless advocacy by Nancy for Guatemalan midwives’ project o District matching grant -$2K o Rotary Global Grant approaching $100K • Club member commitment to needs in Haiti & Guatemala COMMUNITY • Area food banks & River Food event • Habitat for Humanity donation & workday • Highway clean up • High school focus: Middleton Interact, RYLA & scholarship recipients • Jefferson Middle School o Funding important needs o Boots on the ground & teacher luncheon • Lussier Community Education Center FUNDRAISING • Glorious golf outing • A successful season of Basketball Slam • Hefty Horse Driving Trial proceeds • Marvelous McAdow Miles monies • Profitable Pigskin Payoff to offset Meister Meter • Neat new opportunity with Good Neighbor Fest bingo • We heard you: more focus on fun/fundraising from outside the club MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SURVEY • Entertaining and engaging speakers • Secured a formal arrangement with Zor • Revamping our weekly club meeting set up • Developed presidential succession bench strength o Dawn Frank, Steve Aune & Ruth Domack • Recruited four first time board members – o Barry, Denny, Kevin & Sundar YOUR BOARD • President, Dawn Frank • President-Elect, Steve Aune • Treasurer, Rich Cooper • Secretary, Jack Ferreri • Club Service – Mary Ruth Marks & Kevin Moran o Membership & Fund Raising • Community – Patrick Rees & Barry Pace • International – Dick Murray & Sundar Baladhandapani • Vocational – Deb Dieter & Denny Zitnak
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Changing of the Guard
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2019-06-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 28, 2019
Our greenhouse Reconstruction Project Quetzeltenango in western Guatemala is progressing nicely. It will help the girls at Luis Amigo … Dear Claudia Gonzaga, I hope that God bless your day. I share with him, Mrs. Mary Van Hout and members of the Rotary Club thanks to the economic support given to the Home Luis Amigó, is the reconstruction achieved our greenhouse. Why we are happy and motivated in the cultivation of products that will be beneficial for girls who are sheltered in our home. To know more details is attached to mail a written report on the results of Greenhouse Reconstruction Project has been carried out, also photographs of the process. Thanking your attention and collaboration, I remain sincerely: Sister Aura Marina Alvarez Luca.
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More Good News from Abroad
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2019-06-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 28, 2019
Last Week’s Program: Changing of the Guard … new Club Officers and Board members, plus a review of accomplishments in the past Rotary year. See article later in Bulletin. This Week’s Speaker: Joyce Bromley on Everyday School Periods in Ghana with Downtown Rotary
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Last Week’s Program: Changing of the Guard
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2019-06-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 21, 2019
Final numbers aren’t in, but preliminaries look very promising. This was our major fundraiser, and members and their golfing buddies turned out to support it. Numbers and pics next Bulletin. Thanks to Kevin Welton and his crew for all their work.
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Golf Outing a Success
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2019-06-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 21, 2019
 | 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) |
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!
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Bingo, Bingo, Bingo - Schedule
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2019-06-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 21, 2019
 | 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. |
This Week’s Speaker: Changing of the Guard – New Club Officers
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Last Week’s Program:Robin Shepard on History and Trends in the Wisconsin Brewing Industry
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2019-06-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 21, 2019
 | 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! |
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The Bike Boys
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2019-06-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Van Hout on Jun 21, 2019
Mary Van Hout spoke about this program at the last meeting and it created some buzz. Use your Amazon spending (and more) to help Rotary change the world. See further info in this screenshot. Use the URL on top to go to the original page. Thanks, Mary!
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Rotary Global Rewards
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2019-06-21 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 14, 2019
Matt Loch received the following letter and wanted to pass it along. It matches up well with our existing interest in Guatemala. My name is John Hunt, and I am a past District Governor and member of the Rotary Club pf Ohio Pathways (D6600). Joe Berninger, founder of the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP), and I are organizing Rotary service trips to Guatemala and we are looking for interested Rotarians. The GPL is the largest grassroots, multi-club, multi-district effort in the Rotary world not directed by Rotary International itself- the "gold standard" of Rotary projects, according to former RI President Ian Riseley. Over 600 Rotary clubs from 8 countries have participated in the GP: since its inception in 1996. GPL Textbook, Computer, Teacher Training, and Youth Development programs currently serve more than 50,000 impoverished children. We need Rotarians to join the following service trips to Guatemala: - 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
These trips offer a variety of experiences: Some are longer or shorter; some more "hands-on" - and all of them give you the opportunity to be a meaningful part of Rotary's work fighting poverty in Guatemala. Please visit the Project's website for more details. Could you share this opportunity with members of your club? If you have any can email me at info@guatemalalitericy.org Yours in Rotary Service, John Hunt, PDG Rotary Club of Ohio Pathways (D6600) Joe Berninger Guatemala Literacy Project (GPL) Rotary Club of Ohio pathways (D6600)
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Guatemala Literacy Project Seeking Volunteers
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2019-06-14 05:00:00Z |
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The Adventures of our Goodness
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2019-06-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 14, 2019
Deb Dieter, Kevin Moran and Matt Loch will be going through our storage room at Zor Shrine after the meeting on June 21. It is a large climate-controlled space that doesn’t cost additional money. We plan to inventory what’s there and I am sure that we have acquired a number of items that are no longer needed. If you have any Rotary club items at home, feel free to bring them to the club meeting. We’ll take them from you and free up valuable home storage space. Contact Matt with any questions.
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Spring Cleaning
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2019-06-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 14, 2019
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
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2019-06-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 31, 2019
Please join your fellow MWT-M club members and donate to our golf outing silent auction. We can make it easy – purchase a bottle of Rose (pronounced Ro-say) at Hy-Vee, Trader Joe’s Total Wine, pretty much anywhere. We want at least 12 bottles for our Rose All Day display. So far, we have 1 bottle. Or a 6pak/12pak of Micro Brew! Or buy a few lottery tickets – they are $1-2/each. You’ll have to buy them the Friday or Saturday before the outing. Just let Ruth know you’re going to buy them. Thank you. Your silent auction committee: Jeannine Desautels, Deb Dieter, Ruth Domack, Leo Edelstein, Cherie Gon, Mary Van Hout
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MWT-M Golf Outing Silent Auction Donation Request
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2019-05-31 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 31, 2019
Cherie Gon presented our High School Scholarship Awards; Scholarship Recipients 2019 Middleton High School The Robert Jones Memorial $1000 Scholarship: Megan Chandler *** The Robert Jones $500 Scholarship: Hope Marshall *** Wisconsin Heights High School The Richard Williams Memorial $1000 Scholarship: Jenna Wendt The Richard Williams Memorial $500 Scholarship: Shravan Parman Edgewood High School The Richard and Ellen Meister $1000 Scholarship: Thomas Beyer *** The Richard and Ellen Meister $500 Scholarship: Marcela Chavez *** Madison Memorial High School The John Byrne Memorial $1000 Scholarship: Harrison Glen The John Byrne Memorial $500 Scholarship: Lamar Whigham *** attended the luncheon Leadership from the Middleton HS Interact Club discussed their new Club and plans for its future. The Interact Club is raising money to build a well in Nigeria. Their GoFundMe site is https://www.gofundme.com/MHSinteract. From left to right: Guyan Gibson, next year Co-Pres, Emery Engling, next year Co-Pres, Owen Engling, this year Pres and Founder of the Club, Mathew Zander, next year Secretary Madison West Towner Middleton Rotary Club
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.
