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Speakers
Oct 12, 2017
Rising Beyond
Oct 19, 2017
Classification Talk
Oct 26, 2017
Sustaining Excellence - UWL New Strategic Plan
Oct 26, 2017
Sustaining Excellence - UWL New Strategic Plan
Nov 02, 2017
District 6250
Nov 09, 2017
November is Foundation Month
Nov 23, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving
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Upcoming Events
Come for Supper
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Sep 26, 2017
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Rotary Board Meeting
Radisson Hotel
Oct 09, 2017
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Rotary Works Board Meeting
Viterbo University
Oct 19, 2017
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Students of the Month
Oct 19, 2017
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
STAR MEETING
Radisson Hotel
Nov 09, 2017
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Meeting Responsibilities
Sergeant-at-Arms
Amborn, David
 
Secretary
Swanwick, Bruce
 
Registration Assistant
Dahlby, Earlamae
 
Program Chair
Johnston, Dave
 
Piano
Haase, Ann
 
Greeter
Durst, Joe
 
Hospitality Greeter
Skemp, Michelle
 
Introduce Guests and Visitors
Schettle, Gary
 
Rotarians in the News
Hoel, Bill
 
Raffle Ticket Seller
Kernozek, Ilene
 
Scrip Seller
Prinsen, Anna
 
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President
 
President Elect
 
President Elect Nominee
 
Past President
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Rotary Works Foundation Liason
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
Board Member
 
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Board Member
 
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Club Administrator
 
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Membership
 
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VIEWING YOUR NEWSLETTER

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CLUB INFO

Next Meeting
October 5, 2017

Radisson Center
11:30 Buffet
Noon Program

Menu
Pot Roast Lunch

 

THIS WEEK AT ROTARY
This week at Rotary we will welcome our very own Rotarian and Past President Patt Boge.   Her program will be about her trip to India last year for the National Immunization Day.   
 
 
 

World Polio Day
24 October
One Day, One Focus, Ending Polio

Get ready for Rotary's 5th annual World Polio Day event, co-hosted with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. They will stream live from Gates Foundation headquarters in Seattle, Washington to bring together more than 50,000 viewers around the world. Join them as global health experts and celebrities share their progress on the road to polio eradication.

 
WORLD POLIO DAY IN WISCONSIN
Hosted by Rotary District 6250
Wisconsin State Capital
2 E Main Street 
Madison Wisconsin
 
October 24, 2017
4-6
Meet at the Wisconsin State Capitol - State Street Steps for World Polio Day. Followed by a social at the Great Dane Pub. District 6250 Clubs encouraged to make this your weekly meeting. Together we can End Polio Now!
 
 
 
 
LAST WEEK AT ROTARY
Thank you to Alex Lueck and Peter Krause  for their help in organizing our Oktoberfest Meeting.  Everyone enjoyed the great food, music and fellowship.
 
 
Click here for  Video  and   Photos.
 
 
 
 
WEB SITE SPONSORSHIP

WEB SITE SPONSORSHIP is now available.

Benefits of sponsoring an ad on the Rotary Club of La Crosse Web Site: 

Enhance your business' public relations and image.

Advertise an upcoming event.

Opportunity to sponsor and support the Rotary Club of La Crosse and your community.

Sharing with fellow Rotarians in our club and other local clubs who would like to know what you do.

 Why advertise on the Rotary Club of La Crosse's web site?

The majority of visitors to our website are members and friends of our club.  This makes our site's web sponsorship an ideal opportunity for small and large businesses to promote their products, services or an upcoming event in our community.  Moreover 100% of the advertising revenue goes back to our club; this in turn supports the local community

Cost is $20 per month up to $120 per year . . . . click here for form and more information.   

Click on the logos under Website Sponsors...located on right side of our home page...or the left side on our newsletter to view information on each sponsor...PeopleFirst HR Solutions, Outback, Rotary Works, Brain Game, Rotary Lights and Girls Scouts.

Our newest Sponsors are:

The Parenting Place...they are promoting an upcoming fundraiser.

Mark your calendars for La Crosse Family Feud on October 25 at the Weber Center! Eight teams, sponsored by  Gundersen Health System, Mayo Clinic Health System, Citizen’s First Bank, Johnson and Block, Wisconsin Insurance, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Root Note Trivia, and Midwest Family Broadcasting will compete for the winning title of La Crosse Family Feud champion. Tickets are only $10 and includes pizza and dessert. It’s sure to be a fantastically fun night with proceeds supporting the free parent education programs at The Parenting Place. Surveying for the game is being done locally and we would love Rotarian responses. Click on the And the survey Says link... to answer 5 quick questions then come to La Crosse Family Feud on October 25 to see what the survey says.   
 
