In an effort to streamline meeting set up and eliminate last-minute issues with technology, please email a copy of the guest's presentation to Randy Van Rooyen prior to the meeting. Randy will load the presentation on his laptop so the guest speaker doesn't have to worry about technology the day of the meeting. Guests can bring their own laptop if they insist but we prefer to have the presentations in advance. Thank you.
Lobsterfest tickets are on sale now. For this event to be a success, all members are strongly encouraged to sell tickets. Take and sell as many as you can - members will not be required to sell (or purchase) unsold tickets.
See Kathi Millard for your tickets - they will be distributed in packs of 10. (In Kathi's absence, Dave Burgess and Spencer Niebur will have tickets.)
Tickets are $45 each and include a 1 1/4 lb. fresh lobster, corn, cole slaw, dinner roll and butter.
Lobster dinners are advanced sale only. Lobster dinners will not be available for purchase the night of the event.
Lobsterfest tickets are not required to attend the event. Alternative food items will be available for purchase at the event.
Live music by Three Beers 'Til Dubuque and Tom Conrad
Sponsorships Available!
To date, we've secured $8,50 in sponsorships!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, ranging from $250 on up. If you haven't already done so, now's the time to ask your employer/friends/associates for their support of this event!
See Spencer Niebur and Rebecca Naugler for more information.
Volunteers Needed!
Have you signed up for a Lobsterfest Committee? Can your spouse/significant other or kids help the day of the event?
Many hands make light work and this event will require all hands on deck to be a success! Please let Spencer or Natalie know how (and who) can help!
Committee sign-up sheets are available at our meetings.
Rotary International President John Germ has encouraged us this year to be "Rotary Serving Humanity". As I visited the 63 clubs in District 6250, I have seen evidence in every club where we are living up to this, both locally and internationally. Even more powerful, we are working together with our friends as we make meaningful differences in the lives of others.
I encourage you to celebrate Rotary friendship and Rotary progress with your fellow Rotarians in La Crosse. At District Conference 2017 we will learn about some of the outstanding projects happening as a result of the efforts of our District's clubs and assistance from The Rotary Foundation. We will have opportunity to learn more about specific Rotary roles and programs at District Assembly and at workshops. We will hear from several young people whose lives have been changed forever by Rotary Youth programs. We will hear inspiring messages about service and philanthropy from Rotarian and non Rotarian keynote speakers. Probably most important of all, we will meet and talk with Rotarians from all around our District, taking home new ideas to improve our clubs.
Join me in La Crosse to renew old friendships and make new ones in Rotary.
RYLA Announced - May 19-21, 2017 Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells
We are very excited to announce that the dates are set, venue is booked and information is ready and available for clubs to use to register students for this year’s RYLA Camp.
All information on RYLA (including registration forms) is available to download/print at rotary6250.org/RYLA. For your convenience, the 'Student Camp Packet' and 'Youth Leadership Toolkit for Student Selection' are also attached.
Info on this year’s camp: When and where does it take place? The RYLA Conference takes place at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The 2017 RYLA Conference will take place Friday, May 19 through Sunday May 21.
What do we need from your Rotary Club? - Each year Rotary Clubs can sponsor high school sophomores from local high schools to attend. - The cost per attendee is $200 if registered by April 1st, 2017 ($225 after April 2nd - Firm Deadline: April 15th, 2017) - Adult Rotarians are always welcome and needed to help facilitate the Conference (and to come have fun!), if you or a member of your club are interested in helping or attending, please contact Bill La Rue.
A few quick facts about RYLA:
What is the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Conference? The RYLA Conference is a 3-day leadership training opportunity that focuses on the personal and professional development of high school students. Leadership skills, concepts, and metaphors are explored through participatory outdoor-based activities that include trust building exercise, problem solving initiatives, and low and high challenge course experiences.
Who exactly is it for? The RYLA Conference is for sophomores in high school.
Why does it exist? Strong leaders are made, not born. Leadership principles are learned not inherited. RYLA Conference participants, the “leaders of tomorrow,” deserve the opportunity to be exposed to many facets of leadership. The RYLA Conference provides an enjoyable and valuable experience for those who chose to meet the challenge.
Thanks to all Rotarians, family members and friends who helped prepare for and walk in our first parade! Given the number of selfies take with the Lobster, I'd say the event was a success!
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