Congratulations to the June 2021 calendar raffle winners! Thank you for supporting Rotary and childhood literacy in Rochester!
Don Supalla
I hope that you've found a way to manage during the recent unusually early heat wave. Maybe just enjoying the air conditioned comfort at home, sitting in front of a humming fan, hitting an area swimming pool/beach or sipping on an iced tea, lemonade or other cold beverage of choice. This Rotary year is quickly coming to an end...just two more club meetings, three newsletters and an evening installation event. But who's counting (probably Beth and Don). Thank you for staying engaged this year. Unlike so many other clubs in the District, your active participation in our Zoom meetings, community service projects, social functions and even District events has been unwavering. Thank you!
Program/Greeter List
The Risers have another great program scheduled this week. On Tuesday we'll hear about changes and updates going on with our very own Cradle 2 Career initiative. Julie Brock, Executive Director of C2C, will share not only advancements with the initiative but also discuss how Rotarians can help further the mission. And, there'll be a special community impact grant presentation. Don't miss it!
Next week we'll hear from Olmsted County's Graham Briggs. Graham will share a COVID-19 update - what we did, what we learned, where we are headed!
Dear friends-
Thank you so very, very much for the important opportunity to share HI research this morning with Rochester Rotary. It is so critical that people become
aware of the collaborations and what is being done here in southern Minnesota together.
Right now I think of the pediatric brain cancer underway between HI and Mayo, the CryoEM collaboration etc etc all so great! Thanks again for the wonderful support - and enjoy this beautiful summer day! Please come visit!
Gail and Dr. Hoeppner
Janet Swanson has a couple of great suggestions...
1) In anticipation of fresh dues statements being emailed out, now would be a great time to update your ClubRunner profile. It's especially important that your preferred and any secondary email account addresses be accurate. Please take a few minutes to review your profile and make any additions or corrections. Thanks!
2) The next two club meetings or the June 29 installation event would be a terrific opportunity to invite a potential new member to join you, meet some of the Risers and learn a bit about our club's good work! Thanks to Jolene for inviting Jeff Leland to our last meeting. Jeff's considering becoming a Riser! Think about who could benefit from being a Rotarian and who would help make a great club even better!
If you are one of the Risers and our Assistant Governor registered for the June 15 and 17 visioning sessions you should have received a "Preparation" email and packet of materials. Most importantly, included in the materials is the "Club Vision and Writing Exercise" homework for those attending the first session. The 30-minute exercise poses a series of questions the will lead you through different aspects of the club and how it operates. Be sure to write your "sound bite" ideas in 3-5 word bullet points and bring the completed exercise with you to the first session. Thanks to Teri Rummans and Jason Wagner who agreed to take advantage of the "one session" waiver and will be joining the visioning cohort for the June 17th session.
You're looking at Rotary Pavilion in Levee Park, Hastings. The Hastings Rotary Club championed a campaign to raise $560,000 for construction of the pavilion which has transformed the adjoining downtown levee area. Thanks to Pat Wimmer, Joanne and Dick Rosener, Elaine Case and Bill Wiktor who joined me last weekend on a hot Saturday for the District's annual Conference of Clubs event. The three Rochester Rotary clubs were presented with the "It Takes a Village to Raise a Forest" Award as part of the District's effort to raise awareness of RI's newest focus - the environment! (Thanks to Dick Rosener and Pat Wimmer for the photos.)
Tech Support Volunteer Orientation
Beth has scheduled an orientation session at the Hilton Garden Inn for 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, for those who have volunteered to set up and help operate camera/mic equipment once meetings at the Hilton Garden Inn resume. Additional volunteers, willing to periodically provide technical set up and operations for hybrid meetings, should feel free to join the orientation session.
Joanne Rosener, our club's Meals on Wheels Coordinator, has done an amazing job organizing our first year's involvement in this important and much needed community service. We will continue this service in 2021-22 thanks to those who have volunteered to deliver. If you'd like more information or would be willing to volunteer on a substitute basis, contact Joanne at joanne.rosener@gmail.com.
KIM NEEDS YOUR HELP NOW!
Please, whenever you complete Rotary-related service projects or activities above and beyond our regularly scheduled meetings, send your hours to Kim Keilholtz at kimdtm@msn.com. Eligible hours include those spent delivering Meals on Wheels, volunteering at Channel One, tree planting, Adopt a Family shopping, Samaritan Bethany tree decorating, Salvation Army bell ringing, STRIVE mentoring, house painting, tree planting, District workshops and meetings, newsletter prep, etc. Those members who have accumulated hours since July 1 and not submitted them to Kim should do so now. Thank you!
Thanks to Arne Landsverk, the Risers will be holding our annual installation event this year at the Gamehaven Pavilion. McKinsey Goodenberger and the Social Team are making plans for a late afternoon/early evening outdoor event for Tuesday, June 29th. The installation social will be held in lieu of our regular 7 a.m. meeting. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for food, fellowship and a short program. More details will be forthcoming.
