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It's funny that we should think of libraries as quiet demure places where we are shushed by dusty, bun-balancing bespectacled women. The truth is libraries are raucous clubhouses for free speech, controversy and community. Librarians have stood up to the Patriot Act, sat down with noisy toddlers and reached out to illiterate adults. Libraries can never be shushed.
MEETING ETIQUETTE... Each week we are fortunate to have a guest speaker take time out of their busy schedule to make a presentation to our club. Let's be a little more aware of our actions....table talk, cell phones - texting, checking emails, etc. This is not only disrespectful to whoever is speaking but to the people around you at your table and other tables who are trying to listen to the speaker. (Just a reminder if your cell phone goes off during our meeting it is a $5.00 fine.)
We will have a "Quiet Please" sign on each table to remind members to be respectful of the speaker and Rotarians around you...please feel free to pick up and show to someone if you feel they are disrupting your table and meeting.
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.
Tina Klinger Chief Financial Officer
J.F. Brennan Company Classification: Marine Construction-Financial Proposer: Tim Kolek
ROTARY FRUIT BASKET FUNDRAISER...Our Fruit Basket Fundraiser is to generate financial resources for our club activities and service projects. The fundraiser also provides an opportunity for all club members to participate in an annual activity through the assembly distribution, purchase and sale of fruit baskets during the holiday season.
We will need help with setup, assembly of the fruit baskets, and delivery on Saturday, December 10th and delivery on Monday, December 12th. We will have sign-up sheets at our upcoming meetings or you can sign-up online byclicking here.STILL COULD USE SOME DRIVERS FOR MONDAY DELIVERY.
Every Rotarian is obligated to buy or sell a minimum of five (5) baskets @ $20 a piece. You may allocate your baskets to a local pantry of your choice. YOU MUST FILL OUT AN ORDER FORM TO RECEIVE YOUR FRUIT BASKETS...if NO order form is submitted YOU WILL BE CHARGED $100....and you will receive NO baskets. In the past we have had to call about 40 members to get their orders we WILL NOT FOLLOW-UP this year if an order form is not submitted. We can bill you on your January invoice for the fruit baskets.
Does your business give employee gifts? Rotary Fruit Baskets are your answer! Each wicker basket contains 6 apples, 4 oranges, 3 pears, 3 grapefruit and a bag of peanuts. The fruit is delicious and the sturdy basket makes an attractive keepsake. We have special rates for large orders: 200+ ($13), 100-199 ($15), 49-99 ($16), 1-48 ($20).
PLEASE HELP US PROMOTE THE FRUIT BASKET FUNDRAISER!!
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.
Nov 17th: Raffle $66; Fines $162; Scooters $12; Scrip $190
Arch Klumph’s idea for an endowment fund dedicated to “doing good in the world” planted the seed for The Rotary Foundation in 1917. Thanks to his vision and staunch advocacy, and the extraordinary generosity of Rotary members worldwide, that fund has become one of the world’s leading humanitarian foundations.
Learn about the people and events that have made our Foundation a powerful force for good. That one idea and an initial contribution of $26.50 set in motion a powerful force for good that has transformed millions of lives around the globe. View the timeline of the history of the development of what is now the Rotary Foundation.
It is that time of the year .....Dean Dickinson is planning our Christmas Program for Thursday, December 22nd IN THE RADISSON BALLROO.M.
Please contactDean if you have children, grandchildren, friends etc that would be willing to entertain us on Thursday, December 22nd. They would need to be there between 12 and 1 that day. Contact Dean for more information.
We ask that you register yourself and guests. if you plan to attend our Christmas Program...it will be held in the Radisson Ballroom....please click here and register today.
Help make a lasting contribution to the La Crosse area by volunteering to ring bells and raise funds for the Salvation Army. Greet holiday shoppers and help spread Christmas cheer while accepting donations in the Famous Red Kettle.The money raised stays in our community, supporting the Salvation Army Food Pantry, Meal Program, Emergency Shelter, Families in Need, Sending Kids to Camp, and so much more.
Our club will be ringing bells on Saturday, December 17th at: Walgreens-Bridgeview; Festival Copeland; Woodman's; Shopko Shelby; and Gander Mountain. Volunteer today.
La Crosse After Hours Club - THE UGLY SWEATER 5K- Save the DATE..Saturday December 10th....click here for more info.
Madison BreakfastRotary's Annual Shopping Event- Friday, December 2nd from 12:30-7:00 pm.....The Nordstrom Home, 7847 Noll Valley Road, Verona. Click here to view flyer.
Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. For as little as $0.60, a child can be protected against this crippling disease for life. Your gift to the PolioPlus Fund is eligible for Paul Harris Society recognition. Our club will match your donation with "foundation points." You give $500 we will match your donation with 500 points...you will then receive a Paul Harris Fellow. Any donation $100 or above will be matched with foundation points. Write your checks out to Rotary Foundation - note Polio Plus and give to Lyn. We will accept donations for the match until Thursday, December 15th. We have raised $2,985.00 for Polio Plus so far.
2017 Polio Immunization Program ..Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, India..scheduled for March 24th - April 3, 2017. We have had Sharon Imes, Dean Dickinson and Todd Restel take this journey in the past. If you are interested in going and would like more information...I am sure Sharon, Dean and Todd would be happy to answer any questions. Click here for more information and application form.
Grant Restel, son of Rotarians Todd and Eva Marie Restel is one of our outbound exchange students...he is in Osaka, Japan. You can follow Grant's year on his Facebook.
Anita will be selling greeting cards at our meetings on December 8th and 15th. Christmas Cards will be available.
Birthday, Wedding, Sympathy, Get Well, Anniversary, Congratulations, Note Cards and other cards will be available. All cards are unique and hand-made. Thank you cards are only $1.00, as are the note cards, which are blank inside. The regular cards are $2.00 and $3.00 each. Some cards are three for $5.00 and some three for $10. Anita donates all sales to the Rotary Works Foundation! Last quarter she donated $150 for the 3rd quarter card sales. Y-T-D sales are $600.00. Thank you to all who supports Anita's fundraiser for the Rotary Works Foundation.
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 if the aggregate of the member’s years of age and years of membership in one or more clubs is 85 years or more, the member has been a member of one or more clubs for at least 20 years, and the member has notified the club's secretary in writing of the member’s desire to be excused from attendance and the board has approved. Excused Members will pay the quarterly dues of $70 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.
ROTARY ATTENDANCE Oct 27th - 52%
Nov 3rd - 66% Nov 10th - 66%
Nov 17th - 66%
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.
100% Attendance Raffle
July - Sue Durtsche
August - John Wettstein
September - Mary Ann Gschwind
October - Tim Durtsche
Use Rotary Global Rewards this holiday season and throughout the year for discounts and special offers on everything from airline travel to shopping to events. Look for offers that send a percentage of your purchase back to Rotary.
If you would like to volunteer to do Rotarians in the News, be a greeter, raffle ticket seller, scrip seller or announce guests, you can email the Monthly Program Chairs that are listed above....just click on their name. If you would like to give your classification talk please contact Program Committee Chair Todd Restel.
Rotarians Todd and Eva Marie Restel is one of our outbound exchange students...he is in Osaka, Japan. You can follow Grant's year on his 
