This presentation will provide an overview of the ALS Association, its mission, goals, and work in Wisconsin, including care services programs available to families living with ALS.
Carrie made the move to the ALS Association after losing her father to ALS and later her uncle and grandmother. She was promoted during preparations for the 2024 Walk to Defeat ALS to Managing Director of Development for the Midwest region, where she oversees 20 staff across 11 states.
Please note: The sign-up link below in this newsletter will only work from your devices if you are logged into our club website https://valleyviewrotary.com at the same time.
another option to sign-up is the club website 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)
Longtime Valley View Rotarian Gary Brown received this Paul Harris Fellow +1 award at the July 23 meeting.
Gary attended Western Technical College and went on to obtain a Doctor of Education from St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis. He returned to Western and retired as Dean of the Business Division in June 2023 after completing more than 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to students, staff, and the District Board.
The Western District Board said the Rotarian led his team with honesty and integrity, put his faculty and staff first to better help students; and had a strong ability to identify and develop talent. He possessed a coaching style of leadership that inspired trust.
Gary joined the club in November 2005 and has been active in many club activities and community service projects. He served as club president in 2017-18.
Congratulating Gary is VVR Paul Harris Fellow coordinator Brad Quarberg.
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).
Stefanie Kline past-president of Rotary After Hours is the Sustainability Director at Habitat. Stephanie has asked us to help promote their project. This will be a major improvement in the neighborhood. This project is on the west side of Logan Middle School. They are looking for volunteers for this event. Contact Stefanie Kline at
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