My best Rotary moment is taking part in the Rotary Friendship Exchange to the Netherlands in 2024. My husband and I had an instant connection with our hosts and continue to keep in touch. I can't think of a better way to see the world than through an RFE. If you're thinking about it...just go for it!
What is your favorite thing about Rotary?
My favorite thing about Rotary is the fact that it is an international service organization. The impact that Rotary has around the world is significant and it means a lot to me to be a small part of that.
April 9 regular club meeting theme is Membership Day: Bring a new member! The program will be announced shortly.
April 11 at 6:00pm: Mike & Sue Weidemann are hosting a tortilla-making event as a fundraiser for Anna’s year-end trip. $35/person, Limit of 40 attendees.
April 30 (5th Wednesday) 3 Fun Facts game - more information just below.
note: new drop-off for MM equipment return (appears to be close to the place you pick up the meals)
Beginning March 10th, we will have the volunteers drop off the equipment at the below corner of the new hospital, the south west corner of the building (corner of 11th ST and Mississippi). Inside the corridor on the back wall will be a sign ‘Mobile Meals Drop Off’ so the volunteers can stack the equipment along that back wall.
Nominations for this year's Avenues of Service Awards are due by May 1 this year. Watch this space for more detailed information soon. Now's the time to start thinking about possible nominees from Valley View!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
District Dispatch: The District is seeking more Rotarians to be involved in writing District Dispatch newsletter articles. If you are interested please contact Megs Lunn (admin.rotary6250.org@clubrunner.email). The April 2025 RI theme is "Environmental Month" and the May theme is "Youth Service Month." Submit articles to: admin@rotary6250.org
Rotary Poets Wanted: Do you have a poetic genius hiding inside? Well, now’s your moment to shine! The Rotary Poetry Awards 2025 are upon us. The event sponsor, the Rotary eClub of Innovation, is accepting poems from January 1st – March 31st of 2025. This year's categories are: The Magic of Rotary and an Open category.Visit https://poetrycompetition.org to learn more or to enter.
Sign up to Donate to theRotary blood drive on April 1st, NOTE: for every pint donated (or attempted) Rotary Works receives $10, and there are still 43 slots - $430 - available, so PLEASE sign up if you can!12-5 pm at Olivet Beacon of Light Lutheran Church on French Island. Rotary will get $10.00 per pint of blood donated since The Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)(3). Web link to sign up: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=RotaryBlood
Habitat for Humanity Neighbors Day on Saturday April 26th 2025. Every year hundreds of volunteers help La Crosse residents complete yard projects they no longer can do themselves such as washing windows and trimming shrubs. Consider coordinating a group! Habitat for Humanity’s Neighbors Day is a family friendly, active, outdoor event that brings people together for a common good. Here is a flyer and link our webpage with information on volunteer registration as well as where community members can request to be serviced. A light breakfast and lunch will be served to volunteers.
TRI CON is April 25th- 26th in Brookfield, WI. Registration is still open.
Holmen Club Service Auction will take place on Friday, May 2. In the meantime, all Rotarians are welcome to visit the Holmen club for their "608 at 608" meeting on the 4th Wednesday of every month (6:08 pm at 608 Brewing in Holmen).
Rotary International Convention is in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 21st - 25th.
Join us on Zoom here: https://laxymca-org.zoom.us/j/81822994924?pwd=ZzlVeHZoOUdXeGZwSkxvd0tmZXhWQ (Zoom Password is 469027)
Check the schedule as holidays, social events or off-site meetings can alter our regular meeting time or place.
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