Events

DVA Secretary-designee JAMES BOND will share his personal story growing up in Madison, serving in the military, his journey coming out, and success not only as DVA Secretary but as a father and husband.  He will include a brief overview of WDVA, successes and challenges of serving Wisconsin veterans and the growing mental health challenges faced by returning veterans.

5 Volunteers Needed

Volunteers will be packing ingredient bags, checking in recipients, delivering baskets to cars and helping sort through new donations. Volunteers will likely be inside and outside during the shift and on their feet the entire shift.  

The event is held at the Goodman Ironworks building at 149 Waubesa Street.  Volunteers must commit to the entire shift to help keep the event running smoothly.  We are asked to NOT bring any extra people - if you want to bring family, you need to be sure that each person is accounted for in the slots provided.

MID-MONTH APPROVAL VIA EMAIL: As needed, a mid-month Classification Committee meeting will be done via email on the closest Wednesday to the 15th of the month in an effort to reduce the time it takes to obtain approval of new membership nominations.

NOTES: Materials will be emailed to the committee by the Friday before the Wednesday meeting.

Loneliness and social isolation are on the rise in the U.S. and are now recognized as public health concerns. The pandemic has both exacerbated the problem and heightened awareness of the consequences. In KRIS KRANOWSKI's presentation, you'll learn more about the issue as it impacts older adults and people with disabilities and community responses that range from national efforts to state initiatives to address the epidemic of loneliness and isolation in Wisconsin.  Kris is executive director of the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging. 

The next meeting of the Notable Books Fellowship will be held via Zoom at 7PM on November 30.  The book to be discussed is The Story of Russia by Orlando Figes.

ZOOM DETAILS

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Meeting ID: 895 9578 6343

Passcode: 265849

Our thanks to Bobbie Sladky for providing Zoom details.

Guest Speaker = John Garnetti

You've likely heard of Esports, either as a player yourself, a parent or grandparent of someone under 18 (98% in that age demographic play video games) or even just in passing - perhaps around the industries project growth to $3.5B in revenue by 2025.  But what you may not have heard, is how it's exploding right here in the state of Wisconsin. Come learn from a Wisconsin based organization, the Milwaukee Esports Alliance (www.mkeeesports.com) about what's going on, what you need to know and how to get involved. Game on!

Carol Koby to present and host

Hosted by Gary Peterson & Susan Schmitz

Mishqui Peruvian Cuisine

Cost = $117/person

Retired Major General Marcia Anderson, the first African American woman 2 star general in the US Army, will be guest speaker. 

December 28th meeting will be via email. (No club meetings December 20 and 27)

MID-MONTH APPROVAL VIA EMAIL: As needed, a mid-month Classification Committee meeting will be done via email on the closest Wednesday to the 15th of the month in an effort to reduce the time it takes to obtain approval of new membership nominations.

NOTES: Materials will be emailed to the committee by the Friday before the Wednesday meeting.

ERIC KNEPP, Madison Parks director, will provide members with an opportunity to get involved in winter activities regardless of their specific sport.  

Ed Hughes to present; Frank Stein to host

NAM KIM is Professor of Anthropology at UW-Madison and the current Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies on its campus. 

Book to be discussed is "Catch 22"

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Meeting ID: 818 2619 6066

Passcode: 763941

MAUREEN BUSALACCHI is the Director of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project (WisAPP) at the Medical College of Wisconsin Comprehensive Injury Center. Her presentation will cover alcohol use in Wisconsin and injuries and death due to excessive alcohol use. She will also discuss solutions to reduce excessive use, tools and policies for a healthier Wisconsin and impacts of the dry months and sober curious trends.

MID-MONTH APPROVAL VIA EMAIL: As needed, a mid-month Classification Committee meeting will be done via email on the closest Wednesday to the 15th of the month in an effort to reduce the time it takes to obtain approval of new membership nominations.

NOTES: Materials will be emailed to the committee by the Friday before the Wednesday meeting.

LISA JOHNSON is CEO of BioForward Wisconsin.  

Presenter and Location TBD

Dinner at Location TBD

Overture Show = Les Miserables

The Community Projects Committee has scheduled slots for 8 Rotary volunteers to take shifts at The River food pantry on February 17.

Saturday, February 17, 2024

MUNCH meal prep – 8:30-10:30- need 5 volunteers

MUNCH distribution – 10:30-1:30 – need 3 volunteers

MID-MONTH APPROVAL VIA EMAIL: As needed, a mid-month Classification Committee meeting will be done via email on the closest Wednesday to the 15th of the month in an effort to reduce the time it takes to obtain approval of new membership nominations.

NOTES: Materials will be emailed to the committee by the Friday before the Wednesday meeting.

Joyce Bromley to present; Frank Stein to host

Joint meeting of Trustees with Club Board

Dinner at Location TBD

Overture Show = Mamma Mia

MID-MONTH APPROVAL VIA EMAIL: As needed, a mid-month Classification Committee meeting will be done via email on the closest Wednesday to the 15th of the month in an effort to reduce the time it takes to obtain approval of new membership nominations.

NOTES: Materials will be emailed to the committee by the Friday before the Wednesday meeting.

Ann Lindsey to present; Frain Stein to host

Rotary District Tri-Con - Hyatt Green Bay

MID-MONTH APPROVAL VIA EMAIL: As needed, a mid-month Classification Committee meeting will be done via email on the closest Wednesday to the 15th of the month in an effort to reduce the time it takes to obtain approval of new membership nominations.

NOTES: Materials will be emailed to the committee by the Friday before the Wednesday meeting.

Presenter & Location TBD