This week our presenter will be from the UW Extension. University of Wisconsin-Extension provides statewide access to university resources and research so the people of Wisconsin can learn, grow and succeed at all stages of life. UW-Extension carries out this tradition of the Wisconsin Idea – extending the boundaries of the university to the boundaries of the state – through its four divisions of continuing education, cooperative extension, business and entrepreneurship, and broadcast and media innovations.
Our program last week was the AVID college-readiness program. They are closing in on the first full year of the new AVID college-readiness program at Central and Logan high schools. The Advancement Via Individual Determination program teaches critical thinking and other skills key to succeeding in college. The three-year implementation plan for AVID is being supported through major grants and other community fundraising by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF).More about AVID...check out their web site.
COME FOR SUPPER....The Humanitarian Committee will be helping again with the "Come for Supper Meal Program" at Our Savior's Lutheran Church - 612 Division Street on Tuesday, May 26th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Click here to volunteer. We need four more volunteers.
Purple ink on the pinkie finger tells both volunteers and the child’s neighborhood that one more person is safe from the horror of polio.
It is more than a way to identify who has been immunized. It is a symbol of defiance against a crippling disease and a symbol of hope for a polio free world. No one is safe until all are safe. End Polio Now. Polio has been reduced by 99%. We are closer than ever to ending this crippling disease forever. For as little as 60 cents, a child can be vaccinated against polio for life.
Rotary Club of La Crosse 2015 Membership Survey. An email was sent to all regarding the Membership Survey. The link was provided in the email. Please provide your opinions of the Rotary Club of La Crosse. Your feedback will help to ensure that we make our Club as relevant, enjoyable and meaningful as it can be. We appreciate you taking the time to fill out the survey. Thank you to the 92 members that have filled out the survey...still have 73 members that need to do so! Your feedback is important.
Happy Birthday Tom Golden (honorary) - May 21st
Thai Vue - May 25th
Anne Snow - May 26th
Happy Wedding Anniversary Ryan (Cathy) Geister - May 23rd
Mike (Vicki) Hartigan - May 24th
Maria (Derek) Peterson - May 24th
Val (Deborah) Schute - May 25th
Mary (Randy) Mickelson - May 26th
Happy Rotary Anniversary Josh Gates - May 22nd - 1 year
Gary Schettle - May 26th - 10 years
MEMBERSHIP 2014-15
Active Membership
June 30 - 164
April 16 - 164 May 18 - 165
Honorary Members 23
Honorary Membership is offered to members who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals. Honorary membership is the highest distinction that a club may bestow and should be conferred only in exceptional cases. Honorary members cannot propose new members to the club or hold office and are exempt from attendance requirements and club dues. Honorary members will continue to receive The Rotarian Magazine compliments of the club.
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.
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.
POLIO PLUS...news...click here.Updated May 4, 2015
ROTARY LEADER...news...click here. Updated May 4, 2015
2015 Rotary International Conference...Sao Paul, Brazil, June 6th through the 9th....click here for more information. Message about the Conference from RID Mary Beth....click here.
If you would like to volunteer to give your Classification Talk, do Rotarians in the News be a greeter or raffle ticket seller, or announce guests, you can email the Monthly Program Chairs that are listed above....just click on their name.
Next Meeting
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on the pinkie finger tells both volunteers and the child’s neighborhood that one more person is safe from the horror of polio.
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