You can order tickets online by clicking on their Logo. Tickets are only $10.
 
 
 
 
 
Trane Company
What happened?  The LaCrosse built Trane® CenTraVac™ water-cooled chiller made the Elite 8!  Determined by popular vote – the product now face Ariens Snow blowers… competition getting stiffer!  ONE WEEK ONLY – Next week - Monday, October 2nd through Friday October 6th.  This tournament-style bracket will put Wisconsin products head-to-head in a playoff to see which product will be named the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin, and we're asking for your help to advance to the Final 4!
 
Action required:  To become a finalist, we need your votes!  Start Monday, October 2nd – October 6th Popular Vote to Determine Field of Final 4!!!
 
Please consider forwarding this information to your colleagues, family and friends and encourage them to vote as well! 
Anyone can vote people may vote one time every 24 hours - YES, you can vote EVERY DAY!  Voting will end at 11:59pm on Friday, October 6th
 
Log in herehttp://madeinwis.com
 
 
 
 
HOMEBOUND ROTARIANS
 
Elmer and Lil Grassman are residents of Bethany St. Joseph Care Center....2501 Shelby Road...Room 712.   Yes he would love visitors or send your well wishes to the address above.
 
Lindy Saline is back in his home and doing well. He resides at Eagle Crest South, 622 Bennora Lee Court #254.  If you would like to visit him I would call him first at 791.2820...well wishes can be sent to the address above.
 
Dick Wolfe one of our honorary members is a resident of Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, MN (he is in late stage of Alzheimers)...cards can be sent to 10 E. Cedar Street, Houston, MN  55943.
 
 
 
 
 
 
VIROQUA AREA ROTARY CLUB 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Dear Friends in Rotary, The Viroqua Area Rotary Club is celebrating its 30th anniversary in October and we cordially invite you to help us celebrate on Thursday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Borgen’s, Highway 14, Westby. Dinner, entertainment and a few words from our DG….cost $20 per person. RSVP by October 6 to kdahl@mwt.net
 
Yours in Rotary, Karen M. Dahl, 30th Committee, Chair
 
 
 
GREETING CARDS BY ANITA

We will have Anita's cards available each week...self-service some weeks.  Anita will still take special orders.  Place your order by emailing Anita at anitafroegel@centurytel.net

Birthday, Wedding, Sympathy, Get Well, Anniversary, Congratulations, Note Cards and other cards,  All cards are unique and hand-made.  Thank you cards are only $1.00, as are the note cards, which are blank inside.  The regular cards are $2.00 and $3.00 each.  Some cards are three for $5.00 and some three for $10.  Anita donates all sales to the Rotary Works Foundation!  She sent $75 into Rotary Works for the 3rd quarter...$450.00 Y-T-D.

 

 

 

FRUIT BASKETS AND ROTARY LIGHTS
We are starting to plan for the 2017 Fruit Basket Fundraiser and Rotary Lights!!
 
Rotary Lights: Rotary Lights is an annual gift to the Coulee Region as a cooperative effort among the area's Rotary Clubs, numerous other non-profit groups and volunteer organizations, sponsors, and last but not least - the amazing individuals that make up their Steering Committee and Board.  This year Rotary Lights in Riverside Park will be from November 24th through December 31st.  Would you or your business like to be a sponsor of Rotary Lights?  The Sponsorship levels range from $100 to $5,000...Sponsorship Levels and Benefits You can send your check to Rotary Lights: PO Box 2151, La Crosse WI  54602-2151.
 
Fruit Baskets:  Our annual Fruit Basket Fundraiser is only weeks away.  We will be taking orders for fruit baskets starting in October......for delivery on Saturday, December 9th and Monday, December 11th.  Think Holiday Gift giving ....they make great employee gifts....see if your employer would be interested in supporting our fruit basket sale.   We will be making a slight change to the baskets this year....NO grapefruit.  We will increase the oranges and get another variety of apples.
 
 
 
 
 
iFEED
iFeed is a one-day event where over 50,000 dried meals are packed and boxed, ready for shipment to a country where children are hungry.  It's also a one-day all-Coulee Region food drive to fill area food pantries.  iFeed is a joint service project of the  area Interact Clubs and the La Crosse Area Rotary Clubs as an extension of Rotary Lights Food collections. 
 