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Last Week’s Program: High School Scholarship Awards
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2019-05-31 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Meredith Shelton on May 31, 2019
Mary Cobb-Dunn’s daughter Meredith passes along this thirst-quenching opportunity … The Fitchburg-Verona Rotary Club is volunteering at Verona Hometown Days, selling beer tickets & collecting cover charges, this weekend on Friday and Saturday (the 31st and 1st). Normally we're able to fill our spots with our own club members, but we got the confirmation on dates and volunteer needs so late this year that many of our members had already committed to other plans. This has left us with a few spots that still need to be filled. We still need people the following evening/night shifts: - Friday - 4:45 - 8:30
- Saturday - 5:00 - 8:30
- Saturday - 8:30 - 12:30
And yes, everyone (of legal drinking age, of course) volunteering gets a couple of free beers (and they typically have a few local craft beer options in addition to domestics). If you have any questions, please let me know. If you have someone in your club who wants more information or has a question, please feel free to share my email with them and they can contact me directly.
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Free Beer for Volunteers!
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Meredith Shelton
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Posted on May 24, 2019
| 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. |
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Last Week’s Speaker: Mike Knight on Aquafarming & Hemp
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2019-05-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 24, 2019
Jeannine Desautels is rounding up volunteers for the many jobs that need to be handled for this event. She passed around sign-up sheets the last couple of weeks, but be proactive and reach out to her and ask her how you can help. You can reach her at jeanninembd@gmail.com.
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2019-05-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Patrick Rees on May 24, 2019
We are looking for ideas for service projects that we can participate in. If you have an organization you feel strongly about supporting and would like to explore an opportunity for a club service project, please contact Patrick Rees (patrick.rees@usbank.com ).
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Call for Service Project Ideas
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Patrick Rees
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2019-05-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 24, 2019
We need volunteers for our Adopt-A-HWY project. Our section of HWY clean-up is the south right-a-way of the Beltline between Whitney Way and Gammon Road. This is approximately 1.3 miles long. It usually takes 3 hours to pick up the trash. Volunteers are to meet at the Vitense’s parking lot between 4 and 4:30. Any late-comers will need to catch up with the crew on the right-of-way. Transport cars will be parked at the Gammon Road end to ferry the crew back to Vitense. Yellow Safety vests and trash bags will be provided. Bring good footwear and work gloves. Family members and friends are welcome. Children must be 14 years old and have adult supervision.
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Highway Cleanup is Scheduled for Thursday, May 30
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Rod Nilles
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2019-05-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 24, 2019
Mary Beth Growney-Selene, Deb Dieter, and Roxanne Brazeau attended on May 21st. Our work on behalf of Jefferson Middle School was a part of this great effort. We have authorized a pat on the back.
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Madison Public Schools Annual Luncheon
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2019-05-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Dawn Frank on May 24, 2019
Historically, at this time of year, the board approves both a club budget and a foundation budget for the following year. Some of the feedback we heard from the club survey and our small group discussions are that our foundation budget supports the same projects every year and that we should review our process. We discussed this at our board meeting this past Tuesday and the board agreed to delay the approval of the foundation budget for a few months to allow us to develop criteria for approving funding requests. As we have historically done, the current board will review and approve the club budget at our June board meeting. Once we have developed our criteria for approving funding requests, we will notify the club and allow additional time for members to submit funding requests. If you have already submitted your funding requests, you do NOT need to submit it again; just recognize there will be a delay in receiving a response. Also, we recognize that traditionally we actually fund many of the requests in July/August. However, as we reviewed previously funded projects, we thought Jefferson Middle School was the only one that may have a time-sensitive need for funding that correlates with the beginning of the school year. If there is another funding request that absolutely needs to be funded during this delayed time period, please let me know and the board will discuss how to address the issue.
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Revised Timeline in Foundation Budget Process, from President-Elect Dawn Frank
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2019-05-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 17, 2019
| 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. |  |
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Last Week’s Program: Kevin Frost, President of the local chapter of Engineers Without Borders
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2019-05-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 17, 2019
Our inbound student Goodness is performing in a comedy called "She Kills Monsters" at Memorial High School Thursday (tonight) through Saturday at 730. The tickets are $5.00. She was hoping some of the membership would come out to see her.
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Goodness on Stage
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2019-05-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Dawn Frank on May 17, 2019
At our May 3rd club meeting we had small group discussions to gain more qualitative insight on the club survey results. As indicated earlier, our club survey results were overall very positive. Based on lower scores or consistent themes in the written comments, there were 4 areas that we chose for discussion: members not inviting people to join our club, the types and amount of fundraising our club does, the lack of community service projects, and our club’s pace of change. Here are some themes from the survey and/or the small group discussions: - 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
Next step...I would like to review our existing committees, have every member sign up for a committee and leverage some of our club meetings for committee meetings. I would like our committees to have goals they are working towards and all members engaged. Several of our committees are committees of 1 and for those, I’d like to get other people to join the committee. The thought process is that active committees will lead to more engaged club members, increased member retention and eventually more members joining our club. In the near future, I will get a sign-up sheet for all of our members to choose a committee. As for committee meetings, starting in July, I have asked our speaker committee to allow 1 meeting a month for committee meetings or other club topics we feel we need to have. The monthly cadence may change to quarterly or something else but we will figure that out as we go; we just need to start and we can adjust as we feel necessary. We will try some new ideas; some will be great and others may need to be modified. Please keep providing your ideas/input within the committees and provide feedback along the way. I am looking forward to seeing the progress we make in addressing the feedback from the club survey.
