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Welcome Kristin Swartz! Please give a warm RAH welcome to one of our newest members, Kristin Swartz! Read more...	Welcome Kristin Swartz!	Dustin Luecke	2020-11-01 05:00:00Z	0
Ho Ho Ho! Our Ugly Sweater 5k is Coming to Town! Rotary After Hours' largest fundraiser, the Ugly Sweater 5k is quickly approaching! Read more...	Ho Ho Ho! Our Ugly Sweater 5k is Coming to Town!	Ashley Santolin	2020-11-01 05:00:00Z	0
November President's Message November is Foundation Month! membership people of action rotary opens opportunities service above self Read more...	November President's Message	Marissa Dickinson	2020-11-01 05:00:00Z	0	membership,people of action,rotary opens opportunities,service above self
October in pictures Read more...	October in pictures		2020-11-01 05:00:00Z	0
November is Foundation Month Every November we celebrate our Rotary Foundation and the good it does around the world. community foundation giving international rotary opens opportunities Read more...	November is Foundation Month	Josh Mansee	2020-11-01 05:00:00Z	0	community,foundation,giving,international,rotary opens opportunities
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! giving leadership people of action service Read more...	Rising Stars!		2020-11-01 05:00:00Z	0	giving,leadership,people of action,service
October Rotarian of the Month We are excited to recognize Katelyn Doyle as our October Rotarian of the Month! people of action service above self Read more...	October Rotarian of the Month	Marissa Dickinson	2020-11-01 05:00:00Z	0	people of action,service above self
November Foundation Feature WHAT IS “EVERY ROTARIAN, EVERY YEAR” ALL ABOUT? WHAT IS A SUSTAINING MEMBER? Polio foundation Read more...	November Foundation Feature		2020-11-01 05:00:00Z	0	Polio,foundation
October President's Message Happy October RAH! membership people of action rotary opens opportunities service above self Read more...	October President's Message	Marissa Dickinson	2020-10-01 05:00:00Z	0	membership,people of action,rotary opens opportunities,service above self
$10,000 Gifted to The Good Fight Three 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. giving people of action service above self Read more...	$10,000 Gifted to The Good Fight		2020-10-01 05:00:00Z	0	giving,people of action,service above self
Service Recap - River Cleanup & Ushering Rotary makes an impact on the environment. community outdoor service Read more...	Service Recap - River Cleanup & Ushering		2020-10-01 05:00:00Z	0	community,outdoor,service
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. fundraiser giving rotaryconnectstheworld rotaryopensopportunities service above self Read more...	Razia's Wheels of Hope Project Update	Marissa Dickinson	2020-10-01 05:00:00Z	0	fundraiser,giving,rotaryconnectstheworld,rotaryopensopportunities,service above self
$10,000 for After Hours' 10th Birthday $10,000 for After Hours' 10th Birthday! Make Your Impact Grow! foundation Read more...	$10,000 for After Hours' 10th Birthday		2020-10-01 05:00:00Z	0	foundation
Rotary Works Grant Recipients Rotary Works Foundation has been helping area students get back to school with grants approved in August and September. Rotary Works Read more...	Rotary Works Grant Recipients		2020-10-01 05:00:00Z	0	Rotary Works
Foundation Feature WHAT IS THE ROTARY FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL FUND? Polio foundation Read more...	Foundation Feature		2020-10-01 05:00:00Z	0	Polio,foundation
September Rotarian of the Month Congratulations to Dustin Luecke, our Rotarian of the Month for September! fundraiser people of action service above self Read more...	September Rotarian of the Month	Marissa Dickinson	2020-10-01 05:00:00Z	0	fundraiser,people of action,service above self
Vibrant Club Workshop October 14th Expanding Your Network, Expanding Your Mind leadership membership rotary opens opportunities Read more...	Vibrant Club Workshop October 14th		2020-10-01 05:00:00Z	0	leadership,membership,rotary opens opportunities
$10,000 for After Hours' 10th Birthday $10,000 for After Hours' 10th Birthday! Make Your Impact Grow! foundation Read more...	$10,000 for After Hours' 10th Birthday		2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0	foundation
