Minnetonka Rotary Club
The Spoke
                                 
The Spoke
 
Weekly Report
(Photographers - Various)
(Reporter - Jennifer S. )
December 20, 2023
The Marsh, Second Floor, Minnetonka, Minnesota
(Editor - Mike G.)
Editor Notes
 
Member Submissions - See the end of The Spoke.
 
Next Meeting January 3, 2024 - 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.
 
************* See 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
Foundation Board Meeting - Zoom
Zoom
Jan. 18, 2024 11:00 a.m.
 
Minnetonka Rotary Board Meeting
ICA
Jan. 19, 2024
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
 
Foundation Board Meeting - Zoom
Zoom
Feb. 15, 2024 11:00 a.m.
 
Minnetonka Rotary Board Meeting
Via Zoom
Feb. 16, 2024 7:30 a.m.
 
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 - Jennifer S.
 
Guests
 

Dominique Pierre-Toussaint, ICA

Tracie Stanton, ResourceWest

Marcus Flynn, ED of BlackMenTeach

Invocation
 
Mac H.  - shared that he has been a member of the Minnetonka Rotary Club for 32 years and appreciates the life long friends he has made. He also acknowledged that club members are respectful of each other even if we don’t all agree on the same things.
 

Pledge

Everyone.
 
4-Way Test
 
Everyone.
 
International Theme
 
Everyone.
 
Announcements
 

Tony N. - We will not meet as a club next Wednesday, December 27.

Bob H. - For those interested, we will meet at Hoagies in downtown Hopkins next Wednesday, December 27 at 7:30am.

A successful service project was completed at Hopewell Academy.  Hopewell’s mission is to teach music to young children in North Minneapolis. Hopewell’s lease was terminated and they needed to move out of their space by December 31. Thank you to the club members who participated in this event.

ResourceWest will be moving out of their space in downtown Hopkins in March. Perhaps an opportunity to assist in the move.

Bob would like to continue with future blood drives in conjunction with the Marsh. 67 pints were donated at our club’s Nov. 1 Blood Drive. We can aspire to be the Blood Club.

FreeBikes4Kidz volunteer project will be announced soon.

Alex R.  -Will delay survey results presentation on Social Activities until January meeting.

Chanhassen Dinner Theater tickets have been purchased for Thursday, February 1. Arrive by 6:00PM for Dinner; Show begins at 8:00PM. Senior tickets have a reduced rate of $89pp. Contact Alexa for additional questions.

New Member Induction
 
Jerald S. presented our new member, Dominique Pierre-Toussaint
 
Rotary Minute
 
None this week.
 
Raffle
 
Mike G. had the winning ticket but did not win the cash.
 
Foundation Award Checks
 

Mike G presented a check for $2,500 to Angela Gauthier, Exec. Director at MoveFWD. Angela will be our guest speaker on Wednesday, March 13 club meeting.

Happy Bucks
 

Phil H. - enjoyed the opportunity to visit both of his daughters who live in Oregon and Boston and see his grandchild perform in Lion King.

Patti A. - is excited to have both sons home for the holidays.

Frank B. - enjoyed volunteering at the Hopewell Academy.

Pete G. - confirmed that his wife does exist as several members saw Linda. Proud of his oldest son who became a Captain for Delta and his other son who is a Clinic Manager at Twin Cities Orthopedics.

He also shared that Saturday is the 4 year anniversary of Kaylee’s injury and appreciates all who have been by his side during this tragic time.

His Schtick website is active: GetSchtick.com

Don C. - is heading to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and hopes to be happy on his return.

Jim M.  - he and his wife Liz just returned from two weeks in Mexico now that they are empty nesters. Excited however that all his children will be home for the holidays.

Ron U. - shared that Mary was able to complete a one mile walk with her walker this week after she spending the summer healing from a broken pelvis. Go Mary!

Bob H. - shared that he was thankful for Rotarians as there is always someone to contact if you are having a problem.

He enjoyed a beautiful Christmas concert at Chesterton Academy located in downtown Hopkins.

Bill S.  - is thankful to have the whole family home for the holidays.

Mark Magney -  he and Tami are going to Sun Valley for Christmas with his family. Might be some skiing opportunities.

Program
 

Char introduced Marcus Flynn from Black Men Teach, BTM, a nonprofit that creates education opportunities for future Black male teachers to inspire, mentor and increase the success rate in our community.

Black Men Teach was founded in 2018 to empower the growth of Black male teachers. BMT strives to create the conditions where Black make elementary teaching thrive in Minnesota. They believe our children’s educational journey remains incomplete without their valuable presence.

Their vision is a future where students of color experience the social academic and emotional advantages of being taught by educators who share their cultural background.

To learn more about Black Men Teach, visit their website:   blackmenteach.org

Adjournment
 
Submitted by Jennifer S.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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