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iFeed 2024 & 2025 |
Oktoberfest Bartending |
Member of the Month: Laura Lee! |
Mini Masters 2024 |
Pickleball for Polio |
Save the Date: Ugly Sweater 5k |
YE Cultural Night |
Monday Meals |
Dark La Crosse |
Mini Masters 2024 |
Member Spotlight: Joleen Trussoni |
Pickleball for Polio |
2023-24 Rotary CitationUnder Past-President Phil's leadership, Rotary After Hours received the 2023-24 Rotary Citation. |
The Rotary Foundation |
Hixon House Tour |
Nevyn's Arrival! |
Northside Block PartyHave you ever seen the pure joy in a child’s smile? Now, imagine that smile growing even brighter with the excitement of a new pair of shoes! |
Magic of La Crosse |
MoontunesAs the days get longer and the temperature gets hotter, there’s no doubt that summer is in full swing. |
Let's Make it a MAGICAL Year! |
July Member of the Month |
The Magic of Rotary |
Avenues of Service 2024 Sign Up |
Farvel Ida!324 days. 10 months and 20 days. 46 weeks and 2 days. 7,776 hours. 466,560 minutes. 27,993,600 seconds. |
History of the Rotary Foundation |
Riverfest Fencing 2024July 1st marked the start of our new Rotary year, and we felt the magic from the get go! |
The Beginning of The Rotary Foundation |
A Year of Creating HOPE in the World |
Farvel Ida!324 Days. 10 Months and 20 days. 46 weeks and 2 days. 7,776 hours. 466,560 minutes. 27,993,600 seconds. |
Rotarian of the Year - Ashley Santolin |
New Horizons |
Rising Star - Bradley Burke |
June President's Message |
Thank you President Phil! |
Riverside International Friendship Gardens: Ho-Chunk |
Avenues of Service |
Member Spotlight: Pete |
President's Message: MayDearest Friends,Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for all the things that you do to Create Hope in the World. |
Northside Elementary's Greenhouse Blossoms |
Cheers to 13 Years! |
Board of Directors 2024-25Experience the Magic of Rotary - Join the Rotary After Hours Board of Directors 2024-2025 |
Member Spotlight: Angie Simonson |
Membership Recruitment Event 2024 |
President's Message February 2024 |
Ugly Sweater 5k 2023 |
Distillery Social |
Recognizing Katelyn Doyle |
Rotary YE Cultural Celebration |
Torchlight Parade 2023
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Service Award Winner 2023 |
Rotary Mobile Clinic Update Q3 2023The Rotary Mobile Clinic continues to be a beacon of hope for our patients and a source of inspiration for our volunteers and partners. |
Global Scholar 2023-24 |
The Ugly Sweater 5k |
Alpaca Pancake Breakfast |
New Member Spotlight - Alicia Smithburg |
Youth Exchange Background Check |
Coulee Region Rotary Clubs |
Highway Cleanup June 2023Another highway cleanup night is in the books! County Road O is litter-free thanks to this RAH crew |
Rotary Friendship Exchange - IndiaA group of Cheddarheads traveled across the globe in February and were hosted by Rotary members in India |
New Member Video |
Thank You President Ashley!As the end of our 2022-23 Rotary Year comes to an end, we owe a great deal of gratitude to our outgoing President, Ashley Santolin |
RYLA 2023 |
Mari Graduates from Central |
RAH and the Rotary Mobile Clinic |
Welcome Olga and Alicia! |
Paul Harris Fellows |
Congrats to Katelyn and Justin! |
Northside Community Meals |
Rotary TriCon 2023 |
Bequest SocietyThank you Jeremy & Megan for your selfless commitment to making the world a better place and for being shining examples to your children and so many others. |
Mobile Clinic Q1 UpdateThe Rotary Mobile Clinic is busy expanding services, program, and reach as we head into spring |
Shark Tank 2023 |
New Member Spotlight: Olga Dedkova |
Area Rotary Club Events |
Spend Time with Mari! |
TriCon 2023 |
Pints for Polio 2023 |
Vocationals Spring 2023 |
New Member Orientation Opportunity |
Avenues of Service Banquet |
TriCon Early Bird Prices Ends Today |
Etiquette Dinner Recap"To make a pleasant and friendly impression is not only good manners, but equally good business." -Emily Post |
Membership Month is Here! |
Rotary Lights Bears |
After Hours Sweatshirts |
