Minnetonka Rotary The Spoke - October 7, 2020 (Oct 07, 2020)

Meeting Minutes - Bob H. and Char M.

Meeting called to order at 7:30 by President Chris C.

Guests

Guests; our speakers today are Virginia Mills and Lyn Giovannelli from Giving WoMN. Also Mina Harrigan who is part of that organization

Invocation

Invocation by Patti S.; words from Pope Francis on a Rule of Nature.

Rivers, trees, flowers, even the Sun do not just help themselves, but live for others.

It is better when others are happy, when we also live for others as we do in Rotary.

Pledge

Pledge by Tony N.

4-Way Test

4-Way test by Pete G.

Rotary Minute

Cathy C. talked about the continued importance of the Polio Project. We may forget how prevalent Polio was 65 years ago, and that Rotary has been involved with its elimination for 40 years now.

Announcements

Mark Magney - Highway Cleanup is Saturday, Oct 10 at 8:30. Meet at Famous Dave's on Hwy 7and Williston Rd.

Patti S. - ICA's Virtual Fundraiser is Thursday Oct 8. There is a greater need than most years, with both food and housing crises. There will be an on-line auction and program, starting at 7:00. Contact Patti to get a link to the program.

Chris R- thank you for those who replied so promptly to Rotary International Fund.

He is looking for a 100% Club response, so help him out. Chris announced 2 NEW Paul Harris Fellows; Jim Martin and Shane Haggerty.

Happy Bucks

Mark Marlin - that his son, as a realtor, sold a house recently.

Mac H. - for a nice drive, and seeing Bill out walking his new dog, Ivy.

Lenny N. - $5 for the engagement of his son Evan and daughter-in-law to be, Bailey.

Tony N. - $20 for the 20th Anniversary of him and his wife.

Christine L. - for being half-way through her 12 month recovery from breaking her femur. She's taking some steps with a walker.

Jennifer S. - for her daughter getting 3 letters of acceptance from Physician's Assistant's schools.

Bill S. - $5 for being at his cabin, and seeing Mac out on the dog walk.

Glenn J. - for being BACK from the cabin, and preparing for some construction

Sam S. - for lunch at the Monte Carlo, a Trustone meeting with Lenny, and that Ron Levitus is doing well while living in New Jersey.

Chris Carr - for time spent at the cabin.

Bob H. - for a nice road trip to AZ, and the beauty of Colorado and Arches NP. He had three great visits with old friends in Sioux Falls, Glenwood Springs, and Phoenix.

Program

Giving WoMN – October 7, 2020

Mission - The purpose of Giving WoMN is to nurture women’s leadership in philanthropy by engaging and educating our members, increasing charitable contributions and strengthening our community through the impact of collective giving.

Who We Are - Giving WoMN is a member driven, pooled fund, grant making organization. We aim to educate women about philanthropy and make impact grants in our community (the seven metro area) to address pressing needs. Giving WoMN makes grants in the area of education, health and human services.

We hold a number of meetings throughout the year. At our annual spring meeting, board members report results and financials to our members and recent grant recipients discuss their work. In the fall, our “Eye Opener” meeting is designed to bring awareness and educate our membership about social issues in our community.

Past grant recipients also communicate results in smaller social gatherings across the metro throughout the year. To date we have donated 1.6 million dollars.

Giving WoMN began with 10 women in 2005 and has grown to 125 women. Each member gives $1100 a year; $100 of that amount goes to administrative fees. Our grant recipient organizations are nominated by members and a membership-wide vote determines the amount and recipients of our grants each year after a thorough vetting process.

Eye Opener: Women Incarceration in MN – November 6, 2021

www.GIVINGWoMN.org

Next Meeting

October 13, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. by Zoom.

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned by Chris C. at 8:32 a.m.

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