Eve Galanter Co-Chair

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 Co-Chair

We are Proud to Announce our Program for the 2009-2010 Season:

Our theme is: "DEFYING the ODDS
When They Said It COULDN'T Be Done"

The series features five amazing people who will share extraordinary stories
of how they defied the odds: 

October 3, 2009: Pioneering Journalist Helen Thomas

"The View from the Front Row of the White House Press Room"

Public Affairs Speaker: Diane Everson
Co-publisher of The Edgerton Reporter

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November 7, 2009: Award-Winning Educator Brad Cohen

"Overcoming Obstacles and Winning the Game of Life"

Public Affairs Speaker: Ann Yehle
Director of Educational Services
Madison Metropolitan School District

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February 13, 2010: Social-Justice Activist Julia Bolz

"Bringing Education, Hope and Opportunity to Afghanistan"

Public Affairs Speaker: Margaret Jankowski
Executive Director, The Sewing Machine Project

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March 6, 2010: NPR Correspondent Jacki Lyden

"Writing a New Narrative: Translations from Mental Illness"

Public Affairs Speaker: Nancy Abraham
Founding Member, National Alliance on Mental Illness

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April 24, 2010: Trailblazing Physician Dr. Timothy Cordes

"How I See Possibilities"

Public Affairs Speaker: Gloria V. Hawkins, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, Multicultural Affairs
UW School of Medicine and Public Health

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See "About Our Speakers"
for more information