Weekly News & Meetings

The Madisonian ~ Madison Rotary’s Weekly Newsletter

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The Madisonian

January 12, 2023

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Austin Hall
The Madison Senior Center and
the Academy School Project

The Madisonian

October 27, 2022

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Peggy Lyons and Rob Russo
The Madison Town Center Project

The Madison Center Project is a multi-phase project that seeks to expand economic opportunities within Madison’s central business district.

The Madisonian

October 13, 2022

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Doctor Ralph and Mary Anne Stroup, with Hope Looney of the North Branford Rotary Club

“Grant Literacy Kenya” Global Grant

The Madisonian

September 22, 2022

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Rotarian Kent Sprague

Kent and his wife Margaret will review their three weeks on vacation on a long river cruise along the Ohio River.

The Madisonian

September 8, 2022

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Sargeant Bill Roy, Madison SWAT Team

Sergeant Bill Roy of the Madison Police Department spoke about the SWAT team explaining scenarios and incidents where SWAT was involved, and discussed training and training requirements.

The Madisonian

August 25, 2022

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Paul Fariss ~ Connecticut State Department

Food security means having, at all times, both physical and economic access to sufficient food to meet dietary needs for a productive and healthy life.

The Madisonian

August 11, 2022

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Penny Fields, Foreign Service Officer
for The State Department

The Department of State advises the President on foreign policy issues, negotiates treaties and agreements with foreign entities, and represents the United States at the United Nations.

The Madisonian

April 28, 2022

Club Assembly

The Madisonian

March 3, 2022

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Sheri Cote - Economic Development Director Towns of Guilford and Madison, with Erin Mannix, Madison Town Planner

The Madisonian

February 17, 2022

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Club Assembly

Last Week’s Program: John Johmann, Executive Director, and Marc Deaton, Artistic Director - Madison Lyrics Stage

The Madisonian

January 20, 2022

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Literacy Volunteers Valley Shore, CT Inc.

“To teach Valley Shore residents to read, write, and speak English to improve their work and life skills in their communities.”

The Madisonian

January 6, 2022

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Katherine Meier

Katherine is a Daniel Hand High School graduate who studied anthropology in college in Minnesota. Her primary study of interest is in primates, specifically apes, including chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans.

The Madisonian

January 19, 2023

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Club Assembly

The Madisonian

October 20, 2022

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Michael Perry and Rotary Education!

We were delighted to welcome Rotarian Michael Perry to speak on New Member Orientation! This orientation plays a vital role in helping new members internalize what it means to be a Rotarian.

The Madisonian

October 6, 2022

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Grant Litertacy Kenya ~ Mary Ann Stroup

Grant Literacy Kenya supports children and families in Kenya to live better lives. They are currently working on a major $85,000 grant that will create enormous support.

The Madisonian

September 15, 2022

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Alison Gamber & Bruce McIntyre – The Cove

The Cove is a safe place where children, adults, and families can talk, share and learn about grief for loved ones that have died.

The Madisonian

September 1, 2022

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Sara Avatapalli: Dress for Success!!

Dress for Success Hartford offers employment readiness and employment retention programs and services for women.

The Madisonian

August 18, 2022

Club Assembly

The Madisonian

May 5, 2022

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Andrew Roestenburg

We welcomed Madison resident Andrew Roestenburg and his parents, visiting from Australia. Andrew is a transplant recipient and spoke about the importance and impact of registering to be an organ donor.

The Madisonian

April 7, 2022

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Friends Forever International

Friends Forever International’s mission is to empower youth leaders to connect, strengthen, and serve communities around the globe by combining their passion to make the world a better place with the skills, experiences, and resources required to do so.

The Madisonian

February 24, 2022

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Lori Fazio ~ RJ Julia Booksellers

Hear from our favorite local bookstore with wonderful book reading recommendations for us to consider.

The Madisonian

January 27, 2022

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Iran Nazario - Peace Center of Connecticut

Offering Youth and Adult Leadership Development, Community Engagement and Support, Community Awareness, Consulting, and Resource Sharing.

The Madisonian

January 13, 2022

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Robert Friend

District Governor Nominee ~ 2024-2025

District 7980 - Southern Connecticut

Contact Us

Rotary Club of Madison
P.O. Box 335
Madison, CT  06443

Where We Meet

Madison Senior Center
29 Bradley Road
Madison, CT 06443

When
Thursdays at 8:00 am*

Susan S. Wagner
Madison Rotary Club President 2023-2024
susanwagnerrotary@gmail.com

* PUBLIC SOCIAL EVENT HELD ON ANY MONTH HOLDING A FIFTH THURSDAY; Location Noted prior to each event.

2021-22 theme

Gordon McInally, President 2023-2024
Rotary International

Christene Freedman, District Governor
Robert B. Friend, District Governor-Elect
Stephanie Philips, District Governor Nominee
Michael Perry, Assistant Governor, Area 8
District 7980 | Southern Connecticut