February 17, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. by Zoom.
Adjournment
The meeting was then adjourned at 8:31 a.m.
Member Submissions
1. From Patti S. and Ron U. - Fundraising - Entertainment Package
Tickets: All links can be found right on the club’s website:
https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3776. You just have to scroll down a bit and hit the “read more” button. All the link are then displayed.
Stevie Ray’s Improv Comedy Show
February 11, 2021 | 7-8 pm
A whole hour of interactive family fun and laughter.
https://www.stevierays.org/
Magic with Matt Dunn
March 14, 2021 | 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Join the amazing, and Minnesota based, magician Matt Dunn, for a brilliant half hour show with lots of magic, laughter and mystery!
http://www.magicianmattdunn.com
Cooking Class with Chef Ali
April 22, 2021 | 7-8:00 pm
Chef extraordinaire, Ali from The Caterers Kitchen will present his
"Master Class" while demonstrating one of his favorite dishes!
Watch or cook along. Recipes and ingredient list provided ahead of time.
https://www.thecaterersmn.com/
Meditation and Mindfulness with Betsy Weiner
May 13, 2021 | 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Spend an hour with Certified Meditation and Mindfulness teacher, Betsy Weiner as she guides you to bring more peacefulness, calm, and relaxation to your life.
All levels welcome and no prior experience necessary.
http://www.betsyweiner.com/
2. From Nancy D. - Minnetonka Rotary Foundation meeting February 2, 2021 - Community updates from ICA, Resource West, and Relate Counseling
MRF had an opportunity to hear from Dan Narr, Executive Director of ICA Food Shelf, Tarrah Palm, Executive Director of Resources West, and Becky McNattin of Relate Counseling during our monthly meeting. The information they shared was sobering but also presents a challenge to us.
From Dan Narr: ICA has ample food supplies and is doing another mass food distribution on Feb 20. They have great volunteer support. They are ordering more food from Great Harvest and other suppliers as food rescue using volunteers is much more challenging in these times. Rent and utility assistance requests are up 800%. ICA receives assistance from Hennepin County and the City of Minnetonka but the City of Hopkins has no further funds. Clients are looking for employment assistance and there is a FT employment counselor on staff. Any job leads would be greatly appreciated.
From Tarrah Palm: The pandemic crisis and its fallout highlights problems that were already present. RW is helping families new to the system navigate options including unemployment insurance. Government safety nets are not enough to meet the need. Families will take years to get back to their “normal.” Academic support for students is crucial. Helping families stay in stabile housing is critical.
From Beck McNattin: Relate Counseling had planned for an increase in services prior to the pandemic. Since schools are meeting virtually, teachers are less able to see the needs of students and referring for help. They have expanded their program to 6 school districts (was 3) and are using more interns to meet needs. They are working to help families access health insurance but no one is turned away for lack of funds. All therapies are delivered virtually – office, home, or front seat of a car.
Following these presentations, MRF voted to create a $6000 challenge grant for Empty Bowls. This annual event benefits both ICA and Resource West and they can jointly decide how best to use the funds. We will address issues raised by Relate Counseling at our March 16 meeting.
