Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Vocational
Service
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Vocational Service
Facts, Figures & Accomplishments
Presented a program on Vocational Fellowship - two members joined a fellowship
Received award for 10 Year Participation in World Affairs Seminar
Career Job Shadowing Day
Read-Aloud Day at local Schools
Presented scholarships to college bound seniors
Presented vocational awards within the community
Supported neighboring Guilford Club by selling tickets to their annual lobster bake
Club members recite Four Way Test at weekly meeting
“Four Way Test” magnets distributed to community
Presented awards toOutstanding Teacher and Student at High School
Presented Vocational programs by Club Members quarterly
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Sponsor 4 students at Whitewater World Affairs Conference
Student Vocational Day
World Affairs Essay Program
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
1998 Career Exploration Day
Co-Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Madison
and Madison Chamber of Commerce
On January 29, 1998, the Rotary Club of Madison and Madison Chamber of Commerce co-sponsored a “Career Exploration Day” in conjunction with the Board of Education in both the towns of Madison (Daniel Hand High School) and Clinton (The Morgan School). The program, which is part of the national “School to Career” initiative included both “job shadowing” and career workshops for high school juniors and seniors, was initiated as an effort on behalf of both organizations to provide students with on hands vocational experience within the community. An added benefit was to introduce students to local business people to foster community relations. The program also provided students with the opportunity to learn more about the local civic organizations and meet community leaders. Twenty-three students and twenty businesses participated directly in the program. Business-people who volunteered were Rotary and Chamber members, many of which are involved in both organizations.
The planning for this event began in September with meetings between Rotary and Chamber members and the Career Specialist for the two high schools. Volunteers wre solicited. Specific criteria for students were developed. Members of the committee then “matched” students with volunteers based on career interests. Workshop topics were selected. Materials were prepared for both students and business people providing each with guidelines for shadowing. Businesses also provided brief “profiles” for the students. Two career specialist professionals within the community volunteered to be workshop facilitators. A former Daniel Hand High School graduate (and recipient of a Rotary scholarship) was the keynote speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon, to which all participants were invited, and spoke about his transition from high school to college.
The full day program (8:00 - 4:00) began with an informal breakfast and “warm-up” session at a local town facility to introduce the day and allow the participants to meet with the selected students at their businesses. The business partners then escorted the students to the Rotary Club meeting. Following the luncheon, the students were transported to the town facility and participated in two interactive workshops relating to career choices and issues.
Feedback from the program was extremely positive. The event was instrumental in the school systems’ award of grant funding for continued “School to Career” programming. A student who participated in the program was offered part-time employment with his “business partner”. The same student also went on to apply for and subsequently be awarded scholarships from both the Chamber of Commerce and Madison Rotary Club.
Vocational Service - Spotlight on Career Day
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Vocational Service In the News!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Vocational Service In the News!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Vocational Service In the News!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
International
Service
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
International Service
Facts, Figures & Accomplishments
Two sustaining members and one permanent fund benefactor to RI Foundation
Three members worked as hands-on volunteers for a week in Jeremie, Haiti
Presented slide show to 15 clubs in our district on the Haitian Health Foundation
Provided funding for 17 Happy Houses in Jeremie, Haiti
Joined “Save A Family” program and now support a family with a monthly contribution for a father and six children in Haiti
Sponsored two GSE team members to France and two incoming from Sweden
Sponsored Exchange Student from Brazil
Sponsored “Food Drive” for Haiti and collected $2512.12
Supported PDG Golf Tournament
Presented Paul Harris Award and two Blue Sapphire Awards to members
Was first club in District to hang road-side signs “Show Rotary Cares” as proposed by Rotary International President Glen Kinross
Joined Bridgeport Club in saving used stamps for Ambattur, Madras, India
Haitian Food Drive
Haitian Happy House Project
Haitian Interact House Project
International Exchange Students
International Group Study Exchange Teams
Phillipine Eye Project
Rotary International Ambassadors Scholarships
Rotary International Foundation
Rotary International G.S.E.
Rotary International Ice Storm Fund
Sponsor a Family in Haiti
T.V. Nagar School Project in Madras, India
Youth Exchange Program
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
International Service - Spotlight on Haiti
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
International Service - Spotlight on Haiti
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
International Service - Spotlight on Haiti
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
International - Spotlight on the Phillipines
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
International - Spotlight on the Phillipines
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
International Service In the News!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
International Service In the News!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Community
Service
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Community Service
Facts, Figures & Accomplishments
Guest Day gained three new members
Polly McCabe School for pregnant teens
Promote Rotary activities in the media
Initiated “Warm the Children” within the community, a national program that provides funding to buy NEW clothing for needy children. Collected $9849.
