Reminder - Due to the present public health concerns and Governor Walz's many Executive Orders regarding physical distancing, our in-person Wednesday morning weekly meetings are moved to Zoom until further notice. Ed.
Next Meeting September 30, 2020 - President Chris Carr called the next weekly meeting by Zoom video for September 30, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. Ed.
Please see Chris Carr's upcoming email with the dial in / login instructions and links. Ed.
New Pictures - Please send to michaelcglover@comcast.net. Ed.
From the Members and Archives
ICA Food Shelf Donation from the MRF.
Popcorn! by Nolan R.
IMPORTANT UPDATE to Upcoming Events Below
Important - Check with meeting leaders to confirm date, time and location information for all events below.
Important - Check with meeting leaders to confirm date, time and location information for all events below.
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
Meeting Minutes - Bonnie W.
President Chris Carr called the meeting to order.
Guests
Terri H of the Assistance League of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Invocation
Invocation by Mac H. for Tony N.
Pledge
Mark Magney.
4-Way Test
Cathy C.
Rotary Minute
Postponed. (See below for Cathy C.'s Rotary Minute details from the September 16, 2020 meeting. Ed.)
Announcements
Mike Glover is working on a raffle fundraising activity.
The Minnetonka Rotary Foundation recently approved 3 grant requests as follows:
1. COVID - 19 Relief for Communities in West Central and Southwest MN. Submitted by Shirley Carter of the Willman Rotary Club. Approved $1000. 2. Anaemia Detection, Treatment, and Satellite Blood Banks in India. Submitted by Raj Khankari of the Maple Grove Rotary Club. Approved $1000. 3. India Water Projects (check dam and water distribution systems). Submitted by Raj Khankari of the Maple Grove Rotary Club. Approved $1000.
Patti S. is working on a virtual Bingo event fundraiser and is checking with the state to ascertain any potential legal issues.
Chris Carr has some Paul Harris pins to distribute, and will contact the recipients.
Mark Magney - Highway cleanup will be Saturday, Oct. 10.
Grant Award
Terri H of the Assistance League of Minneapolis and St. Paul, which has received a $2,000 grant from our Rotary Foundation, gave a brief presentation on that organization’s work.
Happy Bucks
Patti S. – $2: $1 for actually seeing Jennifer S.in person; and another for Ryan J.’s help.
Frank B. – $1 for the beauty of fall.
Ron U. – $1 for a beautiful fall visit to a park.
Nancy D. - $1 for a safe road trip in her Honda.
Mark Magney - $10 for a great road trip out West.
Bob H. - $1 for an upcoming road trip to Arizona and a chance to see the fall leaves in Colorado.
Mark Forsberg - $1 in appreciation of the joy of working with Bill S.’s company.
Chris Carr - $3 for his wife and daughter’s safe return from their recent trip and for his recent road trip to his cabin.
Program
Speakers Lloyd and Rwanda Campbell of District 5950 spoke eloquently about race relations. Lloyd Campbell noted that people often think that racism is a thing of the past, but the problems hasn’t gotten much better.
Member Postings
Rotary Minute from Cathy C. (from September 16, 2020):
THE FOUR-WAY TEST
Followed by Rotarians worldwide in their business and professional lives, the Four Way Test was created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932. It has since been translated into more than 100 languages and is used by organizations and individuals throughout the world.
Of the things we should think, say or do
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Next Meeting
September 30, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. by Zoom.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned by Chris C. at 8:30 a.m.
Member Submissions
None this week.
Club Information
Minnetonka Rotary Club
The Club for Building Responsible Youth
We meet Wednesdays at 7:15 AM
Eisenhower Community Center
1001 Highway 7 in Room 233
( above portico entrance )
Hopkins,
MN 55305 United States of America
