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CLUB INFO

Next Meeting

April 25, 2019

Radisson Center
Buffet/Networking starts at 11:30

Program at Noon

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
 
 
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:  25 April 2019
 
Thank you to all of the committee members last week who highlighted our 100th anniversary plans so well.  This is certainly an exciting time to be a Rotarian.  Please take some time out of your daily schedule to think about one potential new member that you could invite to our meeting this week.
 
One of the most exciting parts of the Cameroon Garden to me is the sculptural art pieces that will be permanently housed in the garden.  The following link shows some more traditional art from Cameroon as housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Do note the many references to the “Fon” in this article.  Our Cameroon garden will also have a Fon sculpture.     LINK
 
With this being the last week of Rotary International’s heavy emphasis on “Maternal and Child Health,” I wanted to share a fantastic video (5 minutes in length) forwarded to me by Rotarian Judy Kirkpatrick.  It’s amazing what insights a group of 5th graders from Alaska have to share with us.  To paraphrase Judy’s comments, the world’s future is in good hands with youth like these 5th graders.  LINK

I came across the following video link this weekend and was amazed at how many Rotarians came out to support the children in our own community.  The video is 5.5 minutes long and celebrates the Children’s Museum of La Crosse LINK.
 
 
I hope you have a great week!
 
 
THIS WEEK AT ROTARY - April 25th
This Week at Rotary
 
May Yer Thao
40 years of the Hmong Growth in America
 
 
NEW MEMBERS PROPOSED
NEW MEMBERS PROPOSED
 
Will Jedlicka
Owner
The Twisted Moose & Legend's Nightclub
Proposed by Andy Bakkum
 
Lewis Kohlman
Environmental Planner
City of La Crosse
Proposed by Roz Schnick

Help Build Rotary's Future
Share Rotary with a Friend
Every Rotarian is Responsible for Membership Growth
 
 
 
 
If no written objection to the proposal stating reasons is received by the Board of Directors from any member of the club within seven days following publication of the name of the prospective member, the prospective member shall be considered to be elected to membership.
 


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LAST WEEK AT ROTARY
 
 
Our Rotary program last week was about our upcoming Centennial Celebration and project. This is an exciting time for our club!!!  We hope you are saving the DATE - Thursday, June 20th for our Centennial Celebration at the La Crosse Center. 
 
Here is the letter from May 2017 that gives you an overview of our Centennial Project.  
 
A number of members asked about naming rights at the Cameroon Gardens.  Here is the list of what is available and what has been spoken for. Naming Rights Opportunities.   Please contact Lee Rasch if you have any questions.
 
If you haven't made a pledge yet....now is the time to do so.  Pledge cards are available at our meetings.  Check should be made out to Rotary Works Foundation.  Please contact Lee Rasch if you have any questions.
 
History Committee is looking for old photos, directories, etc that could be put on display at our celebration and used in our Centennial booklet. Please contact Patt  Boge if you have something you would like to share.
 
Centennial Coins are now for sale at our meetings.  Bronze $15 and Silver $30.
 
 
 
We will also be ordering sweatshirts with the Centennial Logo...order forms will be available next week at our meeting.
 
 
 
MAMI WATA SCULPTURE
Mami Wata sculpture which was created by David Oswald is complete and ready to be placed in her forever home at the Cameroon international gardens project.
 
 


 
Mami Wata is Mother Water, Mother of Fishes, goddess of oceans, rivers and pools, with sources in West and Central Africa and tributaries throughout the African Americas, from Bahia to Brooklyn. Usually shown as a half-woman, half-fish, she slips with ease between incompatible elements: water and air, tradition and modernity, this life and the next. She runs through the Kumbo river in Cameroon.

To find more information about the Growing Hearts across the world Campaign click this link.

 


 
 
 
 
ROTARY CENTENNIAL PROJECT INFO
 
 
 
Visit our Growing Hearts Across the World Pages for more Information
 
 
 
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE 2019 DISTRICT CONFERENCE IN LA CROSSE
We invite you to the 2019 District Conference...

We have had an inspiring year – now it’s time to celebrate, as well as exchange ideas and plan for the future.  In keeping with President Barry Rassin theme ”Be the Inspiration”, we have some truly inspiring stories to share with you.  We also have some inspiring challenges that face our entire district, that we will address and ask “What can a Rotary Club do about this?”  Two of those biggest challenges are the opioid epidemic in our region, and human trafficking. 
 
