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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. 
  
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!
  
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. 
 
Plastic to Benches s a wonderful program that keeps growing. We earned our 2nd Bench. It will be installed by the Parks and Rec Department.  Three other benches were earned by involving more groups. Ecology Club at RCTC has two benches; the new group added this year is a Lions Club. They got another Lions Club to join us next year. Below is a summary of pounds of plastic recycled 
2022-2023   The goal for last year was to add another group. A Lions Club joined us. 
Ecology Club                  500
GRR  Oct-Jan                 782
Lions -1                           850 so far - they will go until July 30
2023-2024 - The goal for this year is to add another group. Another Lions Club will join us. 
GRR Aug - Sept              500  at least - if we choose to do it. 
Lions -2                           500  at least
Lions - 1Repeat                500  at least
TOTAL  estimate           3632  Pounds of Plastic saved from landfills in 2 years.  WOW! And it will be more. We might reach 5000 pounds. 
 

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.  

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RI President Jennifer Jones was the Key Note Speaker opening the conference. Her message is clear - Rotary is an agent of peace worldwide. The last Key Note speaker was Rev. Dr. Bernice King. High school peacebuilders interviewed her.  She encouraged them to have a clear and consistent message and to prioritize their strategies. It was a memorable and hopeful weekend. Many good things are happening. 
         
When asked about saving plastic, two store owners said they didn't have much but would save it because they liked the project.
They were SO surprised by how much they could recycle. Combined, these two stores collected 30 pounds of plastic. 
3 Kittens Needlepoint Art                     Herrings Frames
     
About Our Club
Greater Rochester

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
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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