"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.
DL Breakfast Rotary's program on 10/3/23 was on Safe Wakes presented by Charles Becker. Charles gave us information on the negative impact on lakes, lake biology, lake chemistry, other recreationists, boats and docks from the large waves generated by Wake Boats. Also wake boats can increase the spread of aquatic invasive species from ballast tanks that are not completely flushed out and decontaminated.
DL Breakfast Rotary's program was the "Traveling Road Show" organized by Kathy Michaelson and Patty Mollberg. I'm sure for most of us growing up have fond memories of "Show and Tell" in grade school, the "Traveling Road Show" is the adult version. The 1st show presenters were Patty Mollberg, Steve Carlson, Carl Oberholtzer and Mike Becraft. Patty showed us a collage of pictures her husband put together of Michael Jordon and other NBA players that she saw at a golf event. She also had a game ball initialed by Michael Jordon. Steve had a WW1 helmet and various amazing baseball memorabilia. Carl had an iron plaque that has been passed down through generations in his family. It had been mounted on a relative's 1790 Philadelphia home to indicate that their home was protected by the North America Fire Insurance's fire department. Mike showed us a Swedish Marriage basket from 1899 and a needle point sampler by Coles Nobles and a Currier and Ives lithograph. This Traveling Road Show was a hit.
9/19/2023 DL Breakfast Rotary's program the evolution of Women in the military presented by Carolyn Becraft. Carolyn was introduced by her husband and Breakfast Rotarian Mike Becraft. Google Carolyn Becraft to see her distinguished career in the military.
DL Breakfast Rotary's program on 9/12/23 was on the Daystar Recovery center, presented by Anderson Saint Georges. Anderson, a Rotarian and addiction counselor, explained the theories and processes that lead to successful treatment of the disease of addiction.
DL Breakfast Rotary's program on 8/22/23 was DL Native American Education Coordinator Joe Carrier.
Among his goals as a Native American educator is to inculcate the 7 Gifts/Virtues of Grandfathers, a set of Ojibwe teachings that demonstrate/or lead to… what it means to live a “Good Life”:
Humility (Wolf) “not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less”
Respect (Bison) “to honor all creation – you must give respect to be respected.
Respect (Bison) “to honor all creation – you must give respect to be respected.
Love (Eagle) “to know Peace is to know Love. Love is unconditional”
Bravery (Bear) “face foe with integrity” “having a fearless hard, do right in the face of bad consequences.”
Wisdom (Beaver) to cherish knowledge, intelligence, prudence.
Truth (Turtle) – do not deceive yourself or others.
Honesty (Raven); righteousness; be first honest with self, and then it is easier to be honest with others
DL Breakfast Rotary's program on 8/15/23 was Boy Scout Peyton Malecka on the Eagle Scout project which will provide landscaping for the Museum site of the recently restored howitzer.
DL Breakfast Rotary's President Zach Erickson presented last year’s president John Anderson with an award our club received for Excellence in fund raising during the 2022-2023 Rotary year while John was president.
DL Breakfast Rotary at their 8/15/23 meeting welcomed new members Linda and Jim Duncan.
“Operation twenty teddy bear delivery to Essentia ER”. DL Breakfast Rotary Club delivered Teddy Bears to Essentia Emergency Room to give to kids visiting the ER. “Having Fun and Doing Good”!
DL Breakfast Rotary's 8/1/23 program was DL Noon club Rotarian Dave Long, who recently became our District Governor. Dave reviewed how through Rotary International we are able to "MAKE A CHANGE IN THE WORLD". Dave feels that it is important to focus on helping with mental health. See website Home - Mental Health Initiatives Rotary Action Group (ragonmentalhealth.org) Dave stayed after his program to attend our August Board Meeting and we reviewed the actives of our club.
DL Breakfast Rotary's program on 7/25/23 was an onsite visit to the Becker County Museum. Becker County Museum Executive Director Becky Mitchell was our presenter. Becky briefly described the story that brought us the present museum. The adoption of the Re-Imagine theme helped donors, trustees, employees, local politicians, state politicians and administrators rethink the concept of the local museum, to broadening its scope beyond saving and displaying artifacts.
DL Breakfast Rotary’s program on 7/18/23 was Detroit Lakes Utilities presented by Bridget Penton and Rob Bredeson.
Energy Services Specialist Bridget commented on the local public utilities situation, the main services, and the array of ancillary services, including decorations, educational, and entertainment offered by the organization.
Rob Bredeson, Water/Wastewater Supervisor described the new highly innovative and efficient wastewater treatment facility.
DL Breakfast Rotary's program on 7/11/23 was Sustainable Cambodia presented by Brainerd Rotarians Buford Johnson and Adam Rees. Sustainable Cambodia is an international non-profit organization that works to help the residents of rural Cambodian villages create a sustainable quality of life through wells, irrigation systems, schools, training, and empowerment. This is the organization's website if you are interested in participating in future trips or supporting a child. www.sustainablecambodia.org.
The Detroit Lakes Breakfast Rotary - Changing of the Guard – took place June 27, 2023, at the new Becker County Museum. Zach Erickson was installed as our new President. The event included a slide show by Jeff Hunter, highlighting a successful year.
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