Mini Masters 2022 |
Youth Exchange Cultural NightThe Coulee Region Youth Exchange Council will be hosting our annual Cultural Celebration on November 10, 2022! |
SHP Bed Build Day |
Oktoberfest 2022 |
New Member Spotlight: Tyler and Emma |
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Northside Community Block PartyTrinity Lutheran Church’s skyline overlooked a beautiful group of people enjoying the Community Block Party on Monday night, August 15th. |
Rotary Mobile Clinic at Moon TunesRotary Revealed the Rotary Mobile Clinic and Handed Over the Keys to St. Clare Health Mission! |
Rotary Lights Volunteer |
Vocational Shout-Out |
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build Day |
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Mari - Youth Exchange |
Rotarian of the Year - Katelyn Doyle |
Mini Masters 2022 |
Area Club Events |
Rick Kyte TriConDr. Richard Kyte shares that Rotary has the keys to a healthy society through citizenship and service |
Riverfest FencingRiverfest La Crosse is the best party on the Mississippi and its become a yearly tradition for Rotary After Hours to help set up the fencing. |
sHARk Tank 2022 DRAFT |
Wanted: Laptop |
Other Area Rotary Club Events |
International Women's Day |
2022 RAH Apparel |
Copy of 2022 RAH ApparelOrder your RAH swag today! |
Soula's Greek Dinner |
Easter Egg DRAFT |
Ukraine Donations |
Kelly Kroner |
Youth Exchange Reunion 2022What do you get when you invite a Taiwanese, an Italian and a Pole to join 30 Rotarians in a Zoom Room? A Rotary Youth Exchange Reunion! |
RAH sHARk Tank |
RAH Social: Winter Snowshoeing |
Welcome Home! |
A Night With the Boys & Girls Club |
Rotary Leadership Series |
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Northside Community Meal Service NightRotary After Hours helped prepare and hand out meals for the Northside Community Meal program |
Toasting the New Year: Christos |
sHARk Tank 2022 |
Ugly Sweater 5k 2021The Ugly Sweater 5K is Rotary After Hours' biggest fundraiser and makes much of what we as do as a club, possible. |
A Year to Remember |
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing |
Adopt A Family |
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Rotary Lights |
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Mexico Books |
HorseSense |
Other Area Rotary Club Events |
Member Spotlight: Derek Peterson |
Member Spotlight: Sierra Lyon |
World Polio Day |
Moxies Social |
January President's Message |
August President's Message |
Member Spotlight: Neil Wieser |
Member Spotlight: Phil Waselik |
RAH Hats for Sale! |
Serve to Change Lives |
Club Meeting at Kane Street Community Garden |
RAHk the Rotary Year at Top Shots! |
Party Hard RAH!Hip Hip HurRAH - After Hours is 10 and we threw ourselves a Birthday Bash to celebrate! |
June President's Message |
RAH Hats for Sale!Rotary After Hours Baseball Hats Are Here! |
PHF RecipientsWe recognized six of our members for their contributions to the Rotary Foundation with Paul Harris Fellows. |
La Crosse Center Tour |
Deke Slayton Airfest |
June Rotarian of the Month |
Creamery Creek Farm Tour |
La Crosse Center Tour DRAFT"Cows Can Save the World" |
RAHtarians Hit The Trails |
sHARk Tank 2021 Winner |
Rotary Works Golf Outing |
Congrats Lueckes! |
May Rotarian of the Month |
May President's Message |
After Hours Turns 10! |
May Foundation Feature |
Rotary's Core ValuesFor over 100 years, Rotary's guiding principles have been the foundation upon which our values and tradition stand |
Mobile Clinic Update |
Highway Clean Up |
RI Convention |
How After Hours Got It's Start |
April Foundation Feature |
Pints for PolioWhat can you buy for $3?... Not much! But you can spare a child from paralysis or death and help vaccinate them against Polio! |
After Hours Turns 10!Let's Celebrate! Your Party Planning Crew is Drumming Up a Fun Night to Celebrate our 10th Birthday! |
April President's MessageApologies for the delay in getting your monthly cRAHnicle to your inbox! It's been another busy Rotary month! |
Area Rotary Club Fundraisers |
