Meeting Minutes - Sara E.
Alissa O. called the meeting to order at 7:30 am.
Guests
Speaker David, Sara, James Walton
Invocation
Invocation by Floriane N. - Almighty God, we gather today as Rotarians, united by our desire to serve others and build a better world. May our fellowship be strengthened, our projects flourish, and our efforts be blessed with success. We thank you for the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our communities and beyond. Amen
Pledge
Everyone.
4-Way Test
Everyone.
International Theme
Everyone. “The Magic of Rotary”
Paul Harris Awards
None this week.
Announcements
Mike G. - June 3 is Seniors Serve Program 5 different daytime service opportunities with Minnetonka high school seniors
Alexa R. -The next Education in the Evening is June 12 at 5PM at The Marsh downstairs We will be making blankets for St. Judes
Bob H. - Thank you from Alicia for the blood drive; there is another opportunity to give blood on Monday June 16 at St. Gabriel Church. There is always a need for blood.
Tony N. - Thanks to members for the donations for the Sojourner Freezer - Rebecca Schack, Frank Babka, Jim Martin, Mike Glover, Jerald Stiele, Ann Wengronowitz
Alissa O. - Thank you for Camp Ryla from Ryan's daughter
Thank you from Jennifer St. Clair for the flowers
New Member Induction
None this week.
Rotary Minute
None this week.
Raffle
Cathy has the number but no winner.
Foundation Award Checks or Thank You's
None this week.
Happy Bucks
Phil H. - experience with Edina Rotary club for a water service project in Guatamala, 2 week road trip with an electric vehicle to visit family.
Terry J. - going camping with a friend
Mike G. - thanks to Ron for setting up mentoring at Forest Hills, there's hope!
Frank B. - remembering Alan Kerr who spearheaded a Dominican Republic project
Alexa R. - Best Christmas Ever here and camping with scouts this weekend, thanks for the meals prayers, money donated for the Rundquists.
David Krause - happy to be here, loves Rotary
Program
Best Christmas Ever (BCE) - David Krause
Our speaker drove from Green Bay to present, but the organization is based in Duluth. BCE is a 14 year old organization.
BCE is a nonprofit helping famailies that fall on touch times through no fault of their own. Their mission is to create a life changing Christmas surprise recipients will never forget.
60% of recipient families are going through cancer.
The families have to have kids under age 18. All family members get 10 presents. The family that is nominated can't know - it has to be a secret. Most people are surprised at Christmas time.
They figure out what the family wants. The community raises the funds to give.
They've given away cars and even paid off mortgage. Last year they gave almost $2 million away and blessed over 300 families.
The Four Pillars: Faith Family Finance Health.
They give people hope.
Last year gave almost 2 million away.
They've ben in 17 different states, but want to have BCE in every state.
Adjournment
Money Raised - $27 polio and $37 raffle
Submitted by Tracie S.
Member Submissions
None.
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