Please email a copy of the speaker's presentation to Spencer Niebur prior to the meeting. This will help eliminate any last minute technology issues. Thanks!
Welcome New Members Jon McKenzie and Jahnna Johnston!
On February 5, two of our newest members celebrated the end of their membership orientation, Jon McKenzie (center) and Jahnna Johnston (right), here with East Membership Chair Jodi Ehrenberger (left).
So, what did Jon and Jahnna achieve in order to take off their red ribbons? They attended the STAR training program, a club social, another club's meeting, volunteered at a club event and did their Classification Speech. Congrats!
Want to learn more about Rotary?
STAR Program
Specialized Training for Action in Rotary
Attention all new Rotarians - or anyone who wants to learn more about Rotary! New Rotarians meet over breakfast six times per year to learn more about various Rotary topics.
We meet for breakfast only six times during the year and you may receive a make-up for attending these sessions. We intend to provide programs on the Five Avenues of Service, The Rotary Foundation and the Rotary Works Foundation, along with other aspects of Rotary. Each of you is expected to attend the next six meetings following your orientation. All new Rotarians are considered a member of STAR for their first year.
We meet on the second Thursday of the following months: January, March, May, July, September and November.
The meeting is at 7:00 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel 200 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse. A complimentary breakfast will be served.
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Who: Rotary East member Mary Thompson along with Gundersen Health System's Global Partners Program
What: establish and maintain small lending libraries to promote literacy through access to books and training
When: March 11-18, 2018
Where: Matagalpa region of Nicaragua
Why: Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, second only to Haiti. Most of the country is mountainous and rural, making it difficult for people to access needed services and opportunities.
Lending Library and Early Literacy Training
Establishing and maintaining small lending libraries in rural Nicaraguan communities to promote literacy through access to books and training.
Why this matters: In 2013, literacy assessments in a rural Matagalpa community showed 41 percent of families had no reading materials at home and four out of 10 adults could not read or write a simple sentence.
Project Activities:
Opening lending libraries in rural Nicaraguan communities
Providing early literacy training to adults in preparing their children to learn to read
Donating Spanish children's books to open and maintain lending libraries
THANK YOU
Thanks to all who donated supplies (crayons, markers, small scissors, Beanie Babies, coffee filters) for Mary's trip.
Mary, thank you for representing East on this trip and for your dedication to service.
Want to learn more?
Are you interested in international service? Talk to Tom Mickelson, our club's point person for Global Partners.
Want to participate in international service projects?Visit Global Partners' Blogs to see the experience from a volunteer's perspective - https://gpnica.wordpress.com/
Did your company sponsor Lobsterfest last year? Do you know someone that would be interested in sponsoring this year?
Many sponsorship opportunities are available, ranging from $250 to $4,000.
Depending on their level, sponsors receive:
* Tickets to Lobsterfest
* Recognition on event banners
* Company logo on event posters
*Sponsorship mentions during the event
We are activley seeking sponsorships NOW and we need YOUR help. Please see Spencer for more information.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Join us in promoting Lobsterfest in the St. Patrick's Day Parade!
We'll gather Friday night, March 16 at Spencer Niebur's house to prep the float, then meet at 11 am Saturday, March 17 for the parade step-off. Come for one or both events!
What you need to know:
- The parade is 10 blocks long
- We go, rain, shine or snow
- We'll hand out save the date cards and candy
- Sign up sheets for both events (float-building and parade) will be circulated at Monday meetings
- Bring your spouse/partner/kids - it's a great family event
- It's a really fun time!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Volunteers are needed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 14 - 16, to assist with set up, the big event, and clean up.
Please mark your calendars and begin thinking about how YOU can contribute!
Family members and friends are encouraged to attend.
There's something for everyone! Volunteers are needed for:
- Set up/decoration
- Food prep
- Ticket Sales
- Greeters
- Food line workers
- Lobster boilers
- Cracking lobster tails
- Wristbanding
- Lobster costume
- Photographer
- Beverage servers
- Bussers
- Runners
- Floaters
- Clean up
Please think about how you'd like to contribute! Volunteer sign up sheets will be circulated.
TriCon 2018 Wisconsin is a Rotary District Conference for Rotarians in District 6220, District 6250 and District 6270. All Rotarians from Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and eastern Minnesota, with their significant others and families, and other Rotarians and friends of Rotary are welcome.
RYLA Dates for 2018: May 18-20, 2018 at Camp Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells, WI
What Is RYLA
Established as a Rotary Structured Program in 1971, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is Rotary's leadership training program for young people.
The Rotary District 6250 RYLA program is a camp designed to build future leaders and Rotarians who exemplify the four way test.
What is the cost?
The cost to attend the camp is:
$200 if complete paperwork is submitted by April 1, 2018 and is paid by the local Rotary Club.
$225 for any registrations with paperwork arriving after April 2, 2018 - April 13, 2018
Please Note: Due to club response and camp limits we will be at a a maximum occupancy this year. Availability will be on a first apply, first filled basis. All paperwork must be submitted to guarantee a spot.
Please note that transportation is the local Rotary Club’s responsibility.
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