We will meet at the YMCA this Friday, February 3rd, 2023. This will be the coldest day of the winter so far so dress warmly. 

Mark and Matt will talk about our two international service projects; The Health Care Clinic project in Nigeria done with NGO 
Equal As One, and the Ukrainian Support and Education Center located in Warsaw, Poland. Duties this week will be Invocation - Ross Peterson, Fellowship - Stacy Johnson, and Greeter - David Lewis. 

 

Remember this Thursday evening the 2nd at 6:00 at the Nor Shor. If you signed up or missed the sign up and just wish to attend the Rotary Night at the Playhouse. Tickets are free for The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams. 6:00 social hour and 7:00 curtain. 

 

Yesterday was Rotary Day at the Capitol sponsored by Districts 5580, 5950, and 5960. We heard presentations from a number of legislators who were Rotarians. I met with newly elected Representative Natalie Zeleznikar who spoke to our Club this Fall. There is a bill being considered to allow Rotary "vanity" license plates as at least 17 other states do. 

 

Last week our guests at Bring a Guest Day were Students - Laura Ferguson, Payton Ruppe, Kendra Hansen, and Alexis Milbridge, Guest of Tom - Adam Landwehr, Guest of Mark - Paul Johnson, Guest of Joe - Ben Hrabak, Guest of Kevin - Laura Bixler, and guests or the Club visiting Rotarians from Superior Club - Dan Blank and President Marquise Slay. Russ has booked Enger Park for an all Twin Ports Rotary Clubs picnic to celebrate our 50th Anniversary on Friday, June 2nd from 11:00 - 1:00. Please contact Russ to join the planning committee. Dan Blank from Superior Club asked for a meeting with Skyline members to discuss supporting the Dragon Boat Festival and other joint initiatives with their Club. Our Board will respond.  

Kevin explained how we would meet and get to know our guest through a "speed dating style" introduction using a few questions to start the discussion. It worked well. Thank you Kevin.  

   

February is Rotary Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month.

February 23 is Rotary's Anniversary.   

 

Thought for the Week

"Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is its crime". 

Victor Hugo

 

I have scheduled recurring Zoom meetings for this Rotary year. 

 

Join Zoom Meeting
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See you Thursday evening or Friday.