The County Health Department is strongly recommending that anyone over the age of two (2) wear a mask in public, indoor spaces AND at indoor, private gatherings. This guidance also applies to those who have been vaccinated. Hand sanitizer will be at each table for your convenience. Meals will be plated and served to you.
This Week at Rotary: Lighting the Flame, the Origins of Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare.
Join us for this newly released film which traces the history of Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in the La Crosse area. The film, with an original music score and beautiful drone footage of the coulee region, illuminates the pivotal, pioneering role of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and the remarkable similarity in the paths that led to the creation of both St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse and Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
Last Week at Rotary: Invasive Carp Project with Mark Gaikowski
The US Geological Survey's Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center Director Mark Gaikowski provided a presentation about the center's Invasive Carp research and a broader overview of its impact on the community and the Midwest. Mark shared research that supports high-priority issues and challenges faced by the Department of the Interior, and other state and federal natural resource partners.
The Board has agreed to continue the option to "opt out" of in-person meetings for the upcoming quarter to accommodate any club member with health or safety concerns related to in-person meetings. If you select this option, you'll be choosing to attend virtually only from October 7th through December 31st, and your second quarter invoice will include club dues and pledges.
Should you need to opt out due to health or safety concerns, please email Robin at rotary@rotarycluboflacrosse.org no later than Wednesday, October 6th.
See "Upcoming Events" Below for Additional Details on Days of Service
Rotary Club of La Crosse Delivers
Did you know that one of Mobile Meals founding members was Rotarian Jean Getz-Bassett? That our club has been delivering meals for over 40 years? And, that Downtown Rotary delivers roughly 1,250 meals per year to individuals who lack access to adequate nutrition? We are always looking for club members to deliver meals. If you'd like more information or want to volunteer, please contact Mike Desmond at mdesmond03@gmail.com
Do you have an idea, suggestion or a project proposal? You are ALWAYS welcome and encouraged to share these with the Board. All submissions will be reviewed at the monthly Board meeting. Please email Robin at rotary@rotarycluboflacrosse.org to share your idea(s) no later than Tuesday, October 5th for review at the October Board meeting.
Meal for This Week
To Be Announced... this week's menu was not available at the time of publishing and will be announced via email as soon as possible.
The Cargill Room has been very supportive in meeting our requests for special diets. Please email Robin at rotary@rotarycluboflacrosse.org to request any dietary accommodations.
Rotary Lights
Save The Date
Rotary Club of La Crosse is scheduled to volunteer for opening night Friday, November 26th.
Annual contributions to Rotary Lights should be sent to:
Rotary Lights
P.O. Box 215
La Crosse, WI 54602-0215
Afghan Refugees
Rotary in Wisconsin has a non-profit foundation where a special account has been established called the Wisconsin Afghan Fund. Anyone wishing to contribute can send donations to:
Wisconsin Afghan Fund
Rotary District 6250 Foundation, Inc
c/o Treasurer Val Schroeder
1723 Chadbourne Ave.
Madison, Wisconsin 53726
Be sure to indicate on the memo section of the check that this is for the Wisconsin Afghan Fund.
If anyone would like to form a committee within our club to focus on these efforts, please email rotary@rotarycluboflacrosse.org. Other area clubs are also interested in this effort so there's potential for collaboration among clubs.
Rotary Leadership Series - Shaundel Spivey
October 14th at 7:00 AM via ZOOM
Shaundel Spivey is a recognized community leader in La Crosse. In 2015, he co-founded Black Leaders Acquiring Collective Knowledge (BLACK) and now serves as their first Director.
The organization was developed to build space and opportunities for Black people in this community, especially Black youth, and to help them feel empowered and knowledgeable about their significance in this community. He recently served as the Director of Upward Bound at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He is a community organizer and very passionate about social justice, equity, and community.
Spivey is someone who serves in many capacities in our community and is always willing to share his knowledge and experience to help the community and others. He is a School Board member for the District of La Crosse, serves as a Racial Justice Training consultant in the community and also serves on the Governors Equity and Inclusion Council. Originally from Milwaukee, Shaundel is the recipient of the 2019 Martin Luther King award in La Crosse. An alumnus of UWL (2012 and 2015) and Western Technical College (2014), he is currently in the Counselor Education Supervision Doctoral program at Viterbo.
