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This week at Rotary we will welcome Dr. Jodi Vanderberg-Daves, Executive Director of the Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council. The program will be Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity in the Greater La Crosse Area: Addressing Challenges and Building on Our Strengths in the Workforce, Workplaces, and the Community. Web Site for more information.
LAST WEEK AT ROTARY.....we recognized 21 members with Paul Harris Fellow Awards....This is one of the highest honors Rotary can bestow upon a person. Recipients are Rotarians and community professionals in recognition of their outstanding contributions, exemplifying the highest ideal in Rotary in placing 'Service Above Self." Paul Harris Fellow is a person who has contributed, or in whose name a contribution of $US1000 has been made, to the Annual Programs Fund and certain other programs of The Rotary Foundation. Recognition of a Paul Harris Fellow is an opportunity to show appreciation for a person, either Rotarian or non-Rotarian, who shares the values of the Foundation.
THANK YOU to the following for their commitment to the Rotary Foundation:
Bill Hoel - PH+6
Bill Pritchard - PH+5
Craig Ubbelohde - PH+4
Ingrid McCallson - PH+4 (not present)
Dave Morrison - PH+3
Bob Riutzel - PH+3
Cheryl Hanson - PH+3
Dan Danou - PH+3
Tom Brock - PH+2
Trish Grathen - PH+2
Greg Curti - PH+2
Barb Kruse - PH+1
John Honadel - PH+1
Kenna Christians - PH+1
Richard Strauss - PH+1
Jodi Widuch - PH+1
Rob Palmberg - PH
Roz Schnick - PH
Those honored by members of our club with a Paul Harris.
Congratulations to:
Thank you to Dean Dickinson for a heartfelt program on
The Rotary Foundation...he would like to leave you with this quote......
"When the veil of indifference is pulled aside and we see things as they really are we at a time of transcendence that moves us beyond indifference to a place where we are physically, emotionally and spiritually challenged to engage in creating a new reality...a changing of the world as it exists to what it can and should be."
Our club over the years has produced 279 Paul Harris Fellows.....of the 169 current members, 113 are Paul Harris Fellows! Our all time giving to the Rotary Foundation is $652,299.05!
If you would like to become a Paul Harris Fellow and/or honor someone with a Paul Harris Fellow ...click here for info.
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary, they tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. Strong financial oversight, a stellar charity rating, and a unique funding model mean that we make the very most of your contribution.
Thank you to all members that give to our Rotary International, Polio Plus and Rotary Works Foundation..this year our members have pledged over $45,000 to those three Foundations!
We also had the some of Logan Interact Students as our guests on Thursday....for Purple Pinkie Promise to End Polio...raising money to recognize a Logan faculty member with a Paul Harris Fellow ($1,000). If you were not at Rotary on Thursday and would like to donate, there will be a purple basket for donations this Thursday at the registration table.
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The Rotary Foundation's overall score is 96.31, Financial score is 96.66 and Accountability and Transparency is 96.00.
What is AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.
Some members have designated Rotary Works Foundation as my their charitable organization. 0.5% of their amazon purchases go to Rotary Works Foundation, however you have to purchase through Amazon Smile (essentially exact same thing as Amazon except a different website address to track charitable donation purchases). Another way to support one of your charitable organizations. Click here for more information.
The Fellowship Committee invites you to a Rotary Fellowship on Tuesday, April 12th at Dublin Square, 103 3rd Street N from 5-7. Come and meet other Rotarians in a relaxed setting....have a drink, eat or just socialize. Family and friends are welcome. Great way to know your fellow Rotarians better. This will count as a make-up.
Every Rotarian is Responsible for Membership Growth
If no written objection to the proposal stating reasons is received by the Board of Directors from any member of the club within seven days following publication of the name of the prospective member, the prospective member shall be considered to be elected to membership.
Gibran Augustine
Senior Account Manager & Territory Manager Ipreo
Classification: Financial Software - Management
Proposed by Bill Nelson
Alex Lueck
Key Account Manager
Xcel Energy
Classification: Energy Management
Proposed by Scott Horne
Our Rotary Youth Exchange Student for 2016-17 will be Simran, a 16 year-old girl from India. We are excited to sponsor Simran while she is here. She likes to read, watch movies, cycle and draw. Simran is vice president of her school's Interact Club. She wishes to be a psychiatrist.
The Youth Exchange Committee is currently working to complete the application process for the three families who will host Simran in the Central High School district.
We are looking for nominations for "Rotarian of the Year" from our club....please submit you nominations to rotarylax@charter.net by May 5th...click here to find all nomination forms. The board will review the nominations at the May board meeting and make a selection. The Rotarian of the Year will be recognized at our Spring Social and the Avenues of Service Dinner on Tuesday, August 16th. Lifetime Achievement, Rising Star and Avenues of Service forms are also located on our web site with the link above...deadline for those nominations will be July but can be submitted now.
PAST DUE ACCOUNTS: We have sent out past due statements by email and mail. If you received one we would appreciate your payment this week. We still have $8,000 outstanding and would hope that everyone has their account current by the end of the month. This past year members are being, I will say "forgetful" and not making payments in a timely manner. We will now have the sergeant-at-arms involved in tracking those members who are not current and sending out notices. We hope you will be kind enough to keep your account current so that we don't give our sergeant-at-arms, John Wettstein unnecessary extra work.
