Mary Isaacs is the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer for Altra Federal Credit Union. Make sure you make it to this Wednesdays meeting to learn more about your fellow Rotarian Mary Isaacs.
We will be awarding Paul Harris Medallions during this week’s meeting. All Paul Harris Fellows are encouraged to wear their medallions and pins. Let’s welcome the newest Paul Harris Fellows in style!
Northside elementary school family night
Valley View Rotarians Shari Laffredi and Amy Bettis volunteered at the Northside Elementary School's Family Night. Members like Shari & Amy are what make our club so great
We have had a great ‘Rotary’ year of growth in membership with 11 new active members!! Thanks to the Valley View Rotarians who continue to spread the work about our club and invite guests. Also, thanks to the membership team for continuing to come up with new ideas to increase membership. If you have any ideas or membership questions, please contact Mike Herro or Keli Frigo. Welcome, we are glad you chose Valley View Rotary! Monica Herman Jeni Ludwigson Diana DiazGranados Josh Alexander Ben Barton Zach Shild Mary Isaacs Scott Neumeister Jordan Zimmerman Nicole Korish Lucas Korish
The Confluence Band 2026
Opening Moon Tunes 15th Anniversary
Thursday, June 4 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
moon tunes VOLUNTEER sign-up
“Many hands make light work”…and it's FUN!!
There is a link below but you can also get there by logging into Clubrunner and then click on “Volunteers” (under Events & Volunteering) and then click on the dates you want and sign - up.
The 2026 Rotary Avenues of Service Dinner is a major event for local Rotary Clubs. Let's nominate some Valley View Rotarians for these awards.
The Rotarian of the Year award is given by the club. Please tell a board member who you would like to nominate for this aware.
For the other awards given at this dinner, please let a board member know if you plan to nominate someone in order to avoid duplication. The deadline for nominations is July 1. Use this link to find information on the awards and nomination forms to use: https://rotarycluboflacrosse.org/sitepage/avenues-of-service-dinner
Service Project Opportunity - Riverfest Fence (2025 crew)
Our annual Riverfest fencing take down project is coming in early July. It is a time to do some fun manual labor with your fellow Rotarians. Friends and family are welcome to come help. A sign-up sheet will be circulated at upcoming meetings. If you have any questions, please call or text Mike Herro @ 608 780 1217 THANKS!!
Sunday, July 5th, 2026… 7am – 9:30 am. (arrive when you can).
Bring: Gloves, wire cutter, plastic bag for old zip ties, old clothes
We will need one or two trailers to haul the fencing and posts.
If you have a Valley View Rotary/Moon Tunes vest like those in the photo bring it to the next meeting. We have updated the QR code and want all vests to be the same. There are 20 vests in the Moon Tunes trailer that have already been updated. We want to get all the vests we may have missed updated.
To learn more about the Lawn Social. How to attend, donate or support scouting scan this QR code.
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Rotary Works Foundation
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:
March 2026
La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium - Creating Connections program (with Alda Center)
February 2026
La Crosse - Bantry Friendship Association - Jack & Kathy Lucey --Family Alzheimers Fund - robotic therapy dogs
River City Running Club - La Crosse Youth Track Club
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Caledonia - Summer Eats Program
Holmen Area Community Center - Tables
Caledonia School District - 7th Grade Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center trip
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