A DECADE OF DARKNESS. In 2013, the La Crosse Public Library Archives department launched the very first Dark La Crosse walking tour, which featured a variety of stories exploring notorious incidents from our city’s history. Since then, the walking tour has been expanded into a stage production, a video series collaboration with the La Crosse Tribune, a TV series ("Rivertown") collaboration with FOX 25/48, and a trolley tour that is a staple of the Explore La Crosse trolley tour options in the summer. Archivist Scott Brouwer will share the impetus behind this ongoing project, some of the original stories, and plans for the future.
Last Week: Kahya Fox, Habitat for Humanity and the Big Bike Rally
Kahya Fox, Executive Director of La Crosse Area Habitat for Humanity, gave an update on the progress the organization has made in the community in the last year.
Under her leadership as Executive Director, the organization will complete nine homes in 2023 in partnership with qualified low income families who purchase their homes with a no interest mortgage and sweat equity.
Kahya brought us up to date on the latest activities of La Crosse Area Habitat including their role hosting the first ever Bike Build Home 500 five day fundraising bike ride in July.
Our club's Humanitarian Committee and Cooking fellowship will be volunteering to serve breakfast for one day of the ride on Saturday July 15. Watch for more details on how to participate.
Grilled Chicken Croissants with Bacon and gouda, with Watermelon Cucumber salad.
Vegetarian option is always available, as well as accommodations for other dietary restrictions.
Coffee and water available at your table. Milk and iced tea will be available for you to pick up at the north bar as you find your seat.
Guests are ALWAYS welcome! RSVP in advance to Niki Pohnl if know you are bringing guests but last minute invites are also welcome!
Welcome New Members!
This month we officially welcome the following members to our club:
Laurie Cooper Stoll (sponsor Pat Ruda). Laurie is the Executive Director of the YWCA La Crosse and also serves as a Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at UW-L.
Quinn Devlin (sponsored by Peter Grabow) Quinn is the Executive Director of the Marine Credit Union Foundation.
Allison Kurth Krzych (sponsored by Thomas Behrenbeck) Allison is Executive Director at the Pump House Regional Arts Center.
John Siegel (sponsored by Regina Siegel) John is the La Crosse County Sheriff.
Erik Vose (sponsored by Mark Solyst) Erik is the Executive Director at the La Crosse Community Theatre.
HOST HOMES NEEDED!
Our club is participating in two friendship exchanges coming up. Hosting is a great way to learn about another culture and extend our American hospitality to other Rotarians.
Host Homes for our Chile friends arriving by train about 3pm on June 20th an departing June 23rd. Contact Chuck Hanson for more details.
We will also be looking for drivers for this
group and will more details later on specifics.
Club Reminders - Fiscal Year Ends June 30
We are looking to update our records by June 30. Please be mindful of the following and let Niki Pohnl, Club Administrator, know how she can help you:
Is your financial account up to date? Do you have outstanding invoices to pay by June 30? Questions on your account can be directed to Niki to research.
How does your attendance look? Club policy suggest 50%. Let Niki know if you need make up attendance updated on your ClubRunner account. There are several ways to make up for a club meeting.
Is your Club Runner account accurate and update? How about your picture? (This is a great way for new members to get to know you so we want to keep it current.)
ROTARY OFFICE HAS MOVED
Our Rotary office is now located in the Cappella Performing Arts building at 421 Cass Street (brick building on the corner of Cass and 5th across from Kwik Trip).
The Avenues of Service Committee is now accepting nominations for:
Rising Star, Service Award, Vocational Service, Lifetime Achievement
Club Rotarian of the Year: Reach out to Rob Palmberg if you have ideas for our club's Rotarian of the Year nomination.
Each Rotary Club needs to provide 2-3 baskets of goodies for the Avenues of Service raffle valuing approximately $100-$150. Niki Pohnl is taking donations for the following theme basket by July 15. We also welcome $$ to put towards the purchase items to complete this basket:
Bottoms Up! (looking for beverage related - coffees, teas, wine, beer, or any other beverages, drinking glasses/mugs, beverage cook books, gift certificates)
All funds raised in raffle ticket sales goes directly to Rotary Works Foundation. Last year, we raised over $2000.
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