Foundation Feature As 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. Polio foundation Read more...	Foundation Feature		2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0	Polio,foundation
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! fundraiser people of action race service ugly sweater Read more...	The Ugly Sweater 5K 2020!	Ashley Santolin	2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0	fundraiser,people of action,race,service,ugly sweater
September President's Message Fall 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. membership people of action rotary opens opportunities service above self Read more...	September President's Message	Marissa Dickinson	2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0	membership,people of action,rotary opens opportunities,service above self
Africa is Polio-Free! The African region is certified wild polio-free! Polio foundation rotary opens opportunities service above self Read more...	Africa is Polio-Free!	RI President Holger Knaack	2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0	Polio,foundation,rotary opens opportunities,service above self
Paul Harris Fellow Recipients Aug 2020 The 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. foundation service above self Read more...	Paul Harris Fellow Recipients Aug 2020	Marissa Dickinson	2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0	foundation,service above self
Vibrant Club Workshop October 14th Expanding Your Network, Expanding Your Mind leadership membership rotary opens opportunities Read more...	Vibrant Club Workshop October 14th		2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0	leadership,membership,rotary opens opportunities
Laura Lee aka the "Yes" Woman There 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! giving leadership people of action service service above self Read more...	Laura Lee aka the "Yes" Woman		2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0	giving,leadership,people of action,service,service above self
August Rotarian of the Month We recognize Madeline Behringer as our August Rotarian of the Month! fundraiser people of action service above self Read more...	August Rotarian of the Month	Marissa Dickinson	2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0	fundraiser,people of action,service above self
Bill Pritchard, DG Recap RAH's own District Governor Bill Pritchard encouraged club members to seize the opportunities presented by this unique year. Read more...	Bill Pritchard, DG Recap	Dustin C Luecke	2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0
Jennifer Jones Makes History Jennifer 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. Read more...	Jennifer Jones Makes History	Bill Pritchard	2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0
September STAR Meeting The next STAR meeting will be on Thursday, September 10th from 7-8am via Zoom. Read more...	September STAR Meeting		2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0
Welcome Stephanie Doyle! Please give a warm RAH welcome to one of our newest members, Stephanie Doyle! Read more...	Welcome Stephanie Doyle!		2020-09-01 05:00:00Z	0
July Rotarian of the Month We recognize Amy Schmidt as our July Rotarian of the Month! Read more...	July Rotarian of the Month		2020-08-02 05:00:00Z	0
August President's Message What value does being a part Rotary After Hours bring to you? membership people of action rotary opens opportunities service above self Read more...	August President's Message	Marissa Dickinson	2020-08-01 05:00:00Z	0	membership,people of action,rotary opens opportunities,service above self
New Committee Vice-Chairs Jennifer Luedtke & Emily Nolte accept RAH leadership positions! Read more...	New Committee Vice-Chairs		2020-08-01 05:00:00Z	0
Backpack Project Backpacks for Kids Project covid-19 donate service above self volunteer Read more...	Backpack Project		2020-08-01 05:00:00Z	0	covid-19,donate,service above self,volunteer