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Following up on our Club Survey, from President-Elect Dawn Frank
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2019-05-17 05:00:00Z |
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MWTMers Helping out Habitat for Humanity
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2019-05-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 10, 2019
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! | |
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Bingo, Bingo, Bingo
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2019-05-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Van Hout on May 10, 2019
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!!!
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MWT-M Golf Outing Silent Auction Another Donation Request
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Mary Van Hout
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2019-05-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 10, 2019
It’s in La Crosse this year on June 7 & 8. All Rotary club members are welcome to volunteer for an hour or two of service. This is a great opportunity, especially for Rotarians who have never attended the conference. It gives them a clear purpose and an easy way to connect, while they look around, learn and meet other members from around the district. Jobs include: • Registration Desk - work with District staff, welcome Rotarians to La Crosse • Sergeant. at Arms for meals (glorified ticket taker) • Breakout session assistants - be the 'go-fer' if the speaker needs anything.
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Volunteers Needed for District 6250 Conference
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2019-05-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 10, 2019
McAdow miles team is looking for more riders. We ride Saturday mornings at 8:30 for about 20 miles. It’s not a race. We meet at th e parking lots listed. May 11 Pacific Cycle, on Hammersley Road behind Home Depot. May 18 Pacific cycle. May 25 Marshal Park, Middleton. June 1 Olin Turville, the lot by the boat launch.
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Join the McAdow Miles Bike Team
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2019-05-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Patrick Rees on May 10, 2019
 Coming up on June 9th our club has an opportunity to raise money for a great cause while supporting a wonderful Madison event. The IRONMAN organization in Madison is looking for volunteer Run Course Marshals to help keep athletes safe while they complete the race. If we provide 15 volunteers, we will be eligible for a grant from the IRONMAN organization, the proceeds of which will benefit Tri 4 Schools. Tri 4 Schools is a non-profit that supports health and fitness initiatives in local schools. Registration must be completed online and there are a variety of volunteer times and locations available. To volunteer please follow the instructions below: Follow the registration link here. - 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.
Please note that each volunteer is committing to participate regardless of whether the club reaches our 15-volunteer goal. Thank you for all your efforts. IMPORTANT DATES | 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! |
Thank you again for all you do. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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June 9th - Tri 4 Schools Need Volunteers
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Patrick Rees
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2019-05-10 05:00:00Z |
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Last Week’s Program: Club Assembly, with breakout sessions on topics that emerged in the recent member survey. This Week’s Speaker: Kevin Frost will talk to us about Guatemala, where our Club is deeply involved
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Last Week’s Program: Club Assembly
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2019-05-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 03, 2019
The success of the Golf Outing Silent Auction is dependent on member donations or solicitations of businesses for almost any product. This week we’d like to suggest gift cards from a variety of businesses: Nevada Bob’s, restaurants, hotels, spas, bars, hair salons, barbershops, nail shops for manicures or pedicures, Best Buy, Knoche’s Meat Market, Trader Joe’s, Steve’s Liquors, Total Wine Store. We will accept gift cards that you purchase or gift cards are given to you by businesses. Your Silent Auction Committee: Jeannine Desautels, Deb Dieter, Ruth Domack, Leo Edelstein, Cherie Gon, Mary Van Hout
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MWTM Golf Outing Silent Auction Donation Request
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2019-05-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Matt Loch on May 03, 2019
We are starting to build the club and foundation budgets for the fiscal year 2019-2020. Like last year, we plan to approve next year’s budgets at the June board meeting. This is a request to get all your Request for Project Support forms completed and submitted to the appropriate Avenue of Service director as follows: • Community Service – Kevin Welton or Patrick Rees • International Service – Paul Patenaude or Steve Aune • Vocational Service – Roxanne Brazeau or Deb Dieter We will accept all such requests through May 15. That will provide time to evaluate your request, follow up as needed and develop a recommendation for each avenue of service. Just a reminder that we will need annual reports for all fiscal year 2018-2019 approved and funded projects.
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Calling All Projects!
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Matt Loch
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2019-05-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Dawn Frank on May 03, 2019
A few weeks ago we asked you to complete a membership survey. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input. The survey results have been compiled and overall, the results are very positive. Now, for the next step. We would like to gain more qualitative input from our members on some specific survey questions. We are going to use the May 3rd club assembly meeting to have small group discussions. I will then work with our incoming board to establish goals for the upcoming year. Please make every effort to attend the May 3rd meeting as we want to hear from as many members as possible so we can make our club even better than it already is.
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Following Up on the Member Survey …
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Dawn Frank
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2019-05-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 03, 2019
Members had a casual lunch meeting at JMS. Club member Andy ‘Waz’ Washicheck laid out our Club’s contributions to the school … $31,387 to date, including Chromebooks, backpacks, busses for school trips, band cases for instruments, staff books, school supplies, Mindstorm software, a 3D printer, and more. We’ve also helped out with a range of other contributions … clothing, personal items, playground equipment, and clothing. Our members volunteer their time and experience for more than a half-dozen activities at the school. Principal Kurth expressed her appreciation and her delight at seeing us there. We then received guided tours of the school with a half-dozen teachers and staff members. MWTM Rotary is making a difference at Jefferson! This Week’s Speaker: Club Assembly, with breakout sessions on topics that emerged in the recent member survey.
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Last Week’s Program: Jefferson Middle School
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2019-05-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Van Hout on Apr 26, 2019
| 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 |
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SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED!
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Mary Van Hout
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2019-04-26 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 26, 2019
We had a great member turnout (about 40) at the visitation and services at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church and the luncheon following at Blackhawk Country Club. Beautiful service … and a solid show of support from our members. It meant a lot to Ellen Meister.
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Dick Meister Memorial Service
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This Week’s Speaker: MEET AT THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Last Week’s Program: NO MEETING … Good Friday
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2019-04-26 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 19, 2019
| 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 | |
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Tri 4 Schools Need Volunteers
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2019-04-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 19, 2019
 Richard W. Meister passed away at Agrace HospiceCare on April 13, 2019. He was born April 11, 1926, in Black Earth, WI, son of Albert and Grace Lockwood Meister. He attended McPherson elementary one-room school grades 1-8 and graduated from Verona High School, 1944. Following high school graduation, he worked on the family farm until enlisting in the US Army on October 15, 1946, with assignments to Camp Lee, VA, Seattle WA, and Sapporo, Japan. During the overseas assignment, he served as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division. As a special military honor, he represented his regiment in the July 4, 1947 parade in Tokyo, with General Douglas McArthur as the reviewing officer. He also played on the regimental basketball team. Following military discharge, he earned BS and MS degrees - education, UW Madison, married Ellen Hefty, and received his Ph.D. - Educational Administration, UW- Madison, 1972. Dick taught school at Kewaskum, Deforest, and Madison Sherman and East Junior high schools. He served as an administrator at Madison Memorial High School, Jefferson Middle School, and West High School. Following retirement from Madison, he served as an interim Administrator / Principal at Kickapoo, Waupun, Richland Center, and La Follette High School.
