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November 1, 4pm
Ribbon Cutting
Settlers bank - 8010 Excelsior Drive
November 1, 5:30pm (5pm Check-in)
Chamber Trivia Night
Sprecher's Restaurant & Pub
November 2, 7:30am
Get Moving Middleton - Register
Hilton Garden Inn
November 6, 12pm
Annual Celebration Committee
Chamber Office
November 7, 4-8pm
Open House & Ribbon Cutting (5:30pm)
ANiU Salon & Spa - 2275 Deming Way
November 8, 11:45am
Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Networking Best Practices - Register
Chamber Office
November 9, 4:15pm
Ribbon Cutting
State Farm Insurance - Achenbach Agency - 7447 University Ave, Ste 200
November 9, 5-7pm
Business Social Hour - Register
Monona Bank
November 13, 11:30am
Ambassador Committee
Gilda's Club
November 15
Annual Celebration Tickets On Sale! - Get Tickets
November 15, 8am
Ask the Expert: Being Positive & Using Empowerment to Decrease Stress - Register
Edgewood College - Middleton Campus
November 15, 12pm
Economic Development Briefing: George Mavroulis, MCPASD - Register
Wisconsin Bank & Trust
November 21, 8am
Micro Group Ignite - Register
Chamber Office
November 21, 11am-2pm
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
The Chicken Run - 6401 University Avenue
November 21, 11:45am
Lunch & Learn: Quickbooks 101 - Register
Monona Bank
November 25
Small Business Saturday - Shop Local
December 7, 7:30am
Get Moving Middleton - Register
Hilton Garden Inn
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New Members
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Arbonne International - Shari Filsinger
Verona
(608) 347-3517
www.Sharifilsinger.arbonne.com
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Chocolaterian Café
6637 University Ave
(608) 836-1156
www.chocolateriancafe.com
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Digital Fitness
583 D'onofrio Drive, Suite 218
(608) 977-1540
www.i5digitalfitness.com
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Expedia Cruise Ship Centers
7412 Mineral Point Rd
(608) 535-5899
www.cruiseshipcenters.com/madison
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Functional Wellness & Chiropractic Center
7818 Big Sky Drive, Ste 215
(608) 203-9272
www.fwchiro.com
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Kattia Monroe Agency - Farmers Insurance
5555 Odana Road, Ste 201
(608) 278-7055
www.farmers.com/kmonroe
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Madison Power Equipment
8845 S Greenview Drive, Ste 5
(608) 841-1678
www.madisonpowerequipment.com
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Sonic Drive In
6413 University Ave
(608) 831-2633
www.locations.sonicdrivein.com/wi/middleton/6413-university-avenue.html
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
Interview with Bob Sorge
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Interview by Patricia Eldred
Patricia joined MOM (Middleton Outreach Ministry) in December 2015 as Director of Development. She is currently engaged in inspiring and facilitating donations from community businesses, foundations, individuals, service and, faith-based organizations, to support MOM's work. Patricia has worked as a development professional with numerous Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for more than twenty years and holds the Certified Fundraising Executive credential.
Meet: Bob Sorge - President, Madison Community Foundation
Where did you grow up? What did you want to be when you grew up?
I grew up between Burlington and Lake Geneva, went to high school in Burlington and was usually employed in some capacity in Lake Geneva - bellhop at the Grand Geneva, crewman for the Geneva Lake Cruise Line (tour boats), etc.
Originally I wanted to be a veterinarian like my dad. I enjoyed hanging around the veterinary hospital and helping out, but didn't have the aptitude for science.
Tell me a little about your background. What was your first job?
I'm the youngest of five children. Apart from my dad's work, my mom was a social worker. We grew up in the country - surrounded by places to swim, camp, and explore. All five of us followed my grandfather and both parents to UW-Madison. I joke that one day they just dropped me off - I don't think we explored other options.
My first job, well, my dad paid me a dollar-an-hour to work around the veterinary hospital. If we rule out nepotism, my first job was as a paperboy for the Milwaukee Journal (the veterinary hospital paid better).
How did your previous work lead you to Madison Community Foundation?
In my senior year of college I was fortunate to land an internship at Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau. It turned into a short-term job and I helped coordinate Taste of Madison. That led me to coordinating Concerts on the Square for the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, which I eventually led for 15 years.