This event will be November 4th at Logan High School.   Our club will sponsor one team ($500) that will package the dried meals on November 4th. We will need 1 team of 12 people.    You will hear more information in the coming weeks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VOAD
La Crosse Downtown Rotary Club is now a member of VOAD....Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters.
 
A Volunteer Reception Center Training & Simulation will be taking place on October 24, 2017...click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF FUND
Message from our District Governor, Joe Ruskey.
 
As we have seen, the devastation is great and is growing. The communities effected will need incredible resources to recover. Because of the widespread devastation already seen, the needs of those impacted will far exceed existing resources. Many have asked how we can Make a Difference.  As you may or may not know, District 6250 has a Charitable Trust.  This is a foundation that will allow you to make a tax deductible contribution that will be sent to the Rotary District(s) heading the relief efforts in Texas and effected areas.  100% of your contribution will go to those that truly need it. 
 
 
 
Here’s how you can donate:
 
By Check:
Make check payable to Rotary District 6250 Charitable Trust
Mail check to:
Rotary District 6250 Charitable Trust
Attn: HHRF
907 Martin Drive
Marshfield, WI 54449
 
By Credit Card (PayPal):
Click the “Donate” Button under
Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
 
 
If you prefer we will have a basket at the registration table this week at Rotary...your checks/cash will be sent to the District 6250 Charitable Fund for Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund.  Money will be sent in October 13th.
 
 
 
 
 
ROTARY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WORK DAY
Our Rotary Habitat for Humanity Work Day was Saturday, September 16th....from 8-3 at 5th and Mississippi.  Thanks to Rebecca (our exchange student), Catherine Kolkmeier, Brad Fischer, Steve Lindeman, Dan Roemhild, David Johnston, Brad Reinhart, Ann Haase, Jack Haase and Steve O'Malley for volunteering their time and talents and President Jodi Widuch for bringing treats!    Photos.   WKBT     WXOW
 
 
Area Rotary Club members can also volunteer on Saturday, Oct 7th and Saturday Oct 28 from 8:00 - 3:00.  We can have up to a maximum of 10 volunteers each day, no special skills are required since Habitat will have a construction manager on site to give directions. As the date approaches Habitat will let us know the type of work to be completed that day (e.g. painting, drywall, carpentry etc.

 
Here is the link to the online registration for area Rotary Club Members to volunteer: www.giveffect.com/campaigns/4338-rotary-works-build
 
Click on Volunteer, then the next screen will allow you to select between the two dates.
 
October 7th has 5 spots left and October 28th has 8 spots left.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CELEBRATIONS

 

                                   

Happy Birthday
David Johnston - Oct 2
Ruthann Schultz - Oct 5
Kerstin Boudreau - Oct 8
Jack Haase - Oct 9
Joe Gow - Oct 11

 

 

Happy Wedding Anniversary
Jud (Harley) Beck - Oct 6
Bruce (Barbara) Norgaard - Oct 6
Jeanne (Brian) Meyer - Oct 7
Kelly (Mark) Cottrell - Oct 9

Happy Rotary Anniversary
David Amborn - Oct 1 - 25 years
Joan Parke - Oct 12 - 10 years
Lee Rasch - Oct 13 - 27 years
John Wettstein - Oct 13 - 55 years
Brian Reitzel - Oct 18 - 5 years



 

 

 


 

ATTENDANCE

ROTARY ATTENDANCE
Sept 7th - 53%
Sept 14th - 59%
Sept 21st - 64%
Sept 28th - 52%

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 - Miranda TerBeest

 

RAFFLES

RAFFLES

Oct 5th Meeting

Raffle $10 Kwik Trip Gift Card

Marble Raffle  $30

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.

 

Sept 28th: Raffle $75: Fines $39; Scooters $0; Scrip $10
 
 
 
MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP 
Active Membershi
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 176

Resignation; Rebecca Flege

Honorary Members
 25

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. 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 of $70 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 CHAIRS
Program Chair for July 2017 - June 2018
 
We are recruiting Monthly Program Chairs
If you would like to volunteer, please
contact Tami Woods.
OPEN months listed below.
 
 
Monthly Program Chairs
October - David Johnston
November - Earlamae Dahlby
December - Dean Dickinson
January - OPEN
February - Jeff Odom
March - Wendy Franke
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 Program Chairs that are listed above....just click on their name.  If you would like to give your classification talk please contact Program Committee Chair Tami Woods.
 

 
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

Bruce Swanwick, Secretary
bruceswanwickjersey@gmail.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

Kathy Knoblock, Administrator
rotaryworksfoundation@gmail.com