Rotarian Jamie O'Neill had the opportunity to participate in the Rotary Environmental Tour in Mexico in October 2022. Over the six-day trip, the group visited five Rotary clubs located between Mexico City and Guadallajara, where they witnessed various environmental projects being carried out firsthand. These projects included river clean-ups, school environmental initiatives, water treatment centers, tree planting, and more. Jamie plans to showcase these impressive projects and share some key takeaways that can be beneficial to any Rotary committee aiming to make a difference. "It was truly remarkable to see the transformative impact that can be achieved when Rotarians come together. These Rotary groups in Mexico pulled in so many community partners and made large impacts in their communities." - Jamie O'Neill
Last Week: Jason Larsen, Mobile Clinic
Jason Larsen is the executive director of St. Clare Health Mission - a free clinic. His crucial work includes nonprofit mission advancement, program development, and philanthropy through dilution of idealistic visions into pragmatic solutions.
We heard a report and update about the great work being done through the collective efforts of our Coulee Region Rotary Clubs as St. Clare Mission uses the Rotary Mobile Clinic in its outreach. For a link to the recording, please contact Niki Pohnl, our Club Administrator.
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.
Proper Rotary Directory Use
As a reminder, our club directory is for our club ONLY. Be careful not to mail the entire club information from your business unless you have the club member's permission to add them to your business mailing list.
Seeking Meeting Program Ideas
We are looking for ideas for Spring and Summer programs. Have you heard an interesting program you think the club might be interested in? Do you have a topic you would like to hear more about? Send your ideas and suggestions to Mark Jolivette. He and the rest of the Programs Committee are happy to follow up and see who we can get scheduled.
Host Homes Needed for Youth Exchange 2023-2024
We are looking for 2 more host families for our upcoming Youth Exchange year. Please reach out to Jim Salmo if you are able to accommodate a high school year for approx. 4 months mid August - mid December and/or April - July. You DO NOT need to have other children in your home....ALL are welcome to host!
Fishing Fellowship Co-Chair Needed AND Beer Fellowship Co-Chairs Needed
We are seeking a co-chair for our fishing fellowship! This person would work with Kyle Visker to coordinate 2-3 fishing fellowships this year. We are also looking for a couple beer fellowship co-chairs to do the same. Contact Bridget Thomas if you are interested!
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
Annual Business Meeting for District 6250
We are looking for members of our club to represent us at the District 6250 Annual Meeting. This will happen on Friday, April 28th at 10:15am. Please reach out to Niki Pohnl for documents you will need to review before the meeting. We are allowed up to 8 members to represent our club.
Al's Musky Challenge Accepting Applications
The attached form must be complete for an organization to be considered as a beneficiary of the 2023 Al's Musky Challenge. Al's Musky Challenge is a project of the Rotary Club of La Crosse Downtown and since inception in 2018 has raised more than $250,000 for organizations serving the youth of the Coulee Region.
Organizations must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply:
eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions as evidenced by 501c3 public charity status
can demonstrate experience serving the youth of the Coulee Region
operate in alignment with the Rotary International mission to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace
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