Honorary Rotarian and City Councilman Ron Zeman and City Manager and Rotarian Klemm gave a great tour of DL's new City Hall.
DL's new City Hall
DL Breakfast Rotary's 8/13/24 program: Mary S. introduced Jesse Grabow a 26-year veteran of the Minnesota State Patrol.
Sgt. Jesse Grabow
August 6, 2024 - Today’s Program: Mary S. introduced Lynn Nesland as the Stabillizaton Services Manasger of Mahube-Otwa which supplies a wide range of services – Head Start, child care, family health, energy, family development, on behalf of Mahnomen, Hubbard, Becker, Wadena and Otter Tail counties. The organization also provides services in a number of other adjacent counties on a contract basis
Lynn Nesland as the Stabillizaton Services Manasger of Mahube-Otwa
BDL Breakfast Rotary's Program on 7/16/24: Electric Lakers Robotics
Christen Mohr was introduced as a third generation Laker, and as the new coach of the DLHS Robotics team, now called Electric Lakers.
Robot Pixie was demonstrated and several teem members attended our morning meeting.
Christen Mohr was introduced as a third generation Laker, and as the new coach of the DLHS Robotics team, now called Electric Lakers.
Robot Pixie was demonstrated and several teem members attended our morning meeting.
Robot Pixie
Twila Aslesen wasn't present at the Changing of the Guard to receive the Rotarian of the Year award so she was presented it by last year's recipient Kent Mollberg at our 7/9/24 meeting. Kent also presented his wife Patty with a Paul Harris award.
Twila Aslesen
Patty Mollberg
Jim Velde, President of Fuller Center for Housing of the DL area. The Fuller project grew from Habitat for Humanity which has its roots in Georgia in the 1960’s. Jim noted that the local Fuller program, has existed from 2020 to assist the area by building and repairing homes for use by applicants who have a demonstrated need and a willingness to partner by supplying volunteer hours. He called attention to a relatively new Fuller program called the Greater Blessing project which involved home repairs and upgrades. The local Fuller group solicits money donations through fund -raisers “Tuesday Picnics in the Park”, and DL Builders Show. They also receive gifts of tools, equipment, building materials, and food. A new home was dedicated in January 2023 for Robin and her family. The local website is: https://fullercenter.org/detroit-lakes/ .
DL Breakfast Rotary's 7/9/24 program: Tour of the remodeled Holiday Inn- President Tom introduced Heather Rosing, Director of Sales who described some of the changes that were included in a multi-year upgrade to the property which dates back to the late 1960’s. (Tom K noted that it once straddled the City/County boundary to allow for a full-service bar on the County side, a service prohibited in the City). Heather emphasized that HI is the only Full-Service hotel in DL, with ballrooms, restaurant, bar, and 103 rooms, it is twice the capacity as the next largest competitor. It also has a waterfront with rental watercraft of various sorts. She reported the cost was close to $4 million. All rooms and public spaces have been remodeled.
Jack LaBarre and Rachel Kohler – Water Carnival Admirals described the 88th annual event, this year extending from July 12- 21. Several new events were highlighted, but the old-favorites are all there. For a complete program, see https://www.dljaycees.com/water-carnival
DL Breakfast Rotary had their annual Changing of the Guard at the Becker County Museum on June 25th 2024. It celebrated the past year under the leadership of Zach Erickson with a video of the club's activities and an excellent meal. There was a peaceful transfer of power symbolized by the passing of the Club's gavel from Zach (right) to our new president Tom Klyve. Club Administrator Dick Hecock presented Steve Carlson with the Vocational Service award and a number of members were presented with a Paul Harris award.
We are happy to show you a picture of our club receiving a grant paying for the tent we bought for our Poles N Holes Fishing Derby. The Detroit Lakes Community Foundation awarded us this grant through our Service Above Self foundation. Having our own tent for Poles N Holes is a smart move to make sure the derby can be run as efficiently as possible.
Leon Senn was inducted into our club on March 5th by President Zach Erickson and sponsored by Dick Hecock
"Soles 4 Souls" shoe drive starting at next week's Rotary meeting. See attached flyer for details.
Pints for Polio get together at Bucks Mill Brewing in the Mall Thursday November 16th 5pm-8pm.
Don't forget to dress in your Rotary gear and come out to Bucks Mill Brewing this evening from 5-8pm. We will be joining the Noon club in a fun, relaxed atmosphere for Pint Night. Bucks Mill Brewing is generously donating a portion of each sale to Rotary Foundation - Polio Plus.
Our Club participating in the "Trunk or Treat" where more than 1000 kids showed up in costumes to collect candy. Nancy Z brought her bat cave as well.
DL Breakfast Rotary's program on 10/10/23 was Fire Prevention Week and Month-Presented by DL Fire Chief Mike Hanson. DL Fire Department currently has 28 volunteers and is looking to increase it to 35. Mike informed us to keep our bedroom door closed at night and never pour water on a grease fire in the kitchen, it will just spread to a larger area. Cover the fire with a cookie sheet or pan if fire is small, or a wet towel or use a fire extinguisher if larger, never fan the fire.
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