When Rotary was established by Paul Harris and three others, each person came from a different walk of life. This diversity is a cornerstone of Rotary. The intent is to have a cross-section of business and professional experiences in your community.
For decades Rotary International listed a range of professional “classifications” and restricted how many representatives of each could be in a club. This ensures that each club reflects the community in which it serves. It also reminds us to not have one profession as a dominant voice in our club. Over time, these restrictions have pretty much given way, but your classification continues to be of great interest to your fellow club members. That’s why your Rotary badge carries your name and your classification.
Classification talks help us learn about the life experiences and professional backgrounds of new members.
Last Week: Jason Gilman, The River Point Project
Jason Gilman presented on the redevelopment in the City of La Crosse and the River Point District Story and how it implementing the citizens vision of an urban neighborhood at a time housing is highly desired
Lunch this week: Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches with Provolone, kettle chips and a pickle. Coffee, ice tea, and water available.
Guests are ALWAYS welcome! RSVP in advance to Niki Pohnl if know you are bringing guests but last minute invites are also welcome!
We are half way there! We have raised $2200 so far! CLICK HERE for more fundraiser details.
New Member Proposal
The following community member has been proposed to become members of our club:
Nikki West, YMCA Chief Development Director, proposed by Steve Tanke
According to club procedure, applicant names are to be published in our weekly email bulletin for two weeks. If there are no objections from the current membership, these applications will be approved. Please contact the Club Administrator if you object to these applications by June 18th.
As a fundraiser for our club, we will receive a donation for our time volunteering to assist with Riverfest set up. Funds received will be applied towards student scholarships.
Volunteers will arrive at the Riverfest Ticket Office (north end of Riverside Park) by 9am and work on set up until approximately 1pm. We will work together on a variety of set up tasks such as moving garbage cans, moving bar sections, moving bike racks, putting up signs, etc.
Serving our community for a great cause! All are welcome to volunteer - non-Rotarians included!
Happy Father’s Day to all Rotarians and Men of goodwill! For TRF, charity begins at home, and we’ll dedicate this week’s report to the father of The Rotary Foundation: Arch C. Klumph. Klumph was born in the small town of Conneautville, Pennsylvania, USA, on 6 June 1869. When he was a child, his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he would become a founding member of the Rotary Club of Cleveland in 1911. Five years after he became a Rotarian, Klumph was elected to serve as Rotary’s president for 1916-17.
Through Klumph’s simple yet profound statement, the Rotary Endowment Fund was born. In 1928, the name formally changed to The Rotary Foundation, and a Board of Trustees was established, with Klumph serving as the first trustee chair from 1928 to 1935. Even after stepping down as chair, he remained dedicated to educating Rotary leaders and members about the importance of the Foundation and encouraging contributions. Klumph died on 3 June 1951 at age 82, but his influence lives on through The Foundation.
Father’s Day Around the Globe:
Many countries, including the US, Canada, and the UK observe it on the third Sunday in June. Australia, and New Zealand on the first Sunday of September, while in Brazil, it’s on the second Sunday of August. Germany celebrates it on Ascension Day, 39 days after Easter. The Scandinavia observe Father’s Day on the second Sunday of November. Italy, Spain, and Portugal celebrate the day on March 19, the Feast of St. Joseph.
After listening to a sermon about Mother’s Day, Sonora Smart Dodd, was inspired to create a holiday in recognition of her father’s dedication as a Civil War veteran and single father to six children. First celebration for fathers in the United States was on July 5, 1908 when a memorial was held by a West Virginia church for the 362 men killed in an explosion at the Fairmont Coal Company miners.
In 1913, Fathers’ Day became Father’s Day, and in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson attended the Father’s Day Celebration in Spokane, Washington.
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