Happy Birthday Month Rotary! Wear your pins or apparel this month in honor!
This Week: Rotary Leadership Series
(RSVP for guests in advance please!)
Last Week: Classification Talk -
Nell Saunders-Scott
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.
Guests are ALWAYS welcome! RSVP in advance to Niki Pohnl if know you are bringing guests but last minute invites are also welcome!
February Donation Drive: Dept. of Corrections
Our club is helping to support the new Corrections Closet. There are a number of La Crosse residents transitioning to treatment facilities. These individuals lack a support system as they begin their recovery to change. They are looking for the following items:
Personal hygiene products (with no alcohol content or sharp items such as razors): deodorant, tooth brush, tooth paste, soap, tampons, pads, Chapstick, combs, hair brushes
Clothing (mostly for men): socks, underwear, shirts and t-shirts, shoes, pants, shorts
Other items: puzzle books, crossword books, journals, notebooks
We will have a collection bin near the badge table through the month of February for items to be dropped off. Cash/check donations can be dropped or Venmo the club to be passed on at the end of the month. Thank you for considering! See Jeanne Meyer with any questions.
Bring items to one of the next two Rotary meetings in February or make arrangements to get them to Regina Siegel or the Rotary office before February 27th. Thank you for your consideration.
Condolences and Hospitalizations
Our thoughts and prayers continue for Todd Restel and his family as they mourn the death of Todd's father, Ted, earlier this month. View obituary HERE.
Our thoughts and prayers are also with Jeanne Meyer's mother as she suffered a stroke earlier this month.
New Member Proposals
The following community member has been proposed to become members of our club:
Jodi Visker, proposed by Kyle Visker
Chad Dull, proposed by Lauren Journot, CEO La Crosser Area Community Foundation
Leo Ris, proposed by Pat Ruda, transferring from Rotary Club of McAllen North (Texas)
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 February 25th.
Our club will be the ushers for tonight's performance of Steel Magnolias. Volunteer opportunities include taking tickets, helping with seating, handing out programs, 50/50 raffle ticket sellers, and Will Call ticket distribution. Attire: Rotary volunteer t-shirt. Come out and support the La Crosse Community Theater! Volunteers see the show for FREE this evening!
Note: You don't have to be a Rotarian to sign up. Feel free to sign a friend or family member up if you wish!
Welcome to Week THREE of RI’s Month of Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution.
The Rotary Club of Madison County recently achieved 100% Foundation Giving Club status for 2023-2024. During the year, every member of the club contributed to The Rotary Foundation, with an average donation of $100 per member. This commitment to “Service Above Self” helps fund vital projects worldwide — from providing clean water, to supporting education and fighting disease. “Together, we’re making a real
difference in communities both locally and globally,” Rotary leaders said. “Thank you to all our dedicated members for their generous support.”
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