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Greetings, Valley View Rotary family and friends!!!
Thank you for everyone that attended last week's meeting with Ben Kapanke. It was very exciting to hear Ben share thoughts on the 2023 La Crosse Loggers and development of Copeland Park as an Event Center, featuring multiple Concerts this season... including paving the way for a special first ever Moon Tunes at the Lumber Yard this year!!!
"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow." - Melody Beattie
I hope everyone is enjoying this amazing weather! I have added photos to Gustaf and Earth's Google Photo Albums for our golfing adventure on Friday with Bob Newberry at Coulee Golf Bowl. It was nice to be with Earth for his first golf outing and to see how much he enjoys the game. For the curious golfers in the Club, you will not be surprised to hear that Gustaf won our challenge by a very close score of 5-4. For the non-golfers reading this, the reason why the golfers are laughing is because that score makes no sense to them. Come this week and learn more about everyone's weekly adventures!
Another reason to join us this week would be to meet our Speaker, Deletrie Roshawn, and hear him share with us his insights and contributions in the Coulee Region.
Moon Tunes 2023
Wow!! Did you see the crowds last week? If not, you missed seeing what a record attendance looks like!! I am honored to be part of Valley View Rotary and excited to play a small role in this amazing community event.
All Star Tribute to Chicago and R&B Review featuring LB & The Hi Volts will be on stage this Thursday. Volunteer Sign-ups can be found by clicking here.
Moon Tunes is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator that can complete the sign-ups for the remaining concerts. We also need a Leader and someone to transport the trailer for this week's concert.
As our Club's largest fundraiser, you are encouraged to help pass the bucket if you find yourself at the Park and not officially signed up. Thank you for all your help and enjoy as WE... ROCK... THE... PARK... and raise more funds to accomplish more in our community!!!!!
Riverfest Fencing Take down fundraiser – Wednesday, July 5th
Please join us at Riverside park early morning July 5th to take down fencing from Riverfest. This fundraiser will take the place of our normal meeting at the YMCA for the 5th. We will have coffee and some breakfast munchies to fuel us up so we can work fast!
Here is what you need to bring…
- Older clothes
- Work gloves
- Wire cutter (if you have one)
- Throw away plastic bag to collect the zip ties
- Sunscreen and/or bug spray (optional)
- A smile
- An extra truck or trailer would be helpful.
Epinal France Sister City Fundraiser
Gourmet Tour de France Wine & Appetizers. Thursday, June 22 from 5-7:30pm. Le Chateau. 410 Cass Street. $60 per person.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day celebrated in communities across the U.S. each year as the official emancipation of slavery. This summer in La Crosse we are celebrating Juneteenth on Sunday, June 18th in Riverside Park.
Retirement party for Brad Quarberg
Brad Quarberg, longtime Valley View Rotarian and UWL director of news and marketing, will retire on July 5. A retirement celebration will be held with UWL campus and community members from 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 7 at the Eagle’s Nest, 1914 Campbell Road. Parking is free and available in Commuter Lot 9 (C-9). RSVP by Friday, June 30. Complete details: https://www.uwlax.edu/calendar/?e=28350
Seeking Raffle Items for our Golf Outing Fundraiser
Auction items should have a value of at least $20, but higher is better :)
Prizes for golfers should come in a quantity of 4 (4 players per team), such as 4 gift cards of the same value. A dozen golf balls works well since there are 4 sleeves per box.
Raffle items should be worth at least $100 but again, higher is better ;)
We would like to to have 3 to 5 items with values ranging from $200 to as much as $500. We already have a quilt (value at least $500) and will likely arrange a golf specific item.
College Football, NFL or equivalent tickets are a good draw also!!!
Thank you for your continued support of this fundraiser that generated $9,000 in profits last year that we were able to donate to the Children's Hospital of Tanzania and the La Crosse Boys and Girls Club.
Not a golfer you say... and want to be involved in this amazing charitable experience to help us make an even bigger impact this year? Please see Bob Newberry or me and we will find a way for you to help grow this event!
Kenya October 2023 Mission Opportunity
Past Rotarian and Friend of Valley View Rotary, Fred Nicklaus, is seeking persons interested in joining him on a trip to Kenya in October to assist Henry Johanga (who visited us last Winter) and his wife who have committed their lives to educating and feeding children at his school, The Anointed Community Academy. Henri ministers to over 300 children and also employs 9 teachers and 2 other staff members. These are children who otherwise would not receive an education or have regular meals each day. Henri’s commitment is changing many young lives in a powerful way every day. anointedcommunityacademy.org
The Aquinas Interact Club has taken on this project as one of their projects and have already begun raising funds.
For more information, Fred can be reached at: 608.792.4006.
Avenues of Service Award Nominations
The AOS Committee will be meeting next month to begin preparations for this year's event. Please forward any 2023 Nominations prior to the end of this month for consideration. Award Categories are: Club Service, Community Service, International Service, Vocational Service, New Generations, Rising Star, Lifetime Achievement and Valley View Rotarian of the Year.
Rotary International Foundation Giving
Two options for giving to the Foundation:
Calendar of Events
June 5th - BBBB Bingo - La Crosse Center!!! $8,000 Jackpot, $1/game, $1/dauber. Guest Caller: ARC La Crosse. Secondary Prizes from Jules Coffee House. Entertainment, Fun!!! Food & Cash Bar available. Doors open at 4pm and First Call at 6pm. Games/Jackpots are paid by check, not cash, NO CARRY-INS/NO INFANTS/NO TODDLERS.
June 8th - MOON TUNES. 5:30 pm - 8 pm (unless you are signed up to volunteer before and/or after - all help is appreciated)
July 28-30, Deece Fest 2023. Blue Bird Campground.
August 7th, Valley View Golf Fundraiser supporting the International Children's Hospital in Tanzania and the La Crosse Boys & Girls Club. Cedar Creek.
August 16th, Avenues of Service Dinner. Cargill Room.
September 7, Croatia Friendship Exchange
Event Resources:
Thank you, Rotarian friends, for all you do for our community and our world!
Cheers-
Rolan
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