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.
Memorial services will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 401 S. Owen, Madison on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, with a visitation starting at 10:00 am, mass at 11:00 am with lunch and reception at Blackhawk Country Club to follow. Cemetery Services will take place at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in the township of Springdale. 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
Dick was a long-time member of our Club, with decades of involvement and charitable give. .Let’s show a strong Club presence at his visitation and memorial service
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Dick Meister Has Passed Away
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2019-04-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Ed Fink on Apr 19, 2019
Thanks to all, especially Peder Moren, H.G.A. (Svein Morner's employer) and Svein for creating this fund to provide additional support for the Adopt-a-Cot program at TLC in South Africa. These folks are saving babies and finding "forever homes" for them. It seems like the babies keep coming and the financial strain is great. I would encourage you to get their newsletter.
Here's the Thank You from TRLC: Dear friends at Madison-West Towne Rotary Foundation We are so delighted to receive your generous donation to help us continue our life saving work. Thank you for partnering with us in this significant way as we try to build families for the abandoned and orphaned babies of our nation. Your donation of $2607. 88 will go directly into our Adopt-A-Cot program which is our sustainable funding project helping with the work of rescue, relief and the rapid, responsible placement of infants into permanent families. We were so blessed to have you supporting us, please be encouraged to follow our activities on Facebook or Instagram as we always share lovely pictures and stories to keep you connected with the wonderful work being done here. Bless you all, we wish you every success. Kind regards Poppa Jarvis Managing Director
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Thanks from the TLC in South Africa
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2019-04-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 19, 2019
The Oliveros Scholarship Fund is grateful to the members of Madison West Towne-Middleton Rotary Club for your generous support of our "Soup's On" fundraiser. Because of you, we are able to provide nearly 20 scholarships to the kids of Oliveros. Thank you for cooking and setting up and donating! It means that the kids we serve have a better chance for a sunny tomorrow!! You truly are the greatest Rotary Club in the world!!
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Thanks from the Oliveros Crew
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2019-04-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 19, 2019
Headquartered in Tampa Bay, Schools for Haiti has ten schools with 1,850 students in Montrouis. Haiti remains the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere … and 85% of the education is done by charitable organizations. Brandon Williams, former Packer and NFL player has been actively involved. There’s a local gala for the organization on April 27th at the Madison Marriott West. For more details, go to schoolsforhaiti.com. This Week’s Speaker: NO MEETING … Good Friday
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Last Week’s Program: Doug Fearing on Schools for Haiti
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2019-04-19 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Jeannine Desautels on Apr 12, 2019
Jeannine Desautels is rounding up volunteers for the many jobs that need to be handled for this event. She passed around sign-up sheets the last couple of weeks, but be proactive and reach out to her and ask her how you can help. You can reach her at jeanninembd@gmail.com.
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And Speaking of the Golf Outing …
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2019-04-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Cherie Gon on Apr 12, 2019
The Silent Auction Committee thanks you in advance for your donations to the Silent Auction. We have noticed that in the past members may have struggled to come up with ideas for donations or felt that their donation would not be able to "go with anything" in a basket so we have come up with some additional donation ideas for those that want to donate but do not know what to donate. - 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!
We cannot put these baskets together without your help! We appreciate any and all donations and look forward to reaching the goal Kevin has set for us. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Request for Silent Auction Donations for the Rotary Golf Outing
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2019-04-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 12, 2019
 | 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 |
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Come Join Us for a Club Get-Together April 18
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2019-04-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 12, 2019
| 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
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Last Week’s Program: Brian Woodhouse with Update on MATC South Campus
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2019-04-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 12, 2019
The Golf Outing Planning Committee needs help with the marketing and promotion of the upcoming Golf Outing. We’re looking for a Club member to join in the capacity of marketing and promotion. The Committee will guide this member on the specific things they will be asked to accomplish, however having their own ideas and concepts will be encouraged. This is by far our Club’s largest fundraiser, and its success is critical to funding the great things we support. We don’t need a marketing guru … just someone (or two) with some energy and commitment to help out and work with us. Maybe you? Reach out to Kevin Welton at kevinw1420@tds.net.
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Marketing and Promotion of Golf Outing
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2019-04-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Todd Wiegand on Apr 12, 2019
Every year our Club helps build a home in the Madison area. We need a total of 8 volunteers and are a few short. When: Saturday, May 4, 8:15 to 3:30 Where: Fitchburg, near Home Depot What: Some type of outside work. Experience needed: No! the less you have, the more you will learn!
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Habitat for Humanity Work Day, May 4
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2019-04-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Nancy Comello on Apr 05, 2019
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. |  |
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Host an Aussie!
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2019-04-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Ruth Marks on Apr 05, 2019
Who: Volunteers We Need You - many of you have volunteered in the past and “thank you”, “thank you.” We will pair up newbies with seasoned volunteers where possible. No job to big or small. When: Saturday, July 6, 2019 (rain or shine) Morning Shift: (7:30 - 12:30ish) Volunteers to be at the farm 7:30 a.m. Go to the tent and look for a sign for volunteers to get a volunteer ribbon for your shirt (gets you a yummy free lunch) and have a roll and coffee and get your assignment. Dressage starts at 8:30 so everyone must be "in place" at that time. Please see the Chart below for Volunteer Positions and Descriptions Afternoon Shift: (12:00 - 4:30ish) Volunteer assignments made while enjoying lunch - Marathon starts at 1:30 so everyone must be "in place" at that time. Please see the Chart below for Volunteer Positions and Descriptions We will feed and hydrate you and guarantee fun whether rain or shine - please bring your own chair, sunscreen, rain gear (if needed) and good sense of humor - we provide the fun! How: Fun, fun whether rain or shine - - - be there or be square! and THANK YOU!!!! Parking: All volunteers park to the west (behind) of the show tent (go left as you come in the gravel drive from Riverside Road). We will have signs. Contact: Mary Ruth Marks at 608-513-7490; maryruthmarks@gmail.com.
