Minnetonka Rotary Club
The Spoke
                                 
The Spoke
 
Weekly Report
(Photographers - Various)
(Reporter - Tracie S.)
May 14, 2025
The Marsh, Second Floor, Minnetonka, Minnesota
(Editor - Mike G.)
Editor Notes
 
Member Submissions - See the end of The Spoke.
 
Next Meeting May 21, 2025- President Olson called the next weekly meeting in person and Zoom at The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN.
 
New Pictures - Send to michaelcglover@comcast.net. Ed.
 
****** See Education, Social and Service Activities Below  *****
 
From the Members and Archives
IMPORTANT UPDATE to Upcoming Events Below
 
Important - Check with meeting leaders to confirm date, time and location information for all events below. 
 
Upcoming Events
Minnetonka Summerfest
Minnetonka Civic Center
Jun. 28, 2025
 
View entire list
Happy Bucks and Polio Pitcher Donations
 
Please send your Happy Buck and Polio Pitcher donations to Mac  H. as follows:
 
Mac Hardin
Minnetonka Rotary Club
12926 Rutledge Circle
Minnetonka, MN   55305
 
Rotary International Foundation
 
Please send your end of year donations to Chris Rosenlund as follows:
 
          Chris Rosenlund
          8672 Meadowvale Drive
          Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Meeting Minutes - Tracie S.

 

Ron called the meeting to order at 7:30 am.

 

Guests
 
Tracy, James, Lisa, Martha

 

Invocation
 
Invocation by Bob. Bob shared a message with a sentiment of focusing on the good and not letting the small things in life weigh you down.. 

 

Pledge
 
Everyone.
 
4-Way Test
 
Everyone.
 
International Theme
 
Everyone. “The Magic of Rotary”
 
Paul Harris Awards
 
None this week.
 
Announcements
 

Jim Becker — Robbinsdale Rotary, June 24th golf fundraiser, Edinburgh Golf Course, Raffle tickets available for $10

Ron U. – Hopkins Rotary Golf Classic on June 30th at Oak Ridge Golf Course
 

Bob H. – Postal Services food drive was successful. 20+ Minnetonka Rotarians participated.

Cathy C. – Pizza party fundraiser at Mark Magney's home. Sign-up sheet passed around the room. $25/person with fund supporting the Rotary.
 

Alexa R. – Teaming Up for Teens will be an upcoming speaker. They are looking for support with a collection drive for toiletry items.

New Member Induction      

 

None this week.

Rotary Minute
 
None this week.
 
Raffle
 

No winner

Foundation Award Checks or Thank You's
 
None this week.

 

Happy Bucks

 

Bill S. – Nisswa fish fry.

Anne W. – Trip to Hawaii

Mikey S. – $2,000 raised from mustaches fundraiser. Passed his exam this week.

Alexa R. —Enjoyed a day spent with Annika. Grateful Nate is recovering well from an emergency gallbladder surgery.

Jennifer – Trip to Italy and Croatia
 

Program  

 

Mikey introduced the speaker, Martha Brannon, who is the founder and executive director of His House Foundation.

Services Offered by His House:


His House operates as a low-barrier access point for those in crisis, offering a range of services: 

• Food Assistance: Distribution of groceries and meals to individuals and families in need.

• Clothing and Household Goods: Provision of clothing, household items, and personal care products.

• Housing Stabilization Services: Support for individuals with disabilities or disabling conditions, including housing transition, and sustaining services.

• Coordinated Entry: Assistance in accessing housing resources through a streamlined referral system.

• Resource Navigation: Guidance in accessing benefits, financial resources, and other support services
 

They operate from a mobile bus and work to meet people where they are.

How you can connect:

Phone: 612.325.4693
Email: hishousenonprofit@gmail.com
Website: www.hhfabundance.com

 

Adjournment

8:25 a.m.

Submitted by Tracie S. 
 

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