When the Great Performance Campaign Challenge Match was created to support the nine resident organizations of Overture Center by American Girl founder and philanthropist Pleasant Rowland, WCO worked closely with Madison Community Foundation to succeed in raising the $5 million match. A few years later, my predecessor Kathleen Woit invited me to join the MCF staff. The timing was right and having been a fundholder first-WCO has an endowment fund at MCF-I understood the unique value of MCF in the greater Madison area.
How long have you been at MCF? As President, what is your role?
November 1 is my 10th anniversary at MCF, and I've been in my current role since May 15, 2013.
The Community Foundation has three primary responsibilities: building assets to serve our community; investing those assets for impact today, tomorrow and for generations to come; and using the resources we have available annually in the most efficient, effective manner to impact our community. We have skilled vice presidents who are experts in these areas: philanthropy, investments, and grantmaking.
My role is to work with the Board of Governors to define the unique value MCF provides in the greater Madison area; to ensure we have a committed team of experts delivering that value; to create alignment across departments; and to honestly evaluate our efforts.
MCF recognizes that our quality of life does not begin and end at arbitrary municipal boundaries. The US Census Bureau defines "metropolitan Madison" as Dane, Iowa and Columbia counties based on commuting patterns. Our work with communities around Madison reflects this link. When Madison succeeds so do nearby communities - and when nearby communities succeed, so does Madison. That's why we work closely with Middleton, Monona, Lodi, Columbus, Rio and Portage. They are our giving partners and we are committed to their success.
What changes have you seen in the philanthropic scene since you've been at MCF? What is your vision for the future?
There have been two key changes. One, Commercial Gift Funds (Fidelity, Schwab, etc.) have become a prominent part of philanthropy. They are a convenient way to give, but these national / multi-national, for-profit companies don't have the commitment to, or knowledge about, communities that local community foundations and community endowments do.
Second, there has been a proliferation of private foundations nationwide - nearly double what we had 15 years ago. It's unclear what the advantages are to the donors. They are more expensive to operate, have more stringent guidelines, and are less tax advantageous than working with a community foundation, and yet they offer the same opportunity to direct support to the causes donors care about most.
My vision for the future, that we will continue to invest our time and resources into programs and initiatives that bring value to the community. People appreciate our independent objectivity (we don't produce programming); our knowledge of the community; our philanthropic expertise; and our permanent nature (their gifts will be invested to benefit current and future generations).
What is the best part of your job? What is the most fun-what is the most challenging?
The best is working with generous people. The news is filled with stories of selfishness. It feels like we're in a "me first" era and working at MCF is a nice antidote to that. The people who come through our doors want to do good things that benefit their communities and the people who live in them.
The most fun is nailing a grant. When we fund the right project, with the right leaders, in the right amount at the right time - there's something really special about it. You know it when you see it, and you hear it from the community. Several of our 75th anniversary grants have have had this synergy.
The most challenging: Nailing a grant. There are so many elements that go into a successful project, from funding, to leadership, to planning and assessment. Using the resources we have in the most efficient, effective manner to strengthen our community is not easy.
What do you do for fun? What are your hobbies?
Sunday evenings are "family night" at our house. There's usually a bit of cooking, some checking in with each other, maybe a game of ping pong or a walk. The dogs are right there in the middle of it. That's what I look forward to the most.
I enjoy most leisure activities - hiking, biking, golfing, fishing, playing cards, travel - but honestly, give me a hands-on, day-long project where I can break a sweat and I'm totally happy.
Talk a little about your family.
My wife and I grew up in the Burlington area, but didn't know each other. We were both living in Madison and went back to Burlington for a wedding, where we met. We've been together for 26 years and have a true partnership.
We have two sons, age 20 and 16. Good kids. The first is at Madison College in the auto technician program. He has loved engines since before he could walk (honestly). It's fun to see your kids passionate about something. The second is at Memorial High School-three inches taller than I am, runner, pole-vaulter, lifeguard. College tours are on the horizon, but he is a Badger at heart.
We also have two 10-year-old Puggles (half Pug, half Beagle), Lilo and Stitch.
Closing thoughts? Anything else you'd like to add?
