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Rotary in Ukraine

On May 25th, the Rotary Club of Chanhassen arranged a Zoom meeting for Dr. Jambor Igor Roland of the Rotary Club of Miskolc, Hungary to present on the Ukrainian Relief Efforts, partly funded by our club and foundation. Minnetonka members arrived 30minutes earlier than our normal meeting to join in via zoom. The stories that Dr. Roland shared from half way around the world brought many to tears. It was amazing to see how the funds we raised were being used to serve others in need. Thank you Rotary Club of Chanhassen for arranging and bring together The Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver and Rotary Club Miskolc together.

RYLA 2022

Minnetonka Rotary Foundation sponsored two Hopkins High School students to attend RYLA. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.

Minnetonka State of the City

President Nate Rundquist shared about Minnetonka Rotary at the City of Minnetonka - Local Government State of the City Event. We enjoy hosting our meeting off site each year at the State of the City and learning more about the Minnetonka Community from the Mayor and city officials.

Hopkins Mainstreet Days

On May 21, we connected with the community at Hopkins Main Street Days. We handed out water and juice boxes while sharing about what are club does in the community.

Miss a Meeting Miss a lot!

Miss a Meeting - Miss A LOT! On May 18, long-time member, Mark Forsberg, shared his vocational and career. We included a photo of the quote he kept on his desk reminding him of all those "in the arena". Jerald Stiele gave happy buck for his daughter's birthday which also reminds him each year of his Rotary anniversary - here's to 20 years and 20 more! Mark Magney & Mary Catherine Carlson shared about the youth exchange program in Rotary and how Minnetonka Rotary is involved.

A Celebration of a Foundation Grant

Early this spring, the Minnetonka Rotary Foundation invited ICA Food Shelf for an update on the changing needs of the community due to the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic. Recent surveys revealed transportation was a major barrier, especially for those facing health issues, isolation and unemployment. ICA had to pivot operations quickly to provide food resources through home deliveries, resulting in an increase of over 40% in this area alone.

In response to this data, the Minnetonka Rotary Club, the Hopkins Rotary Club, the Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Rotary Club and the Excelsior Rotary Club came together to raise funds for a delivery van. With the addition of a grant from Rotary District 5950, the Rotarians were able to garner $27,000.

Postal Food Drive - May Service Opportunity

On May 21st, we had a service opportunity helping collect and organize food from the Postal Food Drive at the ICA Food Shelf. Residents were generous with their donations and kept us busy.

Spring Hwy-7 Clean Up

One of our May service opportunities - Cleaning Up Hwy 7.

We took our meeting Off-Site

In April, we took our meeting off site for a tour of the Eden Prairie Water Treatment Plant. Our members were so interested and had so many questions we barely made it out of the lobby for the tour. Thank you Eden Prairie - City Government for hosting us and Mark Magney for arranging. We will never water our lawns in the same way again. 💧💦

TreeHouse Hope - March 9th Meeting

more PLAID than you want it to be

10 years ago Dr. Bob stood in front of the room as the Club President, he passed his "presidential plaid" on to President Elect Mike Glover

January Meetings - Warm, Inviting, and Informative

December Social - Bowling At Tuttles

December Community Service Event - Free Bikes 4 Kidz

November 10th Meeting - Cookie Cart is our Speaker

District Governor Marianna Khauv visits Our Club

Sky Diving with our Members

ResourceWest Back Pack - Community Service Night Out

Birthday Bag Assembly

How did you sleep last night? - Beds for Kids

Were you snuggled in to a warm bed under a pile of blankets?

Do you have a feather or memory foam pillow?

Did Restwell Mattress Company sell you your mattress?

Learn how Minnetonka Rotary, Hopkins Rotary, and Restwell Mattress Company are changing kids lives by providing them the security of a comfy place to lay their head.