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Our program this week will be: Children's Internet Protection Task Force...Investigator Crystal Sedevie, Holmen Police Dept and Troy Miller, Assistant Chief of Police, Onalaska Police Department will be our guest speakers. CIPTF Facebook page.
Our program last week was: The National Eagle Center: Leveraging Natural Assets for Community Development. Our guest speakers were Rolf Thompson, Executive Director of the National Eagle Center and CJ Jacobson, volunteer eagle handler and educator. They brought a special guest, Was'aka, a 9 year old eagle.
The National Eagle Center is a world-class interpretive center located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Wabasha, MN. They are home to non-releasable bald and golden eagles. During a visit to the National Eagle Center, you can experience these magnificent creatures up close.
March Event...Soar with Eagles....Every year, hundreds of bald eagles migrate up the Mississippi River, feeding on fish as the ice recedes. We celebrate this spring bald eagle migration with our SOAR with the Eagles festival. Each weekend in March enjoy flying bird shows, live animals, our own live eagle programs, a raffle and much more!
Diana Gwilt Security Consultant
Per Mar Security
Classification: Security Services
Proposed by Roz Schnick
Wendell Snodgrass Vice President Institutional Advancement
Viterbo University
Classification: Private Universities - Advancement
Proposed by Andy Bakkum
Remember to meet and greet new members
who can be identified by their temporary red badge.
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.
Tita Yutuc President/CEO Family and Children's Center
Classification: Family Services - Administration
Proposed by Annette Mikat
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. Thanks to Jack and Ann Haase who brought back "Chocolate Gravy Mix" - a southern delicacy served over biscuits, from Jeff Odom's hometown of Florence, Alabama!
Our next STAR Meeting will be Thursday, March 10th. We will meet at the Radisson Hotel in the Illinois Room (2nd floor) at 7:00 a.m.
ALL NEW members become a member of this committee for one year. This breakfast is hosted (no cost to the new members). The breakfast and presentation will last no longer than one hour and the meeting will count as a make-up. The STAR Committee, in addition to meeting other new members and some of the present membership will learn more about various aspects of the Club.
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.
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!!
Steve Doll is home recovering after heart surgery.. Steve's address is 76 McIntosh E., La Crescent, MN 55947.
Dan Danou had a stroke over Christmas...Dan's wife thanks all who have sent cards and notes...Dan appreciates you are thinking of him. Dan just celebrated 32 years in Rotary on February 4th. We ask that you continue to remember Dan by sending cards/notes. Nancy will keep us posted on his progress. Dan's address is N1723 Paris Angel Drive, La Crosse WI 54601.
MEMBERSHIP 2015-16
Active Membership
June 30, 2015 - 167 March 3, 2016 - 167
Welcome New Members
Diana Gwilt
Wendell Snodgrass
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.
The Paul Harris Fellow Award 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.
Special Celebration on Thursday, March 24th
You will learn more about the Paul Harris Fellow.
Your Rotary International Donations make a difference in the world and community.
Presentation of Paul Harris Fellows will be given.
All Paul Harris Fellows should wear their medallions
in honor of our new Paul Harris Fellows.
Foundation Quote for the Week
"One cannot be passionate about immunizing the world's children without coming to revere Rotary."
Happy Birthday Mary Kay Wolf - March 10
Richard Kyte - March 11
Kurt Schroeder - March 11
Rick Staff - March 11
Lindy Saline - March 16
Happy Wedding Anniversary
None
Happy Rotary Anniversary
Roger Christians - March 12 - 7 years
Steve Lindeman - March 12 - 7 years
David Stoeffler - March 13 - 20 years
Sheila Wieser - March 14 - 20 years
Matt Boshcka - March 15 - 4 years
Congrats to Pat Ruda winner of the $20 marble raffle on Feb 25th.
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 3: Raffle $36; Fines $48; Scooters $17; Scrip $70
ROTARY ATTENDANCE Feb 11 - 62%
Feb 18 - 60%
Feb 25 - 58%
March 3 - 61%
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.
VALLEY VIEW Rotary is looking for a host family for their exchange student next year....please see details below and if interested or need more information, please contact Jack Haase at jack.c.haase@gmail.com. A 16 year old female student from a European county. She has good English. She is an excellent student with many interests such as dance, singing, acting, skiing and more. She is allergic to cats so preferably a host family without cats would be desired. I am seeking a host family from Onalaska School District to fill the first hosting timeframe; approximately Aug 15 – Nov 30 2016.
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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GET WELL wishes go out to:
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