Bottle Hill Tavern on Waverly Place will be providing "free" Thanksgiving Dinners on November 27th, Thanksgiving Day, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., first come, first serve.   There is no cost for the dinner, but donations will be accepted from those who can help.  Donations will be made to  Madison Rotary and earmarked to alleviate food insecurity locally.

Madison Rotary volunteers are neeedd to help with logistics - There will be 4 one hour shifts from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.  2 volunteers are needed per shift.

Click the link on the left to sign up for a shift.

Please join your fellow Rotarians  by marching in the Holiday Parade on Friday, November 28th.  Meet at the Ambulance Corp building on Keep Street at 5:30 pm.   The parade itself will begin at 6:00 pm. Madison Rotary has participated in the Madison Christmas Parade for over 25 years.  Rotarians walk alongside the Santa Claus float and make sure excited children don't run out to greet Santa.  The event is generally over by 6:30 pm.  Immediately after the parade is the lighting of the town Christmas tree at 6:30 pm.  We need about 20 volunteers to help with this service project.

• Saturdays 9:30 – 6 PM
• Sundays 10 AM – 6 PM
• Monday – Friday 4 PM to 8 PM

🎉 Rotary New Member Orientation Announcement 🎉

📢 Greetings Madison Rotarians 📢

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming New Member Orientation session, an integral part of our Rotary family's growth and community engagement.

This orientation session is designed to welcome and acquaint new members with the values, goals, and opportunities within our esteemed Rotary club. It's a fantastic chance for new members to network, learn, and get involved in our various initiatives aimed at making a positive impact in our community and beyond.

The event is for new members who have not previously attended a new member orientation. Dinner will be on you own at Romanelli's. Plan on going through the ordering/eating starting at 5:30 pm. Orientation program starts a 6:00 p

Let's continue to inspire and serve together! See you there!

Regards

Barry Kroll

Membership Committee

Jonathan Golden, Drew University Associate Professor and director of Drew's Center on Religion, Culture & Conflict (CRCC) as well as the program director of Drew's Conflict Resolution & Leadership program, will join us for a discussion of his work.

Soup Making

50/50 Raffle Drawing at the breakfast meeting.  

Grant Recipients

Claire Whitcomb, Chair of the Madison Environmental Commission, will discuss the newly completed Environmental Resource Inventory.

Madison Rotary will sponsor a food packaging event on March 7,2026 held at Grace Church aimed at combating food insecurity. 

The goal is to package 60,000 meals which will be distributed to local food banks, shelters, and organizations supporting individuals and families in need. The event not only addressed immediate hunger needs but also raised awareness about food insecurity, with a call to action for continued community support.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, sponsors, and the dedication of volunteers, the Madison Rotary continues to make a significant impact in the fight against hunger. The initiative reinforces the Rotary's mission of Service Above Self and highlights the power of collective action in creating meaningful change.

To donate or volunteer to help contact Joe Smith at jtsmith0443@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE

The Taste of Madison is returning on Monday, April 27, 2026