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July 6 Notara Farms Fundraiser
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2019-04-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 05, 2019
Our MWTM Golf Outing is June 17, and the Silent Auction promises to be another success! Please start bringing your donations to the Friday meeting and give them to Ruth Domack. Our committee is very talented in making great basket displays from various donations so don’t worry about ‘presentation.' Thanks to the following members and their generous donations to date: | 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 |
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WANTED: Silent Auction Items Needed!!
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2019-04-05 05:00:00Z |
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CHARITY GOLF OUTING
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2019-04-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 05, 2019
Our District Governor Bill Hoel passes along this appeal from our ShelterBox friends: - 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
The crisis is bad, continued rain and rising floodwaters are expected to last a week or longer. Authorities are concerned about possible cholera outbreaks from dirty water. Our response team met with the Rotary District 9210 Governor Hutchson “Hutch” Mthinda and Past District Governor Stallard Mpata, both from the Rotary Club of Lilongwe, on Friday evening to discuss plans. The team is now in Chikwawa, one of the worst-hit districts of southern Malawi. They’ve visited families living in collective centers to understand how ShelterBox can help. There are tens of thousands of families with nowhere to call home. Most of the families have lost all their possessions in the floods. Many of them are sheltering in schools, so children are missing out on their education. Conditions are crowded and cramped, putting people at increased risk of disease, violence, and even trafficking. Emergency shelter is desperately needed, to give families space and tools to recover in privacy. We expect support may include emergency ShelterKits so families can repair or create shelter, as well as water filters and mosquito nets so families can protect themselves from diseases. Rotary District 9210 is the most affected, covering Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. District Governor Hutchson Mthinda is in close contact with ShelterBox and has been providing local updates. We have reached out to The Rotary Club of Limbe in southern Malawi, who supported a previous ShelterBox response to flooding in 2015. We have been closely monitoring the impact of the flooding and cyclone across the whole region, which has also affected Rotary District 9400, which covers some of South Africa, Botswana and, crucially, Maputo in southern Mozambique. We are in regular contact with Past President Bruno Maximiano do Amaral of the Rotary club of Polana in Maputo, who has worked with our teams previously and is ready to offer assistance if required. ShelterBox is ready to support families with emergency shelter and other essential items. With your support, we can help more people. We’re working to reach communities as soon as we can, but the devastation slows everything down. Roads and bridges are washed away, communications are down, floodwaters stay high and continuous rain hits people with the misery of more flash floods. Families who’ve seen their homes swept away are building temporary shelters with the few materials they could salvage. The challenges are frustrating, but we’re doing everything we can to get to where we’re needed.
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Cyclone Relief
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2019-04-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Apr 05, 2019
Kevin Welton on June 17 Golf Outing Fundraiser. Kevin has done his customary masterful job in organizing the Golf Outing. See the next page for a poster of the event that will give you the information you need to promote it to family, friends, and co-workers. See the Club Facebook page for more information and shareable items. We need lots of volunteers to make this major fundraiser a success. Join in. This Week’s Speaker: Brian Woodhouse with Update on MATC South Campus
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Last Week’s Program: Kevin Welton on June 17 Golf Outing Fundraiser
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Posted on Apr 05, 2019
Thursday, April 25. - 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).
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Adopt-a-Highway
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2019-04-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 22, 2019
| 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. |  |
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WANTED:Silent Auction Committee Members!!
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2019-03-22 05:00:00Z |
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Madison Breakfast Rotary Club
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2019-03-22 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 22, 2019
 | 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!!
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2019-03-22 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 22, 2019
This Week’s Speaker: Terry Lickel from Middleton Travel on Dream Vacations
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Last Week’s Program: Larry Graves on Veterans’ Benefits
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2019-03-22 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 15, 2019
 | 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
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Last Week’s Program: Dr. Zorba Paster on Tuberculosis in Tibet
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2019-03-15 05:00:00Z |
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Soup's On!!
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2019-03-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 08, 2019
 | 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
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Last Week’s Program: Lou Ann Novak on The Ice Age Trail
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2019-03-08 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 08, 2019
 | 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. |
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A New Paul Harris Fellow: Tony Burns
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2019-03-08 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 08, 2019
We currently have only three members in the Club’s rotation to give the invocation. It would be good to have more. The invocation isn’t a prayer. It’s a thoughtful moment when the presenter gives us brief something that prompts us to think about life, about mankind, about our individual role in the world. Maybe it’s something you read or heard that’s touched you, that gave you a new perspective on things. Please consider joining the rotation. Send Jack an email.
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The Invocation List
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2019-03-08 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 01, 2019
Our annual Club Social took place on the blustery night of Saturday, 2/23 at the Town of Verona Town Hall. With southern food catered by Liliana’s (with members contributing pies and cornbread), we had about 45 members and guests for a grand time. Mary Ruth Marks was the prime instigator, and the night concluded with a spirited round of a version of the classic What’s My Line? TV show from the fifties and sixties. With four or five guests of assorted obscure occupations or avocations, as well as two celeb mystery guests (Lenny Mattioli of American TV fame & WISC-TV’s Weather Guru Gary Cannalte), the evening was filled with high spirits.    | 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. |
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2019 Club Social
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2019-03-01 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 01, 2019
Randy Sproule from Downtown Rotary talked to our Club about Rotary’s commitment to Polio Plus (since 1985) and just how close we’re getting to eliminating polio in the world. We’ve raised more than $1.5 billion to fight polio. Randy than played Jerry Apps’ Limping Through Life video about his life growing up in rural Wild Rose and contracting polio ion 1947 when he was 13 years old. It was a common scourge, especially of young people in those times after the war. He survived and flourished, despite the challenge. Next Week’s Speaker: Tom Gross & Lou Ann Novak on The Ice Age Trail
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February 15th Program: Randy Sproule from Downtown Rotary
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2019-03-01 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 15, 2019
Former member/President Toni Pabon sends along a tasty recommendation if you find yourself carb hunting the morning of February 24th
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Sun Prairie Rotary Pancake Breakfast
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2019-02-15 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 15, 2019
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 |
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Our Club Social is Right around the Corner: February 23rd
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2019-02-15 06:00:00Z |
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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 |  |
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2019-02-15 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Olsen on Feb 15, 2019
Our Club is looking for three more members to join our three current members who volunteer as Assistant Treasurers for our weekly meetings. The Assistant Treasurers take turns every six weeks staffing the registration table. The information recorded includes Attendance of Members, Visiting Rotarians and Guests, and Receipts of all Cash and Checks, including receipts brought from the Club’s Post Office Box each week. After the meeting, the Assistant Treasurer deposits the receipts to the Club and Foundation Bank Accounts at BMO Harris Bank. The reports from the meeting are then emailed to the Club Secretary, Club Treasurer, and Club Bookkeeper. The Assistant Treasurer is expected to make the bank deposits shortly after the meeting, and not later than the Tuesday following the Friday meeting. The reports and bank receipts need to be scanned so they can be emailed as noted above. The reports provided by the Assistant Treasurers each week serve as the source documents for much of the activity and finances of our Club and our Foundation. Timely and accurate reporting is essential to the successful and efficient operation of the Club. If you would like to help with this very important function, please contact Treasurer John Olsen at johno.olsen@gmail.com or 608-220-2826. He has a more detailed list of the duties that he can share with you to make sure you feel comfortable with the position. To get started, you would shadow John or one of the experienced Assistant Treasurers for one or two meetings, and you would always have others to contact if you need assistance. Also, if particular week conflicts with your schedule, it’s very easy to trade weeks with one of the other Assistant Treasurers.
