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Patsy Evans and Marcia Anderson, Co-Chairs |
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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. |
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Announcing Our Exciting 2008-2009
Lecture Series:
Jonah Edelman, October 11, 2008
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Co-founder of Stand for Children, a groundbreaking child-advocacy group that harnesses citizen commitment to affect electoral and political decisions to benefit children
"We’re All in This Together or You’re On Your Own:
The Answer Will Determine Our Future"
Tammy Baldwin, November 8, 2008
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Second-district Congresswoman and the first woman to serve in the House of Representatives from Wisconsin
She will discuss federal efforts to improve the quality of life for future generations.
Azadeh Moaveni, February 21, 2009
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Tehran correspondent for Time Magazine and author of Lipstick Jihad: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America and American in Iran
"Global Culture and American Youth:
What Does It Mean for Our Future?"
Jorja Leap, March 21, 2009
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An expert on crisis intervention who focuses on gang violence and youth development in Los Angeles
"Grandparents and Homies:
The Surprising Relationships Between Older Adults
and Young Gang Members"
Anastasia Goodstein, April 18, 2009*
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Award-winning blogger and often-quoted expert on American tweens, teens and early twentysomethings, and author of
Totally Wired: What Teens and Tweens are Really Doing Online
"Forces Shaping Generation Next"
*Note -- Dr. Alvin Poussaint, who was originally scheduled for this date
has been forced to cancel his appearance
See retrospectives of our 2007-2008 meetings
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