How long have you been in Rotary? Jim Ash introduced me to Rotary, and I officially became a member of the Onalaska Rotary Club on April 3, 1978. Transferred to the Marshfield Rotary Club, and then transferred to our La Crosse-Valley View Rotary Club when we moved back to La Crosse in 1987.
Tell us about your service in Rotary: In the past I have served as the club’s YEO, president, treasurer, and also Rotary District 6250’s treasurer. Soon I will complete my 3-year term as District 6250’s Finance Committee chair (for the second time around).
What do you find most rewarding about Rotary? We have a daughter (a Rotary exchange student herself), two sons and eight grandchildren, plus four “daughters” from Germany, Australia, Denmark, and Taiwan (who is now living with her family in San Francisco). Our extended family of daughters certainly has been our most rewarding Rotary experience.
With all the time you spend on Rotary, when do you relax? Pat and I are fortunate to also have a lake house in northwest Wisconsin, where we can hide away when we feel the need to escape Onalaska.
(NOTE: This is the Downtown club but we're invited. I will be going
and hope others from our club can join me. Srs)
Join us at Camp Decorah to fellowship in the outdoors. Enjoy the views of the Black River, the stocked Trout Pond, or other sites such as the Bouldering Wall, Nature Trails, and Skilled Trades Post. Valley View Rotary has also been invited. Light snacks will be provided.
I really, REALLY hate to have to bring this up but, before we know it…and long before we’re ready…Ana will be moving on, so you’ll want to mark your calendars for her farewell party:
Wed, June 25th, 5:30-8pm
Village Park Shelter, Mill St. S
West Salem, WI
Information about signing up will follow soon.
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Host Families Needed for Open World Ukraine Delegates
We will have six delegates from Sept 12 - 20. Hosts will provide lodging, some meals, and transportation to starting points in the mornings and home from ending points in the evenings. The program provides many of the meals and activities for the delegates. Interested Rotarians should contact Nancy Schmidt.
Nominations for this year's Avenues of Service Awards are due by July 1 . If you wish to nominate someone from our club please Bruce Nuttall as soon as possible. Award Categories include: Rising Star, Lifetime Achievement, Club Service, Community Service, International Service, Vocational Service, New Generations, Rotarian of the Year (Club Award)
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Giorgia is being hosted by the After Hours Club and they are seeking host families.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
District Dispatch: The District is seeking more Rotarians to be involved in writing District Dispatch newsletter articles. If you are interested please contact Megs Lunn (admin.rotary6250.org@clubrunner.email). The June 2025 theme is "Rotary Fellowship Month" and the July theme is "Maternal and Child Health Month." Submit articles to: admin@rotary6250.org
LOBSTERFEST: 9th Annual Losterfest Friday, June 6, Colgan Air Hanger #4 - La Crosse. Proceeds will benefit improvements at Chad Erickson Memorial Park and other Rotary East projects. Lobster Dinner Tickets ($70/person) - Advanced purchase required. Contact Bill LaRue
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"STANDBY" CPR & AED TRAINING will be offered on Saturday, June 7 from 9 - 10:30 am at the Rotary Lights building (27 Market Street). This is free, open to everyone 13 years and older, and taught by the La Crosse Fire Department. You do need to sign up ahead of time and receive a ticket: https://www.compressandshock.org/event-details/la-crosse-rotary-lights
Rotary International Convention is in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 21st - 25th.
Join us on Zoom here: https://laxymca-org.zoom.us/j/81822994924?pwd=ZzlVeHZoOUdXeGZwSkxvd0tmZXhWQ (Zoom Password is 469027)
Check the schedule as holidays, social events or off-site meetings can alter our regular meeting time or place.
Rotary Club of La Crosse
