This Friday, May 19th, 2023 we will meet at the YMCA. Our presenter will be Lindsey Whitlinger. She will talk about the the Fall Classic Lester River Rondezvous. Duties are: Invocation - Garret Suihkonen, Greeter - Lisa Neitzel, and Fellowship - Stacy Johnson.
Next week on Wednesday, May 24th we will meet at Skyline Lanes 4894 Miller Trunk Highway at noon for lunch (no duties) and then head to Cirrus at 4515 Taylor Circle by 12:45 to tour the facility. You must bring a photo ID to get in. There won't be a meeting the following Friday the 26th.
We are just 2 1/2 weeks out from our Friday, June 2nd 50th Anniversary Picnic at Enger Tower Park. Rotarians, families and friends are welcome. See the flyer on our website. Local Clubs and the District have been invited. Lets do a planning meeting this Friday following our regular meeting.
Weekly we collect money for scholarships for our high school students. Last Thursday Mark presented a $1000 scholarship to a Marshall School student. This Monday Mark presented a $1000 and two $500 scholarships to students at Proctor High School. These are great young people from our communities who could improve our world. The Proctor awards also included nine $1000 scholarships sponsored by Debbie, Kent, and Seth Oliver.
Last week we met at and toured the historic West Theater. We learned the Clarence Kaake (Greg's Dad) was one of the original owners in 1937. Bob Boone who is also the Editor of the weekly Reader owns the West. The art deco restoration was done lovingly with the help of skilled crafts people and volunteers. The 250 seat theater was completed right before Covid hit and so struggled through the Covid shut downs and is finally seeing success as a movie and music venue.
We were so pleased to have Kevin and Deb induct Alex Shult as our newest member. Her father Bill made the trip from Prior Lake to see her be inducted. Bill is a past president of his club and is currently chair of the New Generations Committee. Alex grew up in Rotary starting an Interact club and attending RYLA. She will be a wonderful addition to our Club. Please make her feel welcome.
Tom Meyer is working on a design for a Ronald McDonald House Pop Tab public area collection box. When he has it designed we will build it. Thanks Tom for taking the lead on this.
May is Rotary Youth Service Month.
Thought for the Week
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world".
Nelson Mandela
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