It is a tremendous honor to serve as President of the Rotary Club of Madison for the 2026–27 Rotary year.
 
I am grateful for the trust of our members and for the many people who make this club what it is: the volunteers who lead, serve, and turn ideas into action; our Foundation leaders; Board members; amazing staff; and the hundreds of members who show up each day to strengthen our community.
 
Downtown Rotary has a 114-year history of bringing people together around service, ethics, leadership, and the belief that we can accomplish more when we work alongside one another.
 
This past year alone, our members and Foundation directed nearly $1 million toward scholarships, youth programs, local nonprofits, humanitarian work, and other efforts that improve lives in Madison and beyond. We mentor young people, support educators and community organizations, convene leaders, build relationships across sectors, and create opportunities for members to serve with purpose.
 
That is meaningful work. And this year, I hope we can help more people see it, understand it, and take part in it.
 
Our focus will be on five connected priorities:
  1. Telling Rotary’s story more consistently throughout the community.
  2. Building meaningful strategic partnerships that strengthen our service, membership, and community impact.
  3. Creating a stronger first-year experience so that new members can connect, engage, and find their place in Rotary from their first contact through their first year.
  4. Helping members better understand the impact of their philanthropy and generosity.
  5. Making Downtown Rotary more visible and distinctive through our service, leadership, and signature initiatives.
None of this is about reinventing Rotary. It is about building on the remarkable work already underway and connecting it more intentionally.
 
Our Ethics Symposium, youth programs, scholarships, service projects, fellowships, and philanthropic efforts are not isolated activities. Together, they tell a larger story about a club that believes in investing in people, strengthening our community, and creating opportunities for the next generation.
 
I am also encouraged that this work will extend beyond a single Rotary year. Working alongside incoming Presidents Janet Piraino (2027-28) and Janine O’Rourke (2028-29), we are committed to building on one another’s leadership. Together, we'll establish strong foundations now, deepen what works, and sustain progress over time.
 
For current members, I hope this year brings new opportunities to connect, contribute, and take pride in the impact we create together.
 
For those who are learning about Rotary for the first time, I hope you will see a welcoming community of people who care deeply about Madison and who believe your service, your friendship, and your leadership can make a real difference.
 
Thank you for being part of this work.
Mark Greene, President, 2026–27
Rotary Club of Madison

OUR CLUB

"Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves."     ----Rotary International Vision Statement

 

Rotary Club of Madison is part of a worldwide organization with over 1.4 million members that participate in more than 46,000 clubs. We’re making an impact not only here at home but also around the world. As one of the 10 largest clubs within Rotary International, Rotary Club of Madison offers its members the opportunity to expand business and social networks, to join together with some of the most active local leaders to exchange ideas and foster understanding, and to serve locally or globally.

 

Rotary Club of Madison celebrated it’s 100th Anniversary in 2013. Watch our Rotary Club of Madison Promo Video and our Rotary Club of Madison Centennial Video.

 

Our club includes a diverse cross-section of over 400 civic-minded leaders who take a break each Wednesday from 12:10pm until 1:05pm at the Park Hotel to enjoy lunch; connect and with fellow members through lively conversation; and hear from stimulating guest speakers on important current topics.

 

What do we do at the Rotary Club of Madison? CONNECT. GROW. SERVE.

 

There are many ways for members to get engaged and involved:
 

  • Over 25 committees including Community Projects, Ethics Symposium, International Projects, and Youth Awards
  • Several fellowship groups including Bowling, Cultural Awareness, Culinary Arts, Going Green, and Scotch Whisky
 
 
2026-2027
Club Executives & Directors
 
President
Mark Greene
 
President Elect
Janet Piraino
 
Treasurer
Tara Grays
 
Asst. Treasurer
Scott Haumersen
 
Secretary
Pat Jenkins
 
President Elect Nominee
Janine O'Rourke
 
Sgt.-at-Arms
Wendy Wink
 
Directors
Joy Cardin
Mike Engelberger
Mike Gotzler
Anthony Gray
Tara Grays
Conor Moran
Janine O'Rourke
Sedrick Page
Julie Swenson
Angela Titus
Charles Tubbs
Greg Zacharski
Tanya Zastrow