Hello fellow Rotarians,
Here we are in April...finally. The last few weeks have had more than enough changes to our daily lives, along with all the lows and highs those changes entail. The fear and anxiety seems just as contagious as the virus. Cancelled vacations, closed restaurants and cafes, and social distancing are affecting every one of us. Meanwhile, Rotarians are more inspired than ever to do all we can to help our communities. Clubs throughout our district continue to help those in need, from making face masks, to filling Little Libraries, to helping our local food pantries.
Our club continues to adjust to these new circumstances, too. We’ve had several virtual hang-outs, including a coffee hour, happy hour, and brunch. Our meetings for the month of April will be virtual on Zoom. We are applying for a district grant to help a start-up company in Waunakee, Partita, secure the supplies they need to continue 3-D printing face shields for healthcare workers and first responders. Also, keep an eye on our social media as we team up with other young professional organizations in Madison to post volunteer opportunities, how to give and get help, and self-care during the month of April. Rotary’s ability to empower us during these uncertain times keeps my days a little brighter, and I hope yours, too.
I’m looking forward to seeing your lovely faces on Zoom! Until then, sending you good vibes for health and safety.
Erin Luken
Club President 2019-2020
Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 5th- Club Meeting
Join us on Zoom, meeting and happy hour social at 7:00 pm
Please note: due to enhanced security starting April 5th, Zoom is requiring passwords for all meetings. You should be able to one-click through the link to join, but if you join manually or need the password, it is 267319.
Vote for Q2 Happy/Sad dollars here: Survey Saturday, April 11th- Lussier Food Pantry
Lussier Community Education Center, 55 S Gammon Rd, Madison, 11:45 am- 1:00 pm
Volunteer with us at the Lussier Community Center Education Center food pantry. Four volunteers are needed to work from 11:45 am- 1:00 pm. Sign up here or email
madisonrotaryah@gmail.com Please keep an eye on the club calendar for any changes or cancellations.
Week of April 13th- YP x Rotary After Hours Social Media Week
All week long on Facebook and Instagram
Keep an eye on your social media feed this week as we post a service challenge (complete the challenge and be entered to win a gift card!), how to give and get help, and self-care tips.
