The COVID-19 level for La Crosse County is measuring at a LOWlevel at this time.
Per current CDC guidelines, when a county is in low COVID risk level, wearing masks indoors is optional.
According to the CDC's guidelines, individuals in communities at this level should stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and get tested if you have symptoms, but wear a mask indoors in public if you choose. However, additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness. People may choose to mask at any time. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 or test positive, we ask that you follow the CDC guidelines for quarantining/isolating.
This Week: Mark Solyst, WAFER Update
This program will focus on the new building WAFER is moving into, along with the increased outreach to the food insecure. It is timely because of the gathering of food items which has been at the heart of our combined Rotary Lights annual event.s
Mark Solyst served as pastor in the Lutheran Church for 46 years. Retiring in 2020, he served the last 21 years of his ministry as pastor of English Lutheran Church in La Crosse. He grew up in Kerkhoven, Minnesota, a beautiful, small community in Western Minnesota and attended Concordia College in Moorhead Minnesota where he majored in physics. Graduate education included Luther Seminary and Princeton Theological Seminary where he earned a M.Div., M.Th., and D.Min. In 1978, Mark married Carol, who is an art director, and they have three grown children.
The meal will be Beef Stew with a TWF House Salad. Coffee, tea, and milk available at all meals.
Guests are ALWAYS welcome! RSVP in advance to Niki Pohnl if know you are bringing guests but last minute invites are also welcome!
Note: If every you see a meal option that does not meet your dietary restrictions, please know the Cargill Room ALWAYS offers an alternate option. See the Sargent at Arms before the meeting for more details.
Note: If you prefer to keep your mask on during the entire meeting, you will be provided a box to make a meal to take home.
FRUIT BOX SALES - ORDERS DUE DEC. 1ST!
The online portal is now live for both orders and volunteering to assemble!
Rotary Club of La Crosse-Downtown Rotarians: you are required to purchase 5 fruit boxes OR you may choose the $100 buy-out. If you wish to donate your fruit boxes to a nonprofit, simply note the appropriate delivery address in the field provided.
Pick up your boxes on Sat. December 10th or Monday, December 12th, or we will deliver to within a 20 mile radius of La Crosse!
Our thoughts are with the Daley family as they mourn the passing of Robert (Bob) J. Daley Sr., 95, of La Crosse. Bob passed away peacefully on November 18, 2022. He joined our club in 1971 and served as our Club President in 1982-1983.
Visitation will be Dec. 9th and funeral services will be Dec. 10th. Full obituary will be available soon.
Blaschke & Schneider Funeral Home are assisting the family with arrangements.
December 1st is the LAST chance to purchase tickets for the Packer/Viking game, Hamilton play, and $500 cash. This is also the DUE DATE to have the ticket stubs turned in to Niki Pohnl for the upcoming drawing. Contact Niki Pohnl if you have any questions.
Looking for TALENT!
Katie Berkedahl and Alex Attardo are scheduling our Holiday Showcase and looking for talent! Can you sing, dance, play an instrument or know someone who can and would like to be part of our holiday showcase on Thursday, December 15th? Reach out to Katie or Alex as soon as possible for more details!
District Polio Plus Challenge
World Polio Day is October 24th. Some clubs have a tradition to raise funds for Polio Plus in October. District Governor Ben Bauer is also issuing a challenge to our District to raise $130,000 for Polio Plus by March 30, 2023. That is an increase of $11,000 over last year's success. Better yet, when we reach the goal, DG Ben will dye his hair purple in honor of our contributions! Keep reading to for more info and some tools to help us get there!
ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE Details
THERE ARE STILL A FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE for the Rotary Friendship Exchange to India. Contact Niki Pohnl if you have any questions.
INBOUND Rotary Friendship Exchanges: We are looking for members to host visitors from Chile, Poland, and India this summer. Dates TBD in June. Hosting includes housing and meals (when needed) over 2-3 days. Contact Niki Pohnl for more details. Thank you for considering!
3rd Annual Holidays In The Park - Holmen
The Holmen Area Rotary Club is glad to announce their 3rd annual “Holidays in the Park” Christmas tree trimming contest at Halfway Creek Park on December 3rd. The contest is an opportunity for businesses, organizations and even families to have fun and get exposure in a wholesome, holiday themed event. The response last year from the public was very enthusiastic. Last year the trees sold fast so reserve your tree today! All proceeds will go to support the Holmen Boys and Girls Club.
The 16th Annual Ugly Sweater 5k Presented by Emerj360 will be held in-person this year on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022! Packet pickup and same-day registration will begin at 3 pm at the Myrick Park Center. The race begins at 4:15 pm from Myrick Park where racers will run or walk through the beautifully lit La Crosse River Trails to Riverside Park.
We would love for you to sign up to support the event and we also have a need for volunteers setting up the race on Thursday and Friday, Dec 1-2, during the race on Saturday, Dec 3, and packing up the race on Sunday, Dec 4.
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