According to the CDC's guidelines, individuals in communities at a low level should stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and get tested if you have symptoms, but do not need to wear a mask indoors in public. 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 at Rotary: Nancy Mueller, Classification Talk
Nancy Mueller will share her story. I am hoping to hear about her aerospace engineering adventures (think submarines), her side of the story of how she and Paul met, her teaching endeavors, and how she continues to work to make this a better world through her volunteer involvement - but we will all have to wait to hear what she shares!
Last Week at Rotary: Richard Trietley, Joe Gow, and Roger Stanford: University COVID Challenges
Richard Trietley, President of Viterbo University, Joe Gow, President of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and Roger Stanford, President of Western Technical College each shared what has been challenging at their university through these last 2 COVID years and what some bright spots are that they are seeing as they move forward. This was a chance for the club members to get a better idea of what it has been like to run a university during the pandemic.
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 box to prepare your tacos in to take home with you.
Update: CDC Guidelines
Great News! COVID conditions have improved significantly over the last month in our community and across the country. The CDC has updated their guidance on masking and other risk mitigation strategies. Under the new guidance from the CDC, face masks are now considered optional and universal masking is no longer recommended for areas experiencing low COVID risk.
The Board of Directors voted today to continue in-person meetings and to continue to offer a ZOOM option. However, since the risks posed by COVID have fallen significantly, we will not be offering a meal opt-out option for quarter four (April - June) as had been offered previously due to COVID concerns. Club members may request a Leave of Absence if needed, in accordance with our bylaws.
Buy a Bucket/Bring a Bucket
Spring Cleaning Drive
How to support:
Drop off items before a club meeting April 7th.
Purchase a bucket it and fill it with specific needs (see flyer attached)
The Environmental Committee and Rotary Board encourage you to participate in the La Crosse River Clean Up on Saturday, May 7th from 8 am to noon. This is a great activity to help take care of our wonderful river and surrounding environment. This helps keep our river clean and prevents trash from polluting our oceans.
There will be four start/collection sites:
Goose Island, west landing
7th Street landing in La Crosse
Clinton Street West Landing on the Black River
Fred Funk Landing on Brice’s Prairie
At these four sites, volunteers will receive trash bags and gloves, then move out on the water, along shorelines, and through neighborhood streets near the river to collect trash and return it to the landings to be properly disposed of. Wear proper clothing and expect them to get wet and dirty. Thank you for considering!
A thank you goes out to Kathy Van Kirk, Sam Przywojski, Steve O'Malley, and Dean Dickinson for sharing the unveiling of the vehicle wrap at our last meeting.
Eric Olson from Vendi was also present at the meeting. Eric personally designed the wrap.
Nell Saunders-Scott has submitted her application for Club Membership. According to club procedure, Nell's name is 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.
Rotarians are responding to the urgent need for humanitarian assistance for the people of Ukraine. The unprovoked Russian invasion has devastated cities and sent millions of refugees seeking safety in surrounding countries, all of which have Rotary clubs providing direct help to desperate people from war-torn Ukraine. Our District International Service Committee working with our District 6250 Foundation, has established the Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief Fund. Already we have raised over $41,000 towards our District goal of $100,000.
Rotary Western Great Lakes District Conference "TriCon" April 29 - 30, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
The Rotary Western Great Lakes District Conference, intended for any Rotarian, not just leadership, is set for Friday April 29 and Saturday April 30, 2022. Attendance will be in person at The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, WI. Attendees from Districts 6220, 6250 and 6270 will have the opportunity to gain useful skills that can be used in their Rotary club, and inspiration that will motivate them to embrace Rotary even more. Internationally-known featured speakers will provide keen insights about their passion projects during the addresses on both days.
Register early (by March 1st) and you could win a $100 gift card!
The Holmen Area Rotary Club will hold their Service Auction fundraiser on Friday Evening, May 6th at the luxurious Waterfront in the spacious Cargill Room and patio. The event starts with a social hour at 5:00 and includes an appetizer buffet, a Live Auction of unique items and services, bucket raffles and more. For more detailed information, CLICK HERE.
Annual Science and Math Expo - Volunteers Needed
The 30th Annual Science and Math Expo at UW La Crosse is recruiting volunteer reviewers with a background in math and science to review middle school students' research projects on May 10, 2022. Reviewer feedback helps students gain valuable experience in the research process and to explore career possibilities that exist in the STEM field. Your input will make a difference in students' potential careers in STEM! Students create projects based on a topic of their interest. Guidelines will be provided to help volunteer reviewers throughout the review process.
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