Promoted Rotary Awareness in community at Expo, Green-Up Clean-Up Day, Fourth of July Parade and Christmas Parade
Supported High School Interact Club
Delivered food baskets and gifts to needy adults and children over the holidays
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
Angela Hubley Bone Marrow Drive
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Bikes for Kids
Branford Soup Cellar
Brown School Spokes Program
Corey Erskine Memorial Blood Drive
Daniel Hand High School Football Boosters
DHHS Lacrosse Boosters
DHHS Softball Boosters
DHHS Soccer Boosters
DHHS College Scholarships
DHHS Student/Teacher Awards
Easter Seals Camp Hemlock
Garden Club Daffodil Project
Green Up / Clean Up
Hammonasset Eagle Scout Project
Intergenerational Senior Citizen Dinner
Jeffrey School Book Award
Leukemia Society of America
Madison ABC Program
Madison Community Services
Cultural Arts Concert on the Green
Cultural Arts Fireworks
Madison Fire Department Defibrillators
Madison Fuel Assistance Program
Madison Hose Company #1
Madison Little League
Madison Marine Patrol
Madison Memorial Town Hall
Madison Youth Theatre
Matt Cooper Kidney
National Alzheimers Association Research
National Constitution Center
Nite-In-Hand Prom Party
PDG Golf Tournament
Rajendra K. Saboo Endowment Fund
SARAH
Rotary Youth Leadership
Shoreline Youth Symphony
Scranton Library Wheelchair Donation
Urban Concerns Seminar
Special Olympics
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Community Service In the News!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Community Service In the News!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Community Service In the News!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Community Service In the News!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Community Service In the News!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Community Service In the News!
Rotary Cares: Madison Rotary supports our High School Interact Club and the High School Prom Party. Our club originally organized the after prom party 15 years ago.
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Community Service In the News!
Rotary Cares: Fund Raiser for Matt Cooper who desperately needed a new kidney - IT WORKED!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Community Service In the News!
Rotary Cares: Madison Rotary sponsored poetry contest on subjects related to Madison - both the town and the President.
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Community Service Spotlight on Scholarships
Rotary Cares: Over the past 10 years, the
Madison Rotary Club
has awared over $100,000 in scholarships to deserving students.
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Community Service Spotlight on History
Rotary Cares: The Madison Rotary Club is one of three sponsors of the Madison, USA Society, helping to promote the 27 Madusons in the United States.
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club
Service
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service
Facts, Figures & Accomplishments
Celebrated Club’s 70th Anniversary. Honored Past Presidents, including 17 of whom were in attendance.
Created Time Capsule for Year 2023
Participated in New Generations Conference
Participated in Urban Concerns Seminar
Sent 45 Rotarians to District Assembly in the last 3 years
Sent 14 Rotarians to District Conference in the last 3 years
Honored member of Club with Dinner to celebrate 40 years in business
Active member with 41 years of perfect attendance
Rotarian of the Month Award
Rotarian of the Year Award
Renamed Rotarian of the Year - Franklin Bower Award in honor of current member and 1954 club president
Won Abraham I. Gordon Award at District Conference
Won Presidential Citation Award at District Conference
Won Best Booth Award at District Conference
Served as Sargeant of Arms Committee District Conference
Hospitality Chairman at District Conference
Participated in District Service and attended District programs
Supported District Governor Designate Dick Benson by funding District pins
Clinton Sunrise Rotary Club
Rotary International Float in Tournament of Roses Parade
Paul Harris Fellows
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service - Celebrating our 70th Birthday!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service - Staying Informed!
The Monthly Newsletter
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service - Staying Informed!
The Weekly News Bulletin
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service - Money in...Money Out
Rotary Cares: The Treasurer, Officers and Board of Directors pay close attention to the club’s fiscal responsibilities.
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service - We Thirst for Knowledge
Rotary Cares: Speakers such as News Channel 8 Anchor Ann Nyberg, UCONN women’s coach Geno Auriemma and a cadre of other experts keep us attune to the world around Rotary.
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service - Paul Harris Award Program
Rotary Cares: Bob MacDonald, first non-rotarian to receive Paul Harris Fellow.
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service - Paul Harris Award Program
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service - Fourth of July Parade
Rotary Cares: Each year the club marches in the Fourth of July Parade. Above: Parade volleyball gives new meaning to “service above self.” Below: Rotary President Michael Amatrudo rides with Scholarship winners.
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service - An Eye for Design!
Madison Rotary Club - Winners of District 7980 Window Contest
Madison Rotary Club - Madison Expo ‘98 Best Civic Club Booth Award (4 years running). Exhibits featured projects and donations given by the club.
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service Above Self!
Rotary Cares: Madison Rotarians give freely of themselves initiating such popular events as “Green Up - Clean Up”, the Art Auction, Wine Tasting and more.
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service - Madison Golf Classic!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service - Madison Golf Classic!
Rotary Cares: The Madison Rotary Golf Classic is held each year as our principal fund raiser. All club members participate in solicitating local businesses as well as “hands-on” work during the tourney.
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Club Service - Fun Stuff!
Charles W. Pettengill Award Application The Madison Rotary Club
Respectfully Submitted 15 April 1999
Thank You!
The Madison Rotary Club is committed to the Rotary International motto of “Service Above Self” to the Town of Madison, Connecticut, to District 7980 and to the world at large. We are proud to share some of our efforts in words and pictures in this proposal for the Charles W. Pettengill Award. Our club works hard and plays hard in a fellowship of kindred souls as we continue to Follow the Rotary Dream and look beyond the rainbow into the wonderful land called Rotary.
Past Presidents,
Ruth DeSarbo (1997-98) Kathleen Dess (1996-97) Michael Armatrudo (1995-96)
