At the April 9 meeting members and guests (it was "Invite a New Member Day") packed 400 snack bags for Northside Elementary. The energy in the room was wonderful!
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Member Highlight - Brad teske
Time in Rotary: Twenty of us started a Rotary Club in Litchfield, Minnesota. We got our charter in December of 1979. It turns out I was the Charter President for the next six months until the July 1 start of the next Rotary year. Best moment(s): Several have to do with the International focus of Rotary. We were hosts for four different Rotary Exchange students and our younger son spent a year in Finland as part of the program. And being a part of the Open World program has given me the chance to make lasting friendships with the folks in the delegation from the Republic of Georgia. Favorite thing about Rotary: All the opportunities to serve locally and around the world while working together with other Rotarians. Fun fact: I was only 19 when Linda and I decided to get married, so MY MOM had to go with me to the courthouse to apply for the license. It was a good call, though, since we’ll be celebrating our 57th anniversary this summer.
Ana, along with about 40 Valley View Rotarians and guests, gathered at Weidemann's last Friday to make tortillas and other Mexican dishes for dinner. We all had chances to participate in making things (but with no pressure) and then ate extremely well! The $35 collected from each person will go to funding Ana's end of the year trip. In addition to the Weidemanns, thanks to all who provided food & drinks, the tortilla press, and planned this event! If you weren't able to attend on Friday but would like to contribute to the trip, please write a check to 'Valley View Rotary' with 'Ana' on the memo line and give it to Dick Spencer or Nancy Schmidt.'
Nominations for this year's Avenues of Service Awards are due by May 1 (though our Assistant Governor notes that the District has gotten behind on planning this so we may have a bit longer). Information about the event, including nomination forms, can be found here: https://rotarycluboflacrosse.org/sitepage/avenues-of-service-dinner/area-rotary-clubs-avenues-of-service-dinner . If you wish to nominate someone from our club please fill out a nomination and get it to Scott as soon as possible.
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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 May 2025 theme is "Youth Service Month" June theme is "Rotary Fellowship Month." Submit articles to: admin@rotary6250.org
Habitat for Humanity Neighbors Day on Saturday April 26th 2025. Every year hundreds of volunteers help La Crosse residents complete outdoor 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 to their 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.
Rotary International Convention is in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 21st - 25th.
Avenues of Service Dinner & Awards: August 13, 2025.
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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