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Our club will have a ZOOM meeting again this week. We will be sending you a browser link via email Thursday morning. We will open at 11:30 and our meeting will start at Noon. If you have an announcement you would like to make...please contact Andy Bakkum. If you would like to have a guest attend, please let Andy know and YOU can forward your email link to them.
Thanks to Sarah Arendt-Beyer you can now view past Zoom Rotary Meetings - she will post each week on our web site......LINK.
This Week at Rotary: October 1st
All of Us Research Program
Presenters Alyson Haugen, Kristy Honaker, Dr. Sig Gunderson and Dr. Steven Manson
All of Us Research Program now enrolling at Gundersen Health System
The All of Us Research Program wants to speed up health research and medical breakthroughs. To do this, they’re asking one million or more people to lead the way to provide the types of information that can help us create individualized prevention, treatment and care for all of us.
“The All of Us Research Program aims to change the face of medical care from ‘one size fits all’ to one that takes into account our individual differences. It is one of the most ambitious projects sponsored by the National Institutes of Health,” said Murray Brilliant, Ph.D., former lead investigator for All of Us Wisconsin and director of the Center for Precision Medicine Research. “Our vision for All of Us Wisconsin is to offer the opportunity to join this program to the entire state. Our current sites are in La Crosse, Marshfield, Madison and Milwaukee.
The Wisconsin consortium led by Marshfield Clinic Research Institute and joined by University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, and Gundersen Health System, is spearheading enrollment in Wisconsin. People ages 18 and older, regardless of health status, are able to enroll. The Wisconsin consortium is a partner of the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program and is one of several regional networks across the country where individuals can enroll.
To learn more, contact AllofUs@gundersenhealth.org, call (608) 775-2171, or visit joinallofus.org/Gundersen. Also follow our Facebook page at Facebook.com/AllofusGundersen.
Together, let’s create a healthier future for all of us.
The Rotary Leadership series will involve featured speakers providing insight and information about various aspects of leadership The events are scheduled in a virtual format on the second Thursday of the month on an alternating schedule with the STAR program. 7:00-8:00 am.
The Rotary Leadership Series is designed for the members of the nine La Crosse-area Rotary clubs. Members may invite guests.
On October 8th we will welcome Carolyn Colleen Bostrack.
Carolyn is the founder of the FIERCE Network, an online program that helps women create life strategies that enables them to have the life they dream of—without sacrificing their families, careers, or lifestyles. She is also the author of F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time!
Carolyn is a consultant and thought leader for Case Western Reserve University as a leader within the Xchange approach, an initiative built upon a scientifically based, multi-disciplinary approach for leading and managing teams. In addition, she is currently publishing a second book focused on academic entrepreneurism and is the Executive Director of 1Life Fully Lived, a nonprofit organization that provides people of all backgrounds the tools to achieve success.
From standing in a food line at the Salvation Army to Ph.D., Carolyn is avid about sharing her own life story and encouraging others to make changes that move them from fear to focusing on the pursuit of their passions.
Registration is required to attend, guests must provide their email address. To register, clickHERE. Those registered will receive an access link shortly before the October 8th event. We hope you will be able to attend. Meanwhile, look for announcements regarding future speakers.
In service, the Rotary Leadership Series Committee:
Lee Rasch, Andrew Bakkum, Scott Butler, Stephanie Fraase, Mary Beth Hensel, Art Lyons, Emily Nolte
Advertise in the 2020 Rotary Lights Booklet. The full-color book will feature a history of the project, maps, schedules, photos and much more! 30,000+ will be printed and will be personally handed out to each vehicle and to groups of walkers that enter the park and can be viewed on the Rotary Lights web site.
RWF has been helping area students get back to school with grants approved in August and September. $1000 was awarded to the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse - Back to School Event in August, and this month, we awarded $500 toward the SOTA II Apple Pencil Project. We know it’s a tough time for school kids this year, so we hope these funds will provide some positivity amid the challenges.
Your donations to the Rotary Works Foundation helps make these grants possible. Thank you!!