Sylwia, April & Dean Want You to Know...
Rochesterfest Volunteer Opportunity
Are you interested and willing to volunteer to work the information booth for Rochesterfest? This fun-filled opportunity of two-hour work shifts between June 20-26 is available by connecting with Sylwia at sylwiab@125livemn.org.
The playhouse/pagoda raffle is back live this year at Rochesterfest! Raffle tickets to win a playhouse or pergola are now on sale from FSR staff or at our 4600 18th Avenue NW office. The drawing is scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Rochesterfest and you do not need to be present to win. Pulver Towing provides complimentary playhouse moving (within 20 miles of Rochester). Contact April Sutor or stop at the NW Family Service office to purchase raffle tickets.
Samaritan Bethany Golf Classic
The Samaritan Bethany 15th Annual Golf Classic is scheduled for June 21 at Somerby in Byron. Want more information, contact Dean at:
dstenehjem@samaritanbethany.com
Around the District |
The 2021 Virtual Convention is coming with Opportunities to reflect on this past year, highlight our members’ work, and acknowledge the many changes we have experienced. This event is open to all Rotary members and participants from June 12-16, 2021. Register today!
Join Us!
Installation for Kenny Klooster
Greater Mankato Rotary Club
Greater Mankato Rotary Club
2021- 2022 District Governor Rotary District 5960
Friday, June 25th
6pm - 9pm
Location: The Blue Boat, 12 Civic Center Plaza , Suite 1710, Mankato MN 56001
Hor d'oeuvres provided.
Cash bar.
Cash bar.
Free Event but Registration Requested - Click Here
Join Us!
I am asking for your help spreading the word about an exciting NEW fundraiser that Stillwater Sunrise Rotary is planning for Sunday, August 15th, 2021. This event is the Bridge the Valley – Bike Rally. This bicycling event is planned to be part of exciting three-day celebration of the grand opening of the renovated Stillwater Lift Bridge and opening of the new Loop Trail. We are hoping that this bicycling event will be attractive to all ages and skills and that we will have many participants. There are 6 routes to choose from so options for all. But we need your help. Our biggest need is RIDERS and help getting the word out for this inaugural event!
You can find out more and register for the ride OR to volunteer by going to our website and you’ll see the Bridge The Valley link there.
Or contact us at this email address with questions or comments about this event!
BRIDGETHEVALLEYBIKERALLY@
Thank you for your help and we are looking to increase our rider numbers so your help in alerting your members would be greatly appreciated!
Kristine Bowditch & Rick Heidick
Co-Chairs
612-385-4961 651-274-6351
Wendy Heck
President-elect Stillwater Sunrise Rotary
A message from Kyle and Ed (Previous and Current DG's)...
We’re in the home stretch of the 2020-21 Rotary year, which means you have less than a month to help us FINISH STRONG with our Rotary Foundation giving for the year!
We’ve done a good job so far…our STRIKE OUT POLIO and SHARE THE LOVE campaigns were a big success, but we still need a little bit of work to reach our goals for the year.
ANNUAL FUND GIVING: We are at $409,400 for the year…which means we are within range of reaching our $500,000 goal! If you’re one of the 1,038 members of our District that have already given this year, THANK YOU! Please consider an extra gift, but more importantly encourage those in your club that haven’t given to donate!
If you are one of the approximately 1,400 Rotarians in our District that haven’t given yet…now is the time to help us FINISH STRONG!! Please give whatever you’re able before June 30th…it’s easily done in one of two ways:
- Sign in to your MyRotary.org account and make your contribution online
- Send your gift directly to The Rotary Foundation
The Annual Fund is where the funds for our District and Global Grants come from, and your participation is needed now more than ever. For both District & Global Grants in the 2021-22 Rotary year, the requests for funds from our clubs exceeds the amount we have available, so we aren’t going to be able to fund those requests to 100%. In the future, the easiest way to fix this is through increasing our giving…so your gift will not only help us FINISH STRONG, but will allow us to positively impact more people in the future!
POLIO PLUS: We are very close to our goal (just over $140K raised so far with our goal being $150K), but if you are in one of the ten clubs that has yet to make a contribution this year…now is the time to FINISH STRONG! Remember, all Polio Plus contributions are matched 2:1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, so every dollar we give will become three towards eradicating Polio.
Thank you again for all of your efforts so far this year…it has been a good year, and it will be a great one if we all work hard to FINISH STRONG!
Thanks,
Kyle & Ed
Doing Good In The World
Rotary International Conference
3 Club Making a Difference Award
Presidential Installation
Young Risers Playday
Holiday Decorating at Samaritan Bethany
Rotary Presidents (with Spouces)
My Book Day
Paul Harris Fellows
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 who share your drive to give back.
Our May calendar raffle winners are posted below. Congratulations to all winners and thank you for support Rotary and youth literacy projects in Rochester!
