New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Center, Advocating Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse.
Heidi Svee is the director of programming and personnel with New Horizons Shelter and Outreach Centers. She has been with New Horizons for six years, working on both the front lines and behind the scenes to make our community one that is free from violence. She has spent the last 13 years working for local and national nonprofits and has been involved in several local coalitions and collaborations that address issues of LGBTQ+ rights, homelessness, women’s rights, mental health & substance abuse, systemic oppression and racism.
To everyone that helped make the Moon Tunes “Look Back” event a success. Special thanks to the Mr. Blink Quartet. This all would not be happening without the Valley View Rotarians that have volunteered countless hours over the last 15 years.
Rotary Club of La Crosse - Valley View and Smith’s Bike Shop have partnered with Beer By Bike Brigade to raise funds for future projects supported by Moon Tunes. A custom-painted adult Benno cargo bike, (valued at $5,200) designed by Cody Sanderson, will be raffled off. Entries can be submitted through the Beer By Bike Brigade’s FREE app.
Club Service Opportunity - Sleeping Mats for Homeless
A few weeks ago we welcomed speakers from the Sustainability Club at Viterbo University, where they discussed our joint efforts on the "Sunflowers for Ukraine" fundraiser as well as the other sustainability activities pursued by the club. One of those activities is their collection of plastic bags for the purpose of weaving the bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. The Sustainability Club is holding a mat weaving event at Viterbo on Friday, April 17, from 2-4pm, so I am looking for 6-8 volunteers from our club to join the students in making mats for the unhoused in our community. Please contact Shari Laffredi at 262-488-0021 or slaffredi@yahoo.com if you can join in this wonderful service project!
Our republic was built on the core principles of democracy and the rule of law. But today, many are asking a difficult question: Are we losing touch with those founding ideals?
Local Rotarian Lee Rasch is the Executive Director of Leader Ethics. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to promoting ethical leadership in public office.
Learn more about the Call for Civil Discourse from the websites and video link below:
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:
November 2025
YMCA - Holiday Food Box project
January 2026
Parenting Place - Diaper Bank
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
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
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.
