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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