Our April calendar raffle winners are posted below. Congratulations to all winners and thank you for support Rotary and youth literacy projects in Rochester!
Don Supalla
If you've lived in Rochester even for a short time, you realize how blessed we are to have the services of a nationally recognized award winning library. Unlike some other organizations, the Rochester Public Library used COVID to its advantage. Zoom with us on Tuesday morning to hear Audrey Betcher, RPL Director, as she presents "Stronger Connections During COVID." Audrey shared the following promo about her presentation...
The pandemic has challenged all of us to work differently. Librarians have unique and important skills that are desperately needed during this time of health crisis. Learn how the Rochester Public Library has built new partnerships and stepped up to solve community problems during the pandemic. And, as an added bonus, you'll get to meet the incoming president of our sister club, The Rotary Club of Rochester.
Do you have basic technology skills you're willing to share with the Risers?
District 5960 is awarding tech grants to District 5960 Rotary Clubs to enable clubs to purchase tech equipment for hybrid meetings.
This past year, we have all learned much about connecting online and the advantages of being together. We want to ensure that clubs have equipment that will allow them to hold hybrid meetings effectively. To assist we are offering a Hybrid Meeting Technology Grant up to $600 for purchase of equipment. Clubs will need to supply their own Windows laptop (or two, as needed) and identify a club member or team to work with the hybrid meeting technology equipment. Please let Beth Sherden know ASAP if you'd be interested in such a role during the upcoming Rotary year.
The grant amount awarded will vary and be determined by an individual club’s needs. The use of this grant is for the purchase of technology equipment to move the club forward to hybrid meetings.
Resource/Tips for going hybrid.
Going Hybrid meeting setup and tips - Click Here
Going Hybrid tech kit - Click Here
Meeting Setup Small Club (20 and under) - https://youtu.be/z6l1asXuEjo
Meeting Setup Large Club (21 and greater)- https://youtu.be/
Risers President-Elect Sherden is already working hard to assure a smooth July 1 leadership transition. Beth, Paul (President-Elect Nominee) and Don have met regarding the transition and a meeting with the Hilton Garden Inn catering rep is schedule for early May. Risers should be on the lookout in May for an electronic survey regarding meeting format preferences and information regarding a possible virtual club visioning session to be scheduled in the next month or two. Beth's Board and leadership team is complete, including her recent announcement that Matt Cantlon has agreed to serve as the Risers President-Elect Designee! Congratulations and thank you, Matt.
Spring Tree Planting
The Rochester 3-Club Rotary Tree Planting Project is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, in the public area south and west of HyVee Crossroads. There are three planting sessions scheduled throughout the morning and afternoon. The Risers host the second session and all the host volunteer positions for this session are filled. THANK YOU! However, their are other host positions unfilled for the early morning and afternoon sessions so if you're interested in helping out, please sign up at:
A second volunteer sign-up, seeking 120 tree planting and water brigade volunteers, has many unfilled registration slots (especially for Session #2 and #3). Feel free to invite family, colleagues, neighbors and friends to join you. Please register tree planting volunteers and recruits at:
If you'd like to purchase one of the 21 special larger trees in honor or memory of a special person or group, please complete the form emailed to you earlier this week and send it, along with your contribution of $125/tree, to our club treasurer...
Janet Swanson
2317 Baihly Lane SW
Rochester, MN 55902
If you'd like a charitable tax deduction, please make you check payable to "Greater Rochester Rotary Club Foundation" but mail your check and form to Janet. This will better facilitate record keeping for the tree planting project.
In addition to the "Special Trees" purchase, Rotarians are encouraged to purchase one or more bundles of the whips that will also be planted on May 1. Bundles of whips can be purchased for $10/bundle and payment for your purchase should also be forwarded to Janet noting the number of bundles purchased.
Feel free to email questions to Patricia McCleese, Project Coordinator, at rotary5960mccleese@gmail.com or April Sutor, Risers tree planting project liaison, at ASutor@familyservicerochester.org. Thanks in advance for your help with this important community environmental project.
More Environmental News...
Urban Forest Master Plan Virtual Meeting - April 20
As we learned from Alison Litchy earlier this month, urban forests and community health are inextricably linked; the better an urban forest, the greater a community’s health. The Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) project provides a forum for community engagement, a shared vision, and a strategic, long-term road map for the management of Rochester’s urban forest resources. Community members are encouraged to join for an informational and engaging virtual public meeting. There will be an opportunity hear the UFMP progress and timeline, learn about initial findings, and provide invaluable input to finalize the Plan’s vision, goals, and short- and long-term strategies for the management and enhancement of Rochester’s urban forest.
Noon Session: Tuesday, April 20th │ 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81543261311
Evening Session: Tuesday, April 20th │ 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Click here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87112364593
Citizen Tree Pruner Training
The City of Rochester, Minnesota is partnering with the University of Minnesota Forest Resources Department on the Citizen Pruners pilot program. Rochester was the first community to adopt this pilot program in 2013 and it has been growing ever since. Citizen Pruners are trained in tree identification, biology, and pruning techniques. Tree pruning requires not only and understand of how to prune but also an understanding of the tree's biology to prevent the spread of certain diseases. If you enjoy being outdoors, love trees and your community, this is an opportunity for you to get involved in your urban forest. Course material will be taught by University of Minnesota Forest Resources Department staff alongside the City of Rochester.
