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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
New location was a success. Thank you for attending. Look forward to seeing you 1/16 at the Marriott Courtyard / Saints across from St Mary's. Parking will be open earlier.
Great way to start the new year. It was wonderful to learn about the progress being made on the Guatemala Garden Project. Our Foundation dollars are working !
The first Wednesday of the month starts with a Service Day at Community Food Response. Thank you volunteers. February date is 2/6. https://bit.ly/2xpqanc
Our Dictionary Project is appreciated and useful. Here is another thank you from a parent.
"I just wanted to say “thanks” for the dictionary that my daughter received this year.
She was excited to get it and mentioned it right away after school! From a parent perspective, it is great to see outside organizations supporting our students and schools.Thank you." Rachel Johnson, M.A.
District Mid Term Rally
The Rally covered a variety of topics. My main take away is that our District , our clubs are implementing the 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.” I love Rotary!
Human Trafficking Update
Last year, Rotary hosted a summit which brought together agencies who deal with this problem. The purpose was to promote collaboration. Also club champions were selected and trained. Fran Filzen and Roger Ring are our champions . Look for update in February.
A speaker focused on Retention of members . Two of the ideas got me really excited. The sub group would allow members with a similar passion for service to get a project going. The mentor program was discussed at last board meeting . What are your thoughts? Let’s talk.
District 5960 is adopting the Northfield Club ‘s challenges of climate change. Check out information on the District’s website. Also check out Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group http://esrag.org
DO YOU KNOW THE “HISTORY OF THE ROTARY HOLIDAY CLASSIC”
Edited by 2018 Co-Chair Lorie Luedke
It was 33 years ago that the Rotary Clubs of Rochester embarked upon a journey to create a fundraising project that
would provide Rochester Rotarians the opportunity to give back to their community while showcasing top high school basketball talent in the area. Two years later, in 1988, the first Rotary Holiday Classic was played, and 31 tournaments/showcases later, the Classic continues to fulfill its mission: to raise funds for youth oriented projects in
and around Rochester while providing a holiday showcase for some of Minnesota’s top basketball talent.
The first tournament was held December 28-30, 1988, and included boys
basketball teams from Rochester John Marshall, Rochester Lourdes, Rochester
Mayo, Hastings, Lake City, Red Wing, Winona, and Waseca. Winona emerged as
the champion, and the Rotary Holiday Classic was on its way to being known as
Minnesota’s premier holiday basketball tournament. In the tournament’s second
year, girls teams were added, doubling the size of the tournament. The Winona
boys again emerged victorious, while the Eau Claire Memorial (WI) girls team
won the first girls championship.
Word began to spread quickly about the quality of the tournament as well as the hospitality Rotarians provided the
teams. Not only do teams participate in this tournament because of its highly competitive nature, but they also enjoy
the fact that there isn’t an entry fee and out-of-town teams are housed in Rochester hotels at the Classic’s expense.
As a fundraiser, it is essential to have the support of more than 150 Rochester Rotarians who volunteer to run the
Classic. With expenses such as venue rental, and payment to scoring officials, referees, athletic trainers, and site managers, the Classic relies on corporate sponsorships to help underwrite a portion of the cost of operating and promoting the event. Our advertisers and gate receipts also help cover expenses and generate the profits which go
back into the community.
Each Holiday Classic has its own uniqueness to say nothing of some truly outstanding teams and individuals who have showcased their talents. In 2014, the tournament steering committee was asked to change the format to accommodate a new non-conference schedule for teams belonging to the Big 9 conference. The tournament
transformed into a two-day Classic Showcase with 32 varsity teams, 16 boys teams and 16 girls teams, playing two
games each. While a champion is no longer crowned, the same high caliber talent is featured for the enjoyment of
basketball enthusiasts far and wide.
The Rotary Holiday Classic has been a labor of love for Rotarians and has allowed the Rotary Clubs of Rochester to
fulfill its motto of “Service Above Self” by generating more than $942,885 for youth-related organizations from the
past 30 Holiday Classics. This is a credit to the sponsors, participating teams, their coaches, and the wonderful fans
who enjoy watching great basketball!
Copied from The Moccasin Flower- TRCR
Ethics - Can we do more?
PLEASE VIEW the video. Let's see what else we can do to promote high ethical standards in Rochester and with our youth. 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. How about a community forum?
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.
Let us, Rotarians, not be silent about the things that matter.
Hope to see you January 16th at the Marriott Courtyard.
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