Wheels of Hope Update |
Member Spotlight: Courtney Garrels |
April Rotarian of the Month Stefanie |
World Immunization Week |
sHARk Tank 2021 Recap |
February Rotarian of the Month James |
St. Patty's Social |
WAFER Food Fair Recap |
Pints for Polio {Virtual Style} |
March Foundation Feature |
Club Meeting Update: The Good Fight |
Member Spotlight: Spencer Hegenbarth |
Member Spotlight: Lakshya Arora |
Member Spotlight: Nathan Crowder |
How To: Edit My ProfileIt's one of the easiest things you can do on our new ClubRunner site, and it helps others in RAH get to know you better |
Rotary Leadership Series |
March President's Message |
Wheels of Hope UpdateThe final part of the Wheels of Hope Project, the purchase of a bus, is on the horizon. |
Save the Date: District Conference |
RAH Goes Snowshoeing! |
Peace & Conflict Resolution Month |
Member VocationalsAfter an exhilarating presentation at our last club meeting by Josh Mansee on proposed Bylaw changes, we jumped into one of our club’s favorite meeting formats - member vocational presentations. |
Welcome Kate Bickett! |
RAH YouTube |
February Foundation Feature |
Welcome Eileen McGuine! |
sHARk Tank 2.0 |
International Women’s DayEvery year on International Women's Day, March 8th, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievement of women. |
Mobile Meals RecapWho savors the moment aroma from a delicious, hot meal hits your senses? Especially when you are hungry! |
Mobile Clinic Update |
Volunteers needed! WAFER Food Fair |
Save the Date: District Conference |
February 2021 Governors MessageCheck out District Governor, Bill Pritchard's monthly message to Rotarians in District 6250! |
It's a Wrap! Ugly Sweater 2020 |
Bringing Medical Care To Those Less FortunateWhat happens when 12 Rotarians representing the area Rotary Clubs come together looking to do a $250,000 project that will benefit our community? A super cool collaborative initiative with St. Clare Health Mission that will bring medical service ON WHEELS, to the under and un-insured populations in the Coulee Region. |
December Rotarian of the Month Ashley |
December Rotarian of the Month Lucas |
Paul Harris Fellow Recipients January 2021The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is Rotary’s way of expressing appreciation for contributions to the Rotary Foundation. |
Rotary After Hours Strategic Plan |
December President's Message |
Foundation Jeopardy |
November Rotarian of the MonthIn the spirit of gratefulness, we'd like to recognize Brandon Harris as our November Rotarian of the month. |
Wheels of Hope Project Update“I want my daughters to be educated. I wish for them to achieve all their goals in life.” – Nadir |
Interact iFeed Raffle |
December Foundation Feature |
Congratulations Bill Pritchard, Major DonorOur club had the privilege of recognizing Bill Pritchard as our first ever Major Donor; an individual whose cumulative donations to the Rotary Foundation reach $10,000. |
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Welcome Kristin Swartz! |
Ho Ho Ho! Our Ugly Sweater 5k is Coming to Town! |
November President's Message |
October in pictures |
November is Foundation MonthEvery November we celebrate our Rotary Foundation and the good it does around the world. |
Rising Stars!We are extRAH excited that two of our amazing members, Josh Mansee & Nick Ragner were recognized by 7-Rivers Alliance as two of the areas Rising Stars! |
October Rotarian of the Month |
November Foundation Feature |
October President's Message |
$10,000 Gifted to The Good FightThree worthy projects were pitched by members at our sHARk tank meeting this spring, all vying for a bite at $5,000 funding from proceeds of our Ugly Sweater 5K. |
Service Recap - River Cleanup & Ushering |
Razia's Wheels of Hope Project Update$45,000 fundraising goal has been met! Razia's Wheels of Hope will change life for girls and young women in Afghanistan. |
$10,000 for After Hours' 10th Birthday |
Rotary Works Grant RecipientsRotary Works Foundation has been helping area students get back to school with grants approved in August and September. |
