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April Sutor

July 2025

District Governor Glenn Bowers

Jul 08, 2025 7:00 AM

The vision and direction of our new District Governor

City/County Leadership updates

Jul 15, 2025 7:00 AM

What's new, or old in our City and County - from our elected leaders

Weather 101

Jul 22, 2025 7:00 AM

What's behind the reports we hear everyday? By Meteorologist Tom Novak

Club Assembly - Report on the RI convention

Jul 29, 2025 7:00 AM

What our members found interesting and exciting from the RI Convention in Calgary

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Are you looking to make a difference in our local community and the world while meeting new friends and having FUN? If you are, please consider joining the Rochester Risers Rotary Club. 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.

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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT DEPARTS FOR HOME

It is hard to believe it was nearly a year ago we welcomed Youth Exchange Student Luca Marie to Rochester! Luca Marie arrived from Germany last August and quickly made an impact and life-long friends during her time in Rochester. Luca was very involved in activities at Mayo High School and with Rotary. One of her favorite service activities was sharing her time and talents at Channel One. Luca is pictured here with Deb Christianson accepting a Channel One shirt as a thank-you momento. On behalf of the Rochester Risers Rotary Club, we wish Luca Marie continued success in all her future endeavors!

July 2025 Calendar Raffle Winners

Congratulations to the July 2025 raffle winners and thank you to all for supporting the Rochester Risers Rotary Club and our efforts in serving our community.

Rochester Risers Celebrate a Great Rotary Year and Club Leadership

Last week we celebrated the 2024-2025 Rotary year with an evening gathering at Quarry Hill. It was a wonderful celebration and a fitting time to reflect on the contributions of all Club members. We acknowledged the outstanding leadership of outgoing President Jerome Ferson and enthusiastically welcomed incoming President April Sutor and President-Elect Karl Johnson as they step into their leadership roles for the 2025-2026 Rotary year on July 1st. Congratulations to all Rochester Risers on a successful, fun-filled Rotary year!

Rochester Risers Rotary Club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship, impacting lives at both the local and international levels. #LivesImpactedByRotary

Rotarians Join Together to Plant Trees at Quarry Hill Nature Center

Members of the Rochester Risers Rotary Club, together with Greater Rochester Rotary and The Rotary Club of Rochester planted trees at Quarry Hill Nature Center this week. The soggy weather didn't discourage Rotarians, friends and family from rolling up their sleeves and planting new trees that will be enjoyed for years to come.

June 2025 Calendar Raffle Winners

Congratulations to the June 2025 raffle winners and thank you to all for supporting the Rochester Risers Rotary Club and our efforts in serving our community.

Rochester Risers Support Literacy

The Power of Rotary
Crutches4Africa

The Rochester Risers Rotary Club, along with Greater Rochester Rotary and The Rotary Club of Rochester joined forces with the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club to support Crutches4Africa.

The goal - to collect 3000 used mobility devices and ship them to Africa where partners will distribute them to people in need. Each donated device will change a life!

The three Rotary Clubs, together with the generous assistance of local businesses, strategically placed donation barrels around Rochester, allowing people to drop off used crutches, walkers, canes and wheelchairs. Our friends at 125 Live supported the effort by scheduling a donation drop off day at their facility.

We asked the community to support this project, and the response has been amazing!

The Crutches4Africa service project demonstrates the strength of Rotary and our ability to impact lives through service. #LivesImpactedbyRotary

President Ferson and Past-President Baker Earn Paul Harris Fellow Awards

This week our Club recognized President Jerome Ferson and Past President Gail Baker for receiving Paul Harris Fellow awards. Named after Rotary founder Paul Harris, the award recognizes individuals who support the Rotary Foundation and its impactful work around the world. Congratulations Jerome and Gail!

Champions for Community Engagement and Service

Rotarians believe we share a responsibility to take action to improve our communities. One way club members do this is by lending a hand to local organizations. This week many of our members helped our friends at Channel One by repacking food for our neighbors facing food insecurity.

POP-UP BOOK DISCUSSION
JUNE 16 5:30-7:30PM

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Rochester Risers Rotary Club Bulletin of June 22, 2025

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Rochester Risers Rotary Club Bulletin of June 15, 2025

Jun 15, 2025

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903 W. Center St.
Rochester, MN 55902
United States of America

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