2024 We Care Packages Workshop. Thank you to all who helpted!
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Our District President, Peggy Green, at the meeting in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
She recently received the Jefferson Award for her organization of the We Care Packages.
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We Care Packages Workshop 2021
2021- First In-person Gathering
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| Grumpy Old Men Concert in Riverside Park, 2021. |
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| Members enjoying the concert at Riverside Park, 2021. |
Beginning of Zoom meetings.
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| Our first Zoom meeting for all members. The Zoom featured Barb Geiger and her presentation "Paddle for a Purpose. |
2020
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2018
We Care Packages 2018
Not all volunteers got their picture taken---but all worked hard and efficiently! A total of 22 people helped out between the drop off day and the work session day.
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| We filled 225 bags this year and delivered to 20 schools. |
We Care Packages 2017
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| We had some new and some returning volunteers…all committed to putting together these packages for the children. |
We Care Packages 2016
During our first year of putting together We Care Packages, LAREA members, family and friends joined us during the work session where we made “I Spy” cards and fille›d the We Care Packages. It was wonderful to have all the extra, helpful hands.
2014-2015 In Pictures
(most recent first)
December 2014
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| Santa says Ralph Whiting was a good boy this year. Santa also brought gifts to a few lucky ladies. |
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| Pam Thiel as Mary Todd Lincoln. |
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| Judith Erickson, longtime Community Service chair, holds LAREA's 2013 Volunteer Time Value check for over $280,000. |
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| Some of the public school Ambassadors. |
November 2014
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| Karla Bloem, Executive Director. |
September 2014
Dave Bennett,
Executive Director,
gave the WREA update.
Executive Director,
gave the WREA update.
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| Chris Gluck, AMBA representative, talked about WREA member benefits |
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| Donna Hodson new Book Coordinator. |
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| Phil Brochhausen is recognized by Jerry Berns for his service to LAREA. |
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| LAREA Executive Committee: Jerry Berns (President), Barb Schultz (Treasurer), Susan Evans (Secretary), Ralph Whiting (Vice President) |
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| WREA Convention Attendees: Susan Evans, Jerry Berns, WREA President - Victor Bekkum, Ralph Whiting, Lois Sanwick (also Vic's sister!) |
2013-2014 In Pictures (most recent first)
June 2014
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| Jane Travis, Volunteer of the Year. |
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| Annette O'Hearn and Tom Kammer from the Health Science Academy |
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| Honorees Lela Ruth Coombs, Marilyn Lippstreu and ??? |
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| Honorees Linda Kochenderfer, Mary Lou Saterbak, Stan Schabert, and Pete Tabor. |
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| Mayor Kabat and Jerry Berns with the Volunteer Hours check. |
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| LAREA Scholarship Recipients Broady Jepson (Bangor High) Leah Justin (UW-L). |
April 2014
April 2014
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State Representative Steve Doyle, |
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Nick Nichols and LAREA President, Margaret Wood, talking trash. |
March 2014
VP Jerry Berns with Guest Presenter
Billy Feitlinger from Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Citizens.
Billy Feitlinger from Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Citizens.
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| Attendees were asked to put a dot to indicate 'Number of Years Since You Retired' (on left) and 'Your Age' (on right). Pretty even distribution! |
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| Margaret Wood with two of our 90-something members - Doris Michelson and Alice Sather. |
December 2013:
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Amy Cooper and Thule, champion dog sledders |
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| Sharing our blessings with area food pantries. |
November 2013:
Kelly Krieg-Sigman,
or is that Frankie La Salle?
or is that Frankie La Salle?
October 2013: School Superintendents
Randy Nelson, La
Crosse; Fran Finco, Onalaska; Dr. Dale Carlson, Holmen
September 2013: Welcome Back!
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| Mary Hanson at the registration table.
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| Guest Presenter Dave Bennett from WREA. |
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| Marge Revie - Book Sale table raising money for scholarships. |
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| Jane Travis, Stan Schabert and Lois Sanwick Membership Committee. |
2012-2013 In Pictures (most recent first)
June 2013: Farewell for the Summer |
| Grumpy Old Men entertained with their Big Band sound at our June 2013 meeting. |
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Mary Ann Ekern and William Welch, Sr. couldn't resist a turn around the dance floor. |
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President Margaret Wood presented newly-elected Mayor, Tim Kabat with a 'check' for $241,880.64, representing 11,324 hours of LAREA volunteer time in 2012. |
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Eleven members were honored for their long-term commitment to WREA/LAREA. Front row: Loretta Storandt and Jane Travis. Middle row: Frieda Nowland, Martha Sesvold and Marilyn Fox. Back row: Marge Revie, Sharon Radcliffe, Betty Kirchner, Beverly Mahlum and Vivian Sacia. Not pictured: Dorothy Paulikas. |
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| Past President Bruce Jerue receives the Volunteer of the Year award from President Margaret Wood. |
May 2013:Librarian of the 21st century!
Kelly Krieg Sigman,
Director of the LaCrosse Public Library.She answers the question,
"Why do we need libraries in the digital age?"
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| "Who knew the answer could be so entertaining?" |
April 2013: Donate Life
Jodie Gonia,
RN, Critical Care Nurse
Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse
During 'April is Donate Life' month,
Jodie Gonia, gave an excellent
presentation about organ donation.
LAREA members
Sue Blanchar and Phyllis Branson
have quilt squares
in memory of their family members
who live on in donor recipients.
Sue Blanchar and Phyllis Branson
have quilt squares
in memory of their family members
who live on in donor recipients.
