GRR Newsline 02/16/18 (Feb 12, 2018)

Meeting Time: Noon-1pm at the DoubleTree Hotel (downtown Rochester)

Buffet lunch starts at noon with the meeting starting around 12:20pm

Program: "Zumbro Mission Work at the Lambi Hospital in Central Tanzania"

Presenter: Dr. Bob Jenkins

May 30

Meeting Time: Noon-1pm at the DoubleTree Hotel (downtown Rochester)

Buffet lunch starts at noon with the meeting starting around 12:20pm

Program: DMC Transportation Plan Update
The DMC Development Plan was a visionary document that outlines concepts to improve access to downtown and improve circulation within downtown for residents, workers, and visitors on transit, foot, and by bicycle. The Integrated Transit Studies have further studied and refined this transportation vision. Join us to learn about and give feedback on the recommendations and preferred solutions for the future of transportation in Downtown Rochester.

CLUB NEWS

June 12 - Mike Becker's Installation as District Governor!

Join the party as Greater Rochester Rotarian Mike Becker is installed as the Governor of District 5960! Festivities are planned in Austin, MN, and more information may be found here: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/11826/Stories/dg-mike-becker-s-installation

BELIEVE IN ME BIKE RIDE - June 23

The registration/start/finish at the Eagles Club will be abuzz with fun! Please contact Patricia McCleese if you can bring a portable PA system and various yard games.

Each member is encouraged to contribute to the ride, which raises funds for our youth projects. Please consider donating at: https://grrbikeride.org/paypal/

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! It takes 50 volunteers! Seize the day! Sign up to volunteer here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090845aba822a02-believe

To register to ride and for more information, we have a great website here: https://grrbikeride.org/

ROCHESTER ROTARY NEWS

Rotary Tree Planting Challenge
Thank you to the following GRR members who helped plant 250 small trees (in the rain!) on May 14: Emma Becker, Gene Ellingson, Patricia McCleese, Mary McCoy, Vince McCoy, and Stan Shreve

May 27 - Rochester Rotary Youth Exchange Students to Present at Rotary Meeting

Both Youth Exchange Students, Chaewon and Lara, will present at the Thursday Club meeting at Charter House at 11:30 am, bring your own lunch. The program will be broadcast via Facebook Live.
Get on the Bandwagon!

We are exploring the idea of putting together a small “pep band” from the three Rochester Rotary clubs, and are looking for Rotarians who have experience playing brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments. For our first venture we would learn the National Anthem to play at athletic events around Rochester. For more info you can email Stephen at sdudley97068@yahoo.com.

Cradle to Career Update

Our three-club service initiative to improve literacy in Rochester is hummin' along. Here is the latest newsletter: http://www.cradle-2-career.org/files/C2C%20Newsletter%20Content%20April%202018.pdf

ROTARY DISTRICT NEWS

News from the Conference of Clubs - the annual conference of District 5960

The Rotary Club of Greater Rochester was recognized as Medium Club of the Year! We also received First Place in Vocational Service, Second Place in Community Service, and a District Governor's Citation! Wahoo!

Rotary International News

Livestream the annual international convention:http://www.riconvention.org/en/toronto/livestream-convention