Rotary Club of La Crosse
Valley View
Onalaska, Wisconsin
 
VALLEY VIEW NEWSLETTER
June 29, 2025
 
THIS WEEK'S SPEAKERs:
BRENT RIDGE & jASON HERBERT
DAIRYLAND POWER
NUCLEAR ENERGY & CLEAN energy transition
 
Brent Ridge
Jason Herbert
 
 
JULY MEETING ASSIGNMENTS
            -Greeter: Robert Smith
             -Inspire: Shari Laffredi
         -Rooter: Gary Brown
NO MOON TUNES THIS WEEK
 
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Please note: The link below seems to work for some of us and not for others. If the link doesn't work for you, please go to the club web page https://valleyviewrotary.com/ and select "Member Area" on the bar. Scroll down to Events & Volunteering" and choose "Volunteers" which should open a box with the event choices (my apologies for clubrunner)
 
 
 
ONE OTHER THING TO BE AWARE OF: 
 
Special Moon Tunes Collections on July 10 to Help Relieve Hunger Insecurity
 
On Thursday, July 10, the community will gather at Riverside Park for a special Moon Tunes concert featuring the Smokin Bandits and Matt Mahlum Band. But this evening is about more than just music—it’s a powerful collaboration to fight food insecurity in the Coulee Region.
For years, Rotary Lights has been a cherished part of Moon Tunes, offering free train rides to children and bringing joy to families. At the heart of their mission is a simple but urgent goal: “To Feed the Hungry of the Coulee Region.” That mission takes center stage on July 10.
In partnership with Moon Tunes, Rotary Lights, Rotary District 6250, and area Rotary Clubs, the concert will feature a food drive and monetary collection to support hunger relief. All financial donations will be pledged to Rotary Lights to further their mission, while food donations will be collected and distributed by the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse.
To increase the impact, Valley View Rotary, members of the public, and other local Rotary Clubs are offering matching contributions for financial gifts made during the event.
 
 
Riverfest Fencing Takedown Fundraiser: Sunday, July 6, 7am – 9:30 (approx.) Bring wire cutter, throw away bag for zip ties and gloves. See Matt Mahlum or Keli Frigo onsite for crew assignment. Park near the Rotary gardens at the north end of Riverside Park.
 
 
More Information & Registration Link: 
https://rotaryafterhours.org/event/rah-loggers-and-friends-night/
 
La Crosse/Epinal Cultural Exchange Fundraiser.  On Wednesday, August 13, the La Crosse/Epinal Sister City Committee will be holding its annual Cultural Exchange Fundraising Soiree from 5-7:30pm. It is a gourmet Tour de France with wine and appetizers à la Française at Le Chateau, 410 Cass Street. Our club will be donating a basket for the silent auction. There will also be a wine pull, door prizes, and music in the lovely Le Chateau garden by "Under Paris Skies". Admission is $65 per person ($15 is tax deductible). Please see Shari for tickets (slaffredi@yahoo.com)
 
Speakers
Oct 15, 2025
International Health Partners
Oct 22, 2025
Fraud & Scams
Oct 29, 2025
Club Assembly
Nov 05, 2025
Classification
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Steve Christiansen
October 9
 
Jennifer Schrader
October 11
 
Tan Pham
October 14
 
Peggy Derrick
October 25
 
Anniversaries
Tom Sahlstrom
Cindy Sahlstrom
October 11
 
Jim Warren
Phyllis Warren
October 25
 
Amy Bettis
Mike Bettis
October 28
 
Join Date
Greg Clark
October 1, 2018
7 years
 
Jeff Kerkman
October 1, 2018
7 years
 
Sarah Huber
October 1, 2018
7 years
 
Rolan Covert
October 12, 2005
20 years
 
Sandy Heck
October 12, 2022
3 years
 
Terry Bauer
October 18, 2000
25 years
 
Holly Fisher
October 20, 2004
21 years
 
Susan Hengel
October 25, 2023
2 years
 
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Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Rotary Works
 
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Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Youth Exchange Officer
 
Immediate Past President
 
Membership
 
Welcome to Valley View Rotary!
Wednesdays at 7:30 AM
R.W. Houser Family YMCA - Onalaska
400 Mason St
Onalaska, WI 54650
United States of America
Join us on Zoom if unable to meet with us in person. https://laxymca-org.zoom.us/j/81822994924?pwd=ZzlVeHZoOUdXeGZwSkx Password 469027 Check the schedule as holidays, social events or off-site meetings can alter our regular meeting time or place.