The COVID-19 level for La Crosse County is measuring at a HIGH level at this time.
Per current CDC guidelines, when a county is in high COVID risk level, wearing masks indoors is encouraged.
According to the CDC's guidelines, individuals in communities at this level should stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and get tested if you have symptoms, but wear a mask indoors in public if you choose. However, additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness. People may choose to mask at any time. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 or test positive, we ask that you follow the CDC guidelines for quarantining/isolating.
This Week: Carolyn Colleen, F.I.E.R.C.E.
Carolyn Colleen is a fierce mother of three children, author, international speaker, entrepreneur, instructor, and business strategist focused on helping others achieve their goals.
Carolyn is the founder of the FIERCE Academy, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enables them to have the life they dream of and founder of the Fierce Foundation where the mission is to provide education, enrichment, and resources to underrepresented people in La Crosse County, Wisconsin and Houston County, Minnesota. In addition, she also founded Action Midwest, a private school focused on a philosophy of clear thinking which leads to good decisions for students.
Carolyn is a consultant and thought leader for Case Western Reserve University as a leader within the Xchange approach, has taught at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and currently teaches in the Business and Industry Department at Western Technical College.
Her desire to help others has led to Carolyn becoming a published author of two books, including: F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time! and Academic and Educational Entrepreneurship (publishing in fall 2022).
With a soon to be Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and Behavior, an MBA, and a BA in Business, Carolyn understands the importance of traditional education. She is passionate about uniting as a human race to elevate each other, remain positive through challenges, and rise above the noise to build stronger communities.
As a dynamic and innovative workplace leader, Carolyn has worked as a Program Manager and Business Development Consultant at Gundersen Health System, Management Executive for Gensler, and a Client Service Executive at UBS Financial Services. She knows how to transition people and processes to achieve the next-level of success while also aligning with organizational objectives.
From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army to earning a Ph.D., Carolyn is avid about sharing her own life story and encouraging others to make changes that move them from fear to focusing on the pursuit of their passions.
Last Week at Rotary: Aaron Engel, Classification Talk
We learn so much from our own members and see a different side of them through our classification talks.
With a sense of style and humor, Dr. Aaron Engel presented last week. He walked us through his upbringing, his education and career choices, and his family and hobbies...leading us to where he is today.
The meal will be Sirloin steak, potato, and vegetable.
Milk and iced tea will be available for you to pick up at the north bar as you find your seat. Cargill Room staff will also be happy to deliver a glass of milk or iced tea to you while they're serving the meal.
Note: If you prefer to keep your mask on during the entire meeting, you will be provided a boxed lunch to take home with you.
Rotary Lights Repair Volunteers Needed
Last year was a tough year for Rotary Lights. In addition to our first case of vandalism, Mother Nature tossed us a curve ball in mid-December with an unexpected wind storm that caused about $150,000 of damage.
Add to that the fact that we lost 2 of our very best volunteers from a heart attack and cancer. Huge loss to the project. We are still repairing some of the damage from last year and fixing some items that needed to be touched up.
Rotary Lights is looking for 5-7 folks from 6 pm to 9pm at the Rotary Lights Building (27 Market St.) Sept. 6-7-8-12-13-14-15-19-20-21-22-26-27-28-29. Could come as a club or as an individual Rotarians. Could even take more than one night.
No experience is necessary. Coach Leo will walk you through the repairs.
If you can help, please respond to Pat Stevens with the night(s) you could help and the number of helpers you could provide. Great Rotary Fellowship for a great cause.
Please keep Bob Daley, a member of our club since 1971, in your thoughts as he fell yesterday and broke his hip. He is at Mayo in room 306. Bob is our oldest past President still living and a great person. Bruce Swanwick spoke with his daughter, Peg Lee, as she was headed to Mayo to check on Bob. Peg said that Bob will be going to rehab for a few weeks. You can send Bob a note at: 323 S. 28th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
New Member Proposals
Asif Shahzada and Bridget Thomas have submitted their applications for Club Membership. According to club procedure, their names are to be published in our weekly email bulletin for two weeks. If there are no objections from the current membership, these application will be approved. Please contact the Club Administrator if you object to this application by September 26.
Do you know someone you think might like to join our club? Click the link below to propose them to the Membership Committee.
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