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Help Your Club out by Volunteering as an Assistant Treasurer
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2019-02-15 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Jack Ferreri on Feb 15, 2019
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
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Last Week’s Program: Jesse Charles: Bringing Their Stones Home -- Restoring Gravestones to the Old Dane County Asylum and Poor Farm
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2019-02-15 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 08, 2019
At the new Town of Verona Hall on Highway PD. Cocktails and socializing at 6:30, Southern dinner at 7:00, program at 800. The cost is $35 per person. You’ll receive an email on this with more details shortly.
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Save the Date: Our Club Social is February 23rd
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2019-02-08 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 08, 2019
 | 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? |
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RYLA Dates for 2019: May 17-19 at Camp Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells
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2019-02-08 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 08, 2019
 | 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
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Last Week’s Program: Jim Bachhuber on Stormwater
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2019-02-08 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by John Olsen on Feb 08, 2019
This month our Club has engaged the services of a new bookkeeper, Sandy Gruber. Sandy will be assisting the Club Treasurer, initially with the recording of weekly deposits for both our Club and Foundation and also creating and sending quarterly dues invoices, using our QuickBooks Online software installed earlier this year. Later she will be picking up additional duties, including the reconciliation of the monthly bank accounts. The Treasurer will continue to issue checks, prepare the monthly financial reports, and attend meetings of the Board of Directors. Sandy has served as the administrative office for the Wisconsin Chapter of the Risk Management Association for several years, an organization in which Derek Moehring has been active for many years. She also serves other Midwest chapters of the RMA. Sandy lives in rural Spring Green. We’re hoping she will be able to attend one of our Club meetings in the not-too-distant future, so you will have an opportunity to meet her. Our initial estimate is that Sandy will spend about ten hours per quarter supporting our Club. Her billing rate is $20 per hour, so the estimated cost will be about $800 per year. Last quarter over 25 of our members paid their quarterly dues electronically using ACH (Automated Clearing House). The process is quick and easy, and there is no cost to either the Member or the Club. To make the payment, click on the “Review and Pay” box that shows up on the first page of the invoice email you receive and follow the instructions. The first time you use it, you will need to enter your checking account information – Routing Number and Account Number. You can then save that information, and you will not need to re-enter it the next time. If you have any questions, please email or call Club Treasurer John Olsen – johno.olsen@gmail.com or 608-220-2826.
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New Bookkeeper, ACH Payments of Dues – from Treasurer John Olsen
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2019-02-08 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 01, 2019
Our Club has supported this financially and with volunteers for many years. On Thursday and Friday, March 7-8, the 36th annual event  takes place at the Glacier Canyon Conference Center at the Wilderness Resort in the Dells. They need Speech Judges, Speech Timers, & Interview Judges, all from 4:00-840pm on the 7th. A shuttle bus will depart Madison at 230pm (pickup location TBD) to take Madison volunteers to the Dells and back. Mick Faulhaber leads our Club’s efforts. It’s a great event and a lot of fun. And it helps young people. Contact Mick directly (mfaulhaber@ward-brodt.com). The State Director is Janet Bailey at 920-617-5617, jbailey@cesa7.org.
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Wisconsin Academic Decathlon
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2019-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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 As the Media Relations Manager at the UW Carbone Cancer Center, Susan spoke knowledgeably about cancer research and cancer stories. She’s spent years as a reporter for Madison Newspapers, and it showed in her ability to engage us in the subject. UWCCC is one of only five Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country. Paul Carbone, the founder, was famous for his work on breast cancer. His impact in the war on cancer is global. The center also studies extreme survivors – cancer patients who have long beat the odds on survival, sometimes for decades. Susan also made a strong case for the importance of animal trials, despite the controversy that sometimes surrounds them. She also spoke of Australia’s success in virtually eliminating the HPV virus. We learned about the CCC’s Precision Medicine Molecular Tumor Board, which brings world-class expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of cancers.
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Last Week’s Program: Susan Lampert Smith on Cancer Research
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2019-02-01 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 25, 2019
Peggy  Halloran, The Road Home of Dane County. Their mantra is Every Child Deserves a Home. The Road Home (TRH) works to provide housing for families who are facing hard times. They work with many partners in our community to make this happen. They worked last year with 170 families with 400 children. Their goal is to avoid “shelters” and get these folks into HOMES. But the problem is large … the School District estimates 1,200 homeless students last year. Eighty percent of families have a female head of household. TRH helps with programs for Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Support Housing. A good cause working on a problem that suffers from a lack of visibility. Next Week’s Speaker: Susan Lampert Smith on Cancer Research
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Last Week’s Program: Peggy Halloran, The Road Home of Dane County
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Posted on Jan 25, 2019
You know the feeling. It’s 7 am on the third Tuesday of the month. You’re just hanging around in your robe and slippers, thinking about the tedious day ahead. But wait! You could be going to an MWTM Rotary Board meeting at Capitol Bank on High Point Road at 7 am on the third Tuesday of the month. The meeting typically runs until 8:30 or 9:00. You’ll get a chance to see all the behind-the-scenes effort and commitment that go into helping our Club do all its good work. If you see your Rotary membership as a long-term commitment, you’ll learn a lot in a couple of hours. Give it a try.
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Invitation to a Club Board Meeting
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2019-01-25 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 18, 2019
This Friday from 530-700PM at the Lussier Community Education Center, 55 South Gammon. Enjoy live music and dance performances in honor of the 2nd anniversary of Many Voice, One Community radio broadcasting from the LCEC at 95.5FM. Our Club is a long-time partner with this valuable organization.
