Events

Brunch at Cento @ 12:45

Nutcracker Ballet at Overture Center @ 2pm 

Hosted by Susan Schmitz.

Lynn Buckmaster, the Affiliate Director of Wisconsin Future Problem Solving since 2021 will present on Future Problem Solving (FPS) – its various components, an overview of the process we use, and testimonials from former FPS alumni who explain how the skills they learned continue to help them in their careers. The audience will go through the problem solving process we use with specific examples for each step. The benefits of FPS over time are discussed, and we end with an opportunity for questions from the audience

The book to be discussed is Normal People by Sally Rooney. Zoom link will be sent to the Fellowship Group prior to the meeting.

Dr. Morris, the chair of the UW Department of Radiation Medicine and co-Director of the UW Initiative for Theranostics and Particle Therapy will describe recent advances in cancer treatment using radiation therapy. This will focus on the development of proton beam radiation, which is now coming to the state of Wisconsin for the first time. Additional discussion will include recent advances here in Wisconsin in the area of theranostic radiopharmaceuticals, which are being developed for the treatment of advanced cancers of nearly any type.

Senator Fred A. Risser was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. A veteran of World War II, Risser went to college on the GI Bill and received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Oregon. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1956 at age twenty-nine—the fourth generation in his family to serve in the state legislature. During his long tenure in office, Risser authored more than 240 bills that became law and was a legendary champion for his constituents. He lives in Madison with his wife, Nancy. 

Doug Moe has worked for more than four decades as a magazine editor, newspaper columnist, and freelance writer. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including, most recently, Moments of Happiness: A Wisconsin Band Story, with Mike Leckrone. Moe lives in Madison.

Keisha Harrison is the inaugural CEO of the Madison Public Market Foundation. A native of Chicago, she has extensive experience in project management, strategic planning, and change management, most recently serving as the Executive Director of the historic Indianapolis City Market. Recognizing the importance of having a third place, Keisha is excited about the opportunity to help create a new tradition for Madisonians in its forthcoming public market, envisioning it as a cherished space where generations come together.

The Madison Public Market will be a year-round, inclusive public marketplace near downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Housed in the renovated former Fleet Services building, it’s designed to showcase locally grown and prepared foods, handcrafted goods, art, and beverages, while serving as a vibrant gathering place for the community. The Market emphasizes equity through entrepreneurship, providing affordable merchant spaces, a commercial kitchen, and business incubation support to help new and diverse small businesses grow and thrive. Learn about its history and current project status and get a sneak preview of what's coming

Join Lisa Smith, as she presents the Wisconsin Girl Report—a clear, data-driven look at what girls across our state are experiencing right now, and what that means for our collective future. The report surfaces critical trends, persistent gaps, and emerging pressures shaping girls’ confidence, leadership, and sense of belonging. It makes one thing unmistakable: when girls are supported early and consistently, the impact lasts far beyond childhood. To share key findings from the Wisconsin Girl Report and how they are being used to inform real action across the state.

Hosted by Ellis Waller and Ann Lindsey

Casey FitzRandolph will take us on his journey, from performing as a Munchkin in a “Wizard of Oz on Ice” production at Madison Ice Arena at age 2, to becoming the fastest man in the world on skates at age 27, giving us a window into what it takes to convert a childhood dream of gold into reality.  He’ll take us behind-the-scenes to give us a better understanding of what the men and women we’re watching in Milan Cortina have been through to get there…and what they’re feeling and experiencing as they try to make their often decades long dream come true at their moments of truth!

The book to be discussed is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Please contact the Rotary Office, rotaryoffice@rotarymadison.org, for the zoom link.

Christy Clark-Pujara is the Chair and a Professor of History in the Department of African American Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on the experiences of Black people in British and French North America in the 17^th, 18^th, and 19^th centuries. She is particularly interested in retrieving the hidden and unexplored histories of African Americans in small towns and cities in the North and Midwest. This talk examines how the practice of race-based slavery, Black settlement and advocacy for full civil rights, and debates over abolition and the political rights of Black people shaped the state’s white-black race relations.

Everyone wants a life that is both long and sweet. Dr. Zorba Paster will introduce the five spheres that shape longevity: Physical health; Brain, Mind, and Mood; Social connection; Spiritual well-being; and Material security. Together, these form a practical, personal longevity plan. The basics—eat well, stay active, avoid tobacco. Those matter. But what about the other softer, less measurable parts of life? How do meaning and purpose, social relationships, and financial stability influence how long you will live?  Dr. Paster will share ideas and insights designed to stir your thinking, so you can craft a longevity plan that fits your values, your priorities, and your lifestyle.

WayForward Resources is excited to welcome you to the WayForward Distribution Center to pack groceries for our delivery clients and to potentially do other needed tasks (sorting and re-packing products, light cleaning, sorting clothing, etc). WayForward made nearly 2,000 food deliveries in the last year to guests who were not able to shop the pantry in person due to a lack of transportation or other barriers.  

• You will be volunteering on Friday March 6 from 1:30 until approximately 3:00. 
• Enter the door marked "Food Pantry and Clothing Center" in our Distribution Center (the second building in our parking lot.)
• Parking is available on-site at 3504 Parmenter Street in Middleton behind our main office.
• Dress in comfortable, durable clothing and closed-toe shoes. 
• Please let me know if members of your group are unable to volunteer as scheduled.
• Consider bringing items to donate from our Top 10 List.
  • Cereal
  • Canned fruit and vegetables
  • Canned proteins (tuna and chicken)
  • Canned hearty soups and stews
  • Rice
  • Lentils
  • Variety of pasta and sauce
  • Vegetable oil
  • Baking items (flour, sugar, oil, baking soda/powder)
  • Snack items (fruit snacks, granola bars, etc.)

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please reply to our office and we can get you signed up!

Hosted by Ben Blagogee

Join Tom Still, President of the Wisconsin Technology Council as he delves into the evolving presence of AI and Data Centers in our world, and in Wisconsin. Tom Still has worked for the Wisconsin State Journal, with a weekly Inside Wisconsin column, focusing on public policy, business, politcs, and trends in technology. He was also a Senior Lecturer for 16 years in the Department of Life Sciences Communication at UW-Madison, where he continues to serve on advisory roles.

Hosted by Kay Schwichtenberg and Herman Baumann