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17 Jul 2021 Al's Musky Challenge Jul 17, 2021 - Aug 27, 2021 Fundraiser Overview 2021 makes the 3rd Annual Musky Challenge. From July 17 through August 27th, Rotarian Al Louis will be fishing Tuesday & Thursday nights and maybe a few Sundays for four hours each trip at Lake Vermilion in Minnesota. This year, he and his fishing partner A.J. will be fishing in honor of Rotarian David Amborn, who unexpectedly passed away this past February. Did you know? In general it takes about 10,000 casts to catch one musky! Al is challenging fellow Rotarians and community members to contribute a set amount or pledge dollars per fish in the boat. The average amount of fish is 4 and has been as low as 1 fish. 2021 Beneficiaries: Coulee Recovery Center Children’s Museum La Crosse Community Theater Children’s Miracle Network for Gundersen Pledge or Donate! By Check Payable to Rotary Works Foundation, mail to: Al's Musky Challenge c/o: Designing Jewelers 314 4th St S La Crosse, WI 54601 By Credit Card Go to the Rotary Works Foundation Page Select Al's Musky Challenge from the menu Make a Pledge Email Al with your pledge amount AL@djrcllc.com. Check out our website. And Facebook page.
03 Aug 2021 Wine Fellowship Aug 03, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Our first Wine Fellowship will be on Tuesday, August 3rd from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Elmaro Vineyard. It will be a casual first come first serve, no reserved seating. They have lovely wines and a nice appetizer menu. Please bring your spouse, significant other or guest. Looking forward to see everyone! Please let Tami Woods know if you are planning on attending - we would like to let Elmaro know so they have adequate staffing.
05 Aug 2021 Leslie Van Buskirk Preventing Investment Fraud Aug 05, 2021 12:00 PM Leslie M. Van Buskirk is an Administrator in the Division of Securities for the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. She will share examples of investment fraud that are happening today and ways we can protect ourselves from falling victim to these kinds of fraudulent activity.
05 Aug 2021 Webinar: Wisconsin Water Council Aug 05, 2021 5:00 PM Make time to learn about partnership with The Wisconsin Water Council. You will be impressed with the work of these Wisconsin water experts who make a global impact. https://thewatercouncil.com/ Zoom Link Meeting ID: 862 1388 780 Passcode: 338685
12 Aug 2021 Leadership Program - Habitat for Humanity Aug 12, 2021 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Aug 12, 2021 07:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscuCoqDIvGtIN6-nG95aDiIs1IsdBl6qK After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
12 Aug 2021 Sharon Berger FSPA Natural Burials Aug 12, 2021 12:00 PM
19 Aug 2021 Jase Sullivan Community Theater present Aug 19, 2021 12:00 PM
25 Aug 2021 Avenues of Service Aug 25, 2021 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM More details on our website. Wednesday, August 25, 2021 La Crescent Area Event Center 2019-20 Rotarians of the Year Joe Welch - Rotary Club of Caledonia Marissa Dickinson - Rotary Club of La Crosse After Hours & Nick Ranger and Marissa Dickinson - Rising Stars from After Hours Andy Bakkum & Lyn Sheffer - Rotary Club of La Crosse Jeff Sexauer - Rotary Club of La Crosse East Terry Bauer aka Mr. Moon Tunes - Rotary Club of La Crosse Valley View Jessica Himmer - Rotary Club of Onalaska Hilltopper Judy McHugh - Holmen Rotary Club - Rotary Club of Onalaska Lifetime Achievement Award: All Rotarians are invited to nominate individuals for the "Lifetime Achievement Award" - You can nominate any Rotarian from any of the local Rotary Clubs. Lifetime Achievement award is given to a Rotarian who best demonstrates a commitment to Rotary's Four Way Test and the Object of Rotary. Among the criteria considered will be length of time in Rotary (10 year minimum commitment to Rotary and its programs); who demonstrates high ethical standards in his/her business or profession, and who is committed to the ideal of service in his/her personal, business and community life. No Rotarian who has previously received this award may be nominated. Past Lifetime Achievement Recipients: 2007 Jack Haase; 2008 Natalie Hartigan; 2009 Mac Dahl (deceased); 2010 Pat Stephens; and 2011 Dean Dickinson; 2012 Mike Klug; 2013 Elmer Grassman and Pat Smith; 2014 Dick Spencer and Dick Wieser; 2015 Dirk Gasterland and Phil Quillin; 2016 