Besides the thought provoking sessions, we will have a membership summit meeting, our annual business meeting, and fun!  Be sure and check out the House of Friendship, and the silent auction items up for bid.  And take in some of La Crosse’s fun at the free Artspire street fair, just a block or so south of the La Crosse Center.  In the evening, there will be live entertainment there.  We also have several “international” ports of call lined up so you can sample La Crosse’s walkable downtown nightlife.
 
Rotary’s slogans and messages come and go, but this year’s theme will stay with me forever.  Because a central part of each and every Rotarian’s responsibility is truly to “Be the Inspiration”.  That should not end at the close of this Rotary year.  I hope each of us will embrace that mission, and share the gifts of Rotary with many others in the years to come!

Bill Hoel
District Governor 2018-2019
 
 
 
 
 

OUTBACK GIVE BACK NIGHTS - ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM
 
 
Outback is hosting a Give Back Night Supporting THE ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM.  Every Tuesday in May Outback Steakhouse will be donating 10% of sales from the families who comes in to dine in support of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program from 4:00-9:00 pm.  View Flyer - bring this flyer in if you can!  If you can't say you are here for Rotary!
 
OUR FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE will have their monthly Rotary Fellowship there on Tuesday, May 21st from 5-7...join us!
 
 
 
HUMANITARIAN COMMITTEE
 
Meet the Rotary Club of La Crosse's Humanitarian Committee! (not all members pictured). This committee facilitates a monthly group of volunteers for Come to Supper; and organizes the annual Warm Feet, Warm Hearts campaign (collecting clothing and other items for Catholic Charities to distribute to those in need). Each year the committee also chooses one larger humanitarian project that fits within the six Rotary areas of focus - this year the committee has identified human trafficking as their focus. At this year's district conference they'll be collecting personal care items for survivors of human trafficking; if you're moved to help please view the list of desired items here: https://www.rotary6250.org/page/2019-exhibits-silent-auction
 
WELCOME NEW MEMBER

WELCOME NEW MEMBER

Joe Carlson
CEO Gateway Area Council
Proposed by Andy Bakkum and Peter Krause
 
 
Remember to meet and greet new members

who can be identified by their temporary red badge.

 

 

KIDS COULEE WORK DAY
 
Kids Coulee Work Day
Saturday, April 27 from 9 to 12
(April 28th as the rain date)
Bring your family and friends to help!
Rotarian Chef Steve will serve us lunch.
We are looking for someone to bring a grill.
Please email rotarylax@charter.net if you can help us out.
 
 
 
 

 

UPCOMING COMMITTEE  - FELLOWSHIPS MEETINGS
CENTENNIAL FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE:  Thursday, April 25th at 1:00 pm at the Radisson Center.
 
 
 
LOGGERS FELLOWSHIP
We will again have a Rotary Fellowship at the Loggers Game on Thursday, May 30th...La Crosse Loggers will be playing the Duluth Huskies.   Picnic begins at 5:30 with an all you can eat buffet until 7:05 - burgers, brats, hot dogs, beans, chips, popcorn, cookies and  includes soda and water  You will be able to purchase beer in the tent at the regular price. Once the game starts you are welcome to stay in the tent OR go to your seats in the grandstand...OR back and forth.   Cost is $20 per adult and $15 child 4-12 and free for 3 and under.  This will be a Polio Plus fundraiser and the La Crosse Loggers will donate $2.50 per ticket to Polio Plus.  Register here if you plan on attending. 
 
Deadline to register is May 23rd....See Info Flyer
 

 
ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS
We are looking for nominations for "Rotarian of the Year" from our club....please submit you nominations to rotarylax@charter.net by May 1st...click here to view form.
 
The board will review the nominations at the May board meeting and make a selection.
 
The Rotarian of the Year will be recognized at our Changing of the Guard Meeting and the Avenues of Service Dinner on Tuesday, August 13th.
 
 
YOUTH EXCHANGE - ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HOSTING?
 
 
Youth Exchange Committee:  Our Rotary Club's next exchange student will be Inga from Germany. Her mom and dad are both scientists (radio astronomy).  Their son is on exchange in the USA this year and they are excited that Inga will have a similar opportunity this coming year.

