Speakers

Join us to welcome representatives Mary Isaacs and Erik Vose (Executive Director) from the La Crosse Community Theatre and their exciting new Lyche Education and Production Center (LEAP Center). 

For generations, LCT has been a cornerstone of arts, culture, and creativity in our region - bringing stories to life on stage while also providing meaningful educational opportunities for all ages. The LEAP Center is a remarkable extension of that mission, creating a dedicated space for learning, collaboration, and the next generation of performers and creators.  

We are fortunate to hear directly from those helping shape this vision - sharing how the Center is expanding access to the arts, enriching our community, and inspiring creativity! 

Back by popular demand… our very own Hilltopper Rotarian Dan Stevens returns to the spotlight this time joined by Brad Johnson to kick off an entertaining and insightful look at the 2026 Great River Sound season.

Great River Sound is one of Rotary’s most visible and impactful community projects, bringing people together through free live music and creating meaningful opportunities to serve. This meeting is a great chance to learn how the event comes together, why it matters, and how you can help make another incredible season happen.

For more information: https://greatriversound.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/GreatRiverSoundOnalaskaWi

Meeting Location: Dash Center

Our speaker on July 22nd will highlight something that impacts every one of us – the strength and growth of our local economy.  We’re fortunate to have Vicki Markussen, Executive Director of La Crosse Area Development Corporation (LADCO), talk about the important work of LADCO.  Through business support, workforce development, and strategic partnerships, LADCO helps shape the future of our community. 

Meeting Location - Onalaska Legion