Upcoming Citizen Pruning Training
Looking to get involved as a Citizen Pruner for the City of Rochester? I attended this training several years ago and found it very informative. In 2021, there will be a spring training to get volunteers out in their community pruning. All training details and information are available below:
General Details: This year's training will be a hybrid of Zoom and social distanced field training. You will receive access to the Zoom invitation once you have registered as well as in an email reminder the Monday prior to training. The field sessions will be limited to 5 individuals to ensure everyone's safety and you will only select one session when registering.
Fee: $25 per person
Dates:
- May 14th, 2021 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm - Zoom presentation
- May 15th, 2021 from 8:30am to 11:30pm (Field Session 1) and 1:30pm to 4:30pm (Field Session 2)
Field Session Location: Silver Lake Park (840 7th Street NE, Rochester, MN 55906)
Registration: https://
Materials: You will be provided a digital version of the Citizen Pruner training manual one week prior to training.
Competency Assessment: After the Zoom and field training sessions, we do require that each volunteer complete a competency assessment. This will be available digitally and it is an open-book assessment. After you have successfully passed the assessment, you will receive a certificate of completion and a volunteer ID card for use in the field.
Safety Notes:
- We do require that every participant wears a mask and maintains 6 feet of distancing during the field session.
- Training staff will provide hand sanitizer and we encourage you use it as frequently as needed.
- If you are feeling sick or under the weather, have tested positive for COVID, or suspect you may have been exposed leading up to training, please notify our team as we will happily provide a refund.
All information can be found here: https://mntca.umn.edu/
Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.
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Registration is now open for this year’s Conference of Clubs!
As more Minnesotans are vaccinated yet practice pandemic safety, we are planning an OUTDOOR, FAMILY-FRIENDLY Conference of Clubs on Saturday, June 5th , 10am - 2pm , at the Rotary Pavilion in Levee Park in Hastings Register today!
We are excited about this opportunity to see many of you in person and others virtually as we celebrate this Rotary year.
AGENDA
10:00 a.m. Registration Opens
House of Friendship
10:30 - Celebration! Fellowship and introduction of Rotary's 7th Focus Area: The Environment. Special guest Past Rotary International President Ian Risley, Rotary Club of Malta Australia. Awards.
Visit virtually with Rotarians across the District.
11:30 - 2:00pm - Enjoy fellowship, visit the House of Friendship, Guided Tours.
Lunch - On your own - Enjoy Hastings!
More information to come.
Cost: Free Event
PANDEMIC SAFETY
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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, District workshops and meetings, newletter prep, etc. Those members who have accumulated hours since July 1 and not submitted them to Kim should do so now. Thank you!
Meals on Wheels Request
Our club's Meals on Wheels Coordinator, Joanne Rosener, has a need and a "Service Above Self" opportunity. With COVID, our service opportunities are somewhat limited. Meals on Wheels, however, is one ongoing service activity our Club is doing. Due to some changes in availability of members, we need two persons to assist on the second Thursday and one person on the third Thursday starting January through June. If you can help, contact Joanne at joanne.rosener@gmail.com.
If taking on an ongoing assignment is not something you can commit to, please consider signing up for one shift. See below for dates. All shifts start at 11:15 AM and finish at approximately 12:30 PM.
May 13
June 10
If taking on an ongoing assignment is not something you can commit to, please consider signing up for one shift. See below for dates. All shifts start at 11:15 AM and finish at approximately 12:30 PM.
May 13
June 10
GRR April Tools Day
The Greater Rochester Rotary Club is inviting you to participate in April Tools Day! On April 17 GRR will be collecting unwanted tools to be refurbished and provided, free of charge, to non-profits in need of tools. GRR is partnering with St. Joseph's Tool Chest, another non-profit, who will provide the refurbishing service. We are asking Rotarians to spread the word about our event!
What: Your unwanted tools
Where: 125 LIVE parking lot
Time: 8 am to 1 pm
When: Saturday, April 17th
WE WANT: Yard and garden implements: rakes, shovels, hoes, and shears. Shop tools: pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, saws, and wrenches. Power tools: drills, saber saws, table saws, routers, drill presses, and chainsaws. Hardware: nails, screws, nuts, bolts, etc. We will even take industrial machines, bicycles, and sewing machines. Emergency generators are much needed.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT: Electronic equipment like computers, TVs, printers, cell phones, etc.
Peggy Elliott Wants You to Know...
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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 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!
Congratulations to June raffle winners and thank you for supporting Rotary and our efforts in childhood literacy!
Here is an update on the three club World Community Service Team from Mike Neumann, who chairs this team and represents the Risers:
It’s been a great Rotary year for the WCS Team. With your help we’ve accomplished the following:
- Continued to monitor progress on our two Global Grants that are underway
- Generated a new Water Sensor - District Grant of $12,500
- Supported other club projects in the district (Mankato and Arden Hills)
- Helped with funding refugees in Uganda (tele-med / rabbit)
- Generated District Grant Proposal Uganda (attached)
- Managed our funds prudently and spent nearly all the monies allocated for WCS (one of our objectives)
Thanks, Mike!
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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