Inga will turn 16 shortly after school starts.  She is fluent in English but also studies French, Polish, Latin and Spanish.  She likes to read, draw, play tennis and volleyball, bake, garden and write.  She plays piano and ukulele and enjoys photography.  She is not religious but is supportive of those who are. She has traveled with  her family and describes herself as patient and ambitious.  Her future interests are not yet decided but she has interests in being an MD, owning a cake shop or becoming an architect.
 
 
 
We have a first and third host family, presently going through the background process,  but are looking for host family two in the Logan School District. Having three host families gives the student a more well-rounded experience in a culture, having experienced family life from multiple perspectives. It is also less of a commitment for host families; the typical length of stay is about three to four months instead of a full year.  Hosting an exchange student is life changing for you, your family and the exchange student. It allows you to become familiar with another culture and provides the opportunity to share a young student's hopes and ambitions. Youth Exchange promises to enrich the lives of the student and every member of your family.
 
If you are interested, please contact Jack Haase, Maria Norberg, Eva Marie Restel or Jim Salmo for more information.
 
 
 
CELEBRATIONS

 

                                   

 Happy Birthday​
Val Schute - April 24
Angela Czerwinski - April 25
Mark Solyst - April 25
Tina Klinger - April 26
Terry Witzke (H) - April 26


Happy Wedding  Anniversary
Dave (Sandra) Johnston - April 23
Jodi (Dan) Widuch - April 25

 Rotary Anniversary
NONE


 

ROTARY CLUB EVENTS & LINKS
VALLEY VIEW ROTARY MOON TUNES: Riverside Park - Bill Miller and friends June 6, 2019.   Web Site.
 
 
AREA PRESIDENT'S MEETING APRIL MINUTES:  Overview of our area club's activities.
 
 
SAVE THE DATES
Rotary District Conference in La Crosse:  La Crosse Center June 7-8, 2019
 
 
 
Centennial Dinner Celebration:  La Crosse Center - June 20, 2019 - Speaker will be Stephanie Urchick - a member of the Rotary Club of Canonsburg Houston, Southpointe.  She has served Rotary as a Foundation Trustee, RI and TRF Committee member, District Governor, Regional Foundation Coordinator for ZONE 29, International Training Leader, RI President's Representative, Regional Leaders Training Institute Moderator, district delegate to Councils on Legislation, Training Leader at Zone meetings, and in various club and district Foundation roles.
 
 
 
RAFFLES

RAFFLES

April 25th

Raffle $10 Kwik Trip Gift Card

Marble Raffle  $10

Congrats to Al Louis winner of the $40 marble raffle!

Please note: Raffle, Fines, Birthday, Anniversaries and Scooters are all donations that will go to the club  If you are making a donation and would like it to go to the Rotary Works Foundation or Rotary International Foundation, we ask that you write a check to the Foundation of your choice.

 

April 18th: Raffle $33; Fines $96; Scrip $305; Scooters $12
 
 
ATTENDANCE

ROTARY ATTENDANCE
April 4th - 68%
April 11th - 50%
April 18th - 55%

Rotary Attendance policy is to attend or makeup at least 50% of the club meetings during the first six months and the second six months.  They can be done by: • Attending regular club meetings • Making up meetings at other Rotary Clubs ( which includes E-Clubs) • Engaging in club projects/events/fellowship/board meetings.

100% Attendance Winners
July  - Sheila Wieser
August - Bob Riutzel
September - Peter Grabow
October - Chuck Hanson
November - Grant Withrow
December - Tami Woods
January - Kenna Christians
February - Cindy Erickson
March - Ed Neuman

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP 
Active Membershi
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186

Honorary Members

23
 

Associate Membership is a program to recruit younger members, millennials, to membership.  Associate Membership is available to anyone who is proposed for membership who is 35 years of age or less.  Associate membership will end when that member reaches the age of 38. They would pay for dues and $100 for meals per quarter no matter how many meetings they attend that quarter.

Corporate Membership is a program to allow multiple employees of a business Rotary participation under one primary membership. Each corporate membership is limited to a three-year term. After the three-year corporate membership term, the individuals are required to become individual members. View Corporate Membership Policy.

Family Membership is a program to allow a second individual Rotary participation under one primary membership.  View Family Membership Policy.

Honorary Membership  is offered to members who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals.Unlike other membership categories that can be requested by the member, Honorary Membership is bestowed upon a member by election from the Board of Directors.   View Honorary Membership Policy.

