 | Lois Bhatt (left) and Carol Martorana (right) welcomed Paula Fischer (center) as Madison Rotary's newest member. Madison Rotary’s members actively engage to eradicate food insecurity, to empower youth and to partner with other local organizations to enrich the Madison community for all. If you are interested in becoming a part of Rotary contact Joe Smith at info@madisonrotarynj.org. |
COAT DRIVE ENDS JANUARY 9, 2025
Thank you to all of the generous donors who dropped off a new or gently used coat. Over 250 coats were collected and contributed to local organizations that were able to distribute to their clients in need. Pictured above left to right, Steve Shannon, Ruth Kerkeslager, Woody Kerkesager and Kyle Becker the organizers for this program. For information on how to participate in a service project or become involved with Madison Rotary contact Joe Smith at info@madisonrotary.org.
Madison Rotary has 87 members who live or work in the Madison Area who desire to make a postive difference in our local and global communities. The primary goals of Madison Rotary focus on youth development, reducing food insecurity and partnering with other organizations to meet community needs. The success of Rotary includes involving new people of all ages. If you have an interest in giving back to the community, or meeting new friends, Rotary might be for you. Come to a Rotary meeting or participate in a service project or meet with our membership chair to learn more about Madison Rotary Rotary has two weekly meetings on on Thursdays 7:45-8:30 am at the Madison Area YMCA and 12:00-1:30 pm at Firehouse Pizza on Central Avenue, Madison. Additionally, the first Thursday of the month is a 6 pm evening meeting held at Romanelli's Pizza in Madison. Each meeting consist of meal, a short business meeting followed by a speaker on a topic of interest (see speakers list on left). Contact Joe Smith at info@madisonrotarynj.org to attend as a guest and learn more about Madison Rotary.
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The Interact Club at Madison High School, in partnership with Madison Rotary, has been committed to supporting the Maasai Girls Fund, as their international service project. Over the past three years, the Interact has raised $2,400 annually, funding a four-year high school scholarship for a young Maasai girl in Kenya. In addition, Madison Rotary contributes to the Maasai Girls Fund through its annual grants program. Featured in the photo are members of a Maasai village expressing their gratitude to Madison Interact Club through a video message. The Maasai girls are seen holding their reusable hygiene kits, which enable them to pursue their education uninterrupted.
"It is so exciting to know that we have reached "5,000" bags and we have been in partnership with you since 2020!” said Jackie Love from the food pantry at the First Baptist Church of Madison. Jackie was referring to the Madison High School Interact Club’s Madison Ends Hunger service project that started on July 28th of 2020 during the pandemic. Click Read More for more details and information.
Madison Rotary has made more than 300 gallons of soup in conjunction with Soup Sisters that have been contributed and delivered to local charities to help with food Insecurity. Hightower - Egan Wealth Advisors is the partner/sponsor of this program. Each month Madison Rotary conducts a Ladles of Love where 18 volunteers come together at Healthy Italia in Madison, roll up their sleeves cut and chopped vegetables, stir pots and ladle steaming broth into containers. The air is filled with the aroma of simmering herbs and spices, creating an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie. Click Read More for addition details.
RI President Stephanie Urchick Announces
Rotary's 2024-2025 Theme - The Magic of Rotary
Madison is a beautiful town, with lovely trees providing shade, protecting our aquifer and helping to clean the air. Having more trees in the town’s “tree canopy” is a good thing. However, trees can reach the end of their natural life span, or get diseased and need to be replaced. Recently, in particular, ash trees have been lost at an alarming rate as a result of infestation by an invasive beetle. As a result, Madison needs to replenish and expand its tree population. The Rotary decided to commemorate its 100 years of community service by taking the lead on providing 100 new trees to replace and replenish Madison’s trees. Under the guidance and supervision of Madison’s Shade Tree Management Board, Rotary planned a multi-year project to plant new trees at several locations throughout the town. The trees will be planted over 3-4 years beginning in 2023.
HOW CAN YOU HELP? - Because these new trees will benefit the entire community, the Rotary is giving members of the community the opportunity to share in the project. To keep costs to a minimum, Rotary and Shade Tree Management Board members volunteer their time, and for purchasing and planting the trees we use a competitive bidding process to assure the best cost. You can help by “sponsoring” a tree for Madison with the donation of $400, which is our estimate for the costs per tree as we go forward.
For complete information, pictures of trees, locations or to help, please click READ MORE
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For the 11th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation has received the highest rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S. Click read more for additional information.
Thirty Madison Rotary Foundation grant recipients joined members of the Madison Rotary Club on Thursday, November 21st at the Madison Area YMCA. The gathering provided grant recipients with the opportunity to share the impact of their Rotary Grant and strengthen their partnership with Madison Rotary. Madison Rotary’s annual grant program raises funds to address local food insecurity, support development of Madison youth and to support and partner with area non-profits to enrich the lives of the residents of Madison. Each 2024 grant recipient had the opportunity to introduce themselves and share their mission. Click Read More for additional details.
 | Madison Rotary is a 501(c)3 social welfare organization that supports the local and global communities. Through Rotary's fundraising efforts and the generous contributions of indiviudals and businesses in our area, Madison Rotary has been able to provide financial support of over 30 local organizations. CLICK HERE to see a list of organizations supported in 2023. If you are interested in giving back to the community or becoming a part of our amazing organization, contact Joe Smith at info@madisonrotarynj.org |
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