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Upcoming Speakers
Club Assembly
Sep 29, 2026 7:00 AM
Karl Johnson
Board Meeting
Oct 06, 2026 7:00 AM
Karl Johnson
Rotation - Family Resource Center NW
Oct 20, 2026 7:00 AM
Family Service Rochester staff

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.
 
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Be sure to join your fellow Rotarians for an informative and inspirational visit to The Barbershop and Social Services located at 3270 19th Street NW Ste. 207.
 
Established in 2018, Barbershop's mission is to cut away poverty, one haircut at a time. 
We have amazing Club Members making a difference in our community, including Lisa Schutz, the Executive Director of SEMNFRR, Equity Eats.
 
Last week, Lisa briefly shared information on Farm Share to Shelves, a wonderful program that provides opportunities for local food producers to advance their income/market share while enhancing community access to fresh food. For those who missed the meeting or want to know how to participate, please see the information below.

Rotarians who would like to participate in Farm Shares to Shelves can support the work in a few different ways—including purchasing a farm share for their own household, sponsoring food for a neighbor or family in need, or supporting our school programs.

Apple a Day + Farm Shares to Shelves:
https://www.mnfoodrescue.org/apple-project

Support / sponsorship opportunities:
https://www.mnfoodrescue.org/apple-project

A couple of recent stories provide more background on the work:

Apple a Day / Rochester Public Schools:
https://www.postbulletin.com/health/a-gap-program-to-feed-rochester-students-enters-its-third-year

Harvesting Health / Olmsted Medical Center:
https://www.postbulletin.com/health/with-fresh-food-boxes-some-olmsted-medical-center-patients-saw-their-health-markers-improve

 

 
 
 
Congratulations to the September 2026 raffle winners and thank you to all for supporting the Rochester Risers Rotary Club and our efforts in serving our community.
 
 
On Saturday, October 24 — World Polio Day — Rotarians across our region will be putting on their walking shoes for something BIG: the World’s Largest Polio Walk.

 

More than 36,000 Rotarians and nearly 1,000 Rotaractors in 11 states and two countries are being invited to walk together — all with the goal of raising awareness and $1 million to help End Polio Now. Watch the Video Now

Our neighbors in District 5950 are gathering at the Mall of America. The MOA walk begins the morning of October 24, with walkers invited to do a little or a lot. Come walk for polio — and since you're already at the Mall, you might as well get your shopping on afterward!

Why walk? Rotary's decades-long effort has helped reduce polio cases worldwide by more than 99.9%. But “almost” isn't good enough. Until transmission ends everywhere, children remain at risk and Rotary's promise remains unfinished.

A club walk can be as simple or creative as you want: pick a favorite local trail, park or downtown route; invite the community; wear your End Polio Now gear; collect donations; and share plenty of photos. Every step helps tell the story that Rotary is still in this fight.

Host a walk. Join a walk. Bring a friend. Take the next step toward making polio the second human disease ever eradicated from the earth.

Join the movement. Take the step. End Polio Now.

We had a fantastic turnout at our monthly Channel One Service Project this month. Kudos to everyone who participated and helped pack food for our neighbors. 
Rotary - Improving lives locally and globally!
 
As Rotarians, we're always looking for meaningful ways to serve our community. This summer, there are two great ways for Rochester Risers Rotary Club Members to support local students and families as they prepare for the new school year.

Volunteer on August 4

Join fellow Rochester Risers Rotary Club Members in volunteering with United Way's Back-to-School Supply Distribution on:
📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕓 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Jefferson Elementary School
1201 10th Ave. NE, Rochester
Please enter through Door #14 (the gym entrance closest to the parking lot).
 
Volunteer Registration:
Rochester Risers Volunteer Sign-up
Please complete the volunteer waiver before arriving and encourage anyone joining you to do the same.

Participate in the Backpack & School Supply Drive

Our club can also support local students by sponsoring a backpack and school supply drive.
Rather than collecting supplies individually, United Way uses an online platform that allows individuals and teams to purchase backpacks and school supplies directly. This ensures consistency, simplifies distribution, and helps every student receive the same quality supplies.
 
Getting started is easy:
Backpack & School Supply Drive
 
 
Whether you choose to volunteer, support the backpack drive, or both, your participation helps local students begin the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn.
 
Thank you for considering these opportunities to serve. I hope many of us will be able to participate and continue Rotary's tradition of Service Above Self.
 
Contact Lisa Schutz with question ~
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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