The COVID-19 level for La Crosse County is measuring at a LOWlevel at this time.
Per current CDC guidelines, when a county is in low COVID risk level, wearing masks indoors is optional.
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: Steve O'Malley, Classification Talk
Born in Evanston IL a long time ago in 1956. Steve overcame many life challenges from a low-income family of divorce, multi-generational loss and dysfunction. Steve was influenced by the counterculture and social justice movements of the late 60’s and early ‘70s then took a path to unimagined success in local government at the highest levels of responsibility.
Steve graduated from High School at 16 and has worked full time since age 17. He is a first generation college graduate, holding a BA from UW-Eau Claire and an MPA from UW-Oshkosh.
He began local government service as an elected Eau Claire County Supervisor at the age of 19, serving three terms. After non-profit and private solar business ownership, he served as County Administrator for Marinette County, WI and Rice County, MN; and Deputy City Manager/CFO for Burnsville, MN before coming to La Crosse County.
With more than 37 years of local government management, he retired after 19 years as the La Crosse County Administrator. And has been a proud though unlikely Rotarian.
This is national Big Brother/Big Sister month. BBBS plays a vital role in building healthy communities through youth development.
Jeanne has recently come back to our club as Executive Director of the 7 Rivers Big Brother/Big Sister organization. She loves spending time with family and friends, including grandson Jackson. She enjoys working out, reading and gardening.
The meal will be Pesto and sun-dried tomato Chicken wraps with pasta salad. Coffee, tea, and milk available at all meals.
Note: If every you see a meal option that does not meet your dietary restrictions, please know the Cargill Room ALWAYS offers an alternate option. See the Sargent at Arms before the meeting for more details.
Guests are ALWAYS welcome! RSVP in advance to Niki Pohnl if know you are bringing guests but last minute invites are also welcome!
Note: If you prefer to keep your mask on during the entire meeting, you will be provided a box to make a meal to take home.
STAR Meeting - January 12 at 7am
Our next STAR Meeting will be Thursday, January 12th from 7-8am. Location: Rotary Office in the Capella Performing Arts Center at 721 King Street (enter through the doors on 8th Street (DOOR D) and follow the signs). Hosted by Jodi Widuch and Todd Restel.
Please RSVP through the link below.
STAR - Specialized Training for Action in Rotary....you will meet other new Rotarians from the area. We will provide programs on the Avenue of Service, The Rotary Foundation, and the Rotary Works Foundation, along with other aspects of Rotary. This is a great time to ask questions you may have about our club or Rotary in general. Hope you will be able to join Jodi and Todd on Thursday, November 10th!
Robert (Rob) Ramseier and Cariann (Cari) Mathwig Ramseier have submitted their applications for Club Membership. According to club procedure, Rob and Cari's names are to be published in our weekly email bulletin for two weeks.
If there are no objections from the current membership, this application will be approved.
Please contact the Club Administrator if you object to this application by January 23rd.
Please be advised of the name provided here brought forth from the Nomination Committee for the Rotary Club - Downtown 2023-2024 year. Please reach out to Rob Palmberg, Club President, if you have concerns. Voting will take place at our Annual Meeting, January 26th.
Hospitalizations and Condolences
Our thoughts are with Tim Durtsche and his family with the passing of his mother last week. (Sue says she lived a wonderful 101 1/2 years!)
Make Ups
Don't forget that attending committee meetings counts as a meeting make up. Contact Niki Pohnl with our attendance updates.
Statements and Quarterly Invoices
Watch your email for your statement and/or quarterly invoices coming today. It seems some of you may not be seeing your account balance in Club Runner, which we are looking into, so watch your email for an updates. Reach out to Niki Pohnl if you have any questions. Quarterly invoices are sent in January, April, July, and October and due within 30 days.
Active Rotarians
180
Honorary Rotarians
12
Rotary Attendance
91 between in person, guests, and Zoom
It’s never too soon to plan. Add these dates NOW to your spring schedule. April 27-29.
We can PLAN to travel...We can EXPECT to learn...We can PREPARE to train.
Then we can be AMAZED at the energy and serendipity at a gathering of talented and committed people.
Commit today for professional nd personal growth. Register now and bring a friend. Bring two friends. Introduce new members to the bigger Rotary world when you bring them to TriCo23.
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