Next Meeting December 13, 2023 - President Tony N. 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.
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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.
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 - Jennifer S.
Guests
Jake LaFerriere with Firefighters for Healing
Invocation
Lindsay shared a recent conversation she had with her grandmother on her grandmother’s birthday. When her grandmother was young, she was infected with Polio. As terrible as this disease was, it never stopped her grandmother from working hard, raising an amazing family and living an incredible life. Lindsay’s grandmother was pleased and thankful to learn that Lindsay had joined the Rotary and to learn of our efforts to eradicate Polio.
Pledge
Everyone.
4-Way Test
Everyone.
International Theme
Everyone.
Announcements
Bob H. - announced a service project has been scheduled for Thursday, December 14 from 4-8:00PM at Hopewell Academy. The academy recently lost their lease and need to move out of their space in a church by the end of the year. We will be assisting them in packing up their instruments, supplies and books. Bob encourages all club members to get involved. Please review the email that Bob sent to all club members.
Alexa R. - announced a date had been confirmed for club members to attend the production of Jersey Boys on Thursday, February 1. She has reserved two tables. Tickets are $93 per person (an additional discount for seniors is available. Please contact Alexa to secure your spot.
Alexa thanked those club members who attended the social coffee gathering on Saturday, December 2.
Don’t forget that Breakfast at Hoagies on Monday, December 11 at 7:30am. $30 per person for breakfast, and the balance will go to the staff.
Chris Carr - announced that his company with be collecting Toys for Tots Donations. You can drop off donations at his office or he will pick them up from you on Wednesday, December 13. Shout out to Chris and Scott Nagel who both did a nice job on their cameo appearances during the Toys for Tots portion of Kare11’s broadcast!
Minnetonka Rotary Club Survey Results
Alexa R. - thanked the 33 club members who took the survey which is 72% of the club. She shared a detailed power point with those in attendance. She also created a handout with great details and will share it with all club members.
New Member Induction
None this week.
Rotary Minute
None this week.
Raffle
Our guest speaker, Jake LaFerriere, pulled the winning ticket which ironically happened to be his ticket. He was not a winner of the raffle but he certainly is a winner in our eyes.
Foundation Award Checks
None this week.
Happy Bucks
We did not have Happy Bucks this week as we wanted to give our speaker an ample amount of time to share his story.
Program
Alyssa introduced Jake LaFerriere with Firefighters for Healing. She met Jake several years ago when her husband Mikey was fundraising for Jakes organization,
Firefighters for Healing. It was through some challenging times in Jake’s life that this organization came to be and she is excited for all of us to hear about what he has done and how he has impacted countless lives.
I, Jennifer St. Clair, will not do this presentation justice as I found myself hanging on Jake’s every word and not taking notes. What I can share is as follows:
Jake grew up wanting to be a firefighter like his father. When he was young, he spent countless days at the firehouse with his father enjoying driving in the back of truck, hanging out at the firehouse, and experiencing the camaraderie that the firefighters shared. It was where Jake wanted to be.
In 2001, he joined that same firehouse and his career begin. On July 3, 2010, Jake’s life changed dramatically. Please click here to learn about Jake’s Story. Jake is a hero for not only surviving but for also not giving up and finding a purpose to help those who experienced what he had. Jake founded the Firefighters for Healing organization.
Their Mission:
Firefighters For Healing supports burn survivor patients & helps firefighters and first responders pivot after a line of duty injury or medical diagnosis. We care, we listen, we encourage the family as they navigate the first hours, days and months.
Please click on the website, Firefighters for Healing to learn more about this organization and to read about the opening of Jake’s House in February 2023.
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