Rotary Club of La Crosse
Valley View
Onalaska, Wisconsin
 
VALLEY VIEW NEWSLETTER
January 5, 2025
 
 
THIS WEEK'S MEETING: BILL SOPER, YMCA - PROGRAMS & SERVICES
 
 
 
JANUARY 2025 MEETING ASSIGNMENTS
-Greeter: Sandy Heck
-Inspire: Jimmy Heiderscheit
-Rooter: Michael Hero
 
 
_____________________
From Pat Stephens
 
Can't thank you enough for your crew taking on one of our traditional very busy nights in the park. We were especially grateful that you honored all of the cars that were in line even though it meant staying open beyond 10 pm.
 
It was our second best night of the season and that is because you had all the stations covered for the evening. Valley View has been a partner with RL from the very beginning in 1995. We are so grateful for your ongoing support.
 
What a club!!!!!
 
(and added thanks from Jim Warren, Mark Etrheim and Brad Quarberg)
 
 
 
valley view member spotlight*
Shari Laffredi, member since July 2022;
2025-26 President Elect
  • What is your favorite thing about Rotary? I have many favorite things, but if I had to narrow it down I’d start with the camaraderie of our club and getting to know so many new friends. Every meeting brings many laughs, and every service project builds stronger friendships. I also love getting involved in international projects and RFEs.
  • What is the current/last company you worked for? Sysmex America, Inc (maker of hematology and urinalysis instruments)
  • What is/was your job title or area of expertise? Information Technology & Project Management
  • What is a fun fact about you? I lived in England for 1 ½ years and once sang with Freddie and the Dreamers (British pop band – “Do the Freddie!”). Also did part of my MBA studies at Cambridge University.
  • What are your hobbies? Traveling, watercolor painting, sewing, antiquing, home renovation
  • What is your favorite travel destination? Cotswolds in England
 
*NOTE: Several members have suggested that we need to have a way to get updates about longer-term members. We thought that a "Member Spotlight" feature in this bulletin might be a way to do this...though it could also be a way to introduce new members as well!
 
 
All I want for Christmas?!?
 
 
 
 
2025 Valley View Mobile Meals Delivery Calendar
 
February 24th-March 2nd
March 24th-30th
May 26th-June 1st
October 27th-November 2nd
December 29th-January 4th
 
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
 
Congratulations to Mark Jolivette, president of the La Crosse Rotary Club, on being selected to receive the 2025 Iverson-Frekking Ecumenical Recognition Award. Mark's lifetime of service to others is truly award-worthy. He and fellow recipient Mary Lichtie will be honored at an event on January 22 in La Crosse. To attend or  learn more, call 608-788-5700 or email gbruessel@bsjcorp.com
 
DISTRICT DISPATCH: The District is seeking more Rotarians to be involvement in writing District Dispatch newsletter articles. If you are interested please contact Megs Lunn (admin.rotary6250.org@clubrunner.email). The January 2025 RI theme is "Vocational Service Month." Submit articles to:  admin@rotary6250.org
 
 
 
Speakers
Feb 19, 2025
La Crosse Film Academy
Feb 26, 2025
Classification
Mar 05, 2025
Ana's presentation on her life in Oaxaco, Mexico
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Mark Etrheim
February 1
 
Join Date
Julie Nelson
February 1, 2013
12 years
 
Scott Safranski
February 13, 2019
6 years
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Rotary Works
 
Youth Exchange Officer
 
Immediate Past President
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
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 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.
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