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Eve Galanter |
The Madison Civics Club was formed in 1912 to encourage civic engagement and thoughtful discussion of the social issues of the day. Our organization offers a lecture-luncheon series highlighting inspiring national and local speakers. We invite and honor outstanding citizens and youth groups; we encourage stimulating conversations among our members and guests; and we promote the betterment of our community. We welcome everyone to join us. |
Nancy Young |
Join us for our next program, on February 13, 2010
Online and mail-in reservations are now CLOSED for the February 13th meeting. To determine whether there are possibilities for walk-in registration, |
February 13, 2010: Social-Justice Activist Julia Bolz
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"Bringing Education, Hope and Opportunity to Afghanistan"
Read Julia Bolz's latest Newsletter
Recent article about Julia Bolz in the Seattle Times
Public Affairs Speaker: Margaret Jankowski
Executive Director, The Sewing Machine Project
If you have questions about attending this luncheon or joining the Civics Club,
call Assistant Reservations Chair Vicky Topp at 221-0726
New this meeting: Coat racks will be available in the meeting room |
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Our November 7, 2009 meeting featured
award-winning educator Brad Cohen
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"Overcoming Obstacles and Winning the Game of Life"
As a child with Tourette Syndrome, Brad Cohen was ridiculed, beaten, and shunned. As an adult, he has responded to the challenge of Tourette Syndrome by living life to its fullest. With a bachelor's and master's degree in elementary and early childhood education, Cohen has been a highly respected teacher near Atlanta, Georgia for 13 years. He not only teaches reading, math and computers, but he also teaches his students and colleagues how to accept people who are different. He was given Georgia's First Class Teacher of the Year Award, in recognition of his service as an outstanding teacher and positive role model. In December 2008, Brad Cohen's story was featured in a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie based on his inspirational book Front of the Class: How Tourette Syndrome Made Me the Teacher I Never Had."
What Everyone Should Know About Tourette Syndrome
Public Affairs Speaker: Julie Underwood
Dean, School of Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
November 7th Meeting Retrospective
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On October 3, 2009, we heard Pioneering Journalist Helen Thomas
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October 3rd Meeting Retrospective
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See "This Season's Programs" and "About Our Speakers"
for information on the other programs in our series.
See Our New Information on Planned Giving |