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Special Lussier Community Dinner
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2019-01-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 18, 2019
Paul Patenaude reports that our team in Guatemala has had great success in conducting their health clinic. They’re there in support of our GMRP (Guatemala Medical Relief Program), which we’ve funded for years. Not to mention our serious on-the-ground commitment. Paul: “We saw 750 people in 4 1/2 days. Jeannine worked in triage, Chris in medical of course, I worked in both pediatric and adult dental, and Mary and Dean were crowd control directing patients to the correct clinics. We also awarded 65 7-12th grade scholarships and 9 college scholarships.”
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On the Ground in Guatemala
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Posted on Jan 18, 2019
 Madison Newspaper Reporter Barry Adams on Traveling the State. Barry writes the On Wisconsin for the Wisconsin State Journal (& Madison.com), and he regaled us with many stories of his adventures on the road. He’s covered flood impacts, prairie chickens, the Norwegian church formerly at Little Norway, out-of-way bars, the special culture of the state’s rivers, snowlessness, Camp Manitowish, retail calamities, and fishing, fishing, fishing. Lots of nice things to say about Madison’s lakes. He’s really writing about people, and he underscored how important photos are to make the personal connection. I estimate that half of our Club membership wants his job! Next Week’s Speaker: Peggy Halloran on Housing Programs at Road Home Dane County.
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Last Meeting's Program: Madison Newspaper Reporter Barry Adams
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2019-01-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Matt Loch on Jan 18, 2019
Hmmm … what do we have in common? We both have Middleton in our name. This event has been going for 50 years plus and the proceeds go to Middleton area service clubs and other NPOs. In an effort to better promote Rotary in Middleton, Jack and I attended the Middleton GNF board of trustees meeting on Monday. We have participated in this event in the past and believe it’s time to jump back in. I am looking for volunteers to join Jack and me on a Rotary club committee for this interesting fundraising and promotional activity. Please contact one of us soon. The Fest will be Aug 23-25, 2019.
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Middleton Good Neighbor Fest
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2019-01-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 18, 2019
Bill Pritchard, of the Rotary Club of La Crosse - After Hours, has been selected as District Governor Nominee - Designate, to serve as Governor in Rotary Year 2021-2022. Bill has served District 6250 as Membership Chair and is currently Inbound Coordinator for the District Youth Exchange. Bill has also served as Assistant Zone Coordinator, and Inbound Coordinator for Central States Youth Exchange, which covers 17 districts. His nomination will be confirmed by vote at our Annual Meeting at the District Conference in La Crosse June 7 & 8.
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Future District 6250 Governor 2021-2022
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2019-01-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Matt Loch on Jan 18, 2019
Nancy Comello has been the heart and soul of a project to provide midwife and birthing education to local Guatemalans. The goal is to reduce mortality and improve the lives of both mothers and children. She has been on a solo crusade with a lofty goal of raising over $80,000 through various sources. It is time to form a committee to support Nancy’s vision and make this effort a high-profile project for the Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton. We can use help in grant writing, finance, project management, and promotion. Please contact me if interested.
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Guatemalan Midwives
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2019-01-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Matt Loch on Jan 18, 2019
The Red Badge program was developed many years ago to ensure that new members were made aware of our club’s leadership, operations, fundraising, projects, and charitable giving. We have modified the Red Badge program over the years and added a mentor program that we find more effective. At our January board meeting, we voted to end the Red Badge program and instead rely on the mentor program to onboard and support new members. As a result, all new members will immediately be given a blue badge. For those still slapping on a red badge on Fridays, you’ll be receiving a blue badge soon. On a side note, I personally set the record for the longest-tenured red badge and I didn’t want to lose that dubious distinction.
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Red Badge No More
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2019-01-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 11, 2019
Matt Loch has escaped the work corral and is now galloping free on the open range.
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New Presidential Email
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2019-01-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 11, 2019
 At our November foundation board of directors meeting we reviewed our funding and commitments. For fiscal year 2018-2019 we funded all approved projects and still had a total of $5,635 available. In one instance we did not receive a district matching grant for Jefferson Middle School. Further, we did not have approved projects to use all the community service funding. Due to high demand all district matching grant funds have been committed already. In keeping with our mission, we would like to find a way to best utilize these undesignated funds. We will accept applications for such undesignated funds no later than December 31, 2018. If anyone from the club has a project that requires funding, they should complete the Undesignated Funds Request (available on Club Runner) and submit it to the appropriate Avenue of Service Chair as follows: • Community – Kevin Welton • International – Steve Aune • Vocational – Roxanne Brazeau I attached the Undesignated Funding Request form to the email carrying this 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.
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Calling All Projects: Undesignated Funds FINAL NOTICE!
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2019-01-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 11, 2019
  Dan Smith, Left, author of John Powless: A Life Well Played. John has had a long history related to Badger athletics, beyond being a world-class senior tennis player himself. Hecoached Badger tennis and basketball and was a color commentator on it after he retired from coaching. He got his start at the Frog Island Tennis Club. He was state high school tennis champ in Illinois in 1950-52, played at the US Open for the first time at age 18. He was a college tennis All-American at Murray State. Over the years, he’s been ranked #1 in every five-year age category from 35 on up. He’s doubled with George HW Bush, played Santa with Lady Diana as Mrs. Santa and enjoyed a friendship with Bobby Knight and the late Al McGuire. Colorful guy, colorful speaker. Next Meeting’s Speaker: Madison Newspaper Reporter Barry Adams on Traveling the State
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Last Meeting’s Program: January 4, 2019
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2019-01-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 11, 2019
 Basketball Cards have arrived. Your Board of Directors would like 100% participation. One packet is $100.00. A suggested buyout is $75.00. Here is how it works: $10.00, buys a person one "membership card”. If they buy two, they can get a third card free on the www.basketballsweeps.com/FREE site. Each card contains 4 NCAA Basketball teams below the scratch-off area. If you have a team that does not make the event, there will be a replacement team announced prior to the tournament. These teams are your teams for the duration of the tournament. You total all of the scores of your 4 teams to find your total for the event. The highest score wins $200.00, 2nd place $100, 3rd place $75.00, 4th place $50.00 and the lowest score wins $75.00. Checks for winners will be distributed following the final game. There are 700 tickets available for sale. Ticket stubs must be retained and turned in with your money to Deb Dieter by March 22, 2019.