Our April calendar raffle winners are posted below. Congratulations to all winners and thank you for support Rotary and youth literacy projects in Rochester!
Our March calendar raffle winners are posted below. Congratulations to all winners and thank you for support Rotary and youth literacy projects in Rochester!
Our February calendar raffle winners are posted below. Congratulations to all winners and thank you for support Rotary and youth literacy projects in Rochester!
Our January calendar raffle winners are posted below. Congratulations to all winners and thank you for support Rotary and youth literacy projects in Rochester!
Date drawn: | Ticket #: | Name: | Amount won: | Purchased from: |
1/1/2021 | 515 | Alecks Shafer | $500.00 | Tim Schmitt |
1/2/2021 | 8 | Jim Lewandowski | $20.00 | Paul Baessler |
1/3/2021 | 594 | Lyle Andreen | $20.00 | Janet Swanson |
1/4/2021 | 774 | Dana Funk | $20.00 | Elaine Case |
1/5/2021 | 523 | UNSOLD | $20.00 | Tim Schmitt |
1/6/2021 | 102 | Erin Sexton | $20.00 | Elaine Case |
1/7/2021 | 151 | Rick Decker | $20.00 | Rick Decker |
1/8/2021 | 833 | UNSOLD | $20.00 | Unassigned |
1/9/2021 | 72 | John McBride | $20.00 | Matt Cantlon |
1/10/2021 | 714 | Peggy Elliott | $20.00 | Peggy Elliott |
1/11/2021 | 750 | Robin Toomey/Donation | $20.00 | Elaine Case |
1/12/2021 | 591 | Lyle Andreen | $20.00 | Janet Swanson |
1/13/2021 | 88 | Alberta Surowiec | $20.00 | Elaine Case |
1/14/2021 | 316 | Bill Demuth | $20.00 | Arne Lansverk |
1/15/2021 | 510 | Terri Rummans | $20.00 | Terri Rummans |
1/16/2021 | 348 | Ginger Barclay | $20.00 | Ari Kolas |
1/17/2021 | 355 | Abby Soiney | $20.00 | Ari Kolas |
1/18/2021 | 794 | Casey Berge | $20.00 | Dean Stenehjem |
1/19/2021 | 615 | Janet Swanson | $20.00 | Janet Swanson |
1/20/2021 | 773 | Jack Fuqua | $20.00 | Elaine Case |
1/21/2021 | 192 | Jerome Ferson | $20.00 | Jerome Ferson |
1/22/2021 | 594 | Lyle Andreen | $20.00 | Janet Swanson |
1/23/2021 | 265 | Dwight Jones | $20.00 | Jolene Hansen |
1/24/2021 | 211 | Michael Fleming/Donation | $20.00 | Tom Fleming |
1/25/2021 | 847 | Cindy Berg | $20.00 | Brianna Berg |
1/26/2021 | 80 | Grady Babbitt | $20.00 | Matt Cantlon |
1/27/2021 | 690 | Denise Dupras | $20.00 | Joanne Rosener |
1/28/2021 | 375 | Janette Leal | $20.00 | Janette Leal |
1/29/2021 | 671 | Anne Viswanatha | $20.00 | Pat Wimmer |
1/30/2021 | 846 | Scott Robinson | $20.00 | Brianna Berg |
1/31/2021 | 606 | Les Horntvedt | $20.00 | Janet Swanson |
The Rochester Rotary Risers have been putting more focus on Vocational Service in the past couple years through vocational roundtables, vocational talks, and vocational rotation days. This year, we are also implementing vocational panels in which 2-3 Rotarians have an opportunity to discuss a vocational question or prompt with each other and share with the club. The summary and priorities below give an overview of how Vocational Service fits into the three pillars of The Rotary Foundation, Public Image, and Membership to advance the priorities of Rotary.
Our motto is Service Above Self. To support our service projects, the Rochester Rotary Risers are in the midst of our 2nd Annual Calendar Raffle.
Here's how it works - your odds of winning are pretty dang good:
- We sell 1,000 tickets only ($20 each).
- 365 Winners are drawn - daily winning is $20.
- Special winnings on New Years Day $500, Tax Day $250, 4th of July $250, Labor Day $250, Christmas Day $500, seven other holidays are $100 winners.
- Every ticket drawn is thrown back in the hat so you can win multiple times.
- If your raffle number isn't drawn, you've supported one 1st grader in Rochester attending My Book Day - getting a tour of the library, their own book, a book bag and a library pass, and our international service projects in Guatemala, Nigeria and Honduras.
More details are available if you have any questions. If interested, send contact a Rochester Rotary Riser!
The Rochester Rotary Risers meet every Tuesday (except the first Tuesday of the month) at 7 AM at the Hilton Garden Inn (225 So Broadway Rochester, MN 55904).
If you have a question, are interested in joining or have a comment on our website, please contact Jeff Warfield or feel free to complete a new member application.
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STRIVE
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