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• NFL Book Club

  • When
    May 28, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA

  Lovely One: A Memoir

  Author: Ketanji Jackson

  Nominated by Sherri Gruder

  Hosted at Eunice Gibson's Home

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• Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch

  • When
    June 01, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Imperial Gardens

  Join us on Monday, June 1, at noon for our monthly luncheon to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff). 

  No agenda, no expectations. Just a chance to casually enjoy the company of incredible women, most of whom (but not all) are or have been Tempo members at one time. Current Tempo membership is not required. 

  We will meet at noon at the Imperial Garden, University & Allen Blvd., in the private room (Garden Room) off the main dining room.  

  No reply or reservations needed. Friends welcome. 

  
  

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• Write Your Corporate/Business Board Bio

  • When
    June 03, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Women on Boards Workshop: Write Your Corporate/Business Board Bio

  Speaker: Mary Lou Wattman, CEO/President - 1920West, Executive Coach, Public Speaking, Author

  Wednesday, June 3 | 8:00 - 9:30 am | Virtual

  Corporate and Business Board Members have important oversight responsibilities and are the highest governing authority within the management structure of a business/corporation.  While you may have the skills and knowledge to add value to a corporate/business board, it is essential to be able to communicate your background and expertise in a succinct and effective biography.

  TEMPO Madison’s Women on Boards is excited to bring back our popular, two-part virtual board bio workshop with ML Wattman. Participants will leave this workshop with a complete (or almost complete) board bio that they can begin using immediately. 

  Completed bios will be added to Project REACH's Database of Board Candidates, which is available to companies in search of board members or other interested stakeholders. 

  Registration: $30.00

  An opportunity to meet one-on-one with ML to review your biography after the session. Please note this will be a separate cost. 

   Registration is capped at 20 participants.

  About Mary Lou Wattman, President, Executive Coach, Public Speaking, Author

  Mary Lou has 35 years of leadership experience working with Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000 companies. She has held leadership positions at Procter and Gamble and International Paper, and P&L, President, COO and board positions at for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

  MBA and Certified Coach: Mary Lou holds an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management in Marketing and Organizational Behavior, and BA in Business Management and Economic, Cum Laude from North Carolina State University. She is a certified coach by the International Coaching Federation and is certified as a Professional Behaviors Analyst (CPBA) and Professional Motivators Analyst (CPMA).

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• TEMPO Madison 2026 Annual Membership Luncheon

  • When
    June 09, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    The Madison Club, 5 E. Wilson St, Madison
  • Spaces left
    39

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  2026 Annual Meeting b| FULL!
  Tuesday, June 9 | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | The Madison Club

  10:30 - 11:15 am Speed Networking (Optional)

  Ready to grow your network in just 60 minutes?  Join us on Tuesday, June 9 from 10:30–11:30 am for TEMPO Madison Speed Networking — an energizing, fast-paced event designed to help you make real connections with fellow members. You'll rotate through multiple one-on-one conversations, each lasting 3–4 minutes. It's a great way to meet more people in one morning than you might in months. Whether you're new to TEMPO or a longtime member, this is your chance to:

  • Expand your professional circle
  • Share what you do
  • Discover new opportunities within our community

  You can sign up for the waitlist! 

  Annual Business Meeting Agenda

  11:15 am Networking

  11:45 pm Lunch served

  12:05 pm Welcome by President Jennifer Winding

  • Acknowledgments and Recognition
  • 20 Year Members & GEM Sponsors
  • Salute to the 2025-26 TEMPO Madison Board of Directors

  12:10 pm Introduction & Recognition of the 2026 BVR & TEMPO Madison Foundation Scholarship Winners:

  12:25 pm Annual Business Meeting called to order–President Susan Thomson

  • Approval of 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes
  • Financial Summary-Treasurer Patti Epstein
  • TEMPO Madison Committee Chairs
  • Approval of 2026-27 Proposed Board Slate of Directors

  12:50 pm Closing Remarks by 2026 -27 TEMPO Madison President-elect DeAnne Boegli

  1:00 pm Adjourn Luncheon

  Luncheon Choices:

  Salmon Poké (GF): Cucumber, Shredded Carrot, Sugar Snap Peas, Avocado, Arugula, Sushi Rice, Smoked Tamari-Sesame Emulsion

  Chili-Garlic Marinated Tofu Poké (GF): Cucumber, Shredded Carrot, Sugar Snap Peas, Avocado, Arugula, Sushi Rice, Smoked Tamari-Sesame Emulsion

  Registration closes Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm 

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• Book Bag

  • When
    June 16, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Sally Peterson's Home

  Three Days in June by Anne Tyler

  Nominated by Sally Peterson

  Hosted by Sally Peterson

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• NFL Book Club

  • When
    June 25, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    TBA

  Killed by a Traffic Engineer: Shattering the Delusion that Science Underlies Our Transportation System

  Author: Wes Marshall

  Nominated by: Ledell Zellers

  Hosted at Linda Brei's Home

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• Return to Cooler by the Lake: July First Thursday

  • When
    July 09, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Susan Thomson's Home on Lake Monona
  • Spaces left
    45

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  Back to Susan’s on the Lake – Don’t Miss It!

  We’re headed back to Susan’s beautiful home on Lake Monona—and you won’t want to miss this chance to connect with fellow members!

  Thursday, July 9 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm

  Reminder: There is no luncheon program in July, so this is the perfect way to stay engaged and keep those connections strong.

  Join the Networking Committee for our monthly “First Thursday” gathering—an evening filled with great conversation, refreshing drinks, and delicious snacks, all set against the stunning backdrop of the lake and views of the Wisconsin State Capitol.

  ✨ Event Highlights:

  • Relaxed, welcoming networking atmosphere
  • Gorgeous lakeside setting
  • Opportunity to reconnect and meet new members
  • Bring a guest to introduce them to TEMPO Madison!

  Cost: $30 (includes drinks & snacks)
  

  Location: Susan Thomson’s home (address provided in your confirmation email)

  Come for the view, stay for the connections—we can’t wait to see you there!

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• Book Bag

  • When
    July 21, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Taylor Jenkins Reid's Home

  

  Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

  Nominated by Susan LaBelle

  Hosted by Susan LaBelle

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