Razia's Wheels of Hope Project Update August The 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. fundraiser giving rotaryconnectstheworld rotaryopensopportunities service above self Read more...	Razia's Wheels of Hope Project Update August	Marissa Dickinson	2020-08-01 05:00:00Z	0	fundraiser,giving,rotaryconnectstheworld,rotaryopensopportunities,service above self
Leadership and Hope with Tom Thibodeau Rotary in the Coulee Region's new Leadership Program will kick off on Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 am. leadership service Read more...	Leadership and Hope with Tom Thibodeau		2020-08-01 05:00:00Z	0	leadership,service
Christmas in July Ho Ho Ho! Christmas came early for the 1900 cars that drove through Rotary Lights & Creamery Creek Holstein's Dairy Giveaway! community hunger task force service above self Read more...	Christmas in July		2020-08-01 05:00:00Z	0	community,hunger task force,service above self
Welcome Emily Loe Please give a warm RAH welcome to one of our newest members, Emily Loe! membership new member rotaryconnectstheworld Read more...	Welcome Emily Loe		2020-08-01 05:00:00Z	0	membership,new member,rotaryconnectstheworld
Hixon Recap Our commitment to Hixon Forest lives on. hixon service Read more...	Hixon Recap		2020-08-01 05:00:00Z	0	hixon,service
Welcome Jennifer Luedtke Please give a warm RAH welcome to one of our newest members, Jennifer Luedtke! membership new member rotaryconnectstheworld Read more...	Welcome Jennifer Luedtke		2020-08-01 05:00:00Z	0	membership,new member,rotaryconnectstheworld
After Hours Apparel Order It's Rotary After Hours Apparel Time! Read more...	After Hours Apparel Order		2020-08-01 05:00:00Z	0
Meet your 2020-21 District Governor Meet your 2020-21 District 6250 Governor, our very own RAHtarian, Bill Pritchard! leadership rotaryopensopportunities service above self Read more...	Meet your 2020-21 District Governor	Rotary Downtown	2020-08-01 05:00:00Z	0	leadership,rotaryopensopportunities,service above self
Loggers Social Take me out to the ballgame! rotary opens opportunities social Read more...	Loggers Social		2020-07-23 05:00:00Z	0	rotary opens opportunities,social
New Service Committee Vice-Chair *Add info about Emily Nolte joining Service committee as Vice-Chair and Leadership Series Committee	New Service Committee Vice-Chair		2020-07-09 05:00:00Z	0
Honey Bees Program Get 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! Read more...	Honey Bees Program	Josh Mansee	2020-07-06 05:00:00Z	0
Holmen Area Rotary Club Service Auction The 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. Read more...	Holmen Area Rotary Club Service Auction		2020-07-06 05:00:00Z	0
Area of Focus: Supporting the Environment The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have added a new area of focus: Supporting The Environment. Read more...	Area of Focus: Supporting the Environment	Rotary International	2020-06-29 05:00:00Z	0
RI & District Convention Videos If 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. Read more...	RI & District Convention Videos		2020-06-29 05:00:00Z	0
Welcome to the 2020-21 Rotary Year! Rotary International President Holger Knaack chose “Rotary Opens Opportunities” to be this year's theme. Read more...	Welcome to the 2020-21 Rotary Year!	Marissa Dickinson	2020-06-29 05:00:00Z	0
Paul Harris Fellow Recipients June 2020 The 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. 1 Comment Read more...	Paul Harris Fellow Recipients June 2020	Marissa Dickinson	2020-06-29 05:00:00Z	1
STAR Meeting The next STAR meeting will be on Thursday, July 9th from 7-8am via Zoom. Read more...	STAR Meeting		2020-06-27 05:00:00Z	0
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. Read more...	UPDATE: Razia's Wheels of Hope Project	Marissa Dickinson	2020-06-23 05:00:00Z	0
Rotary Works Grant Recipients The Rotary Works Board helped our local schools with awarding the following grants in June: Rotary Works Read more...	Rotary Works Grant Recipients	Brandon Harris	2020-06-22 05:00:00Z	0	Rotary Works
Foundation Minute Good News! Nigeria is certified Polio-Free! Polio foundation Read more...	Foundation Minute	Olabisi Gwamna, PhD	2020-06-22 05:00:00Z	0	Polio,foundation
