Message from the Prez - KC Ahrens Dec 11, 2020
Good Morning Friends and Fellow Rotarians!
What a great weekend we had for the Breakfast With Santa event! Thanks so very much for all your help, support, and good cheer!! Once again, a special thanks to Connie and the BWS committee members for pulling this off. Also, a special thanks to Janet and Michael Stanzak for graciously providing Santa’s sleigh for the event—a vintage light blue Cadillac Eldorado convertible named Louise! And, did you know that Barb Nevin and Bob Ayotte (and others) spearheaded an effort—okay, “mission” Col. Ayotte—to bring pancake meals to confined/shut-in seniors. Wow!! That’s so awesome! All of the feedback received from the community in general, and those that drove through the Chris Cakes pancake line in particular, has been very positive—everyone was grateful that the event took place. Thanks to all of you!
Please attend one of our upcoming socials at the end of this month. We are partnering with Rotarians, Susan Kibler and Terri Berg, owners of local business, Board and Brush, for a fun-filled craft event on two separate dates—12/23 and 12/28. Details are below. Be sure to sign up!
This past week, we had an awesome presentation from Matt Wessale and Tyler Myers, both of whom are involved in “Engineers Without Borders.” They are doing amazing work to bring clean water, latrines, and schools to third-world countries. And, on top of it, EWB partners with Rotary Clubs and Rotary International to get the job done!!! Check out the links below and, also, see how you can purchase Guatemalan coffee to help fund the cause!
To quote one of our Club’s Charter Rotarians, Tim Mulcrone—“Miss a Meeting, Miss A Lot.” Don’t miss out!!!
See all of you soon!! Thanks so much for your support, encouragement, and commitment! I’m having a great time. Again, please call or e-mail anytime with thoughts, ideas, criticism, etc. I’m here to serve you!
KC
links for the “Engineers without Borders presentation” of Dec 9
Our speakers on Wed Dec 2 were Matt Wessale and Tyler Myers of "Engineers Without Borders (EWB). Engineers without Borders is a non profit organization that works worldwide serving the needs of disadvantaged communities and people through engineering projects.. Matt and Tyler told of their experiences implementing the construction of a new school in the small Guatemalan mountain community of Aldea Patzac .
The PDF of the presentation is attached here, along with a link to an amazing 10 min video that illustrates the friendly people, their challenging environment and amazing Guatemalan landscape.
Breakfast with Santa Facebook video link
The statistics aren’t all completed yet, but nearly 300 boxes of pancakes were ordered before the event! Try to imagine a stack of about 1000 pancakes
Holiday social Board and brush Social – Save a date for either Dec 23 or Dec 28.
Anne announced an invitation to board and Brush Virtual events for your choice of Dec 23 or Dec 28. These are public virtual events being setup by Board and Brush owners and Rotarians Susan Kibler and Terri Berg, who are especially inviting Rotarians and friends to sign up. Go onto their website and signup there. The Dec 23 workshop is at 6 PM, the Dec 28 workshop is at 4 pm.
Susan and Terri will create a kit with the your chosen board and all supplies needed that you can pick up a couple of days before your scheduled workshop. Dec 23 and Dec 28. The cost for the board and supplies is $48.
Save the date Dec 23. Morning Club meeting brings you….. Rotary Trivia !
Join us Wednesday morning Dec 23 for a rousing bout of ROTARY TRIVIA organized and curated by Jackie Johnston and her small band of brainy ROTARIANS. What do you know about the Rotary Club of Chanhassen and Rotary International? Join us for an hour of FUN! Camaraderie, and Engagement delving into our Rotary heritage! Win “Fantastic” cool Prizes!
How to “Bone up”
- Sign into http://www.Rotary.org and view our Club dashboard. Also Explore Rotary Internationals many initiatives.
- Sign into our website in Clubrunner. HTTPS://portal.clubrunner.ca/3070
- Explore our Google Drive.“Rotary Club of Chanhassen”
- Call a fellow Rotarian and GRILL them about their Rotary history
- Read the latest issue of your Rotarian magazine
Have a great weekend everyone and Stay Safe!!
CRL Dec 11, 2020