INFORMATIONAL: We send out invoices each quarter, January, April, July and October. We use the QuickBooks Program and you receive it by email...you can make a payment online through your bank account. You can not view your account online in ClubRunner. When invoices are sent out...Lyn will let everyone know that in the newsletter and the president will announce at the podium...this way in case your invoice did not make it to your inbox you can contact Lyn for a copy.
Benefits of sponsoring an ad on the Rotary Club of La Crosse Web Site:
Enhance your business' public relations and image.
Advertise an upcoming event.
Opportunity to sponsor and support the Rotary Club of La Crosse and your community.
Sharing with fellow Rotarians in our club and other local clubs who would like to know what you do.
Why advertise on the Rotary Club of La Crosse's web site?
The majority of visitors to our website are members and friends of our club. This makes our site's web sponsorship an ideal opportunity for small and large businesses to promote their products, services or an upcoming event in our community. Moreover 100% of the advertising revenue goes back to our club; this in turn supports the local community.
Click on the logos under Website Sponsors...located on right side of our home page...or the left side on our newsletter to view information on each sponsor...Brain Game, Rotary Lights, Girls Scouts.
Kwik Trip Scrip cards are available for sale after and before our meetings. Kwik Trip recently made changes to this fundraiser. We will get 5% off the face value of each card...if the card is used IN STORE for purchases we will receive another 10%- total 15% back (some exclusions apply)....if used only for gas we will only get the initial 5%. Please support our fundraiser.
Come enjoy yourself at your Rotary District Conference.
Mix and mingle with your Rotary friends and make new ones. Savor fine food and fun in one of Wisconsin's premier locations. Expand your Rotary superpowers through insightful presentations and dynamic speakers.
Join the Celebration! This is one District Conference you DON'T want to miss!!
MEMBERSHIP 2015-16
Active Membership
June 30, 2015 - 167 March 28, 2016 - 167
Honorary Members Jan 22, 2016 - 23
Honorary Membership is offered to members who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals. Honorary membership is the highest distinction that a club may bestow and should be conferred only in exceptional cases. Honorary members cannot propose new members to the club or hold office and are exempt from attendance requirements and club dues. Honorary members will continue to receive The Rotarian Magazine compliments of the club.
Excused Membershipis offered to members whose age and number of years in Rotary total 85 years. Excused Members will pay the quarterly dues of $67 and only for meals when they attend a meeting.
Membership Proposals....we will no longer ask for three references when you propose a new member. This was a criteria that our club had set not RI. This will help us process new members into our club more efficiently. You can access the membership proposal form online, under the Club Information site page.
OUR ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY
I’m Cameron Neader, an 18 year old who’s lucky enough to have a “once in a life experience” two times. I went on exchange to Fyn, Denmark in 2013-2014 through Rotary and now on a second Rotary Youth exchange to Istanbul, Turkey for 2015-2016. My first day in Turkey was September 1st.
Happy Birthday Chuck Hanson - March 25
Brent Smith - March 25
Mike Hartigan - March 26
Richard Strauss - March 26
Sharon Imes - March 31
Pat Ruda - March 31
Happy Wedding Anniversary Anne (David) Snow - April 1
Happy Rotary Anniversary Bob Daley - March 25 - 45 years
Tim Durtsche - March 25 - 34 years
Ingrid McCallson - March 25 - 23 years
Kelly Barton - March 27 - 8 years
John Honadel - March 27 - 8 years
Patt Boge - March 28 - 25 years
Todd Ondell - March 28 - 25 years
Mary Mickelson - March 29 - 15 years
Congratulations to Tom Brock who won the marble raffle!
Please note: Raffle, Fines, Birthday, Anniversaries and Scooters are all donations that will go to the club If you are making a donation and would like it to go to the Rotary Works Foundation or Rotary International Foundation, we ask that you write a check to the Foundation of your choice.
March 24: Raffle $53; Fines $73; Scooters $10; Scrip $10
ROTARY ATTENDANCE March 10 - 57%
March 17 - 52%
March 24 - 51%
Rotary Attendance policy is to attend or makeup at least 50% of the club meetings during the first six months and the second six months. They can be done by: • Attending regular club meetings • Making up meetings at other Rotary Clubs ( which includes E-Clubs) • Engaging in club projects/events/fellowship/board meetings.
PRESENT FOR THE PRESIDENT....If you travel outside of our Rotary District, please consider bringing back a "Present for the President." These will not actually be for the president.... at the year-end Spring Social, the president will pick one item from all of those brought in during the year. The rest of the items go up for auction/raffle to raise some money or be used as raffle gifts throughout the year! A bottle of wine from a faraway place, a book, any memento or neat item that you can get through customs and not be really inconvenienced would be appreciated. If you don't know what to buy, and you're in that faraway place - seek out a Rotarian.
If you would like to volunteer to give your Classification Talk, do Rotarians in the News be a greeter or raffle ticket seller, or announce guests, you can email the Monthly Program Chairs that are listed above....just click on their name.
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Logan faculty member with a Paul Harris Fellow ($1,000). If you were not at Rotary on Thursday and would like to donate, there will be a purple basket for donations this Thursday at the registration table.
ll count as a make-up.
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