DG Peter is from the Brainerd Noon Club where he was President  2017-2018. He is a graduate of the U of M in Mechanical Engineering and has an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. Peter helped to increase attendance at RYLA last year by sending information directly to high schools throughout the District. He then actively participated in this year's RYLA program. He recently sent out a package about Youth Exchange, the 4-Way Essay Contest, and RYLA to the same schools. 

 

The Twin Ports Foundation Celebration is this Wednesday 11/4 5:00 at the Gitchi Gammi Club. 

 

At the monthly Twin Ports Clubs meeting on Monday we talked about upcoming joint Clubs events such as the Second Harvest $50K donation ceremony on November 16th, Skyline's Bags for Good in February, the Downtown Club raffle/fundraiser on December 16th at Pier B, and the Superior Club Craft Beer and Wine event at Barker's Island on March 19th. Our December meeting will be devoted to discusing the evolution of the Twin Ports Clubs group.

 

 

Plans are being made for an All Clubs Thanksgiving Lunch on Wednesday, November 25th at the Gitch. We won't have a meeting the day after Thanksgiving so this will be a fun All Twin Ports Clubs gathering. We will also use it as a fundraiser with financial donations going to the Salvation Army. A sign up will follow.

 

No guests last week. A Proctor student is interested in being an Outbound Exchange Student. We will have an interview with him, and meet his parents. Jim told us that 30 people are signed up for dinner at the Duluth Grill on Thursday, November 12th at 6:00. If you bring a bottle of wine it can be auctioned off and consumed. Kevin announced his annual holiday gift of Rustic Inn pies will be available on Monday, November 23 at his REMAX office at 2516 London Road. Thank you Kevin. Todd announced that he needs 4-6 volunteers for a Northern Lights fundraiser on 1/21/27. 

There was a good early planning discussion about the Bags for Good Fundraiser on Saturday 2/27/2027 at the Aad Shrine Event Center. Jason described all of what Twin Ports Corn Hole provides for the Tournament. Skyline will prepare and sell food (Taco in a bag, pulled pork on mac and cheese, and mini pizzas) and do a gift cards and other gifts silent auction. Skyliners should also approach corporate sponsors. Some good work is already done, but plenty is left to do including a volunter list. Thanks Jason and Lindsey for your good work so far. 

 

November is Rotary Foundation Month. 

 

Thought for the Week

"Our success or failure will not depend upon the machinery of Rotary or its physical growth, but upon the extent to which Rotary's ideals or objectives are translated into positive, tangible results in personal, business, community, and international life. We shall be known by our works.".

 

Almon E. Roth 1930