Brad Quarberg and Bill Pritchard; 2017 Dean McHugh; 2018 Leo Chaput and Chuck Hanson; 2019 David Amborn; cancelled in 2020 Rotary Four Way Test Award - Rotary Rising Star Award: The Four Way Test - Rotary Rising Star award is given to a Rotarian who best demonstrates a commitment to Rotary's Four Way Test and the object of Rotary. Among the criteria considered will be length of time in Rotary (a minimum of 2 years but not more than 5 years); a strong commitment to Rotary and its programs; someone who demonstrate high ethical standards in hi/her business or profession, and who is committed to the ideal of service in his/her personal, business and community life. Past Rising Star Recipients: 2014 Johnny Brevik & Arien O'Heron; 2015 Matt Boshcka; 2016 Justin Garvey; 2017 Natalie Olsen and Spencer Niebur; 2018 Julie Nelson; 2019 Sarah Arendt-Beyer and Jeff Sexauer; cancelled in 2020 Rotarian of the Year Award: Each club will select one of its members to receive the Rotarian of the Year award. Rotarian of the Year award is given to a Rotarian who has given exceptional service to Rotary International and/or to the Rotarian's club or to the community in the name of Rotary. Please contact your club's president to find out how they nominate your club's Rotarian of the Year. + 2018-19 Rotarians of the Year Sherry Sime - Rotary Club of Caledonia Dave Ebner - Rotary Club of La Crescent Laura Lee - Rotary Club of La Crosse After Hours Lee Rasch - Rotary Club of La Crosse John McKenzie - Rotary Club of La Crosse East Keli Frigo - Rotary Club of La Crosse Valley View Sandy Kjome - Rotary Club of Onalaska Hilltopper Scott Marshall - Holmen Rotary Club Kendra Garbrecht - Rotary Club of Onalaska Rotary Avenue of Service Awards: Five Avenues of Service Awards (one in each category) are presented annually to club projects that best exemplify Rotary ideals in the five avenues of service. A club may nominate more than one project. Please complete a separate form for each nomination. Club Service, Community Service, International Service, Vocational Service and New Generations. 2018-19 Club Service Service Auction - Holmen Rotary Club Community Service Military Lounge at La Crosse Airport - Rotary Club of La Crosse International Service Vision Exams for Nicaraguan Immigrants in Costa Rica - East New Generations Extra Effort Award Recognition Program - Rotary Club of La Crosse Vocational STRIVE - Holmen Rotary Club
26 Aug 2021 Cancelled Meeting Aug 26, 2021 This meeting is canceled. Please attend the Avenues of Service Banquet.
26 Aug 2021 Webinar: Lunch out of Landfills Aug 26, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Imagine reducing school lunch waste from 19,000 to 2900 pounds in six months while improving food security in the community. Attend this webinar and learn how you can make a difference. This is perfect for Interact. Lunch out of Landfills is a behavior-changing, sustainable solution. It'll grow Rotary too! Facebook Event ZOOM Link
02 Sep 2021 Courtney Daniels-Burke Classifcation talk Sep 02, 2021 12:00 PM
02 Sep 2021 Webinar: Citizen Science with Debris Tracker Sep 02, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Worldwide, citizen scientists are tracking debris that makes its way into our oceans. In the US, a lot of work happens along our coasts. We Midwesterners are needed for data gathering and clean-up. Join this webinar to learn more! Facebook Event
09 Sep 2021 STAR Committee Meeting Sep 09, 2021 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM This meeting will be held at the Waterfront Restaurant at 328 Front Street, La Crosse in the banquet room. The STAR (Specialized Training for Action in Rotary) Program was created in 1976 by the Rotary Club of El Paso, Texas. New Members were required to attend a month breakfast meeting every month except in December. Among the topics covered were the Four Avenues of Services. The Rotary Foundation, Rotary International programs and club history. No make-up credit was given for attending these sessions. Our STAR program is slightly different. We meet for breakfast only six times during the year and you may receive a make-up for attending these sessions. We intend to provide programs on the Six Areas of Focus, The Rotary Foundation and the Rotary Works Foundation, along with other aspects of Rotary. Each of you is expected to attend the next six meetings following your orientation. All new Rotarians are considered a member of STAR for their first year. See more here.
