About Us
Rotary After Hours is a group of enthusiastic, young leaders living out the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self." We innovate through service, collaboration and action. Our members are dreamers and doers who passionately drive projects to develop our youth, our community and our world.
We are part of Rotary International, a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end. For more information, visit www.rotary.org.
The "4-Way Test" has become an important fixture in Rotary- guiding Rotarians in their personal lives as well as in their professional lives.
It asks the following four questions: "Of the things we think, say or do:
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"
While many networking and social groups exist in La Crosse, few offer the opportunity to form as deep a connection with peers and make as lasting of an impact as Rotary. From fundraising, planning, and coordinating the construction of classrooms in Uganda or a greenhouse for Northside Elementary School to building beds for local children in need, we bring together leaders to share ideas and take action.
We work hard but also have fun. In addition to monthly service activities and meetings, Rotary After Hours hosts multiple social events each month, allowing members to get together and develop deeper connections and life-long friendships.
If you’re looking to roll up your sleeves and make meaningful change in our community and the world, we hope you’ll join us!
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We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6-7pm (5:30-6pm Networking) at The Main (422 Main St., La Crosse, WI).
We also offer a virtual option to join in and we'd be happy to share our Zoom link with you. Email us at: lacrosse@rotaryafterhours.org for more information.
In addition to our two monthly club meetings, we always have at least one volunteer/service event and a social get-together.
All guests are welcome to join us! We'd love to have you.
Mailing Address:
Rotary After Hours
P.O. Box 1622
La Crosse, WI 54602
Email: lacrosse@rotaryafterhours.org
President - Stefanie Kline
President-Elect - Neil Wieser
Past President - Phil Waselik
Treasurer - Lori Francis
Treasurer-Elect - Bradley Burke
Secretary - Alicia Smithburg
Secretary-Elect - Joe Hammes
Director (1 year) - Nathan Crowder
Director (1 year) - Dani Rathke
Director (3 year) - Jason Jones
Sergeant-at-Arms - Samantha Ruskey
The Coulee Region is rich with great Rotary Clubs. Each is unique and special in its own way. We often collaborate and work together to make a greater impact in our community. If After Hours does not work for you, we guarantee there is a club out there that will, and they'd love to have you!
Meeting times and locations are as follows for these Rotary clubs:
- Caledonia- 1st and 2nd Fridays at Elsie’s Bar and Restaurant from 7:30-8:30 am
- Holmen Area - Every Wednesday at Holmen Community Center from 7-8:00 am
- La Crescent - 1st and 3rd Friday at Corky’s in La Crescent from 7-8:00 am
- La Crosse - Every Thursday at The Cargill Room (Waterfront) from 12-1:00 pm
- La Crosse East - Every Monday at The Radisson from 12-1:00 pm
- Valley View - 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays at The Onalaska YMCA from 7:30-8:30 am
- Onalaska-Hilltopper - 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Mary Cody’s 12-1:00pm
- Sparta - Every Tuesday at The Zone in Sparta from 7-8:00 pm