Hello fellow Rotarians,
Welcome to a new Rotary year! I'm excited to be taking the reins from Chelsea as I step into the role of President. Thank you for the confidence you've shown in me and for all the support I've received so far in preparing for the coming year. There are many things happening in Rotary, from the club and local Madison level, to district, to Rotary International, that we can take part in and truly make a difference in people's lives. I hope to continue to expand our own club's role in making a difference through the development of our signature project(s), scheduling speakers that resonate with our members, expanding our membership, and providing opportunities for our members to fulfill their passion for bettering the world.
Please join us this Sunday as we welcome Mandy Mommaerts from Ironman Wisconsin to tell us all about the volunteer-side of this huge event and what it takes to pull together, organize, and train over 3,000 volunteers each year. I've been volunteering for IM WI for over a decade as the Homestay Captain, connecting professional triathletes from all over the world with local host families, and I've made some truly wonderful friendships along the way. Learn how to sign up to volunteer with our club on Sunday, September 8th, and help us earn a $500 grant.
See you on Sunday!
Erin Luken
2019-2020 President
2019-2020 President
Upcoming Events
Saturday, July 6th – Service Event: Lussier Food Pantry
Lussier Community Education Center, 55 S Gammon Rd, Madison, 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteer with us at the Lussier Community Education Center food pantry! Four volunteers are needed to work from 11:45am until 1:00pm. Sign up for shifts here or email us at madisonrotaryah@gmail.com.
Sunday, July 7th – Club Meeting: Ironman Wisconsin
The Post at Park Hotel, 22 S Carroll St, Madison, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Join us this Sunday as Mandy Mommaerts, the Volunteer Director for IRONMAN Wisconsin, describes what it takes to manage an Ironman event. Our club is assembling a group of volunteers for the September 8th Ironman Triathlon, so this will be a great opportunity to learn more about how we can help!
Saturday, July 14th – Service Event: UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve
Frautschi Point Lot in Eagle Heights, 3034 Lake Mendota Dr., Madison, 9:00 am – Noon
Join our work party at the UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve! We'll help to serve its mission of managing undeveloped Lake Mendota shore land to preserve its natural character and provide educational opportunities. We will remove invasive woody shrubs, collect seeds for later planting, put wood chips on trails, or cut brush from trails. Tools and gloves are provided.
Sunday, July 21st – Club Meeting: ImaBridge Africa
The Post at Park Hotel, 22 S Carroll St, Madison, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
ImaBridge Africa is a 501(c)3 charitable organization established in 2008, serving the poor and less privileged in Nigeria. Fr. Godwin Asuquo, our founding director was born and raised in Nigeria. "Ima" means love in his native Ibibio language...so we Build Bridges of Love from the United States to Africa. Our presentation will give a brief overview of our service projects over the past 10 years in the areas of Health, Education, Clean Water and Microfinance. We will also discuss our international service project for which we hope to apply for a Rotary Global Grant...Clean Water Production & Bottling Facility.
Wednesday, July 24th – Social Event: Concerts on the Square
1 West Main St, Madison, 6:30 pm –8:30 pm
Feel like taking a visit to Abbey Road? Join us for the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's Concert on the Square, featuring the music of The Beatles. We will have blankets set out on the Capitol lawn across from the BMO Harris Bank building.