At last week's meeting (May 7) we recognized the La Crosse Roads students who are graduating this year. These young women and men accomplish great things during their time in school to get to this point and it is an absolute joy to hear their stories and to have them - and their families and teachers - join us!
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May Club Social - Camp Decorah, May 22nd
(NOTE: This is the Downtown club but we're invited and I will be going - 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.
For the Valley View Rotary Club to be eligible for District matching funds we need our members to donate to the Annual Fund! This year our club needs to donate over $6000 - $100 per member. Please donate what you can...and soon as we are approaching the deadline for this fiscal year. The link to the Rotary donation page is below and note that you can have your donation made in monthly installments. You can also send Annual Fund donations to Dick Spencer.
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 all too soon.
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Host Families Needed for Open World Ukraine Delegates
We will have six delegates from Sept 12 - 20. The host 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 but, if you have nominations you'd like to suggest. Information about the event, including nomination forms, can be found here: https://rotarycluboflacrosse.org/sitepage/avenues-of-service-dinner/area-rotary-clubs-avenues-of-service-dinner (or contact Scott [scott.safranski@gmail.com] for the award descriptions & forms). If you wish to nominate someone from our club please fill out a nomination and get it to Scott 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
Rotary Star Meeting May 13. This invitation goes out to all new members (within the last year) and area Club Presidents for our next STAR meetings on Tuesday at noon, May 13th. The STAR meeting is held from 12-1pm at the Parenting Place, 1500 Green Bay Street in La Crosse. Lunch is NOT INCLUDED but you are welcome to bring your own.
STAR meetings are an excellent way for our newer members to learn more about Rotary in general, touching on a different Rotary area of focus each time. These meetings happen every other month, touching on different topics. Check out our website for more information and future dates: https://rotarycluboflacrosse.org/sitepage/star-3
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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Rotary International Convention is in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 21st - 25th.
ALS Association Fundraiseris Thursday, July 10 at 5:30 pm (Loggers Game against the Thunder Bay Border Cats). For more information or to buy tickets click on: https://la-crosse-loggers.nwltickets.com/Tickets/SelectPromoSeats?PromoCode=ALSFUNDRAISER
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
