Minnetonka Rotary The Spoke - September 1, 2021 (Sep 07, 2021)

Meeting Minutes - Alexa Rundquist

7:30am sharp – ring the bell to start the meeting.

Welcome to Minnetonka Rotary – the club for building responsible youth and the club that is more fun than you want it to be!

Guests

Bonnie brought a guest she shared with those in the room.

Invocation

Today’s invocation was by Mac H. – Talk Less Smile More and do it with a grateful heart.

Pledge

Everyone.

4-Way Test

Everyone.

And now the Rotary 4 Way Test for the things we think, say, and do.

Rotary Minute

[Cathy C. presented another heartfelt Rotary Minute. Ed.]

Announcements

Ann W. - September 1, 2021 is the final golf fundraising meeting. Remember we need to be focused on fundraiser for the next 8 days.

Mike G. - RAFFLE RAFFLE RAFFLE

Ron U. - Visit clubs and sell tickets- come early and sit next to the greeter.

Chris R. - Just shy of 20,000 for sponsorships for the golf event

Alissa O. - Sept 18 come skydive or ride along or grill out and watch! Skydive Twincities in Baldwin WI.

Raffle

Weekly Raffle: Those of us on zoom will never know what happened. We heard the Chris R’s number was drawn. [He didn't win. Ed.]

Happy Bucks

Nate R - Snap videos and text messages highlighting the small possum that was in his live trap. & he loves the little farm for kids.

Frank B. - Going to CA to celebrate with his family and mother. ECHO education building and state champion boar that is over 1000lbs.

Mike G. - He moved his daughter in Boston in the 95 weather, and he is moving his law office just around the block. SEED ART.

Bob H. He is no longer Dr. Bob and is Gpa Bob, he will be seeing Issac who is 100days old today for a week. Art Building.

Ann W. - Thanks for a great party. Her whole family was together for the first time since COVID. As a child she thought the size of state fair was much smaller because she wasn’t allowed to leave machinery hill.

Alissa O. - For those in military, happy to be an American. Swings.

Bill S. - Went to State fair with family! Bacon on a stick.

Chris C. - Went to the north shore, Jozee started school. International village.

Mac H. - All distressed because someone is in his spot. He went to the twins game with Mark F. and Jim and his family sat in front of them. Malt, Cookies, cinnamon rolls, and more food!

Pete G. - He patented a dog throwing toy. Beer Garden and Machinery Hill

Lenny N. - Even and Baily will get married this Saturday after 8 years together and

Grandpa and Grandma will be joining. FOOD.

Jennifer S. - She will not be at L&L, she will be with her 90 old mother. Beer & Food.
Ron U. - He loves not going to state fair.

Program

Vocationals from Mary Tambornino & Mark Marlin

Mark Marlin: Truth or Consequences an interactive vocational.
1.   Lived in Austin growing up.
2.   Worked at the Hormel Packing House for 5 years and his favorite place was select cuts.
3.   Went to Graduate School in Milwaukee – He was a bartender.
4.   He fits 40 different splints on adults and children.
5.   He sings in his church choir.
6.   42 years ago he met his wife Shannon in WI.
7.   Ron was a senior when Mark was a 3rd grader.
8.   Loves Golf but has never had a hole in one.
9.   Fishing for Muskie helps past the time.

Mary Tamborino:
1.   Worked in Mental Health in the beginning of her career.
2.   She was educated as a legalist.
3.   Married 31 years
4.   8 yrs as a county commissioner starting in 1995
5.   Found Working with HCMC interesting and rewarding

Today we raised ????? [About $60. Ed.] for building responsible youth (Mac).

Next week our program is – final planning for the Links & Libations Golf Fundraiser

Next Meeting

Next meeting is September 8, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. at Board Room of Eisenhower Community Center.

Adjournment

8:30am – ring the bell to close the meeting.

Member Submissions

The Club for Building Responsible Youth