Excused Membership is offered to members if the aggregate of the member’s years of age and years of membership in one or more clubs is 85 years or more, the member has been a member of one or more clubs for at least 20 years, and the member has notified the club's secretary in writing of the member’s desire to be excused from attendance  and the board has approved.  Excused Members will pay the quarterly dues and only for meals when they attend a meeting.

Membership Proposals....we will no longer ask for three references when you propose a new member.  This was a criteria that our club had set not RI.  This will help us process new members into our club more efficiently.  You can access the membership proposal form online, under the Club Information site page.

 

 

PROGRAM CHAIR & DUTY ROSTER COORDINATORS
Program Chair for July 2018 - June 2019
 
DUTY ROSTER COORDINATORS
 
Program Chair for July 2019 - June 2020
 
DUTY ROSTER COORDINATORS
July - OPEN
August - OPEN
September - OPEN
October - OPEN
November - OPEN
December -OPEN
January- OPEN
February - OPEN
March - OPEN
April - OPEN
May - OPEN
June - OPEN
 
 
 
If you would like to volunteer for Rotarians in the News,  be a greeter,  a hospitality greeter, raffle ticket seller,  scrip seller or announce guests, you can email the Monthly Duty Roster Coordinator that are listed above....just click on their name.  If you would like to give your classification talk please contact Program Committee Chair Sarah Arendt-Beyer.
 

 
CONTACT INFO

Rotary Club of La Crosse
P.O. Box 1914, La Crosse, WI  54602-1914
608-526-4491 (Phone and Fax)

Lyn Sheffer, Administrator
rotarylax@charter.net

Nick Passe, Secretary
nick@passelaw.com

Earlamae Dahlby
Attendance and Make-up Coordinator
earlamae@centurytel.net

 

The La Crosse Brain Game
P.O. Box 384, La Crosse, WI  54602-0384
608-304-2971
Jeanne Meyer, Administrator 
info@rotarybraingame.org

 

Rotary Works Foundation
P.O. Box 1571, La Crosse, WI  54602-1571
608-886-9793

Scott Herdeman, Administrator
rotaryworksfoundation@gmail.com

 


 
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Speakers
May 02, 2019
Immunization Trip to India
May 09, 2019
Single Payer National Healthcare Insurance/Advantagous or Not
May 16, 2019
Classification Talk - RFE to Australia
May 23, 2019
Honoring Local Students
May 30, 2019
Classification Talk
Jun 06, 2019
Proper Etiquette
Jun 13, 2019
Classification Talk
Jun 20, 2019
100TH Anniversary Gala at La Crosse Center at 5:30
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Upcoming Events
Kids Coulee Work Day
Kids Coulee - Myrick Park
Apr 27, 2019
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
STAR Meeting
Radisson Hotel
May 09, 2019
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Rotary Board
Radisson Hotel
May 13, 2019
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 
FELLOWSHIP TUESDAY - OUTBACK - YOUTH EXCHANGE
Outback Steakhouse
May 21, 2019
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Come for Supper
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
May 28, 2019
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Area Rotary Night at the Loggers
La Crosse Loggers
May 30, 2019 5:30 PM
 
Rotary District 6250 Conference
La Crosse Center
Jun 07, 2019 – Jun 08, 2019
 
Centennial Celebration
La Crosse Center
Jun 20, 2019 5:30 PM
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Secretary
Passe, Nick
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
Amborn, David
 
Registration Assistant
Dahlby, Earlamae
 
Piano
Haase, Ann
 
Program Chair
Bakkum, Andy
 
Duty Roster Coordinator
Czerwinski, Angela
 
Introduce Program
Duncanson, Lisa
 
Introduce Guests and Visitors
Trust, Josh
 
Greeter
Carey, Diana
 
Hospitality Greeter
Salmo, Jim
 
Rotarians in the News
Candahl, Timothy
 
Raffle Ticket Seller
Siegel, Regina
 
Scrip Seller
Swanwick, Bruce
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
President Elect Nominee
 
Past President
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Rotary Works Foundation Liaison
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Club Administrator
 
Membership
 
Program Chair
 
Public Relations/Social Media
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
Youth Exchange Officer
 
Youth Protection Officer
 
Youth Exchange Counselor
 
Youth Exchange Counselor
 
Youth Exchange Counselor
 
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