World Bizaar Silent Auction
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| Pres. Dave Steele with Lee Whitt |
Items donated from Bangladesh |
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| Bernie Heitz with the successful bidders, Assistant District Govenor, Bob Howard and his wife, Judy. |
Pres. Dave Steele with Assistant District Govenor, Bob Howard, and his wife, Judy. |
On January 25, 2008, The Madison Rotary Club held a World Bazaar Silent Auction at the Venture Out Business Center to raise money for the Rotary International Polio Plus Campaign. Items were donated from Rotary Clubs around the world, such as France, Argentenia, Denmark, Bangladesh, Romania, and many more.
The generosity of the Bangladesh Rotary Club was particularly moving in light of the devastation that that country has seen in loss of lives and property. In gesture of high regard and sincere appreciation for their contribution, $700 of the proceeds will go to a relief effort in Bangladesh being led by their Rotary Club. Two thousand dollars of the remaining funds raised will be given to the Rotary International Polio Plus campaign.
Academic Awards
On May 14, 2007, the Madison Rotary Club held its annual Scholarships Awards Banquet at the Pines. The club has awarded scholarships annually for over 40 years.
Honor students from Southwestern High School, Madison Consolidated High School and Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School were introduced to a thundering applause. Sixteen Rotary Scholarship Awards were presented to the outstanding students from each high school.
Honored above, were, front row, left to right: Sophie Mouser, Annie Orrill, Maelin Finkbine, Jessie Oliver, Ashley Carnes, Briana Partin, Erynn Thinnes and Cody Harms. Back row, left to right: Allen Malcomb, Duncan Brooks, Joshua Schafer, Luke Fisher, Kenny Leveille, Thomas Barber, Nathan Hall and Kathryn Gray.
The students above were chosen by the faculty at each school for this year's Citizenship Award. Left to right are Richard Adams (Southwestern High School), Luke Fisher (MCHS), and Ben Campbell (Shawe Memorial High School).
Congratulations to all!
I Like Me! Project
Madison Rotary Club and Rotary member sponsors have completed another year of giving approximately 450 "I LIKE ME!" books to each kindergarten student in Jefferson County.
I LIKE ME! is a beautifully written and illustrated book that is individualized with names important to each individual student. The book encourages reading and emphasizes the worth of each individual student and includes a guide for their teachers for enhanced student enjoyment.
The books are given through the sponsorship and donations of individual Rotarians and Rotarian managed companies. This year's sponsors are: Jim Hadley Chevrolet (Jim Hadley), Steinhardt Heating and AC (Tony Steinhardt), Robert E. Wall, DDS, River Valley Financial Bank (Matt Forrester), Madison Courier (Curt Jacobs), Madison Vision Clinic (John Eagleson, O.D.), and McCubbin Ford (Kevin McCubbin). Members enjoy the opportunity to hand out the books to every kindergarten child in Jefferson County classrooms.
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