sHARk Tank results Posted on Jun 03, 2020 After clever pitches and a close contest, one sHARk Tank proposal rides the wave of success to a possible District Matching Grant community district meeting project rah service shark voting Read more...	sHARk Tank results	Dustin Luecke	2020-06-03 05:00:00Z	0	community,district,meeting,project,rah,service,shark,voting
RAHtarians in the News: Food Drive Fridays Posted by Dustin Luecke on Jun 03, 2020 Extra! Extra! RAH's own President-Elect Marissa Dickinson made the paper (above the fold!) for service. donate food hunger task force news people of action service Read more...	RAHtarians in the News: Food Drive Fridays	Dustin Luecke	2020-06-03 05:00:00Z	0	donate,food,hunger task force,news,people of action,service
Social above self: seeking content creator Posted by Dustin Luecke on May 14, 2020 With the transition to a new Rotary year ahead, RAH is looking for someone to lead our social media efforts community content media service social Read more...	Social above self: seeking content creator	Dustin Luecke	2020-05-14 05:00:00Z	0	community,content,media,service,social
Connecting the World With a Virtual Reunion Although 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. covid-19 international meeting rotaryconnectstheworld virtual Read more...	Connecting the World With a Virtual Reunion	Dustin Luecke	2020-05-04 05:00:00Z	0	covid-19,international,meeting,rotaryconnectstheworld,virtual
UPDATE: Dave Knutson Youth Sponsorship Award Posted on May 02, 2020 Dave's presence is greatly missed, but we celebrate him with the announcement of the "David Knutson Youth Sponsorship Award." Read more...	UPDATE: Dave Knutson Youth Sponsorship Award	Brandon Harris	2020-05-02 05:00:00Z	0
UPDATE: Razia's Bus donation and resources Posted by Dustin Luecke on Apr 03, 2020 UPDATE: RAH donates $5,000 to transportation project for Razia's Ray of Hope international project service vote Read more...	UPDATE: Razia's Bus donation and resources	Dustin Luecke	2020-04-03 05:00:00Z	0	international,project,service,vote
A call to act in a time of crisis Posted by Brandon Harris on Apr 03, 2020 While maintaining social distancing, RAH explores new ways to put Service Above Self into action community covid-19 people of action rah service strategic planning Read more...	A call to act in a time of crisis	Brandon Harris	2020-04-03 05:00:00Z	0	community,covid-19,people of action,rah,service,strategic planning
COVID-19 Meeting Update Posted on Mar 23, 2020 Please join us for RAH's first ever virtual meeting to address how we can be people of action during a time of crisis community covid-19 meeting rah service Read more...	COVID-19 Meeting Update	Dustin Luecke	2020-03-23 05:00:00Z	0	community,covid-19,meeting,rah,service
Tourism boom provides local opportunity Posted by Anna Baughman on Mar 09, 2020 With tourism booming in La Crosse, RAH members get an update on the numbers la crosse meeting rah tourism Read more...	Tourism boom provides local opportunity	Anna Baughman	2020-03-09 05:00:00Z	0	la crosse,meeting,rah,tourism
Service Above Self on display at WAFER event Posted by Aaron Miller on Feb 28, 2020 RAH stepped-up to serve with members dedicating their Saturday morning to helping supply those in need with essentials. community food la crosse service wafer Read more...	Service Above Self on display at WAFER event	Aaron Miller	2020-02-28 06:00:00Z	0	community,food,la crosse,service,wafer
A Vision for 2020 and Beyond Posted by Marissa Dickinson on Feb 07, 2020 Please join us on Tuesday, March 3rd, for RAH’s Visioning/Strategic Planning 2020 and beyond. 2020 future meeting rah strategic planning vision Read more...	A Vision for 2020 and Beyond	Marissa Dickinson	2020-02-07 06:00:00Z	0	2020,future,meeting,rah,strategic planning,vision
2019 Year in Review Posted on Jan 03, 2020 Happy New Year! We reflect on 2019 and look forward to bringing more hope, health, and happiness to others in 2020. Read more...	2019 Year in Review	Marissa Dickinson	2020-01-03 06:00:00Z	0
Finishing Strong With Ugly Sweater 5k Posted on Jan 02, 2020 Thanks to hundreds of dedicated runners and volunteers, the 2019 Ugly Sweater 5k continued a cheerful tradition. Read more...	Finishing Strong With Ugly Sweater 5k	Dustin Luecke	2020-01-02 06:00:00Z	0
