June 19, 2023

June 29th - 

No regular meeting

July 6th - 

Passing of the Gavel

This Week:  Marv Davis
                    Medical Spousal Rights

Marv was born at home, delivered by family doctor in New Lisbon, WI. He has six siblings (shown in the picture).

Marv graduated in 1958 from New Lisbon High School, 1963 from St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI, as a history major, and 1966 from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He has been a practicing attorney in La Crosse for 56 years. His current practice focus is estate planning, wills, trusts, elder law - to which he will be speaking about.

Marv was married to Edna Sue for 38 years. He has been a member of this club since 1983-39 years. Marv is a parishioner of St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral, is a Packer fan, and loves to play golf.

 
Last Week: Ryan Geister
                   Trane's Efforts to Green America

Ryan Geister joined Trane over 27 years ago and currently serves as a National Sales Leader for Trane Systems with strategic roles within Trane Technologies, including serving on the Trane Technologies Global Refrigerant Strategy Group. 

Ryan's presentation offered insights to the growing political and economic pressure on decarbonization, defined what that means, and offered an insight into the next generation of systems and refrigerant technologies used for conditioning our homes and businesses. 

Upcoming Speakers
Jun 22, 2023
Jun 29, 2023
No Meeting
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Meal for This Week

Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken and strawberry balsamic dressing. 
 
Vegetarian option is always available, as well as accommodations for other dietary restrictions.
 
Coffee and water available at your table. Milk and iced tea will be available for you to pick up at the north bar as you find your seat.
 
Guests are ALWAYS welcome!  RSVP in advance to Niki Pohnl if know you are bringing guests but last minute invites are also welcome!
New Member Proposals
The following community members have been proposed to become members of our club:
  1. Clara Gelatt (Co-owner Rivoli Theatre; proposed by Mary Ann Gschwind)
  2. Emily Onsager (Ellie Diagnostics, Growth Manager; proposed by Roz Schnick)
  3. Allyson Krause (Managing Director, Retirement Plan Services; proposed by Roz Schnick)
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 June 27th.
 
Click the link below if you have a new member to propose!
 
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The Avenues of Service Committee is now accepting nominations for:
Rising Star, Service Award, Vocational Service, Lifetime Achievement
Club Rotarian of the Year: Reach out to Rob Palmberg if you have ideas for our club's Rotarian of the Year nomination.
Nominations are due July 1, 2023.
Forms can be found on our website:  www.rotarycluboflacrosse.org
Habitat Bike Run Volunteers Needed
Our club is supporting the Habitat Bike Run in July.  
 
Please consider volunteering in one of the following ways:
  1. Provide baked goods (breakfast breads, muffins) and bring them to the club meeting on July 13th.
  2. Help with food preparation on July 14th from 4-7pm
  3. Help serve the breakfast from 5:30-8:00am on July 15th.
Click the link below to volunteer for a shift.  See Cindy Erickson or Sheila Riley for more details.

Club Reminders - Fiscal Year Ends June 30

We are looking to update our records by June 30.  Please be mindful of the following and let Niki Pohnl, Club Administrator, know how she can help you:
  1. Is your financial account up to date? Do you have outstanding invoices to pay by June 30? Questions on your account can be directed to Niki to research.
  2. How does your attendance look?  Club policy suggest 50%. Let Niki know if you need make up attendance updated on your ClubRunner account. There are several ways to make up for a club meeting.
  3. Is your Club Runner account accurate and update?  How about your picture? (This is a great way for new members to get to know you so we want to keep it current.) 
NOTE:  AT THIS TIME, THERE IS A COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN BETWEEN QUICK BOOKS AND ALTRA. WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING CASH, CHECK, OR VENMO UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. SORRY THE ANY INCONVENIENCE.
Al's Musky Challenge Announces 2023 Recipients
The Musky Challenge Committee announced last week the 2023 recipients of funds. For more information on each, click on their organization name:
  1. Hope Restores
  2. Good Fight Community Center
  3. La Crosse Public Education Foundation
The 5th annual challenge has just begun.  Reach out the Rotary Works Foundation if you would like to contribute.
Avenues of Service Raffle Basket
Each Rotary Club needs to provide 2-3 baskets of goodies for the Avenues of Service raffle valuing approximately $100-$150. Niki Pohnl is taking donations for the following theme basket by July 15. We also welcome $$ to put towards the purchase items to complete this basket: 
  • Bottoms Up! (looking for beverage related - coffees, teas, wine, beer, or any other beverages, drinking glasses/mugs, beverage cook books, gift certificates)
All funds raised in raffle ticket sales goes directly to Rotary Works Foundation.  Last year, we raised over $2000.
 
Contact Niki Pohnl with questions.

Active Rotarians
186

Honorary Rotarians
12

Rotary Attendance
99 between in person, guests, and Zoom

Resignations/Transfers

Attendance Policy

Birthdays:
Tonya Wagner - June 19
Tim Gillespie - June 20
Abbas Rahimi - June 21
Tara Johnson - June 23
 
Anniversaries:
Greg Curti (Kathy) June 21
Mary Kay Wolf (Matthew) June 25
 
Club Anniversaries:
Eva Marie Restel - 9 years
Candice Tlustosch - 8 years
Katy Wood - 3 years
Travis Bordeau - 3 years
Check out our website photo albums for Rotary Friendship Exchange pictures and other pictures of club events.  If you have pictures to update our site, please send them to Niki Pohnl.

CLICK HERE for meeting volunteer opportunities!

Meeting Responsibilities
(Volunteers available by 11:30am)
Sergeant at Arms
Gschwind, Mary Ann
 
Treasurer
Nickel, Michael
 
Piano
Haase, Ann
 
Program Chair
Jolivette, Mark
 
Duty Roster Coordinator
Bradford, Scott
 
Register and Introduce Guests and Visitors
Von Haden, Rita
 
Rotarians in the News
Archer, Erik
 
Introduce Speaker
Klekamp, Jane
 
Hospitality Greeter
Keitel, Julie
 
Greeter
Felty, Jenny
 
Raffle Ticket Seller
Porter, Stephen
 
Scrip Seller
Wood, Katy
 
Upcoming Events
Club Board Meeting
Jul 10, 2023
 
Club Board Meeting
Aug 14, 2023
 
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RAFFLES

June 22 2023

$10 Kwik Trip Gift Card

Dean's Marbles: $90

June 15, 2023

Raffle $46 - Fines $74 - Scooters $1 - Scrip $20

Raffle, Fines, Birthday, Anniversaries and Scooters
are donations that go to directly to our club.


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