July 1st marked the start of our new Rotary year, and we felt the magic from the get go!
The sun was out and the air was refreshing. It was a typical evening for July as rain was nowhere in sight. Slowly, one by one, the members of RAH came together to volunteer, putting up the safety fences for one of La Cross’s largest events as a fundraiser for the coming year – Riverfest 2024. Over 20 members put on gloves, banged in posts, and tied together the orange fences following the morning adventure.
The morning consisted of delivering the delicious snacks purchased by several RAH members with two grants. The snacks went to New Horizon’s shelter. What an honor it was to serve at two incredible service events on July 1st.
After a day filled with hard work and camaraderie, we gathered at The Crow to bid a fond farewell to Ida and her family. It was an incredible year watching Ida grow and become part of our community. ach family member received a Rotary After-Hours shirt and was able to share stories of their homeland. We give thanks to Ida for letting us experience who she is and is going to be. The family later took off for some great adventures on the east coast, and then later home.
In sum, July 1, 2024, was a remarkable day for Rotary After-Hours, filled with service, laughter, and heartfelt farewells. Here’s to many more memorable moments ahead!
