 Madison Rotary is pleased to offer six scholarship awards to graduating seniors who embody the organization’s motto, “Service Above Self.” Six scholarships of $1,200 will be awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to volunteerism, community service, and leadership through their activities and actions. Examples of volunteer service, activities and actions may include but not limited to participation in a service club like Interact or Key Club, participating in organized mission trips, volunteering to help others, volunteering at a community organization like the YMCA, food bank, hospital, scouting, Rotary Christmas Tree Lot, Bottle Hill Day, raising money to benefit others, peer mentor, tutoring, etc. Eligible service activities may include, but are not limited to, participation in service clubs such as Interact or Key Club, engagement in organized mission trips, volunteer efforts benefiting individuals or organizations, and service at community-based entities such as the YMCA, food banks, hospitals, scouting programs, the Rotary Christmas tree lot, and Bottle Hill Day. Additional qualifying activities include fundraising to support others, peer mentoring, tutoring, and other forms of meaningful volunteerism. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for consideration, applicants must: Be graduating seniors residing in Madison. Attend an accredited high school (does not have to be Madison High School). Demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteerism and community service. Financial need is not a factor in the selection process. |
Pat Miller, a longtime member of The Madison Rotary Club’s saw the need to help teachers and students respond in positive ways to the increased anxiety students were experiencing. Turning to a program that embraced SEL (social and emotional learning) SKILLS, a collaboration was formed between Madison Rotary and Madison school administrators. Madison Public Schools Superintendent, Danielle Shanley and Director of Elementary Education, Christy O’Connor were eager to share how the Madison Public schools would incorporate this program across the school district. They joined the Rotary club members at an evening meeting to present details of how this will be implemented in the schools, laying out the timeline, the initiatives and the resources. CLICK HERE to access a recording of the meeting. Thanks to Pat Miller’s generosity, and the Madison Rotary Club for committing to the program’s sustainability, this new initiative is a step in enabling students to manage life’s challenges and enjoy its endless possibilities. Madison Rotary is a dynamic group of 87 dedicated members who live or work in the Madison area, united by a shared commitment to making a positive impact both locally and globally. Our key initiatives focus on youth development, reducing food insecurity, and collaborating with community partners to address pressing needs.
Madison Rotary is a dynamic group of 87 dedicated members who live or work in the Madison area, united by a shared commitment to making a positive impact both locally and globally. Our key initiatives focus on youth development, reducing food insecurity, and collaborating with community partners to address pressing needs. Join Madison Rotary and Make a Difference!
We believe our strength comes from embracing people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're passionate about giving back or looking to build meaningful connections, Madison Rotary offers a welcoming space for you! Not sure if Rotary is for you; come to a meeting and check us out.
Meeting Schedule
📍 Thursday Mornings | 7:45–8:30 AM | Madison Area YMCA
📍 Thursday Afternoons | 12:00–1:30 PM | Firehouse Pizza, Central Avenue
📍 First Thursday Evenings | 6:00 PM | Romanelli’s Pizza, Madison
📍 Thursday Afternoons | 12:00–1:30 PM | Firehouse Pizza, Central Avenue
📍 First Thursday Evenings | 6:00 PM | Romanelli’s Pizza, Madison
Each meeting includes a meal, a brief business update, and an engaging guest speaker on a topic of interest. Check our speaker schedule for details! For more information or to attend as a guest, contact Joe Smith at info@madisonrotarynj.org. We look forward to welcoming you!
Steff Codey along with Barbara Lucas-Chin, Steve Anderson and Nancy and Doug Willis made and served a
great dinner for over 70 clients of Homeless Solutions at their Morristown facility.
 We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this event possible. To Gary's Wine and Market Place, to all sponsors, local restaurants, volunteers and especially all of the participants in attendance who had a great time. Proceeds from the event are divided between Madison Rotary, Downtown Development Committee and the Chamber of Commerce. Funds will be used to support local activities in Madison. | |
Get Your Items Fixed—for Free! Join us at the Repair Café, sponsored by the Madison Rotary Club and Grace Church, held at Grace Church in Madison. The Repair Cafe will be open for 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. Our skilled repair experts are here to help you extend the life of your cherished items and keep them out of the landfill. Click Read More for details
Rotarian John Hogan and Madison High School Interact Club member Alexandra Porio present a check for $2400 to Rotarian Avery Hart and Paul Mantell of the Maasai Girls Fund. For the last four years, the Interact Club has raised this amount to fund a full four-year high school education for a girl in a Maasai village in Kenya. For more Madison Rotary, including Interact activities, see www.madisonrotarynj.org . (Photo, l-r: Paul Mantell, John Hogan, Alexandra Porio and Avery Hart)
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"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.
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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