November 29, 2021

County Health Department Update
The County Health Department is strongly recommending that anyone over the age of two (2) wear a mask in public indoor spaces AND at indoor private gatherings. This guidance also applies to those who have been vaccinated.  Hand sanitizer will be at each table for your convenience. Meals will be plated and served to you.
This Week at Rotary: HAWK WORKS - Driving Innovation in La Crosse
This week we'll hear from Emily Vanderfleet, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering at Viterbo University about Viterbo's HAWK WORKS program. HAWK WORKS is a new initiative that brings together students and faculty from disciplines across campus to (1) identify areas in need of innovation both on campus and in the community, (2) design and construct solutions, and (3) elevate projects into commercialized products to broaden the impact and accessibility of innovation. 
Upcoming Speakers
Dec 09, 2021 12:00 PM
Classification Talk
Dec 16, 2021 12:00 PM
Winter Wonderland Youth Showcase
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Meal for This Week

TWF Signature Mac & Cheese, with chicken and veggies. 
 
Note: If you prefer to keep your mask on during the entire meeting, the Cargill Room can provide you with a boxed lunch to take home with you - but we need to know in advance. Please email rotary@rotarycluboflacrosse.org.

2021 Fruit Box Fundraiser

 
Order deadline is Tuesday November 30th at NOON.
 
Each club member is required to buy or sell a minimum of five (5) boxes OR you can "buy out" with a $100 contribution to Rotary Club of La Crosse. If we don't receive your order by Noon tomorrow, we'll add the $100 buy-out contribution to your invoice. 
 
Sign up to volunteer! We're looking for the following, especially delivery crew: 
  • Set-up crew - Sat. December 11th at 7:30 AM
  • Assembly crew - Sat. December 11th at 9:00 AM
  • Sat. Delivery Crew - Sat. December 11th at 10:00 AM
  • Mon. Delivery Crew - Mon. December 13th at 9:00 AM

Foundation Enrollment Forms

A reminder to return the foundation enrollment forms either at the weekly meeting or by mailing them back. It is important we have a completed form for each member, whether you make a pledge or not. Please also be sure to note your first and last name at the top of the form. Thank you! 

Winter Wonderland Youth Showcase

Thursday, December 16 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Registration is now open for this year's Winter Wonderland Youth Showcase! Come and celebrate the coming of winter.  Rotary and community youth will showcase their talents. We are asking all Rotarians who wish to attend to register in advance so we can get an accurate meal count to the Cargill Room staff. You may also register guests.
 
Katie Berkedal is also looking for talent! If you or your children would like to perform, please email Katie.
 

La Crosse Holiday Blood Drive 12/8 - 12/9

The Rotary Club of La Crosse Humanitarian Committee is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive and we are looking for blood donors!

Wednesday, Dec. 8 from Noon-6pm at Pearl Street Brewery
1401 St. Andrew St

Thursday December 9 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at the Radisson Hotel Ballroom
200 Second Street South, La Crosse WI 54601.

All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free pint from Pearl Street Brewery, includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Donors will also receive a $10 eGift card by email, thanks to our partners at Amazon.

Register Here

Rotary Leadership Series - Dec. 9th

Our next Rotary Leadership Series event will be held Thursday, December 9 from 7:00 - 8:00 AM via ZOOM. The Rotary Leadership Series is designed for the members of the nine La Crosse-Area Rotary Clubs. Members may invite guests.
 
December's speaker will be Kahya Fox, the Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area. Details here.
 
No pre-registration necessary. JOIN VIA ZOOM.

Hearts to Schools Revisited

We are pleased to share that the global grant application for Hearts to Schools Revisited - Cameroon Schools Renovation Project has been approved! Thank you for your support and encouragement. Eight Rotary clubs and one Interact club participated in this effort.
 
Once again, thank you! Because of your support, we can now look forward to a brighter future for many young people in Cameroon. Have questions about this project? Contact Lee Rasch.

Ugly Sweater 5K

December 4, 2021

Oh What Fun, It Is To RUN (or walk or volunteer!) in the 2021 Ugly Sweater 5K! Gather your friends and family and enjoy an evening under the twinkling lights on December 4th. Rotary After Hours elves are already busy prepping for the big event! No experience or athletic ability required. All proceeds raised help the After Hours club give back to the community through the projects they do.

For more information and/or to sign up to run, walk or volunteer at: oneugly5k.com

Upcoming Events
White Privilege Symposium of La Crosse
The La Crosse Center
Dec 03, 2021 8:00 AM –
Dec 04, 2021 5:00 PM
 
Ugly Sweater 5K
Dec 04, 2021
4:15 PM – 6:15 PM
 
Leadership Program - Habitat for Humanity
Dec 09, 2021
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Red Cross Blood Drive 2021
Radisson Hotel Ballroom
Dec 09, 2021
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
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New Member Information

Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for both community service and friendship.

Do you know someone who may be interested in joining a Rotary club?  A great first step is to invite them to attend a meeting as your guest.

Active Rotarians
188

Honorary Rotarians
32

Resignations
Anna Prinsen

Rotary Attendance

No meeting last week.

Attendance Policy

Birthdays:
Joe Carlson - Nov 22
Thomas Behrenbeck - Nov 28
KellyKrieg-Sigman - Nov 30
Fred Ross - Nov 30
Stephen Porter - Dec 02
John Wettstein - Dec 03
Marcie Wycoff-Horn - Dec 04
 
Anniversaries:
Meredyth (John) Lillejord - Nov 21
Annette (Rick) Mikat - Nov 21
Kelly (Michael) Krieg-Sigman - Nov 30 
 

Club Anniversaries:
Lynn Bruns, 8 years - Nov 21
Steve Shultz, 25 years - Nov 21
Ted Knutson, 3 years - Nov 29 
Bruce Swanwick - 16 years - Dec 01 
Barry Watkins - 10 years - Dec 01
Terry Witzke - 34 years - Dec 03

Meeting Responsibilities
Sergeant at Arms
Christians, Kenna
 
Secretary
Journot, Lauren
 
Treasurer
Carey, Diana
 
Registration Manager
Gschwind, Mary Ann
 
Piano
Haase, Ann
 
Program Chair
Restel, Eva Marie
 
Duty Roster Coordinator
Curti, Greg
 
Introduce Speaker
Strauss, Richard
 
Introduce Guests and Visitors
Grabow, Peter
 
Greeter
Carey, Michael
 
Hospitality Greeter
Swanwick, Bruce
 
Raffle Ticket Seller
Carey, Diana
 
Scrip Seller
Curti, Greg
 
Rotarians in the News
Gschwind, Mary Ann
 

RAFFLES


December 2nd

$10 Kwik Trip Gift Card

Dean's Marbles  $90

 

November 18th

 Raffle $61 - Fines $62 - Scooters $4.25 - Scrip $60

Raffle, Fines, Birthday, Anniversaries and Scooters
are donations that go to directly to our club.


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