The Board met today. We focused on Club finances and upcoming events including Youth Services, World's Largest Polio Walk,Thanksgiving lunch and the Cornhole Fundraiser, Bags for Good, scheduled for Saturday, February 27th. There will be program on 11/6 to discuss preparations for the fundraiser. 

There will also be a program by Amber Lewis on 12/4 to discuss a civility project in Duluth to be done with Braver Angels.

 

Giuests last week were: Dr Bob from the Superior Club, and Cindy Sward. 

Tim announced that upcoming meat raffles will have holiday themes. October 22 will be a Harvest theme, November 19 will be a Thanksgiving theme, and December 17 will be a Christmas Theme and will support Toys for Tots.John reported that the Walk to End Alzheimer's raised $140,000. Dr. Bob spoke about the the World's Largest Polio Walk at 10:00 on Saturday, October 24th at Wade Stadium. also on the 24th is a trunk and treat sponsored by the Valley Youth Center and the American Legion. Scoot over after the Polio Walk and hand out candy. Jason gave a Paul Harris Fellow award to John Senich and a major donor pin to Mark. Lindsey announced Skyline winning two awards at the District Conference; the International Project Award and Rotarian of the Year for Mark. Thanks to Lindsey, John, Kevin, and Jason for submitting for the awards. 

 

The Twin Ports Clubs Foundation Celebration will be held on November 4th at the Kitchi Gammi Club. Doors will open at 5:00 with social hour and heavy hors d oeuvres on the main floor. At 6:15 we will move up to Great Hall for the program. Keynote speaker will be Tim Mulcrone, the District 5950 Polio Chair and member of the Chanhassen Club. Please save the date and plan to attend.  

 

We will schedule a meeting and work project at Second Harvest in October. It is Rotaract season again at UMD and UWS. The local Clubs will help to support them. A Twin Ports Clubs Thanksgiving lunch is planned for Wednesday, November 25th at the Gitch. It will include a fundraiser for the Salvation Army.  The Twin Ports Inter-Club Council is a concept new to Duluth and Superior. So far participation, and cooperation have been great and the upcoming group efforts show much promise. 

 

Please sign-up for a November 12 cooking class and dinner at Duluth Grille that will be a Skyline Social. 

 

This is the first year that Harbortown is selling Roses. They are $25/dozen. Pick up is Friday, October 16 9-6PM at Mount Royal, Miller Hill and West Duluth Super Ones and Saturday from 10-2:00 at Mount Royal.    

 

October is Rotary Community Economic Development Month. 

 

Thought for the Week