A little duck has been whispering in my ear, pointing me to Rotary Clubs across our District — and what a pleasure it has been to kick off my year of club visits with such fun, friendly, and energetic Rotarians!
In my first weeks of club visits, I had the pleasure of meeting with ten incredible Rotary Clubs — from Madison to Beaver Dam, Sparta to La Crescent, and more. Each club brought its own unique energy, creativity, and commitment to service, reminding me of the true spirit of Rotary. Thank you to all the presidents and members for the warm welcomes and inspiring conversations.
Rotary International President-elect SangKoo Yun has resigned following medical advice related to his pancreatic cancer treatment. While stepping back from the demanding role, he reaffirmed his love for Rotary and commitment to its mission. The Board will meet soon to determine next steps, and members are encouraged to join in wishing him a swift recovery.
Read the full story from RI President, Francesco Arezzo here:
It's hard to believe that we are already one month into this new Rotary year! I will continue to provide District data to you monthly so that you always know where we stand. We started the year (July 1, 2025) at 2,209 members and were +3 for the month of July, taking us up to 2,212.
A GREAT start to the year, reflecting the awesome work that each club in our District (and each and every one of you) contributes. I know that we can get to a new positive for the year and I will continue to provide snippets of information to help all of you on this journey. Membership Olympics continues this year and here is our first month’s game that you can start TODAY!
Game One – Naming Your Membership Chair Please report your club's membership chair to:
August is Rotary International’s month for Membership and New Club Development, and while we still have a few weeks left in August, take time to shine a light on one of our most powerful tools for growth: Public Image.
Public image is more than social media or a polished website—it’s every way we show Rotary’s heart, energy, and impact to the world. From inviting someone to a fellowship, to sharing your personal Rotary story over coffee. Public image isn’t just what we post; it’s how we connect and live our values out loud.
Thanks to your generous donations to The Rotary Foundation, our district had a banner year in 2024-25 across several metrics, including donations to The Annual Fund ($491,064), fundraising for End Polio Now ($161,264), total giving ($759,611), and per capita giving ($217.57).
Nineteen Rotarians in D6250 reached Major Donor status. Almost half of our members donated at least $100 to TRF, with 149 members donating at least $1000. Your donations go directly to funding the projects that Rotarians take on as we work to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace.
Twenty-one clubs in D6250 achieved over $150 per capita in giving to The Annual Fund last year. The top three clubs were Madison South ($1,770 per capita), Madison West Middleton ($860 per capita), and Menomonee Sunrise ($552 per capita). Those are truly outstanding numbers!
The Interact Club at Lake Mills High School was incredibly honored to present a new award in recognition of Bryan Schuenke—a 2010 LMHS graduate who passed away on Christmas Eve in 2024.
Bryan was a true foodie, with a special love for ice cream. In his memory, the Schuenke family made an incredibly generous $10,000 donation to 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘭, helping support #LCatPride students and families in our district with food and essential supplies.
Valley View Rotarians partnered with the City of Onalaska to refresh the faded Sun Dial at the Great River Landing Bike Trailhead, using a District 6250 grant to repaint it, add new stencils, and install a sign explaining its use—showcasing Rotary’s commitment to community improvement through collaboration.
Come to Verona and join the fun on September 28th! The Madison Breakfast Club guarantees you'll enjoy some Rotarian camaraderie and could maybe even leave with a winning prize!
RYLA 2025 was a powerful reminder of what happens when young leaders come together with purpose. Held at the beautiful Camp Upham Woods, 120 high school students, new and returning counselors, and volunteer Rotarians from across Rotary District 6250 came together May 9-11 for a weekend filled with leadership development, team-building, and lifelong friendships.
Rotary District 6250 has begun the search for our next District Governor for the 2028–2029 Rotary year. A committee of seven Rotarians has been formed to identify and recommend a candidate for this important leadership role.
We are calling on all clubs to help in this process by submitting nominations of qualified individuals. If you know a Rotarian with the vision, commitment, and leadership skills to guide our District, please submit their name to Michelle McGrathdrmichellemcgrath@gmail.com no later than September 15, 2025.
The Nominating Committee will meet in the third week of September to review initial candidates, confirm their willingness to serve, and finalize the interview process and questions. Candidate interviews will take place via Zoom in mid-October.
This is a pivotal opportunity to help shape the future of District 6250. Let’s work together to find the right leader for our District’s next chapter.
Rotarians across the state are already hard at work planning TriCon 2026, the annual Tri-District Rotary Conference that brings together members from Districts 6220, 6250, and 6270.
This year’s Conference Chair, Stephanie Martinez, is seeking enthusiastic volunteers from clubs throughout Wisconsin to help shape an engaging and inspiring event.