YOUR Rotary Board has agreed to donate $10,000 to the Wheels of Hope Project!!! Thank you to all who donate through fines, raffles, scooters, dues.....YOU made this possible!!!
Last week we were short $2,000 from our $45,000 goal....this week with member's donations we have reached our goal! Thank you so much.
They are still taking donations and your donation no matter how large or small makes a difference....what matters is the outcome your giving produces...transporting young girls and women safely to school.
Our deepest gratitude to our members who have already generously supported this project.
Your donation to our Wheels of Hope International Project will help us purchase a bus to get these girls safely to school. One Rotarian said..."Can you imagine having your life threatened over school attendance?"
Reminder that we still have two promotions for this fundraiser until September 30th......
Rotarians....we will match your donation with Paul Harris Points for all donations of $100 or more. Donate $500 we will donate 500 points and you will be come a Paul Harris Fellow AND help these girls get to school safely.
Thomas Behrenbeck is also doing a "Walking for Wheels Challenge" $500 match.....he will match the first $500 we receive starting September 1st.....see below this article on updates of his "Walking for Wheels." Join him in this walking challenge...send him photos, miles you walked, etc. to bermusat@gmail.com.
Rotarians are "Walking for Wheels".....Thomas Behrenbeck is walking for wheels....how about you!! He will match the first $500 donated to our Wheels on the Bus Fundraiser...starting September 1st!
"Walking for Wheels" documentation from Thomas......
September 21st
Today was a bit hectic, and Julia and I were running around getting things done, so I was in jeopardy of breaking my walking streak, but then opportunity arose. Julia volunteers at the Food Shelter in La Crescent, so I decided to pick her up at the end of the shift, walking from our house to her place of work. You will notice, it was a somewhat lonely walk, beginning from our driveway, but there are still things I detect every time I walk down our street. Like this front door with it’s stain glass pattern, and when I turned into the wagon wheel trail after the train trestle, the city of La Crescent had installed a doggie dodo dispenser. What a great idea. Timing was perfect, I just made it before a train from Chicago to Iowa came crawling through the City of La Crescent, and was able to drive back with Julia. Is this now the Indian summer? The weather is just gorgeous, but I thought Indian Summer was a bit later. There is probably somebody among us who can enlighten me. Nevertheless, I was able to catch up with Julia and drive home, otherwise this would have turned into a strenuous adventure.
Whereas yesterday, there was just little old me (and as per Dean Dickinson’s sage advice I spared you any photos of myself, on the count of it reducing the probability of donations), today was a fantastic day on so many accounts............. I got to walk with the masked marauder and fellow Rotarian Mark Jolivett. As you know, Mark recently underwent shoulder surgery, and then had the terrible misfortune to fall on his surgically repaired shoulder (luckily with just a deep bruise), but he is now at the stage for what he calls a light work-out. Man, can this guy walk. He calls 4-7 miles a light warm-up. Nevertheless, we decided to not go onto too challenging trails to avoid any mishaps, but rather did the Hickory trail, Loggers’ loop, Bicentennial trail at the Lower Hixon Park. It was just marvelous to have this opportunity and converse with him on tons of subjects. I usually tried to stay in front, so he would not run away from me. Afterwards he treated me to a beer (at a socially responsible distance), in his wonderful backyard, and I had the good fortune to meet the newest Jolivett family member, Caillie (I probably butchered the spelling), a loving, lively, energetic Golden Retriever Poodle breed. What a treasure. Then to top it all off, on the way back, I got an SMS from Barb and Bud Hammes, inviting us to their patio for a drink and some appetizers. I have included a photo of Barb, she is in great spirits, and approaching her challenge the best way anybody can. So yes, the day of the fall solstice 2020, was filled with good cheer, lots of humor, and a killer Malbec that Bud pulled out of his wine cellar.
Please, y’all, stay safe, stay healthy, and stay in touch.
Today was another special day, for an entirely different reason: When does it happen that four people in your family and among your closest friends have a birthday? Well this was one of those days.
