The County Health Department is strongly recommending that anyone over the age of two (2) wear a mask in public indoor spaces AND at indoor private gatherings. This guidance also applies to those who have been vaccinated. Hand sanitizer will be at each table for your convenience. Meals will be plated and served to you.
No Rotary Meeting This Week!
Last Week at Rotary: La Crosse Chamber of Commerce Talent Attraction Campaign
The La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce has launched the Talent Attraction Campaign, which encourages potential newcomers and employees to Thrive in the Heart of the Driftless Region. We heard more about the Talent Attraction Campaign from Neal Zygarlicke, a Rotary Club of La Crosse - Downtown member and the CEO at the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce. View website and video.
Note: If you prefer to keep your mask on during the entire meeting, the Cargill Room can provide you with a boxed lunch to take home with you - but we need to know in advance. Please email rotary@rotarycluboflacrosse.org.
Razia Jan Presentation Tue Nov. 23
Razia Jan will be speaking at the Rotary After Hours meeting via ZOOM Tuesday, November 23rd, 6:00 - 7:00 PM. She will provide an update regarding the bus project and a general update on the situation in Afghanistan. Listen in via ZOOM.
Meeting ID: 346 032 8360
Password: 6250
2021 Fruit Box Fundraiser
The annual Fruit Box sale is our club's largest fundraiser and we need your help to ensure its success!
Order deadline is November 30th.
Purchasing/gifting a Rotary Fruit Box not only supports our club projects but also local businesses as the fruit, nuts and a portion of the packaging are sourced locally. Remember, ALL proceeds go directly to our club and are used to support a wide variety of activities and initiatives including Youth Exchange, Interact, Kids Coulee and much, much more.
Each club member is required to buy or sell a minimum of five (5) boxes OR you can "buy out" with a $100 contribution to Rotary Club of La Crosse.
Sign up to volunteer! We're looking for:
Set-up crew - Sat. December 11th at 7:30 AM
Assembly crew - Sat. December 11th at 9:00 AM
Sat. Delivery Crew - Sat. December 11th at 10:00 AM
Mon. Delivery Crew - Mon. December 13th at 9:00 AM
Reminder: Our club is volunteering at Rotary Lights Friday November 26th. We still need volunteers for the 7:30-10:30pm shift. Click below to sign up!
New to the area? Rotary Lights is a holiday light show in La Crosse, WI with the mission to feed the hungry. Food contributions are collected to donate to local food pantries. Learn more at rotarylights.org.
Registration is now open for this year's Winter Wonderland Youth Showcase! Come and celebrate the coming of winter. Rotary and community youth will showcase their talents. We are asking all Rotarians who wish to attend to register in advance so we can get an accurate meal count to the Cargill Room staff. You may also register guests.
Katie Berkedal is also looking for talent! If you or your children would like to perform, please email Katie.
The Rotary Club of La Crosse Humanitarian Committee is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive and we are looking for blood donors!
Wednesday, Dec. 8 from Noon-6pm at Pearl Street Brewery
1401 St. Andrew St
Thursday December 9 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at the Radisson Hotel Ballroom
200 Second Street South, La Crosse WI 54601.
All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free pint from Pearl Street Brewery, includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. Donors will also receive a $10 eGift card by email, thanks to our partners at Amazon.
Our next Rotary Leadership Series event will be held Thursday, December 9 from 7:00 - 8:00 AM via ZOOM. The Rotary Leadership Series is designed for the members of the nine La Crosse-Area Rotary Clubs. Members may invite guests.
December's speaker will be Kahya Fox, the Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area. Details here.
We are pleased to share that the global grant application for Hearts to Schools Revisited - Cameroon Schools Renovation Project has been approved! Thank you for your support and encouragement. Eight Rotary clubs and one Interact club participated in this effort.
Once again, thank you! Because of your support, we can now look forward to a brighter future for many young people in Cameroon. Have questions about this project? Contact Lee Rasch.
Ugly Sweater 5K
December 4, 2021
Oh What Fun, It Is To RUN (or walk or volunteer!) in the 2021 Ugly Sweater 5K! Gather your friends and family and enjoy an evening under the twinkling lights on December 4th. Rotary After Hours elves are already busy prepping for the big event! No experience or athletic ability required. All proceeds raised help the After Hours club give back to the community through the projects they do.
For more information and/or to sign up to run, walk or volunteer at: oneugly5k.com
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