Friday, April 25th   4:25 - 5:15 PM

 

Join us in a panel discussion to learn more about the after-hours meeting concept and how to find new innovative ways of boosting membership and attendance. We will discuss how the after-hours model helps with busy lives while promoting service above self.

A satellite club allows for groups as small as eight people to start a club and is organized to tap into an existing club's infrastructure.

Erin Luken got her start in Rotary as an exchange student to France in 1997-98 and has been a member of the Rotary Club of Madison- After Hours since 2018. She has served in many roles in both club and district leadership, including Club President, Club Rotary Foundation Chair, and Assistant Governor. Right now, she is proud to be the D6250 Rotary Foundation Chair and part of a team of Rotary leaders who are passionate about supporting clubs and Rotarians working to make the world a better place through Service Above Self. Erin lives in Madison, Wisconsin with her husband Jason Beren (also a Rotarian!) and their two cats, Jaspurr and Lucie.

Stefanie Kline has been a member of Rotary of La Crosse After Hours for the past 12 years. She is the current President of the club as well as helping with socials, events, and fundraising including the Mini Masters Youth Exchange fundraiser and Pints for Polio. A lasting impact on her Rotary experience is traveling to the Philippines for Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) and attending the RI convention in Singapore. Along with helping make Rotary magical and fun during her President year, she enjoys spending time with her daughter Brynnlee who attends many Rotary events and is a future RAHtarian.  After serving as President, she will be an Assistant Governor under Mike Kloss term for the next three years.

Ashley Krasowski graduated with a Bachelor of Science from UW-Madison in May 2022. Growing up in Wausau, Wisconsin, she frequently attended Rotary meetings with her father. She was honored to be selected as a Uthrotar, attended RYLA, and received two Rotary International scholarships upon high school graduation. Throughout her undergraduate years, Ashley served as President and Director of Member Outreach for Rotaract-UW. She is now an active member of Madison After Hours, serving as their Rotaract Liaison. Outside of her Rotary involvement, Ashley is applying to medical schools and runs her wellness coaching business, STOP the POTS, which is specifically designed to support clients with dysautonomias and autonomic dysfunctions.

Originally scheduled for Friday, April 25th   3:20 - 4:10 PM