This Week: Rotary Leadership Series - Issues & Developments in Gobal Climate Conditions with Erin Sikorsky
The issues and developments in global climate conditions are rapidly evolving. In her role as Director of the Center for Climate and Security, Erin Sikorsky has been front and center in U.S involvement. A former resident of Holmen, Wisconsin, Erin will discuss her leadership journey as well as some of the climate challenges facing our nation and the world.
Erin Sikorsky is Director of the Center for Climate and Security (CCS), and the International Military Council on Climate and Security (IMCCS).
Last Week: Carolyn Knobloch - Downtown Safe Camera update
Carolyn Knobloch returned to give us an update on the downtown safe-camera project.
The primary goal of the initial phase of Safe-Cam was to provide a tool for the La Crosse Police Department to quickly solve crimes, and quickly apprehend those who commit crimes.
Safe-Cam Phase 2 is geared toward public safety. The La Crosse City Vision Foundation is proposing to add cameras along our riverfront, and along likely travel routes between downtown and the river, with the goal of giving the police a chance to intercept people who are in danger of entering the river.
Asian chicken wrap with the white miso glaze and mandarin oranges w/ ginger sesame farro salad.
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.
Welcome New Members!
Joe Ruskey
Cari Mathwig Ramseier
Rob Ramseier
Welcome New Brain Game Board Members!
TONYA WAGNER. Dr. Tonya Wagner currently serves as the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness at Viterbo University. Prior to her current role, Tonya was Dean of Business, Leadership, Ethics and Education at Viterbo. She is passionate about building effective teams, creating new degree opportunities, and building great culture. She is an active member of the Rotary Club of La Crosse, and sits on many regional NPO and foundation boards and committees. She is also chair-elect of the Western Regional Workforce Development Board. She lives in Viroqua with her husband Jed and her two children, Leo and Lucy.
ROBERT VISCONTI. Born, raised and educated in New York City with an MBA from City University of New York, Bob is a retired CPA, having spent his career in Manhattan NYC, focusing on the financing of commercial jet aircraft worldwide. A member of the Indialantic Rotary Club in Melbourne, FL since 2016, Bob currently serves as their Literacy Committee chair, and has dedicated himself to the Brain Game project, making presentations throughout Florida (and beyond) over the past few years to over a dozen Rotary clubs, and creating strong partnerships with end-user organizations such as the Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard County. He lives in Melbourne FL with his wife Mary and is the proud grandfather of 3 grandsons, one of whom is currently matriculating at Columbia University.
Rotary Works Foundation Grant Applications Due 2/9
Grant applications for Rotary Works Foundation grants are due this Thursday, February 9th. Please remember Grants are awarded only in anticipation of an event, not after the fact.
Earlamae Dahlby - February 6
Emily Vanderfleet - February 8
Jen Barney - February 8
Maria Norberg - February 8
Bud Hammes - February 9
Greg Curti - February 10
Mike Desmond - February 10
Anniversaries:
Pat & Kenneth Ruda - February 8
Club Anniversaries:
Peter Hughes - 24 years
Brent Smith - 33 years
Lee Rasch - 33 years
Sandy McCormick - 32 years
TriCon 2023 Registration is Open!
It’s never too soon to plan. Add these dates NOW to your spring schedule. April 27-29.
We can PLAN to travel...We can EXPECT to learn...We can PREPARE to train.
Then we can be AMAZED at the energy and serendipity at a gathering of talented and committed people.
Commit today for professional nd personal growth. Register now and bring a friend. Bring two friends. Introduce new members to the bigger Rotary world when you bring them to TriCo23.
The COVID-19 level for La Crosse County is measuring at a LOW level at this time.
Per current CDC guidelines, when a county is in low COVID risk level, wearing masks indoors is optional.
According to the CDC's guidelines, individuals in communities at this level should stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and get tested if you have symptoms, but wear a mask indoors in public if you choose. However, additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness. People may choose to mask at any time. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 or test positive, we ask that you follow the CDC guidelines for quarantining/isolating.
TONYA WAGNER. Dr. Tonya Wagner currently serves as the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness at Viterbo University. Prior to her current role, Tonya was Dean of Business, Leadership, Ethics and Education at Viterbo. She is passionate about building effective teams, creating new degree opportunities, and building great culture. She is an active member of the Rotary Club of La Crosse, and sits on many regional NPO and foundation boards and committees. She is also chair-elect of the Western Regional Workforce Development Board. She lives in Viroqua with her husband Jed and her two children, Leo and Lucy.
ROBERT VISCONTI. Born, raised and educated in New York City with an MBA from City University of New York, Bob is a retired CPA, having spent his career in Manhattan NYC, focusing on the financing of commercial jet aircraft worldwide. A member of the Indialantic Rotary Club in Melbourne, FL since 2016, Bob currently serves as their Literacy Committee chair, and has dedicated himself to the Brain Game project, making presentations throughout Florida (and beyond) over the past few years to over a dozen Rotary clubs, and creating strong partnerships with end-user organizations such as the Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard County. He lives in Melbourne FL with his wife Mary and is the proud grandfather of 3 grandsons, one of whom is currently matriculating at Columbia University.
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