Chartered in 1967, Madison South Rotary is a group of friendly professionals who value the Rotary motto “Service Above Self.”

While contributing to Rotary International’s worldwide projects, we also support Madison area students through scholarships and fund dozens of local nonprofits through our Foundation's Grant program.

Our club meets on Mondays for lunch 12:00 - 1:15 pm at

   Madison College Goodman South Campus
   2429 Perry Street (2nd Floor)
   Madison, WI 53713 

We enjoy fellowship, networking, a delicious catered lunch, and an informative, engaging presentation.

Madison South Rotary
P.O. Box 259672
Madison, WI 53725
 
2025-26 President
Mike True  •  (608) 327-9861
Email:  michael@schusterfamilylaw.net

Giving Back through our Brat Stand

Our Brat Stand across from UW Madison's Camp Randall Stadium is our primary fundraiser that returns much-needed financial assistance back to the community using a thoughtful grant process.
 
 

Active Fellowship Groups

Social connections are the biggest reason our members enjoy our club. Unlike committees, fellowship groups are organized by club members to promote social interaction and fun.
 

About our Membership

As a medium-sized club of nearly 70 active members, the Madison South Rotary club spans all ages and occupations.  
 
Be our Guest at an Upcoming Meeting
Ben Schumaker
Nov 17, 2025
Art for Kids
Noah Bloedorn
Nov 24, 2025
Leader of Dane County's First Food Plan
Steve First
Dec 01, 2025
Dictonary Project
Meeting Recaps

By: Ed Fink

You could see it in his eyes, and hear it in his voice, when Rotarian Randy Sproule stepped up to the podium at a recent meeting of The Rotary Club of Madison West Middleton. Sproule had a story to tell, which was both personal and of grave import. It was a tale about a four year old boy named Warren, a child who, years later, would become Sproule’s dad. The little boy, of whom Randy Sproule spoke, awoke one day, only to discover he couldn’t move his legs. Naturally, the child cried out for his parents. But, there was nothing they could immediately offer. The boy’s diagnosis was the dreaded poliomyelitis (polio). 

District Governor Mike Kloss with President Mike True and Past President Steve Fine. Madison South Rotary earned the distinction of being the #1 Club in District 6250 for contributions to The Rotary Foundation! Our Club also earned recognition for 100% participation in Every Rotarian Every Year, with at least a $100 annual contribution.

The Madison South Rotary Foundation is proud to recognize and support an incredible group of nonprofit organizations that are making a lasting impact across Dane County. Through our 2025 grant program, we awarded funding to 25 local organizations whose missions align with our focus on disadvantaged youth, family support, education, wellness, and community connection.

From literacy and early learning initiatives to mental health support, job readiness, mentorship, and inclusive programming, these nonprofits are working every day to lift up our neighbors, reduce barriers, and create opportunities for all. Each grant represents more than financial support—it reflects our commitment to building a stronger, more compassionate community.

To our 2025 grant partners: thank you for your passion, dedication, and tireless work. We are honored to support your efforts and look forward to seeing the positive impact you continue to make.
Together, we are making a difference.

 

 
 


 

The Borgen Project's mission is to campaign the leaders of the most powerful and influential nations to make extreme poverty a focus.  

Claire Zinnen grew up with an appreciation for world poverty.  Her grandfather immigrated to the United States after losing his home in Lithuania during World War II and her mother served in the Peace Corps in Senegal.  Claire interned this summer with the Borgen Project.  Claire shared the Borgen Project's mission is to campaign the leaders of the most powerful and influential nations to make extreme poverty a focus.  Areas of focus include starvation/global food security; newborn, child and mother survival; access to clean water and sanitation; and food aid reform.  The Borgen Project provides a framework to help support everyone getting involved, including impacting legislation and mobilizing volunteers.  The organization's current focus is on protecting future funding for international affairs, promoting acting on the Gaza humanitarian crisis and urging congress to support the Global Fragility Reauthorization Act.  If you would like to help, you can go to the Borgen Project internet page at: https://borgenproject.org/action-center/ and reach out to your representatives to let them know you support these focus areas.    

 

 

Welcome new members Tom Bush and Tom Clippert, who were both formally inducted into the ranks of Madison South Rotary. Dan Millmann sponsored both.

Tom Bush is married with 4 kids and 3 grandchildren. He's a business administrator who spent much of his career at Middleton's Food Concepts.

Tom Clippert is the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Dane County. He's also married and lives in Janesville. Tom loves to travel and has been to 45 states.

Welcome gentlemen!

 

 

When community groups request freebies, the Madison Mallards/The Night Mares respond. GM Samantha Rubin says her organization has never turned down a request for free tickets, baseball caps and other merchandise. These contributions support kids who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend a game or sport a cool baseball cap. Rubin says they've given away 8,200 baseball caps and other stuff with a value of about $68,000.

 


 
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