Madison Rotary will sell Christmas Trees at Dodge Field beginning November 30th. Sales will be open weekends beginning Novemeber 30th from 10 am to 6:00 pm and weekdays beginning December 2nd from 4 to 8 pm. Balsam, Douglas Firs, and very limited selection of Fraser Firs will be available. Also, balsam wreaths, white pine roping and various tree supplies complete the selection. Prices begin at $15 to $130 based variety and size. 100% of proceeds will be used to support Madison Rotary's charitable distribution program which supports over 40 local charities and organizations. Madison Rotary will sell Christmas Trees at Dodge Field beginning November 30th. Sales will be open weekends beginning Novemeber 30th from 10 am to 6:00 pm and weekdays beginning December 2nd from 4 to 8 pm. Balsam, Douglas Firs, and very limited selection of Fraser Firs will be available. Also, balsam wreaths, white pine roping and various tree supplies complete the selection. Prices begin at $15 to $130 based variety and size. 100% of proceeds will be used to support Madison Rotary's charitable distribution program which supports over 40 local charities and organizations. 
Madison Rotary is an enthusiastic engaged network of ordinary people providing "Service Above Self", in our local and global communities. We have 90 members and are inviting individuals to join our successful and vibrant club. Rotary President Liz Parker invites you as a guest to learn more about Rotary by attending one of two weekly meetings held Thursdays; 7:47 am breakfast at the YMCA or lunch 12:15 pm at the Madison Hotel. Come and visit a Rotary meeting - contact Barry Kroll, at barrykroll@aol.com or 973-476-2772 to RSVP.
Madison Rotary will be hosting its 5th Annual End Hunger 3.6 Project on March 7, 2020 at the Simon Forum at Drew University. Our goal is to package 250,000 meals that will be distributed to individuals and families that live right in our community. Food insecurity and hunger among our neighbors continues to grow. Over a half million people living in our community struggle to eat.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!
Contributions are needed to make packaging 250,000 meals a reality. The approximate cost per meal is 25 cents, You $10.00 donation is 40 meals; $50.00 is 200 meals; $100.00 is 400 meals, etc. Please consider donating so the ingredients for this project can be purchased. Make checks payable to the Madison Rotary Foundation (a 501c3 organization). Send to Madison Rotary Foundation, PO Box 211, Madison NJ 07940 or CLICK HERE to donate online . If you have questions or need additional information contact Ellsworth Havens, End Hunger 3.6 Chair, at ellsworthhavens@icloud.com. Volunteer registration will begin December 1, 2019 - Questions regarding volunteering can be directed to Pat Miller, End Hunger 3.6 Volunteer Coordinator, at pcmiller15@verizon.net
Madison Rotary's 50/50 Raffle is underway. The raffle is the largest fundraiser sponsored by Madison Rotary. The proceeds of the raffle are used to fund the charitable distribution program which provides over $40,000 of support to local charities. 50/50 raffle tickets are on sale. If interested in purchasing a 50/50 raffle ticket contact Barry Kroll at barrykroll@aol.com or call 973-476-2772. The raffle has sold out for the last several year and the 1st place prize has been $20,000. Please help by purchasing as raffle ticket to support Madison Rotary.
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From left are Madison Rotary Club President Elizabeth “Liz” Parker; Madison Rotary Club Treasurer David Farrell; Madison Area YMCA Senior Director of Organization Advancement Amie Herman; Madison Area YMCA President & CEO Diane Mann; Barry Kroll, Madison Rotary Club past president and district governor; and Madison Area YMCA Associate Development Director Leigh Anne Soroka.
The Madison Rotary has pledged $50,000 to the Madison Area YMCA's capital campaign. "The Madison Area YMCA is excited to announce that the Madison Rotary Club Board of Directors pledged an exceptionally generous $50,000 gift to the Madison Area YMCA’s multi-million-dollar Family Center expansion" YMCA President and Chief Executive Officer Diane Mann said.
Over 150 Rotarians from the Rotary District 7475 were on hand in West Orange on June 24th when Ray Freaney, from Madison Rotray, was formally installed as the 2019-2020 District Governor. Past District Governors were invited to attend and participate in a "Passing of the Gavel" ceremony as part of the program. More than 17 PDGs participated in this special event, each sharing their yearly theme as they pass the gavel from one to the other. All District officers were also inducted. It was a wonderful fellowship event. Participants enjoyed wonderful selection of food and drinks. Thanks to the committee members who worked hard to put this event together.
Do you shop on Amazon? The Rotary Global Rewards program has made an arrangement with Amazon that will contribute 5% of total purchases to Rotary International for those individuals who logon to Amazon through the Rotary portal. Additionally there are hundreds of additional discounts on things like car rentals, hotel accommodations, major stores, etc - Click Read More for details 
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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.
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Over 600 people enjoyed Taste of Madison on March 18, 2019. Proceeds of the event support the three sponsoring organizations: Madison Rotary, Madison Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Development Commission. A special thank you to all who were in attendance and to those Madison Rotarians who volunteered to help make the event a success.
The recipients of the Laws of Life Essay Award sponsored by the Rotary Club of Madison have been awarded. Students of the Junior class of Madison High School were invited to write an essay explaining how a core maxim, such as Honesty is the Best Policy is reflected in their lives. The purpose of the essay award project is to encourage students to explore their core values, such as honesty, perseverance, and compassion. By encouraging students to reflect on key life principles and values, the contest promotes and rewards the development of good character. Photos left to right Pat Miller, Emma Voorhees, Mollie Sullivan, Eileen Helck, Liz Parker, Michel Belt. Winners: 1st place Mollie Sullivan, 2nd place Eileen Helck, 3rd place Emma Voorhees
RI President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney’s theme for 2019-20, Rotary Connects the World, asks Rotarians to strengthen the many ways that Rotary Connects the World, building the connections that allow talented, thoughtful, and generous people to unite and take meaningful action through Rotary service.
