Midwest PELS is PETS Again! Any of you remember how we got from Coke to Classic Coke? Well the new name for the "President Elect Learning Seminar" (PELS) didn't stick - so its the "President Elect Training Seminar" again! It is, however, still February 28th to March 2 this year (thought you might like to know...)
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). February 2025 "Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month." Submit articles to: admin@rotary6250.org
Rotary Poets Wanted: Do you have a poetic genius hiding inside? Well, now’s your moment to shine! The Rotary Poetry Awards 2025 are upon us and the event sponsor, the Rotary eClub of Innovation, is accepting poems from January 1st – March 31st of 2025! This year the two categories are: The Magic of Rotary and an Open category.
Area Rotary Blood Drive: An area-wide blood drive is being planned for Tuesday, April 1. More information will follow but, for now, please note the date.
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.