Scott was accepted as a Rotarian on December 3, 2008.  He has held several roles in his club, particularly in the area of youth development, serving as Holmen Area Youth Exchange Officer and Holmen High School Interact Advisor. However, if you ask his friends when he “became” a Rotarian, it was four years later when he and members of the Holmen Area Rotary Club traveled to Peru to deliver bio-sand water filters to families living on an active garbage landfill and drinking contaminated water out of the Rimac River. For the cost of a good pair of shoes this filter could prevent disease and save lives for a family of nine. It was at that point Rotary opened his eyes and heart and empowered him to believe that a single person can make a difference with the dedicated support of 1.2 million members devoted to making a world better for everyone.

Another Rotary gift he has received is the confidence from District 6250 to serve as District Governor Nominee Elect and eventually as District Governor. When he is not doing something Rotary related, he owns and operates a family business selling manufactured homes and managing several manufactured home communities in the LaCrosse area. His family includes 3 adult children and his wife of over 33 years, Mary. In addition to any family event, the Ryan’s enjoy traveling anywhere in the world and sharing a meal or libation over a game of cards with friends and family.

Rotary has made him a better person, business owner, husband, father and friend. He is humbled and excited to be asked to serve in this leadership role for District 6250. Let’s make the world better…together!

HOW MANY OF YOU WERE TOLD NOT TO SING BY A SIBLING, FFRIEND OR OTHER SO-CALLED “VOCAL EXPERT?”  They probably said, "You couldn’t hold a tune in a bucket" or "you should sing 'solo', so low that no one can hear you!"  To counter devastating remarks such as these, my interactive demonstration will encourage beginning singers and will offer RENEWED CONFIDENCE to everyone in our Club!

After briefly highlighting several of the many proven physical, intellectual medical and psychological benefits of singing together, we  will relearn proper singing posture and successful breathing techniques that are essential for good singing. Next we will promote the vital process of “matching pitches” in unison or in octaves.

We will conclude our presentation by singing the very popular African folk song, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” in 3-4 part harmony.

Our area Rotary Clubs will be participating by holding a 1.17 mile walk beginning at Myrick Park on Saturday, October 24th. Registration begins at 9am, line up at 9:30am, and walk at 10am.We hope to see a big gathering of La Crosse Area Rotarians walking in style in the purple polio shirt!  

 

Register to walk ($20), donate, or sponsor ($100)!

Sponsorships are available at $100. We will need your logo logo and it will be on our walk signage along the trails. 

 

We have secured an after-party spot at the Rookery located at  1914 Campbell Road right by Myrick and UWL. This spot has graciously said we are welcome to come after to have drinks, food and fun. It is an easy drive to head over after the walk and gather and socialized with fellow Rotarians. More info: https://www.therookerylax.com/

 

Please let Mark Jolivette know if you have any questions or concerns! DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH.