Robert J. Dinndorf
President 2008-2009
Greetings from the Rotary Club of Madison.
The Rotary Club of Madison,
Club 71, was chartered in 1913 and includes over 500 members. We are part of Rotary
International, a service club association that includes approximately 32,000 Rotary clubs,
with 1.2 million members, in 168 countries. Rotary Club of Madison is among the 10 largest
clubs in the world and our associated Foundation is one of the largest Rotary endowment funds.
Also known as "Downtown Rotary," our club
has a deep commitment to serving people in the Madison community and throughout the world.
Each year we donate over $500,000 in educational scholarships, youth awards and grants for
local and international projects. Last year alone, over 50 not-for-profit organizations
in the Madison community benefited from these grants.
In addition to the substantial
dollars raised and distributed each year, Downtown Rotarians are involved in a
multitude of hands-on projects. Members paint houses, donate blood, ring Salvation
Army Bells and raise awareness for a variety of activities and social issues.
We strive to enhance the quality of life in the Greater Madison Area.
Beyond its philanthropy, the Rotary Club of Madison
is a unique and valuable asset to the Madison community because of the high quality of
its weekly programs. The club's size and membership attract distinguished speakers who
are among the best in their fields. Each Wednesday, Rotarians and guests are engaged
in presentations on timely topics given by local, state, national, and international
speakers of renown. In addition, the Rotary Club of Madison provides election forums
for state and local candidates. Many of our weekly programs are regularly rebroadcast
by city cable television. Televised coverage provides the broader community with access
to programs of interest, another way in which the Rotary Club of Madison is a valuable
asset for all of our residents.
Above all, the
camaraderie of our club is what makes it special. We sing, we laugh, and we
make a difference. Meetings are held each Wednesday noon at the
Inn on the Park,
located on the Capitol Square in Madison, WI. We welcome visiting Rotarians
to join us for lunch.
To
learn more about our club, please call 608-255-9164 or email office@rotarymadison.org | 
