Richard was born in Chicago, grew up in Syracuse, NY, and went to college in Evanston, IL. He met his wife in Chicago before going on to medical school in Guadalajara, Mexico, and New York City.
Richard went to pediatric residency in Syracuse and worked in Albany for two years as an academic pediatrician. He completed a fellowship in pediatric critical care medicine at UW-Madison before moving to the La Crosse area in 1988 where he practiced general pediatrics, neonatology, pediatric critical care, and pediatric sedation at GHS.
He has three adult children, eight grandchildren, two brothers, and one cat. Richard's biological parents and step-father are no longer alive.
Richard enjoys working, playing with children and grandchildren, traveling to near and far off places, many different sports, volunteering, learning other languages, and lunch on Thursday.
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.
Rotary Club East Hosts Social !! April 11th!!
Jonathan McKenzie, President of Rotary Club of La Crosse East, sent an invitation to all local Rotarians on behalf of their club in hopes you would like to join him and other fellow Rotarians for some drinks and appetizers at Three Rivers Bar at the Radisson tomorrow:
April 11th from 5pm-7pm at the Three Rivers Bar at The Radisson Hotel.
It might not be summer yet, but it will sure feel like it when it's almost 80 degrees tomorrow! Come cool off with a fresh beverage and enjoy some complimentary snacks while sharing some carefree time with people who share your same passion and heart of service.
The following community members have been proposed to become members of our club:
Ezana Azena (Physician at Gundersen Health System and co-owner Onalaska Animal Hospital; proposed by Annette Mikat)
Hope Hembd (Franciscan Spirituality Center; proposed by Tom Monson)
Jane Klekamp (La Crosse County Administrator; proposed by Steve O'Malley)
Michael Quam (Development Director at Salvation Army; proposed by Jeanne Meyer)
John Siegel (La Crosse County Sheriff; proposed by Regina Siegel)
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 April 18th.
Click the link below if you have a new member to propose!
Come join us for an unforgettable night
and make a difference in the community!
Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities available at http://holmenarearotary.org/ or call (608) 780-1628
Quarter 4 Invoices
Watch your email for your Quarter 4 invoices that were sent out last week. If you didn't receive one, reach out to Niki Pohnl as soon as possible.
Kwik Trip Gift Cards for Sale EVERY Week
Did you know we sell Kwik Trip cards before every weekly meeting? Did you know that for every card sold, our club receives a percentage...but YOU receive the full value of the card! It's a WIN WIN! We always have a supply on hand. Check them out at the registration table!
Temporary Member Hardships
There have been instances over the last year where a few members have reach out expressing a temporary hardship and contemplate leaving the club. Rob and Niki are putting together a list of members we might call on that would consider helping to cover another member's dues for a quarter should this be the case. If this is something you might consider, please reach out to Niki Pohnl and let her know.
River Clean Up - Volunteers Needed
The Environmental Committee, with the support of our Rotary Board, will again be assisting the community group, River Cleanup La crosse 2023. Volunteers are needed to work on the boat landing in Trempealeau on May 12 and in our local area on May 13th. Please reach out to Bud Hammes for further details if you are available.
TriCon - April 27-29
It's not too late to register for Tri Con, coming to La Crosse April 27-29. Follow this link to register and for further details: TRICON EVENT DETAILS
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