Remembering Dave Knutson Posted on Jan 02, 2020 Our fellow Rotarian and friend, David Knutson, 39, passed away unexpectedly on December 16th at his home. Read more...	Remembering Dave Knutson		2020-01-02 06:00:00Z	0
All Hands on Deck: Ugly Sweater 5K The effort to make this year's event a success is off and running, but we need your help! 5k race service ugly sweater volunteer Read more...	All Hands on Deck: Ugly Sweater 5K	Dustin Luecke	2019-12-03 06:00:00Z	0	5k,race,service,ugly sweater,volunteer
Building a Strong Foundation Posted by Dustin Luecke on Nov 14, 2019 A good idea goes a lot farther with a little help from the Rotary Foundation district donate foundation funding giving global grant local rotary Read more...	Building a Strong Foundation	Dustin Luecke	2019-11-14 06:00:00Z	0	district,donate,foundation,funding,giving,global,grant,local,rotary
RAHtarians in the News: iFeed 2019 Posted by Dustin Luecke on Nov 04, 2019 RAH President-Elect Nominee Josh Mansee made headlines discussing the impact of this year's iFeed ifeed news rah rotary service volunteer Read more...	RAHtarians in the News: iFeed 2019	Dustin Luecke	2019-11-04 06:00:00Z	0	ifeed,news,rah,rotary,service,volunteer
New Signs Showcase RAH Service Posted by Marissa Dickinson It's a small reminder of RAH's recent partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Alliance. hixon outdoor service trail work Read more...	New Signs Showcase RAH Service	Marissa Dickinson	2019-10-28 05:00:00Z	0	hixon,outdoor,service,trail,work
Member Spotlight: Sarah Michiels We're saying 'Willkommen!' to Sarah, who studied Accounting and German at UW-La Crosse. membership new member Read more...	Member Spotlight: Sarah Michiels		2019-09-27 05:00:00Z	0	membership,new member
Major Success for Mini Masters A bigger and better Mini Masters pays off for the ongoing success of RAH's Youth Exchange program fun fundraiser golf mini masters youth exchange Read more...	Major Success for Mini Masters		2019-09-27 05:00:00Z	0	fun,fundraiser,golf,mini masters,youth exchange
Boosting the Fun Factor Humorist Lisa David Olson helps RAH find the fun in everyday moments Read more...	Boosting the Fun Factor	Dustin Luecke	2019-09-01 05:00:00Z	0
Value of Rotary Voluntering Rotary's mission puts a big emphasis on volunteerism, which is paying dividends according to a new study. Read more...	Value of Rotary Voluntering		2019-09-01 05:00:00Z	0
How To: Edit My Profile It'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 Read more...	How To: Edit My Profile		2019-09-01 05:00:00Z	0
Congratulations RAHtarian of the Year, Laura Lee Plenty to celebrate at this year's Avenues of Service, including a well-deserved honor for a past president Read more...	Congratulations RAHtarian of the Year, Laura Lee	Marissa Dickinson	2019-08-19 05:00:00Z	0
Getting Down and Dirty for Epic Prep Posted by Dustin Luecke Ahead of the 2019 Hixon Forest Epic, RAH members worked with the Outdoor Recreation Alliance to create a world-class trail experience hixon outdoor recreation rotary service trail Read more...	Getting Down and Dirty for Epic Prep	Dustin Luecke	2019-08-13 05:00:00Z	0	hixon,outdoor,recreation,rotary,service,trail
STAR Center: A Place for Action Posted by Dustin Luecke A new adaptive rec center provides an opportunity to put the "People of Action" idea into practice Read more...	STAR Center: A Place for Action	Dustin Luecke	2019-07-25 05:00:00Z	0
Member Spotlight: Brianna Boehm Brianna said she's looking for new community opportunities and people to meet along the way Read more...	Member Spotlight: Brianna Boehm	Dustin Luecke	2019-07-09 05:00:00Z	0
Rotary Connects the World Posted by Dustin Luecke RAH seeks to embrace Rotary International's new presidential challenge Read more...	Rotary Connects the World	Dustin Luecke	2019-07-08 05:00:00Z	0
Passing the Torch Posted by Dustin Luecke We welcome Brandon Harris as new president for 2019-2020 Rotary year Read more...	Passing the Torch	Dustin Luecke	2019-07-08 05:00:00Z	0
Festive Fencing Posted by Dustin Luecke First July service project prepares Riverfest for its 37th year Read more...	Festive Fencing	Dustin Luecke	2019-07-08 05:00:00Z	0