Foundation Feature |
Vibrant Club Workshop October 14th |
$10,000 for After Hours' 10th Birthday |
Foundation FeatureAs a club, we have given over $110,000 to the Rotary Foundation the past 9 1/2 years! Over the next year, I will be sharing a short weekly message about The Rotary Foundation, its programs and why our support is important. |
The Ugly Sweater 5K 2020!Ho Ho Ho! Calling all elves! Christmas is nearly 100 away, which means our Ugly Sweater 5k planning is well underway! |
September President's MessageFall is upon us! In the world of Rotary, September is Basic Education and Literacy Month, one of The Rotary Foundation’s seven areas of focus. |
Africa is Polio-Free! |
Paul Harris Fellow Recipients Aug 2020The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is Rotary’s way of expressing appreciation for contributions to the Rotary Foundation. A contribution to the Foundation is an investment in goodwill, peace and understanding. It is an ideal held high by more than a million Rotarians worldwide. |
Vibrant Club Workshop October 14th |
Laura Lee aka the "Yes" WomanThere are a lot of "YES" people in Rotary and in our After Hours crew, but Laura Lee was recognized by District Governor Bill Pritchard as the "YES" woman for RAH.Laura stands out for her selfless commitment to doing good and helping others. She is the glue that has held us together many times.Our club and our community are better places because of her. Congratulations Laura on this well deserved recognition! |
August Rotarian of the Month |
Bill Pritchard, DG RecapRAH's own District Governor Bill Pritchard encouraged club members to seize the opportunities presented by this unique year. |
Jennifer Jones Makes HistoryJennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history. |
September STAR Meeting |
Welcome Stephanie Doyle! |
July Rotarian of the Month |
August President's Message |
New Committee Vice-Chairs |
Backpack Project |
Razia's Wheels of Hope Project Update AugustThe Rotary District 6250 Foundation awarded a grant in the amount of $14,500 for the Wheels of Hope a Bus for Zabuli Education Center project, bringing us to $29,314 of the $45,000 goal raised for Razia's bus. |
Leadership and Hope with Tom ThibodeauRotary in the Coulee Region's new Leadership Program will kick off on Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 am. |
Christmas in JulyHo Ho Ho! Christmas came early for the 1900 cars that drove through Rotary Lights & Creamery Creek Holstein's Dairy Giveaway! |
Welcome Emily Loe |
Hixon Recap |
Welcome Jennifer Luedtke |
After Hours Apparel Order |
Meet your 2020-21 District Governor |
Loggers Social |
New Service Committee Vice-Chair*Add info about Emily Nolte joining Service committee as Vice-Chair and Leadership Series Committee |
Honey Bees ProgramGet ready for an un-BEE-lieveble hands on view of the world of honey bees right from your very own computer (and air conditioning) at our July 28th Club Meeting! |
Holmen Area Rotary Club Service AuctionThe Holmen Area Rotary Club is hosting their 12th annual Service Auction. After Hours had planned to support their efforts by purchasing a table event, but due to COVID, they had to shift to a virtual auction. |
Area of Focus: Supporting the EnvironmentThe Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have added a new area of focus: Supporting The Environment. |
RI & District Convention VideosIf you were unable to participate in the virtual District or Rotary International Conventions live, you are now able to stream the general sessions and breakout sessions on the District 6250 website & RI website. |
Welcome to the 2020-21 Rotary Year!Rotary International President Holger Knaack chose “Rotary Opens Opportunities” to be this year's theme. |
Paul Harris Fellow Recipients June 2020The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is Rotary’s way of expressing appreciation for contributions to the Rotary Foundation. A contribution to the Foundation is an investment in goodwill, peace and understanding. It is an ideal held high by more than a million Rotarians worldwide. |
