Last Week: Sam Scinta and Lauren Harris, the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce
We heard from Sam Scinta, the new CEO of the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the Chamber's Workforce Strategies Director Lauren Harris, about the La Crosse Chamber, where it has been, and importantly, where it is going in 2026 and beyond. We discussed the mission of the Chamber and why the Chamber is so excited about the future of the La Crosse region, with a sneak preview of some upcoming programs.
Guests are ALWAYS welcome! RSVP in advance to Niki Pohnl if know you are bringing guests but last minute invites are also welcome!
Condolences
Our thoughts and prayers are with Scott Bradford and his family. The funeral service for Scott's brother, Joshua Buzzell, will be held this Saturday, November 8th. Click HERE for the full obituary.
Tour of French Island Refused Derived Fuel Plant
We have the opportunity to tour the French Island Refused Derived Plant as a follow up to Alex Lueck's presentation on Xcel Energy's plans for the future. The tour is November 6th at 10am.
This will be an hour long tour for members and friends.
Enter through weigh station scale. Stop and let the security guard know you are there for the tour. Proceed to the south end of the plant. Park along the right edge of the drive lane as you near the south end.
This week’s FM is culled from the Foundation’s Trustee Chair published in the current edition of Rotary Magazine. Trustee Chair Holger Knaack calls on Rotarians to consider several ways TRF keeps making the world a better place for everyone on our planet while charging them to “…go beyond the local level and engage with The Rotary Foundation globally.”
He wants Rotarians to partner with local and international clubs to fund RF’s projects around the world like literacy in Guatemala, or malaria in Zambia. “You can make a difference with clean water initiatives reaching millions or maternal health programs saving lives across continents…It doesn’t stop there. Through major impact projects like Programs of Scale, we’re pursuing bold initiatives that push Rotary’s potential to create lasting change further. Greater impact and greater visibility: this is our path forward…Rotary remains committed to its pledge to raise $50 million again this year...Our fundraising goal for 2025-26 is an ambitious $500 million…I urge everyone—especially newcomers to Rotary –to explore these opportunities. Find your passion among our areas of focus and discover projects to support, especially through global grants…We have incredible opportunities before us, and the impact we achieve together through The Rotary Foundation is exponential. The proof is undeniable.”
