Member News
Member News is the place were DMI members can share newsworthy announcements on the DMI website. Submissions include upcoming events, award recognitions, employee promotions, job postings and much more. Check out what's happening with DMI members below!
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Posted on 1/27/2012
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of South Central Wisconsin has selected Julie Sheldon of Applied Tech, to lead a ten-week fundraising campaign. Sheldon has joined a group of Madison community leaders who will dedicate themselves to raising funds in support of research seeking cures and to improve therapies for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and Hodgkin’s disease. Candidates will conduct their own fundraising campaigns to raise money for LLS within a ten-week period. The male and female candidates who generate the most funds at the end of the ten-weeks will be awarded the title of 2012 Man & Woman of the Year. This year’s fundraising period for the Capital City campaign begins on Thursday, March 22, 2012 and will culminate at the Grand Finale Gala on Friday, June 1, 2012, where the winners will be announced. Sheldon hopes to have the support of the membership with several opportunities during the ten week campaign. One goal is collecting silent and live auction donations to help her reach the goal of $20k for LLS. For more information or to support Julie’s campaign for LLS, visit www.facebook.com/TeamSheldon2012 or contact Julie at sheldon@appliedtech.us, 608-577-4388.
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Posted on 1/27/2012
Think of the many volunteers you know who give their time and talent to improve the lives of others. Have you ever wanted to say “Thank You” but weren’t quite sure how? The United Way Community Volunteer Awards give you a chance to recognize individuals, youth, groups and businesses who strengthen our community through volunteering! Volunteers from any Dane County nonprofit agencies are eligible to be nominated. Nominations may be submitted until February 24, 2012. All nominees will be recognized and award recipients will be announced at the Community Volunteer Awards luncheon on April 26, 2012 at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club. Download Community Volunteer Award Form or use the online form here: www.unitedwaydanecounty.org/cvaform.
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Posted on 1/24/2012
Winter in Wisconsin will get a little warmer in February, as Fromagination hosts fondue lunches every Wednesday and Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at their communal table. The price is $22.50 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 608-255-2430. Each seating is limited to 10 people and space is filling quickly, so reserve your seat today. There will also be a special lunch for Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14th at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
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Posted on 12/27/2011
The partners of Boardman, Suhr, Curry & Field LLP and Lathrop & Clark LLP have announced that they are forming a new partnership as of January 1, 2012. The new firm, Boardman & Clark LLP, will have nearly 70 lawyers, making it the second largest Madison-based law firm. The new firm will continue serving individuals, businesses and local governments, with a focus on banks, health care organizations, auto dealerships, school districts, municipal utilities and insurance companies. It will be headquartered at the current Boardman offices and will continue to have offices in Baraboo, Poynette, Lodi, Prairie du Sac and Belleville.
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Events
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Posted on 2/1/2012
On Thursday, February 16 from 6:00-8:00pm, the Urban League of Greater Madison would like to invite you to participate in a community forum moderated by Derrell Connor. The forum titled, The Quest for Educational Opportunity: The History of Madison’s Response to the Academic Achievement Gap (1960-2011), will be taking place at the CUNA Mutual Conference Center, 5810 Mineral Point Rd., Madison. For more information or to register for the forum, click here.
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Posted on 1/30/2012
You’re invited to the 2012 Annual Meeting of Dane Dances on Wednesday, February 15 2012, 6-8pm, at United Way Building, 2509 Atwood Avenue, Madison. They need lots of volunteers to help prepare for all of the August, 2012 Dane Dance events: people who can help the Band, Fund-Raising, Logistics and Publicity Committees. All are welcome, and light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP #s of people who are coming to Norma Standing: 608-719-8846 or via email: standingno@tds.net.
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Posted on 1/27/2012
The Wisconsin Dance Marathon is a UW-Madison student-run philanthropy group, working to raise money for American Family Children's Hospital. The Dance Marathon is an annual, high-energy, 15-hour event, from sundown to sunup. During the Marathon participants dance, enjoy entertainment and free food, and remember the kids that they are pledging to support. The marathon is taking place on March 2, 2012 at the Wisconsin Union, 800 Langdon St. Online registration/donations are now available. Whether you join or start a team, dance, donate or become a sponsor, everyone is vital to the event's success. Please contact the Wisconsin Dance Marathon leadership team at wiscodm@gmail.com to get information on contributing. Also check out the Wisconsin Dance Marathon Facebook page to learn the latest Dance Marathon news.
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Posted on 1/19/2012
Being a financially savvy woman involves taking charge of your finances and making decisions that have important financial implications. To help women gain the financial knowledge they need and become successful planners, Summit Credit Union is holding two free seminars entitled, "Spend Less, Save More, Enjoy Life: Financial Tips for Women in Today’s Economy." The seminars will be held on Thurs., Feb. 9 and repeated on Thurs., March 8, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Bonfyre American Grill, at Arbor Gate Towers, located on 2601 West Beltline Highway. Both seminars are open to the public. Please register by visiting http://www.summitcreditunion.com/community/events.html or by calling (608) 243-5000 or (800) 236-5560.
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Posted on 1/13/2012
You’re invited to a grand evening of neo-Victorian fun at Madison Children’s Museum’s next edition of Adult Swim! The theme for this event, from 6–10 p.m. Friday, February 10, is Steampunk Cabaret. Activities will include cabaret music by local contemporary chamber ensemble New Music Everywhere (aka New MUSE), immersion actors from TeslaCon, jewelry making, fortune telling and tarot card reading, a costume contest, and more. Beer, wine, and Roman Candle pizza will be available for purchase. Adults 21 and up are welcome. Tickets include access to the museum’s exhibits and to the band. A valid ID will be required to enter the event. Tickets are $12 and available at MadisonChildrensMuseum.org.
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Posted on 1/12/2012
The Bike Fed’s 4th Annual Wisconsin Bike Summit will bring together more than 500 bike enthusiasts from every corner of the state to learn about bicycle infrastructure and programming, share success stories, and stand in support of making every ride taken in Wisconsin safe, enjoyable, and fun. The 2012 Wisconsin Bike Summit is taking place on Tuesday, February 21 at the Inn at the Park, Best Western, 22 S. Carroll St. For more information or to register online visit bfw.org/events/wisconsin-bike-summit/.
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Awards/Recognitions
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Posted on 12/12/2011
Summit Credit Union is among 32 international organizations to receive an American Society for Training & Development's (ASTD) BEST Award, the training industry's most rigorous and coveted recognition, for its commitment to continuous employee learning.
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Employee Promotions/Changes
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Posted on 1/17/2012
Axley Law Firm recently named Attorney Gesina (Ena) Seiler a partner in the firm. Seiler has an extensive background in insurance defense, and repeatedly represents municipalities in employment and civil rights matters. She represents businesses and health care providers involved in litigation, and also practices in the criminal law arena, representing defendants charged with OWI, battery, disorderly conduct, among others. Seiler currently serves on the board for the Legal Association for Women and is co-editor of the Wisconsin Insurance Law Alert. Wisconsin Super Lawyers and Rising Stars magazine recently named Seiler a Wisconsin Rising Star in civil litigation.
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Job Listings
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