Greater Rochester Rotary
Wednesday meeting is at Marriott Courtyard/Saints
across from St Mary's. Free parking behind hotel, 2nd level. $14 lunch.
Exception: first Wednesday is Service Day - no meeting
Rotary Vision
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
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JANUARY - a great month at Rotary
1/2/2019 - Service Day at CFR  Thank you: Steve, Roger, 2nd shift, Mike A, John, Bruce, Patricia
1/7-9  - Rotary Readers
1/8-10 - STRIVE meetings - focus on exam week
1/9/19 - "Growing Guatemala Global Grant" - JoAnn Rosener, President Risers - Great program!
1/11-12 - Rotary Readers
1/12/19 - District Mid Term Rally - Thanks GRR attendees: Alan, Doug, Emma, Don, Patricia, &, of course, DG Mike
1/14-16 - Rotary Readers
1/16/10 - "Nutrition & Sports Medicine" - Amanda Gilles EXOS Performance Dietitian – Mayo Clinic -Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center - very interesting program
1/21/19 - Martin Luther King Jr Day- I think Dr King would have been a great Rotarian. He lived service above self and he elevated thinking regarding ethics and using the 4 Way Test. 
1/21 & 22 - Rotary Readers
1/23/19 -  Alternative Learning Center - Nicole Wibstad
1/23/19 - Wine Down Wednesday at 5 West Restaurant
1/29/19 - STRIVE Grub Night at Bowlocity
1/30/19 - "Vocational Service" - Patricia McCleese
 
A Preview of a few Fabulous February Activities
2/6/19 - Service Day at Community Food Response
https://bit.ly/2xpqanc
2/13/19 - "Realtor Panel Discussion" - Bill, Randy & Doug
2/20/19 - Club Assembly: Believe in Me Bike Ride
2/27/19 - "Human Trafficking Update" - Roger Ring & Fran Filzen
Amanda Gilles RD,LD shared important information that I hated to hear. Why?  Because now I will have to do something about reducing my sugar intake. 
Remember the "fat scare" and heart attacks. Fat  was removed and sugar was added. Now sugar is in everything and goes by many names.  
Carbs - good or bad? The answer is , it depends on the type of carb. Simple carbs - - sugar danger. The main take away - stay healthy by making healthy decisions about what you are eating. 
Children like the dictionaries! Their notes are wonderful. 
Dear Rotary Club,
Thank you for the dictionaries ! You are all very helpful to Rochester, MN. You help this city a whole bunch. You are really kind  and your dictionaries are very helpful for grammar. 
Sincerely, Allyson
 
Dear Rotarians,
Thank you so much for the dictionaries. We all love them so much. You guys are so cool. I hope one day I can make an impact on our world. We have learned so much from the dictionaries. Thank you, Lulu
Student of the Month
GRR Mary McCoy presented the Student of the Month recognition to Amber Dierkhisin , Lourdes High School music department. "Every involvement that Amber has in the music department, she carries it out with an accepting and cheerful demeanor, group-centered mindset, and efficient work ethic." GRR salutes your excellent work ethic and wish you  much success in the future. Congrats, Amber! 
Save the Date - April 11 and 12 for the Conference of Clubs in Rochester. Please plan to attend and/or volunteer!
Rotary’s Legacy, the Challenges of Climate Change & a Call to Action District 5960 is adopting the Northfield Club ‘s challenges of climate change. Check out District information https://bit.ly/2QWZaTf
Also check out Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group http://esrag.org
Here is something I just learned about when I saw that a friend of mine got an award. I am including the link because of the environmental aspect . I wonder what else is being done in Rochester that we could support.  Just food for thought. Have no idea where this will take us. FYI  https://www.rpu.org/education-environment/environmental-achievement-awards.php
Ethics - Can we do more?
If you have not viewed it, now is your chance. The main activity we do not do in Rochester is the community forum.  The question is - should we do a community forum? Rotary Clubs are promoting ethics / the 4 Way Test. In Rochester, our three clubs are participating in vocational talks, ethics day for high schoolers, ethics essay contest with a scholarship, RYLA, GRR introduced 1000 3rd graders to the 4 WT , will have a poster contest, will have vocational panels. The video shares what other clubs are doing. PLEASE VIEW the video. Let's see what else we can do to promote high ethical standards in Rochester and with our youth. And let me know how you would like to be involved. 
District Ethics Team Video
January is Vocational Service Month
Vocational Service month is a great time to celebrate and learn about the life work of our members, whether it is a profession that has lots of history or newly established.
This month and in the months ahead, take some time during your club meetings to have Rotarians share their stories of what they do to impact their world. Relationships will be stronger and one of the reasons for the founding of Rotary will be expressed.
Vocational Service calls every Rotarian to:
aspire to high ethical standards in their occupation; recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations, and; contribute their vocational talents to the problems and needs of society. Click below for more details. 
Vocational Service 101
That is what I love about Rotary. Rotarians are doing good in the world.
Hope to see you January 23rd at the Marriott Courtyard. 
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