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2019 Basketball Slam Fundraiser
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2019-01-11 06:00:00Z |
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 | 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. | In Nigeria, Goodness attends a school with approximately 500 students, whereas her new school has about 2,000 pupils. The adjustment has been made easier by the many friendly smiles she encounters in Memorial’s hallways. Other than differences in school size and systems, she mentioned a couple of culinary differences. She can’t quite understand our fascination with “cheese, cheese, cheese!” If she should happen to cook for you, Goodness warned, we should expect the meal to be very spicy. Goodness told us about cooking for her host family and trying to tone down her own preference for tongue-searing dishes. Despite her more cautious approach, Goodness left host mother Jennifer gulping down lots of water. The funny story was accompanied by a mischievous smile, resulting in lots of chuckles from the audience. Goodness is the fourth of six children. Her father is a past president of his club, and Goodness is a member of an Interact club. Nigeria is made up of 36 states, and its national capital is Abuja. The commercial capital is Lagos State. The country has a coastline, where its southern border meets the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria has numerous ethnic groups, but the largest three are the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Goodness is a member of the Yoruba. The nation’s religious practices are dominated by Christians and Islamists, with a scattering of numerous indigenous faiths. As to current events, Goodness told us she planned to go to Homecoming, on the weekend, with a group of girls. She hopes to take the Rotary-sponsored trip to the eastern part of the United States at the conclusion of her stay. Lastly, Goodness announced she will be appearing in a play at Memorial. Stay tuned for date and time of her performance. [Thanks to Ed Fink for writing this up.] |
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Last Week’s Speaker: Goodness from Nigeria
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2019-01-06 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 04, 2019
At our November foundation board of directors meeting, we reviewed our funding and commitments. For the fiscal year 2018-2019, we funded all approved projects and still had a total of $5,635 available. In one instance we did not receive a district matching grant for Jefferson Middle School. Further, we did not have approved projects to use all the community service funding. Due to high demand all-district matching grant funds have been committed already. In keeping with our mission, we would like to find a way to best utilize these undesignated funds. We will accept applications for such undesignated funds no later than December 31, 2018. If anyone from the club has a project that requires funding, they should complete the Undesignated Funds Request (available on Club Runner) and submit it to the appropriate Avenue of Service Chair as follows: - 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.
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Calling All Projects: Undesignated Funds
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2019-01-04 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 04, 2019
Rotary Fellowships consist of members who share a common interest in recreational activities, sports, hobbies, or professions. These groups help expand skills, foster vocational development and enhance the Rotary experience by exploring interests while developing connections around the world. Below is a sampling of fellowships for you to explore. Each listing is a live link (hold the control key and click on the link) See more information on the Rotary.org website.
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Explore Rotary Fellowships
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2019-01-04 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 04, 2019
Folks please pay a visit to ClubRunner and check that your anniversary and partner are listed in your entry. If you don’t know how to access ClubRunner, drop me an email.
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Help on Anniversaries
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2019-01-04 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jan 04, 2019
 | Brian Brown has lined another one up for us: 4:30 pm on Thursday, February 7 at Cowboy Jacks. Great time relaxing with members. |
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Quarterly Club Socializing Gather-Round
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2019-01-04 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 31, 2018
We have a replacement for the Meister Meter. Here's how the Pigskin Payoff works: 1) Members who opt in commit to paying $1 for each TD and $1 for each interception by the Badgers this season, not counting any Bowl games. Last year, they had 54 TDs and 22 interceptions. 2) Members who opt out pay $50. 3) Billing for both opt-ins and opt-outs will take place at the end of the season. 4) Just to Meister things up a bit ... when you sign up to participate, you get to make a guess on the total number of points scored by the Badgers in the regular season plus Big Ten. Last year, it was 473. Closest guess gets his/her contribution halved. 5) Another Meisterization ... for each game the Badgers win by 20 points or more, participants bring in a non-perishable food item. We're not going to track participants on this ... we'll just guilt them a bit. But items will go to needy families. Last year the Badgers won 7 games by 20 points or more. These items will also be collected at the end of the year. We had great signups last week, including a dozen or so members who opted to DOUBLE their pledge. The Pigskin Payoff crew will be making the rounds at this meeting to round up those who missed the last meeting. Help us grow back the income we lost with the demise of the Meister Meter. Supply your own advanced mathematics!
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Pigskin Payoff Club Fundraiser
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2018-12-31 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Dec 06, 2018
 | 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. |
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15,044 Miles!
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2018-12-06 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by David Clemens, District Friendship Exchange Chairman on Sep 06, 2017
| 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
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What is Rotary Friendship Exchange?
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David Clemens, District Friendship Exchange Chairman
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2017-09-06 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Nate Hedden
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Thank You from Aldo Leopold Nature Center
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2015-08-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Feldt on Dec 11, 2013
 As you may have heard, Mary Ruth broke her leg last week, less than a month after her hip replacement. She was released from the hospital and has been transferred to a rehab center on Maple Grove Road. Please keep her in your thoughts as she recovers. She's answering her phone and visitors are welcome!
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Update on Mary Ruth Marks
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2013-12-11 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Toni Pabon on Nov 21, 2013
Friday, December 14, we will elect our new board of directors for the 2014-15 Fiscal Year. Below are the names we will vote on for the board.
| 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 |
Toni Pabon will be stepping down from the Rotary Youth Exchange Counselor for our club for 2014-15. If you are interested in this position please contact Toni or Dan Fose. We are looking for a female YEC for our club.
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Board of Directors 2014-15
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Toni Pabon
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2013-11-22 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Ruth Domack
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Fund Raising Committee
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Ruth Domack
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2013-11-21 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Mary Van Hout on Nov 20, 2013
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Typhoon Haiyan Relief
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2013-11-20 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Toni Pabon on Jul 12, 2013
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.
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Gary Huang, the President Elect of Rotary International, 2013-14
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Toni Pabon
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2013-07-12 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton is passionate about serving others. We are involved business and professional men and women, who enjoy good company and the opportunity to play an active role in the betterment of our local and global communities. Although the club's weekly meetings are vitally important, they account for only a part of what it means to be a Rotarian.
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Rotary Club of Madison West Towne-Middleton
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Posted by Michelle Havron
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.
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Today's meeting is cancelled
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Michelle Havron
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Posted by Wade Foster
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Orphan Train
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Wade Foster
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Posted by Wade Foster
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Rotary Work Day Pictures
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Wade Foster
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Posted by Wade Foster
This week's Rotary Foundation Thought is about how effectively our Foundation matches people with money for positive results.
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Weekly Rotary Foundation Thoughts Vol. 9
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Wade Foster
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