Middleton is a wonderful community with a smart, committed group of volunteers leading the Middleton Endowment. Good things don't happen by accident - they happen because good people come together and make them happen. If there is any place this is true - it's in the good neighbor city. On behalf of the Middleton Endowment I invite you to join them in being good neighbors and strengthening this wonderful community you call home.
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11/1-11/4
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Book Sale, REACH-A-Child
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11/2
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Open House & Social Hour, Emmons Business Interiors
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11/2
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Renovation Reveal Open House, Baymont Inn & Suites
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11/3-11/4
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Holidays Galore & More Sale, Attic Angel
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11/6
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Packers Fundraiser, REACH-A-Child
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11/6-10
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Great Halloween Candy Buy-Back, Madison No Fear Dentistry
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11/7
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WI Startup Week: The Lean Startup, Concordia University
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11/8
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Munch & Learn: Social Media for Business, Tingalls
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11/9
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Apps & Taps Networking Fundraiser, REACH-A-Child |
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11/10
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Workforce Strategies Summit for Manufacturers, Wegner CPAs
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11/14
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Chamber 'Buy One, Get One' Night, Capital Brewery
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11/14
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Open House, IMAGE Spa
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11/15
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Exit Planning: Recipe for a Successful Transition, SVA
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11/16
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Wake Up With Wegner: Tax Reform, Wegner CPAs
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11/16
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Munch & Learn: Power Down to Power Up, Tingalls
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11/23
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A Stress-Free Thanksgiving, Flemings Prime Steakhouse
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11/30
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6th Annual Holiday Open House, Studio 262 Salon
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Members on the Move
Announcements|Awards|Hires & Promotions
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lease Changes Coming, Smith & Gesteland has shared that there will be upcoming changes in accounting for leases will significantly impact financial reporting for almost all companies.
AWARDS
PPD Wins Best CRO Award, Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), announced it was named Best CRO Provider at the World ADC Awards.
IMEG Recieves 2017 Design Award, IMEG has received a 2017 Design Award from the Steel Joist Institute for its structural design of the Method Home Products factory in Chicago.
HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Mallet Joins Settlers bank, Settlers Bank is excited to announce the addition of Ryan Mallet to the Settlers bank team as Credit Analyst at its Windsor location.
Settlers bank Welcomes Femrite, Settlers bank is pleased to announce that Jody Femrite has joined the bank as Private Banking & Executive Assistant at its Madison location.
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AJ Sue Consulting LLC
All About Authenticity
assemblage architects
Attic Angel Community
Auto Paint & Supply Company
Barb's Fine Glass, LLC
BEST WESTERN
West Towne Suites
Betty Lou Cruises
Cirrus Partners, LLC
CMS of Madison, Inc.
Fearing's Audio Video Security
First Business Financial Services
First Weber - N. Simon
First Weber - See Team
Gallant Knight Limousine, Inc.
Goodwill of South Central WI
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Granite City Food & Brewery
Gruno's Diamonds
Harbor Athletic Club
Heritage Middleton
Huntington Learning Center
Kollath & Associates, CPA, LLC
Little Red Preschool
Madison Hearing
Madison Maximized Living
Madison Mobile DJ Service
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
Middleton Baby and Child Care
Middleton Baseball & Softball Commission
Middleton Cross Plains Area School District
Momentum Floral and Decor
Neckerman Insurance Services
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Neena LLC
Network Cabling Solutions, LLC
Never Forget Legacies & Tributes
Oregon Community Bank/ Waunakee Community Bank
Petersburg Insurance Agency
Reilly, Penner & Benton, LLP
Restaino & Associates Relocation Division
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Sherwin Williams
The UPS Store of Middleton
Thomas Bradley Insurance
Tornado Marketing, Inc.
UW Health Transformations
Vin Santo
Willy Street Co-op
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Celebrating 5 Years
Kollath & Associates, CPA
Madison Maximized Living
Middleton Lacrosse Club
NovaONE Networks
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison
Thomas Bradley Insurance
Valpak of Madison
Celebrating 10 Years
Best Western - West Towne Suites
Restaino & Associates Relocation Division
UW Credit Union
UW Health Transformations
Celebrating 20 Years
Betty Lou Cruises
Celebrating 35 Years
Middleton Cross Plains Area School District
Thank You for Your Continued Membership!
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