Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order by President Ryan R.

Guests

Frank introduced Savanna Wilson and Vicki Bachmann, more on Savanna shortly. .

Invocation

Dale F. made up his invocation on the way up to the podium. He asked, “Why Rotary?” What makes us make the effort to come to meetings and be involved in Rotary? He said, “you never know what’s next; what will I learn today, what’s new with members, in what opportunities am I able to serve? Even to see if Cathy wins the raffle today.”

Pledge

Everyone.

4-Way Test

Everyone.

International Theme

Create Lasting Impact.

Paul Harris Awards

None this week.

Announcements

A card is being sent around for Tyrone, recovering from double hernia surgery, and one for Char going through recovery from her accident. She says she’s accepting visitors.

Alexa R. - there is an Art Pop-Up session on Oct 14, 5-7:00 with our DG. It’s at a gallery somewhere near us. Contact Alexa for more info. Also, work is being done for our annual Charter night get-together.

James W. -he’s enjoying being an exchange student host, asks for more host suggestions, and arranging time to show Connie (Constanza) some fun and sights around town. 

Mark Magney - The kick off for STRIVE will be tomorrow (October 8) at Minnetonka HS. Those who indicated interest should meet there at 8:45 AM. 

Mark Magney - Pizza at his and Tammi’s home is tonight. 5:30. 

Mark Magney - Finally, the Highway 7 clean-up is this Saturday at the Famous Dave’s BBQ lot at 8:30. We’re a little short of help; please come if you can. 

New Members

None this week.

Rotary Minute

None this week.

Raffle

Jennifer S. had the winning ticket, but the game plays on until next week. 

Foundation Award Checks or Thank Yous

Ron U. introduced Deb Fair from Uplift North, receiving a $2000 grant today. Deb says Uplift has 220 volunteers, including Cathy Feste, who provide 9 programs in education, basic needs, and overall help. Our grant was directed towards making emergency packs for victims of sexual assault. She encouraged us to come for tours of their facilities.

Savanna Wilson, on Rotary Service in her home country of Zimbabwe, and Madagascar. She has seen Rotary’s presence and service most of her life, especially with eradication of polio. She’s feels privileged to be present at the receiving end of all the work and money Rotary supplies. Rotary shows what the ‘power of 1’ can do to make a difference in the world. 

The Star Fish Community Award

The Star Fish Community Award; Cathy reminded us of the start of the award, and for those who are exemplary volunteers in our community. Bob nominated Caralee Hanks, who he’s met though Meals on Wheels. She was involved at the very start, in 1965.

Churches, volunteers, and Methodist Hospital started delivering meals and support to people in a variety of need. She has covered every duty for over 50 years, with uncountable 1000’s of meals and visits. 

Caralee spoke of her experience right from the start, and as recent as today with memories of people she served and formed friendships. Thank you, Caralee, for your outstanding service, for so many years.

Happy Bucks

Frank B. - for an upcoming visit to Dubuque for an honor to his father who established an Aviation Learning Center. 

Ryan R. -  for Scott Nagel filling in next week as President.

Jay Allen - our co-newest member and his 1st happy buck. He is proud to be a 3rd generation Rotarian, and that his music recording was used at the most recent Academy Awards. 

Jennifer S. - back home from a trip to Barcelona with her family. Wonderful hiking and scenery. 

Ron U. - recommending a book by Sigurd Olson for the beauty and emotion of time and canoeing in the BWCA and Quetico.

Alexa R. and her family - The 3 kids present are all in scouting, and are selling popcorn as a fundraiser. They each talked about their involvement in Scouting. 

Program  

 David Bearman, on his effort to start Cleaning Up for Cancer.  He started by telling us his personal story of cancer striking his wife and mother-in-law at about the same time in 1999. He lived the life of how cancer affects the whole family. He saw house how house cleaning just couldn’t be done, and also that a clean house is a healthy house. 

David started forming alliances for volunteer and financial help. He started with 50-70 cleanings per year in 2009, and now has grown to many more professional and volunteer and free cleanings. He has worked on a new app which will put these families much more easily in touch with his cleanings program. 

He reminds us that October is breast cancer awareness month. He showed a moving testimonial by coach P.J. Fleck about how cancer touches us all physically and emotionally. Contact David if you know of someone who might benefit from his programs. 

There was a wealth of talk today from several speakers on the good that is going on in our, and the world’s, communities. It is so good to hear of this work at our weekly Rotary meetings. Thank you all who stand up with your service.  

Adjournment

Submitted by Bob H.

Member Submissions

From Mark Marlin and the Grief Club:

From Frank B. -