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Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group that shares your drive to give back.

World Polio Day

Only two countries left/ Let's get it done. Listen to the 20-minute up-to-date information shared

by the Rotary International Polio Chair, Mike McGovern. https://youtu.be/CwCyQ3-BKsg

Here is a link to a message from the RI President Gordon McInally

https://msgfocus.rotary.org/q/1tYPGkYIe9I9AvtYMXiGlxH5/wv

Cradle to Career

The second C2C Summit on October 4 was a great success. This started as a three-club initiative; now it is community-owned and led.

Youth Echange Student

Tia is from Denmark. It was a delight to meet her. Her mother is president of the Rotary Club back home. Tia was poised and confident. She is learning and enjoying herself.

She has never skied but is willing to give it a try. She did participate in soccer. The main difference in education is that in Denmark most of the learning is project based. You learn something and then apply it. Here, she said she has to memorize for no reason. Interesting observation. Best of luck, Tia. Welcome!

3-Club Welcome to DG

In Rochester, the three clubs collaborate on grant writing, STRIVE, Ethics/Peacebuilding Day, RYLA, YE, Cradle to Career, and a brand new one - Community Clean-Up Day.

Tonight, the three clubs collaborated at a deeper level. The program included the club's president to share goals and projects. What resulted was a conversation, asking questions, commenting, and offering encouragement or congratulations. It heightened the sense of community; the feeling that we are in this together.

Volunteering at Channel One

Channel One volunteering was fun. You get to know other members better because you have longer to chat.

The Installation was a big success! I hope my year runs as smoothly. Thanks to those who made it happen.

Dream TEAM: Lorie L, TRCR, GRR Denise, Judi, Alan, Don, and Andy

THE Best VOLUNTEERS: Mike A and B, Bruce, Scott, Roger R and G, Dwight, Chris, Andy, Risers; Paul and Don TCRC Allie and Suzanne

Excellent PROGRAM: Andy, Denise, Kim, Risers: Gail, TRCR Ashok, Foundation: Tom

PS - I did not take any pictures. Some were shared with me, but if you have any, please send them. Thanks

The Floral Hall is a lovely older building that stands strong and keeps evolving in its usefulness. It reminds me of Rotary. We write our story over and over to meet the changing times.

The Peace Selfie frame will be used all year. Use #peopleofaction #district5960 #MakePeaceVisible In this selfie are DG5950 Jewelie Grape and DG5580 Dave Long.

Many of the PDGs who moved the district forward were present. I am honored to be in their company.

Service Above Self

We meet In Person

Wednesdays at 12:00 PM

125 LIVE

125 Elton Hills Dr
Rochester, MN 55902
United States of America

Phone:

(507) 696-8820

Fax:

(507) 361-3131

Email:

Andrew.Thilges@NRHotels.com

We have hybrid meetings. We meet at 125 LIVE, 125 Elton Hills Dr. We are a lunch club that does not serve lunch but invite you to bring your own. All are welcome. The Zoom meetings and programs are listed in the calendar.

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