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Please give a warm RAH welcome to one of our newest members, Kristin Swartz!

November is Foundation Month!

Every November we celebrate our Rotary Foundation and the good it does around the world.

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!

We are excited to recognize Katelyn Doyle as our October Rotarian of the Month!

WHAT IS “EVERY ROTARIAN, EVERY YEAR” ALL ABOUT? WHAT IS A SUSTAINING MEMBER?

Happy October RAH!

Three 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.

Rotary makes an impact on the environment.

$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! Make Your Impact Grow!

Rotary Works Foundation has been helping area students get back to school with grants approved in August and September.

WHAT IS THE ROTARY FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL FUND?

Congratulations to Dustin Luecke, our Rotarian of the Month for September!

Expanding Your Network, Expanding Your Mind

$10,000 for After Hours' 10th Birthday! Make Your Impact Grow!

As 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.

Ho Ho Ho! Calling all elves! Christmas is nearly 100 away, which means our Ugly Sweater 5k planning is well underway!

Fall 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.

The African region is certified wild polio-free!

The 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.

Expanding Your Network, Expanding Your Mind

There 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!

We recognize Madeline Behringer as our August Rotarian of the Month!

RAH's own District Governor Bill Pritchard encouraged club members to seize the opportunities presented by this unique year.

Jennifer 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.

The next STAR meeting will be on Thursday, September 10th from 7-8am via Zoom.

Please give a warm RAH welcome to one of our newest members, Stephanie Doyle!

We recognize Amy Schmidt as our July Rotarian of the Month!

What value does being a part Rotary After Hours bring to you?

Jennifer Luedtke & Emily Nolte accept RAH leadership positions!

Backpacks for Kids Project

The 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.

Rotary in the Coulee Region's new Leadership Program will kick off on Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 am.

Ho Ho Ho! Christmas came early for the 1900 cars that drove through Rotary Lights & Creamery Creek Holstein's Dairy Giveaway!

Please give a warm RAH welcome to one of our newest members, Emily Loe!

Our commitment to Hixon Forest lives on.

Please give a warm RAH welcome to one of our newest members, Jennifer Luedtke!

It's Rotary After Hours Apparel Time!

Meet your 2020-21 District 6250 Governor, our very own RAHtarian, Bill Pritchard!

Take me out to the ballgame!

*Add info about Emily Nolte joining Service committee as Vice-Chair and Leadership Series Committee

Get 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!

The 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.

The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have added a new area of focus: Supporting The Environment.

If 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.

Rotary International President Holger Knaack chose “Rotary Opens Opportunities” to be this year's theme.

The 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.

The next STAR meeting will be on Thursday, July 9th from 7-8am via Zoom.

$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.

The Rotary Works Board helped our local schools with awarding the following grants in June:

Good News! Nigeria is certified Polio-Free!

After clever pitches and a close contest, one sHARk Tank proposal rides the wave of success to a possible District Matching Grant

Extra! Extra! RAH's own President-Elect Marissa Dickinson made the paper (above the fold!) for service.

With the transition to a new Rotary year ahead, RAH is looking for someone to lead our social media efforts

Although 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.

Dave's presence is greatly missed, but we celebrate him with the announcement of the "David Knutson Youth Sponsorship Award."

UPDATE: RAH donates $5,000 to transportation project for Razia's Ray of Hope

While maintaining social distancing, RAH explores new ways to put Service Above Self into action

Please join us for RAH's first ever virtual meeting to address how we can be people of action during a time of crisis

With tourism booming in La Crosse, RAH members get an update on the numbers

RAH stepped-up to serve with members dedicating their Saturday morning to helping supply those in need with essentials.

Please join us on Tuesday, March 3rd, for RAH’s Visioning/Strategic Planning 2020 and beyond.

Happy New Year! We reflect on 2019 and look forward to bringing more hope, health, and happiness to others in 2020.

Thanks to hundreds of dedicated runners and volunteers, the 2019 Ugly Sweater 5k continued a cheerful tradition.

Our fellow Rotarian and friend, David Knutson, 39, passed away unexpectedly on December 16th at his home.

The effort to make this year's event a success is off and running, but we need your help!

A good idea goes a lot farther with a little help from the Rotary Foundation

RAH President-Elect Nominee Josh Mansee made headlines discussing the impact of this year's iFeed

It's a small reminder of RAH's recent partnership with the Outdoor Recreation Alliance.

We're saying 'Willkommen!' to Sarah, who studied Accounting and German at UW-La Crosse.

A bigger and better Mini Masters pays off for the ongoing success of RAH's Youth Exchange program