The above photo is a “core” group of the Viterbo Free Cyclers.
Cameron Kiersch is an Associate Professor at Viterbo University, where he chairs the Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing program. Dr. Kiersch is faculty advisor for students organizing Viterbo’s first annual FreeCycle event. Designed to reduce waste during campus move‑out, this event invites students and community members to donate gently used items and take what they need, free of charge.
Ishmael Dekrahn will be joining Dr. Kiersch. Ishmael is a graduating senior at Viterbo. He was instrumental in securing a grant from La Crosse Youth Climate Action and it was his proposal that is making Viterbo FreeCycle a reality.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
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Sue Weidemann earns Paul Harris +7
Longtime Valley View member Sue Weidemann received her Paul Harris Fellow +7 at the Wednesday, March 18, meeting. Fellow Rotarian Brad Quarberg presented the award.
Sue has been member of our club since 1991. She has served as club president and held an array of club titles, including host mom, avid volunteer, website originator, Christmas party organizer and more.
Professionally, Sue has decades of work in marketing and more, including the La Crosse Area Builders Association, Midwest Toyota, ASA Racing, and the La Crosse Radio Group.
From 2003-2022, she ran her own marketing business, HERA Marketing, to help small businesses with creative marketing ideas, media planning, and basic websites.
In retirement, Sue continues to use marketing skills and more, running Pipestone Point, a fishing resort in Canada. With her husband, Mike, she has revitalized a long-time family business into a successful resort on the Lake of the Woods.
Sue loves family and loves to volunteer. She’s known for her love of Christmas and was Oktoberfest’s 2016 Mrs. O.
Congratulations, Sue!
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audrinah richards
lacrossroads student of the month Audrinah Richards (center) February student of the month. congratulations to Audrinah.
MOBILE MEALS
WE NEED HELP NEXT TUES & SAT
Valley View Rotary Club will be delivering March 23 through 29
Rotary Works Foundation approved a grant for $525 to the Jack & Kathy Lucey Family Alzheimer’s Fund. The grant was used to purchase 3 robotic therapy dogs for Alzheimer's patients. Valley View Rotary member Shari Laffredi wrote the grant request. This shows the solid support Rotary has for our La Crosse Sister City organization and Bantry. It would be nice to see a few Valley View Rotary members in attendance next Saturday.
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Terry Bauer Moon Tunes Special Projects Fund
The Fund
The Terry Bauer Moon Tunes Special Project Fund is administered by the Valley View Rotary Club. For more information and to apply for project funding, visit one of the websites below or click on the link at the bottom of this post.
The Rotary Works Foundation was founded in 1982 with the purpose of awarding grants for local and international activities. Through generous gifts from area Rotary Clubs (including VVR) and others, the Foundation makes a difference in the quality of life in our area and the world.
2025/2026 Grantees:
August 2025
La Crescent Hokah Public Schools - La Crescent Bike Skills Park project
Rotary of La Crosse/District 6250 - Cameroon Community WASH project
November 2025
YMCA - Holiday Food Box project
January 2026
Parenting Place - Diaper Bank
February 2026
Jack & Kathy Lucey Family Alzheimers Fund - robotic therapy dogs
We are seeking host families in the West Salem School district for our high school age international exchange student Aug 2026-July 2027. The exchange period is split between 3 host families so about 3 1/2 months per family. This is a life enriching experience for both the host families and the student.
"Hosting pushes us outside the regular hum-drum of daily life. We are more likely to go to activities, visit cities, museums—all fun! And we appreciate learning about the student, their culture, and language." ~2024 La Crosse WI Host Family
Please contact Nancy Schmidt if you are interested in learning more or wish to refer a family member or friend: nkschmidt4965@gmail.com or 608-518-2666
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Join Rotarians from Districts 6220, 6250 & 6270
April 17-18, 2026 in Wisconsin Dells
TriCon brings together members from three Rotary International Districts: 6220, 6250, and 6270. These districts serve clubs in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a portion of Minnesota, and most of Wisconsin.
At TriCon, participants learn, are inspired, and grow through interactive workshops, plenary speakers, and networking opportunities. All this truly makes TriCon an outstanding Rotary conference experience.
Don't miss out on this lively, educational, and fun-filled Rotarian experience.
This project is supported by local Rotary Clubs. All members of the community are welcome to volunteer. If you wish to volunteer scan the QR code or sign up at website above.
Join us on Zoom if unable to meet with us in person.
https://laxymca-org.zoom.us/j/81822994924?pwd=ZzlVeHZoOUdXeGZwSkx
Password 469027
Check the schedule as holidays, social events or off-site meetings can alter our regular meeting time or place.