To start with Bettie, my daughter’s Laura’s grandmother-in-law, turned 90, but looks like she is just 61 and in very good physical and mental health. She was honored by a drive-by, and we participated via phone, and card (Darn Covid). One of my closest friends, David, turned 61, but looks more like 90.......He is in great physical health (and included in this e-mail, since he would expect nothing less of me in my description of him). I had the chance to talk to him this morning (since he is a very early riser ‘senile Bettflucht’), and promised him a walker with a turbo, since he loves fast cars. (You wouldn’t believe, how quickly he covers the distance from Minneapolis to Rochester, or now La Crescent in record time, but then he loses most of it getting in and out of his Porsche. Enough of that, may he live forever, he is a great friend.) Two of Julia’s cousins also had their birthday today, I won’t even attempt to try to explain the family tree. Suffice it to say, Julia was the second of eight siblings, her mom had two siblings, but they were very prolific as well, so you can see, how quickly this gets complicated. Nevertheless, we wished them all the best as well. In regards to our hike, we decided we’d prefer a more shady path, since it turned out to get into the high 80’s according to the temperature reading in our car. So we decided to fall back on the wonderful Great River State Trail, and we accessed it at the junction of Hwys Z and ZM this time, hiking it towards Trempealeau. There is a nice little parking spot right next to the trail. Despite the warm weather one could clearly discern the change of season. Colors are changing, and the leaves are getting more and more attractive, kind of as a last present of nature to us before the beginning of winter. I think it’s a fair trade, fall here in the Midwest is the most magical season. Oh, and for those among you; duck hunting starts this Saturday in MN. But I am probably preaching to the choir. The corona virus news are currently not so good in our region so it’s more important than ever: stay safe, stay healthy, and stay in touch. One more week to go on this challenge (time flies when you are having fun) Cheers, Thomas
Al's Musky Challenge, benefiting New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers, Mobile Meals of La Crosse, Gateway Area Council Boy Scouts of America, La Crosse Public Education Foundation and Family & Children's Center.
INVOICES WERE SENT OUT TO THOSE THAT HAVE PLEDGED Prompt payment will be appreciated!
Classification talks are a chance to know the people you meet with on Thursdays and serve with throughout the year, a little better. Several meetings a year, we take time to learn more about members, their life stories and ambitions, and what brings us all together via Rotary. If you would like to give your classification talk, contact our Program Chair, Rob Palmberg to set it up!
Each week President Andy will interview one of our Rotary Family. We will post the video each week in our newsletter. We will also post on Facebook and our website: PAGE LINK. You can share this site with prospective members.
Last week Andy interviewedJoyce Wichelt click on photo to view.
Happy Birthday Patty Nuttleman - Sept 29 Roger Sorenson (H) - Sept 30 Dave Johnston - Oct 2
Happy Wedding Anniversary Bob (Kim) Riutzel - Sept 28 Ingrid (Allen) McCallson - Sept 29
Rotary Anniversary Val Schute - Sept 27 - 41 years Brian Mlsna - Sept 29 - 4 years David Amborn - Oct 1 - 28 years Greg Curti - Oct 1 - 28 years Bill Hoel - Oct 1 - 28 years Jake Erickson - Oct 3 - 1 year Laruen Journot - Oct 3 - 1 year
Associate Membershipis a program to recruit younger members, millennials, to membership. Associate Membership is available to anyone who is proposed for membership who is 35 years of age or less. Associate membership will end when that member reaches the age of 38. They would pay for dues and $100 for meals per quarter no matter how many meetings they attend that quarter.
Corporate Membership is a program to allow multiple employees of a business Rotary participation under one primary membership. Each corporate membership is limited to a three-year term. After the three-year corporate membership term, the individuals are required to become individual members. View Corporate Membership Policy.
Family Membershipis a program to allow a second individual Rotary participation under one primary membership. View Family Membership Policy.
Honorary Membership is offered to members who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals.Unlike other membership categories that can be requested by the member, Honorary Membership is bestowed upon a member by election from the Board of Directors. View Honorary Membership Policy.
Excused Membership is 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 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.
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