Hello everyone,
 
I hope you all enjoyed our visioning sessions as much as I did.  We’ve got a lot to be proud of and some great ideas to start implementing in our club. The first step we are working on is to tackle some of our immediately actionable ideas - and if you’re in need of some motivation as we get started, check this out
 
This week we will welcome our new District 6250 Governor, Bill Hoel.  He’ll share some remarks with our club and will give us time to ask questions and converse.  This will be a great meeting for new guests to come and hear more about what Rotary is on a broader scale.
 
A look at what’s ahead:
  • Sign up for upcoming Lussier food pantry shifts here
  • Reserve your Fall Bucky bead shifts to raise money for Rotary Youth Exchange here
  • As we welcome our new exchange student, Eric, consider completing the background check process if you’d like to help bring him to events during his time with us
See you on Sunday!
 
Chelsea
2018-2019 President
 
Upcoming Events
Sunday, August 5 – Club Meeting:  District Governor Bill Hoel
Brocach Irish Pub, 7 W. Main St, Madison, 6:30pm-8:00pm
This week we will have the honor of welcoming our new Rotary District 6250 Governor, Bill Hoel.  This will be a great time for us to learn more about fascinating projects he's participated in and to learn more about his future vision for our district. Guests are welcome and encouraged to come hear from this great leader and passionate Rotarian!
 
Saturday, August 11 – Social Event:  Rotary Night at the Mallards Duck Pond
2920 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Join us for an all-Madison Rotary social at the Mallards Duck Pond!  $10 gets you a stadium ticket and a Mallards cap ($25 also includes dinner and a beer).  Use the Promo Code "RI Hat", "RI Soda", or "RI Beer" at MallardsBaseball.com!  Guests welcome!
 
Sunday, August 19 – Club Meeting:  The Neuroscience of Communication
Brocach Irish Pub, 7 W. Main St, Madison, 6:30pm-8:00pm
This week we have the pleasure of welcoming Jacy Imilkowsi whose mission in life is to connect people to their lost choices, helping them see a more meaningful, resonant future.  Jacy will talk to us about the Neuroscience of Conversation and how this can supercharge our lives.  Learn more about Jacy at https://jacyimilkowski.com/.
 
Tuesday, August 28 – Service Event: Community Action Coalition Food Bank
CAC Food Bank, 1717 N Stoughton Rd, Madison, 4:00pm-6:00pm
In July we heard from Mallory Swenson about the Community Action Coalition (CAC) - a nonprofit that focuses on providing housing, food, and clothing to those in need. Now we have the opportunity to help them! Join us in helping to sort donated food at the CAC Food Bank!
 
Sunday, September 16 – Club Meeting:  Gigi’s Playhouse
Brocach Irish Pub, 7 W. Main St, Madison, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Join us as we hear from Zane Torgrude, Board Member of GiGi's Playhouse Madison.  GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center’s mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. They offer free therapeutic and educational programming to individuals with Down syndrome and their families.