11 Sep 2021 Habitat Build Day Sep 11, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us for a build day on the Habitat for Humanity jobsite! Lunch will be provided. Register here. Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area believes every family should have a decent, safe, and affordable place to live. They partner with low-income, hardworking families and the community to build simple, decent, and affordable housing. Every family who partners with Habitat must complete 350 hours of sweat equity, working on the construction site and at the Habitat ReStore, and successfully pass home buyer education and financial counseling. Homeowners repay an interest-free 30-year mortgage back to Habitat. Thanks in part to partner family sweat equity and volunteer labor, the cost of a home is kept affordable, with typical monthly mortgage payments around $650 including taxes and insurance. The revolving fund created by mortgage payments received allows Habitat to reinvest into the community through additional housing opportunities, creating a lasting and sustainable investment for years to come. The sign up takes about 5-10 minutes, including signing a waiver and entering emergency contact information. Register here. Maximum of 10 people are allowed per shift. Volunteers must be age 17+.
09 Oct 2021 Habitat Build Day Oct 09, 2021 Join us for a build day on the Habitat for Humanity jobsite! Lunch will be provided. Register here. Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area believes every family should have a decent, safe, and affordable place to live. They partner with low-income, hardworking families and the community to build simple, decent, and affordable housing. Every family who partners with Habitat must complete 350 hours of sweat equity, working on the construction site and at the Habitat ReStore, and successfully pass home buyer education and financial counseling. Homeowners repay an interest-free 30-year mortgage back to Habitat. Thanks in part to partner family sweat equity and volunteer labor, the cost of a home is kept affordable, with typical monthly mortgage payments around $650 including taxes and insurance. The revolving fund created by mortgage payments received allows Habitat to reinvest into the community through additional housing opportunities, creating a lasting and sustainable investment for years to come. The sign up takes about 5-10 minutes, including signing a waiver and entering emergency contact information. Register here. Maximum of 10 people are allowed per shift. Volunteers must be age 17+.
23 Oct 2021 Habitat Build Day Oct 23, 2021 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us for a build day on the Habitat for Humanity jobsite! Lunch will be provided. Register here. Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area believes every family should have a decent, safe, and affordable place to live. They partner with low-income, hardworking families and the community to build simple, decent, and affordable housing. Every family who partners with Habitat must complete 350 hours of sweat equity, working on the construction site and at the Habitat ReStore, and successfully pass home buyer education and financial counseling. Homeowners repay an interest-free 30-year mortgage back to Habitat. Thanks in part to partner family sweat equity and volunteer labor, the cost of a home is kept affordable, with typical monthly mortgage payments around $650 including taxes and insurance. The revolving fund created by mortgage payments received allows Habitat to reinvest into the community through additional housing opportunities, creating a lasting and sustainable investment for years to come. The sign up takes about 5-10 minutes, including signing a waiver and entering emergency contact information. Register here. Maximum of 10 people are allowed per shift. Volunteers must be age 17+.
11 Nov 2021 STAR Committee Meeting Nov 11, 2021 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM This meeting will be held at the Waterfront Restaurant at 328 Front Street, La Crosse in the Banquet Room. The STAR (Specialized Training for Action in Rotary) Program was created in 1976 by the Rotary Club of El Paso, Texas. New Members were required to attend a month breakfast meeting every month except in December. Among the topics covered were the Four Avenues of Services. The Rotary Foundation, Rotary International programs and club history. No make-up credit was given for attending these sessions. Our STAR program is slightly different. We meet for breakfast only six times during the year and you may receive a make-up for attending these sessions. We intend to provide programs on the Six Areas of Focus, The Rotary Foundation and the Rotary Works Foundation, along with other aspects of Rotary. Each of you is expected to attend the next six meetings following your orientation. All new Rotarians are considered a member of STAR for their first year. See more here.
16 Dec 2021 Winter Wonderland Youth Showcase Dec 16, 2021 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Come and celebrate the coming of winter. Rotary and community youth will showcase their talents.