club Bulletin
 
 
 

Club Vision Statement

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. 
 
 

MEETING DETAILS

Weekly Club Meetings/AM: 

Tuesdays at 7 AM (except 1st Tuesday of each month). Check Upcoming Program schedule for details.

Location: United Way of Southeast Minnesota

903 W. Center Street Rochester, MN 55902

Format: Hybrid

 

Monthly Club Meetings/PM: 

Third Wednesday of each month at 5:07PM

Location: Forager Brewery

1005 6th Street NW

Format: Casual in-person Club Meeting 

 

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Join Zoom Meeting Link

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85292429838?pwd=w47wXlyGWWhTiQ1xjbwCa1MQOwAHf0.1

Meeting ID: 852 9242 9838
Passcode: 

 
Member Meeting Responsibilities
Greeter
Hansen, Alan
 
Greeter
Wichmann, Brenda
 
Upcoming Programs
Sep. 15, 2026 7:00 a.m.
Jesse Campbell
Sep. 22, 2026 7:00 a.m.
Andre' Crockett
Sep. 29, 2026 7:00 a.m.
Karl Johnson
Oct. 06, 2026 7:00 a.m.
Karl Johnson
Oct. 13, 2026 7:00 a.m.
Oct. 20, 2026 7:00 a.m.
Family Service Rochester staff
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upcoming volunteer and Engagement opportunitieS

 
September 15
Volunteer Opportunity - Mayo Clinic Employee Event/Powers Ventures
 
September 16
507 Monthly Club Meeting at Forager
 
September 19
Wabasha 75th Anniversary Celebration
 
September 22
Rotary Foundation - Drop-In Zoom
 
September 28
Channel One Monthly Service Opportunity
 
October 13
Braver Angels Event
 
October 20
Cradle to Career 5th Annual Education Summit
 
October 24
World Polio Day - Mall of America Polio Walk
 
October 24
Purple Pumpkin Party for End Polio Now campaign
 
October 26
Channel One Monthly Service Opportunity
 
 
The Rochester Risers Rotary Club, along with Greater Rochester Rotary and The Rotary Club of Rochester are joint members of the Chamber. All Club Members are invited to attend Chamber events.
 
 
Events Registration Link:
 
Birthdays & Service Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Jeffrey Warfield
September 11
 
Ryan Deignan
September 20
 
Kimberly Norton
September 22
 
Tom Fleming
September 29
 
Join Date
Jason Wagner
September 22, 2015
11 years
 
Raffle Winners
September 2026 Calendar Raffle Winners 
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.
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Club Leadership
President
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Club Service
 
Membership - Co Lead
 
Membership - Co Lead
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Public Image
 
Bulletin Editor
Peggy Elliott
Club President
Karl Johnson
 
SIGN UP NOW TO VOLUNTEER AT THE MAYO EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION EVENT

Fundraising opportunity for our club at the Mayo Employee Appreciation Day on Tuesday, September 15.

Our club will receive $25 for every hour our members volunteer! 

There are two ways to serve and help raise money for our club:

1. Event Prep Team
Help get everything ready before the big day.

Prep Team Sign-Up:
https://forms.gle/uZBqLCm85yKih6ACA

2. Mayo Employee Appreciation Day Crew – Tuesday, September 15
Sign up for a shift and help during the actual event—and maybe find out who our mystery musical guest really is!

Event Day Sign-Up:
https://forms.gle/zhKcBvb7rxaMBhaD8

This is a great opportunity to serve together, have some fun, support Mayo employees, and raise money for the Rochester Risers at the same time.

Pick a shift, grab a fellow Rotarian, and sign up!

CELEBRATE WABASHA'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY
~September 19~
WABASHA ROTARY CLUB is celebrating 75 years of service with a community picnic on Saturday, September 19th from 11 am to 4 pm in Wabasha. We invite all Rotarians to join us as we gather around 12:45pm or 1pm to have lunch together. 
 
ROTARY FOUNDATION 
~Drop-In Zoom ~
NEXT CHANNEL ONE SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
~September 28~

You can MAKE A DIFFERENCE in just two hours each month (5:30pm - 7:30pm). 

Join us at one of our next Channel One Service opportunities:

SEPTEMBER 28

OCTOBER 26

 

Sign up at:

and navigate to the Volunteer link
 
BRAVER ANGELS EVENT
~October 13~
FINDING COMMUNITY ACROSS OUR DIFFERENCES
~ Four Workshops to Strengthen Relationships and Democracy ~ 

OCTOBER 13, 2026 • ROCHESTER, MN
 
Join the three Rotary Clubs of Rochester and Braver Angels Minnesota for one or more interactive workshops that build skills, reduce polarization, and help us work together for the common good. For more specifics and to register for each event, scan the QR codes.
 
Rotary Members are highly encouraged to register for workshops and the evening speaker, or volunteer below.
  1. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in the workshop
  2. We'll send you additional logistics information via email
 
Volunteer link: 
 
Thank you for helping the day run smoothly!
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CRADLE TO CAREER SUMMIT
~October 20~

Registration is now open!

Join us for an inspiring day of learning and community collaboration at the Cradle 2 Career Annual Education Summit!

This year's theme: “Instruments of Change: How We All Play A Part”

 

🗓️ Tuesday, October 20th, 2026

📍 Mayo Civic Center

🎟️ Free admission and lunch

Visit our registration page to explore our 30+ session offerings and secure your spot at our fifth annual event!

We can’t wait to see you there.

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GET YOUR PURPLE ON FOR WORLD POLIO DAY
WORLD POLIO DAY - WORLD'S LARGEST POLIO WALK
 
 
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.

DISTRICT 5960 

             

 
 
 
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