STAR Meeting |
UPDATE: Razia's Wheels of Hope Project$13,300 of the $45,000 goal has been raised for Razia's bus, with After Hours being a lead contributor of the area Rotary Club project. With our support, we are creating a life-changing opportunity for Afghan girls, young women, their communities and generations to come. |
Rotary Works Grant RecipientsThe Rotary Works Board helped our local schools with awarding the following grants in June: |
Foundation Minute |
sHARk Tank resultsAfter clever pitches and a close contest, one sHARk Tank proposal rides the wave of success to a possible District Matching Grant |
RAHtarians in the News: Food Drive FridaysExtra! Extra! RAH's own President-Elect Marissa Dickinson made the paper (above the fold!) for service. |
Social above self: seeking content creatorWith the transition to a new Rotary year ahead, RAH is looking for someone to lead our social media efforts |
Connecting the World With a Virtual ReunionAlthough the COVID-19 pandemic has kept us from meeting in person, RAH joined with all four of its former exchange students in its first worldwide meeting. |
UPDATE: Dave Knutson Youth Sponsorship AwardDave's presence is greatly missed, but we celebrate him with the announcement of the "David Knutson Youth Sponsorship Award." |
UPDATE: Razia's Bus donation and resources |
A call to act in a time of crisisWhile maintaining social distancing, RAH explores new ways to put Service Above Self into action |
COVID-19 Meeting UpdatePlease join us for RAH's first ever virtual meeting to address how we can be people of action during a time of crisis |
Tourism boom provides local opportunity |
Service Above Self on display at WAFER eventRAH stepped-up to serve with members dedicating their Saturday morning to helping supply those in need with essentials. |
A Vision for 2020 and BeyondPlease join us on Tuesday, March 3rd, for RAH’s Visioning/Strategic Planning 2020 and beyond. |
2019 Year in ReviewHappy New Year! We reflect on 2019 and look forward to bringing more hope, health, and happiness to others in 2020. |
Finishing Strong With Ugly Sweater 5kThanks to hundreds of dedicated runners and volunteers, the 2019 Ugly Sweater 5k continued a cheerful tradition. |
Remembering Dave KnutsonOur fellow Rotarian and friend, David Knutson, 39, passed away unexpectedly on December 16th at his home. |
All Hands on Deck: Ugly Sweater 5KThe effort to make this year's event a success is off and running, but we need your help! |
Building a Strong Foundation |
RAHtarians in the News: iFeed 2019RAH President-Elect Nominee Josh Mansee made headlines discussing the impact of this year's iFeed |
New Signs Showcase RAH ServiceIt's a small reminder of RAH's recent partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Alliance. |
Member Spotlight: Sarah MichielsWe're saying 'Willkommen!' to Sarah, who studied Accounting and German at UW-La Crosse. |
Major Success for Mini MastersA bigger and better Mini Masters pays off for the ongoing success of RAH's Youth Exchange program |
Boosting the Fun Factor |
Value of Rotary VolunteringRotary's mission puts a big emphasis on volunteerism, which is paying dividends according to a new study. |
How To: Edit My ProfileIt's one of the easiest things you can do on our new ClubRunner site, and it helps others in RAH get to know you better |
Congratulations RAHtarian of the Year, Laura LeePlenty to celebrate at this year's Avenues of Service, including a well-deserved honor for a past president |
Getting Down and Dirty for Epic PrepAhead of the 2019 Hixon Forest Epic, RAH members worked with the Outdoor Recreation Alliance to create a world-class trail experience |
STAR Center: A Place for ActionA new adaptive rec center provides an opportunity to put the "People of Action" idea into practice |
Member Spotlight: Brianna BoehmBrianna said she's looking for new community opportunities and people to meet along the way |
Rotary Connects the World |
Passing the Torch |
Festive Fencing |