TEMPO Madison upcoming events

Fall New Member Orientation (September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

TEMPO Madison Membership Chair, Shannon Hellenbrand, will host a New Member Orientation for those who have joined in the last two years.

The orientation will start at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8 at the Madison Club's before the TEMPO Madison September Luncheon.

All current members are welcome to attend. Whether you just joined or have been a member for 20 years and would like a refresher!

This is a great opportunity to learn about TEMPO Madison, and what the organization has to offer:

TEMPO Madison Committees
TEMPO Madison Groups, including:
- Book clubs
- Breakfast clubs
- Kiva Lending
- No Strings Attached
- TEMPO Madison Foundation

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What AI Actually Changes About Leadership Beyond the Headlines and the Hype (September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

What AI Actually Changes About Leadership
Beyond the Headlines and the Hype

Speaker: Kate Hutchinson, Business AI Collective President

September 8, 2026, | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Madison Club

In this talk, Business AI Collective President, Kate Hutchinson explores AI through a practical, non-technical lens, focusing on what leaders realistically need to understand, where organizations struggle with adoption, and how to get started in meaningful ways. The session examines why the people adapting fastest are often not the most technical, but the most willing to experiment, learn publicly, and stay engaged with change.

About the Speaker: Kate Hutchinson is a junior at the University of Wisconsin–Madison studying Marketing, Economics, and Entrepreneurship. She serves as President of Business AI Collective and holds leadership roles in Badger Consulting, the American Marketing Association, and the Undergraduate Business Council. Her work focuses on practical applications of AI, consulting, and marketing strategy, with particular interest in how emerging technologies can improve workflows, communication, and decision-making inside organizations. Through consulting projects, student programming, and independent exploration of AI tools and trends, she has become passionate about helping others approach new technology with curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to learn publicly.

Luncheon Choices:

Panko-crusted salmon, colcannon, mushroom melody, Dijon cream sauce
Al pastor cauliflower, Mexican rice, scallion crema, pickled onion, charred tortilla salsa, charred pineapple pico

Registration: Retirees $38.00 and Guests: $40

Online Registration closes on Wednesday, September 2

Book Bag (September 16, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler.

Nominated by Julie Underwood and Susan LaBelle.

Lynne Judd will host. RSVP juddlynne@gmail.com.

50/50 Women on Boards: The Chicago Conversation (September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Build the Relationships That Lead to Board Service

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Chicago, IL

The Chicago Conversation on Board Leadership

Are you interested in serving on a corporate or nonprofit board? Join the TEMPO Madison Women on Boards Committee for an inspiring afternoon of strategic networking and conversations with experienced board leaders.

This in-person event brings together professionals, executives, and current board members to share insights, build meaningful connections, and explore pathways to board service.

Steps to Attend:

Register for the Event Here

Cost: $250 per person

2. Transportation: If you would like to carpool with TEMPO Members, email Carolyn Clow. Contact Her

Take the next step in your leadership journey—build your network, expand your visibility, and position yourself for future board opportunities.

About the Program

Boards Under Pressure: Leading Through Disruption, Technology, and Public Scrutiny

Securing a board position is rarely the result of a single conversation. It is built through preparation, sustained visibility, and trusted relationships developed over time.

This in-person gathering connects aspiring board leaders and business executives with corporate directors serving on boards across your region and industries. Through curated conversations, strategic introductions, and candid governance insight, participants expand their network, elevate their visibility, and take meaningful steps toward board service.

Leadership Series: Responsible and Creative Applications of AI in Your Work (September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Center
1118 E Washington Ave, Madison WI

Panelists:

Deborah Biddle, Founder, The People Company Consulting Group
Erin Block, Attorney, Godfrey Kahn
Kennedy James, Chief Human Resources Officer, Elder Span Management

Ever wondered how others in your office are using AI?

As your toolkit now includes AI, what is ok, and what is not best practice?

What interesting applications could make a significant difference in your work?

Learn from three women leaders ahead of the curve, and share ideas with other professionals about how AI is being put to use successfully.

Our panel experts will share practical, real-world insights on using AI effectively and responsibly—from productivity and decision-making to privacy, copyright, risk, and the importance of human oversight. Come with your questions and leave with ideas you can put to work right away.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone interested in AI and its impact on the workplace. Whether you're new to AI, experimenting with tools like ChatGPT or Copilot, or already using AI regularly, you'll gain practical insights from leaders who are using AI in their day-to-day work.

We look forward to you joining us!

Registration:

TEMPO Member - $30.00
Attendee - $35.00

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch 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.

The LaFollette School of Public Affairs: The Exciting World of Public Policy Affairs and the LaFollette School (October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

The LaFollette School of Public Affairs: The Exciting World of Public Policy Affairs and the LaFollette School

Speaker: Susan Webb Yackee, Professor of Public Policy,
Director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs,
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tuesday, October 13 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | The Madison Club

Join Susan Yackee, Director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison, for an engaging discussion about the vital role public policy plays in shaping our communities, state, and nation. Learn how the La Follette School is preparing the next generation of leaders through nonpartisan, evidence-based education, innovative research, and a commitment to civil dialogue across political differences.

The presentation will highlight the school’s remarkable growth, plans for UW-Madison’s first undergraduate major in public policy, and recent initiatives designed to foster constructive conversations on some of today’s most pressing public issues. Gain insight into how public policy affects everyday life and how the Wisconsin Idea continues to guide the school’s work in service to the public good.

About Our Speaker: Susan Webb Yackee is Director of the La Follette School of Public Affairs and a Collins-Bascom Professor of Public Affairs at UW-Madison. Her research and teaching focus on the U.S. public policymaking process, public management, regulation, health policy, and interest group politics. She has published extensively in leading journals, including the American Political Science Review, Journal of Politics, Public Administration Review, Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, British Journal of Political Science, and Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. Her scholarship has earned numerous honors, including the 2019 Herbert A. Simon Career Contribution Mid-Career Award from the Midwest Public Administration Caucus, the UW-Madison Kellett Mid-Career Award, and the 2017 Beryl Radin Award for the best article published in the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory.

Yackee is an elected member of the National Academy of Public Administration and was appointed in 2023 as a public member of the Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS). She has served in leadership roles across the field, including as an elected Board member of the Public Management Research Association and as a member of the editorial boards of several leading public administration journals. Most recently, she completed a $500,000 Innovations in Regulatory Sciences Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to study regulatory policymaking at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Earlier in her career, she was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholar in Health Policy Research at the University of Michigan, a Smith Richardson Domestic Policy Fellow, and a Harry S. Truman Scholar. Before entering academia, she worked as a legislative research assistant in the U.S. Senate.

Luncheon Choices:

Short rib, mushroom + chevre risotto, crispy mushrooms, cognac – peppercorn sauce
Romesco charred veg, broccoli, bok choy, carrot, and turmeric risotto, honey – paprika glaze, chili crisp

Registration: Retirees $38.00 and Guests: $40

Online Registration closes on Wednesday, October 7

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

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.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (December 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

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.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (January 04, 2027)

Mon, 04 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

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.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (February 01, 2027)

Mon, 01 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

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.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (March 01, 2027)

Mon, 01 Mar 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

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.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (April 05, 2027)

Mon, 05 Apr 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

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.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (May 03, 2027)

Mon, 03 May 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

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.

Women of Wisdom (WOW) & Travelers First Monday Lunch (June 07, 2027)

Mon, 07 Jun 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Join us on the first Monday of every month at noon for lunch to talk travel (and other rewiree stuff).

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.