During Women’s History Month, I would like to acknowledge the leadership, service, and lasting impact of women in Rotary. Rotary was an all-male fellowship until 1987, when the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision opened membership to women. Trailblazers such as Dr. Sylvia Whitlock, Razia Jan, and Lyn Kenney exemplify the pioneering spirit of women bring to Rotary.
Today, women make up 34% of District 6250, and their leadership continues to strengthen Rotary’s mission of Service Above Self. Read on to learn more about the remarkable women who paved the way for women in Rotary.
District 6250 clubs have a powerful opportunity to multiply their impact in the fight to end polio. From February 1 through April 18, 2026, the Wisconsin Rapids Rotary Club and the Charles and Gayle Gibbons Family Charity Funds will match up to $500 per club donated to PolioPlus. With the additional 2:1 match from the Gates Foundation, a $500 club donation becomes $3,000 for polio vaccines.
If all 49 clubs participate, the district could generate $147,000 toward global polio eradication. Read on to see where to properly direct your funding.
District 6250 continues to see positive membership momentum, reaching 2,217 members as of March 1, which is a net gain for the Rotary year. Please regularly update your club roster to help district leaders better track membership trends and plan major events.
Other news shows that Rotary International will also soon introduce a new system for managing prospective member inquiries, helping clubs connect more easily with people interested in joining Rotary. Stay tuned for more information on this.
We’re once again inviting clubs to sponsor students to attend our District 6250 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Camp. We are very excited about this year's program and the opportunity to mentor young professionals in our community.
The dates for this year's camp are May 8-10 at the Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in Wisconsin Dells. Plans are coming together for another transformational and fun weekend!
Applications from clubs and Registrations from students/parents will be completed online. We’re now using ClubRunner to collect this information which helps keep all our info in one place. All you need to do is be sure to select the correct “ticket” type, and the rest is very similar to past years.
A small Rotary club in Oregon, Wisconsin reached across the globe and placed essential tools into the hands of children where many had never owned a backpack before.
Supporting 460 students in rural Cambodia
Turning one Rotarian’s family roots into a bridge of opportunity acrossthe globe.
Demonstrating that small clubs don’t need big numbers to makea big difference.
Service Above Self isn’t about size. It’s about stepping up when it matters most.
What began as the closing of the Stoughton Kiwanis Key Club has quickly grown into something even more impactful - a thriving Rotary Interact Club with more than 80 Stoughton High School members.
Students have already launched numerous service projects throughout the community and are making a meaningful difference. Read on to learn how a simple question of “What can we do for you?” sparked a powerful new partnership for service.
More than 160 high school juniors from across Dane County gathered for the Rotary Club of Madison’s 2026 Rotary Ethics Symposium, where students explored real-world ethical dilemmas and learned a practical framework for making thoughtful decisions.
Through interactive performances, small-group discussions, and student-led sessions, participants examined challenging issues and helpful solutions that young people face in every-day life. Read more to discover how this unique program is helping shape the next generation of ethical leaders.
