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Upcoming Speakers
President Installation at Quarry Hill
Jun 17, 2025 6:00 PM
President Installation at Quarry Hill Shelter 6-8 PM - NO REGULAR MORNING MEETING
The Table
Jun 24, 2025 7:00 AM
What/who is The Table. To develop recuperative care for those who are homeless
Board Meeting
Jul 01, 2025 7:00 AM
President, April Sutor
District Governor Glenn Bowers
Jul 08, 2025 7:00 AM
The vision and direction of our new District Governor

Welcome to the Rochester Risers Rotary Club

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.
 
Latest News
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. 
 
 

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   

 
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!

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.

The Rochester Risers Rotary Club is a dynamic, inclusive and collaborative club of engaged members dedicated to making a lasting impact in our community and the world. 

 

Our connections make powerful things happen - uniting individuals and communities. 

We are Rotary. We are People of Action. 

With over one million members, we know what people can do when they come together. 

Around the World, generations of leaders build new friendships and solve problems - turning great ideas into reality. 

Take Action With Us! Find out more at Rotary.org

 
My Book Day 2025 is a literacy initiative organized by the Rochester Risers Rotary Club - Celebrating our 11th year! The goal of My Book Day is to strengthen literacy by showing community support and encouragement.
 
The Rochester Risers Rotary Club focuses on literacy initiatives and related service projects. My Book Day, scheduled towards the end of the school year, promotes summer reading by giving a book to 1st grade students to take home and read over the summer break when kids may experience learning loss. In addition to taking home a personalized book, information on summer reading activities at Barnes and Noble Rochester and activities at SPARK Children's Museum are provided. 
 
My Book Day is a community collaboration, and we are thrilled and honored to work with the following partners and supporters: 
  • Rochester Public Schools
  • SPARK Children's Museum
  • Barnes and Noble Rochester
  • Greater Rochester Rotary Club
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Olmsted Medical Center
  • People's Energy Cooperative
About Our Club
We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:00 AM
United Way of Southeast Minnesota
903 W. Center St.
Rochester, MN 55902
United States of America
We meet in a hybrid format. Join us at United Way of Southeast Minnesota or via ZOOM! Club Meetings typically held every Tuesday, except the first Tues. of each month (Board Mtgs). Please check the Program Schedule for meeting details.
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