Happy New Year! A New Rotary Year that is for @RotaryMadisonWI! July 9 was our Annual
Changing of the Guard Program. Jason Ilstrup passed the gavel to Anthony Gray. We bid farewell to Past President Jason and welcomed President Anthony.
@RotaryMadisonWI on June 4 Rev. Dr. Alexander Gee, Founder and CEO of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture, gave an excellent presentation describing the founding and purpose of his organization whose new headquarters will open in December in the 700 block of Badger Road.
UW Madison Prof. Alexander Shashko spoke about the enduring power of black art, especially in music, @RotaryMadisonWI meeting on July 10 at the Park Hotel.
Madison's StartUp Climate
Why should we care about startups? The CEO of StartingBlock, Scott Mosley, asked and answered that question in his presentation before the Rotary Club of Madison on March 13 along with RehabPath CEO Ben Camp. Madison’s startup ecosystem is thriving.
@RotaryMadisonWI on Jan 24 Early Childhood Association Executive Director Ruth Schmidt spoke to the Club about the current state of childcare in Wisconsin.
Maureen Busalacchi of the WI Alcohol Policy Project spoke to Rotary Club of Madison Jan 17 at the Park Hotel about Wisconsin's strong alcohol culture and "Dry January."
@RotaryMadisonWI featured guest speaker on Jan 10 at the Park Hotel was UW-Madison Professor Nam Kim who talked about his family's journey to becoming American citizens.
Guest Speaker Eric Knepp made a presentation on January 3 to the Rotary Club of Madison inviting members to get out and enjoy all the Madison Parks have to offer in any season.
Anne and Josh Thundercloud provided Rotarians and guests with an introduction to Native American pow-wows at the Rotary Club of Madison's weekly meeting on November 1 at the Park Hotel
@RotaryMadisonWI guest speaker on Sept 6 was jerry Deschane on shared revenue in Wisconsin. Although it’s not easy, a representative government that approaches issues with civility and compromise, can work.