Next Meeting August 16, 2023 - President Tony N. called the next weekly meeting in person and Zoom for August 16, 2023 at 7:30 a.m., The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN.
New Pictures - Send to michaelcglover@comcast.net. Ed.
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 - Mark Marlin
Guests
Mayor of Minnetonka Brad Wiersum.
Invocation
Nate R. - Two memorable stories of riding the bus downtown for work. Capped off with a retiring driver playing Night Moves by Bob Seger. Probably had to be there to fully appreciate the 6:30 AM bus on 394 drifting back and forth over the center line with Nate hanging out of the emergency door fist pumping.
The meeting was downhill from there.
Pledge
Everyone.
4-Way Test
Everyone.
International Theme
Everyone.
New Member Initiation
None.
Rotary Minute - Cathy C.
None this week.
Announcements
Tony N. - reminder weekly meeting responsibilities for members
Board meeting 8/18 7:30 AM via Zoom
Bob-for Jennifer and her years of providing community service opportunities
New opportunities, Back Packs Resource West, sign up sheet coming
Mark Forsberg-baskets for hospital staff, collection for cash to pay for baskets and sponsor a gift card for Mark's wife Becky, $179.00 collected
Alexa R. -District meeting Arboretum Oct. 14 (9:30-12:00) sell sock for our club fund raising. Rotary clothing order contact Alexa by Friday.
Nate R. -8/24 Area 5 and 6 gathering, Fat Pants Brewery Eden Prairie
Anita Ritter-8/20 zoom event with incoming presidents
Mark Magney - Fireside Chat, Aug. 30th Mark and Tammy Magney's home all are invited, bring your friends, relatives and strangers.
Raffle
Won by Ben M., that's as far as his luck lasted, no cigar.
Happy Bucks
Happy Bucks directed by Jim M.
Ann W. -Nashville weekend ballyhooing.
Terry S. -Vail trip, working on a club repayment.
Valbona - Mtka [USANWT? Ed.] lost in soccer, 4 days Marquette, MI.
Char M. - B.D. trip to Door Cty., more ballyhooing.
Bob H. - week in Litchfield at a cabin, golfing with grandson.
Carl T. -happy to be back from vacation, daughter working at HCMC in a medical student rotation.
Mayor Brad - Foshee musical, vote for council persons.
Mark Magney - Zoom meeting visit from Gaia.
Alexa R. -Area 3 Bash, Christine Marzano healing from femur fracture.
Scott N. -Father in law playing golf.
Tony N. -Nashville visit, wasn't a part of Ann's Tennessee ballyhooing.
Jim M. -Kids going back to college, son's new job with Sloan Kettering.
Bill S. -recovering from a total knee surgery.
Don C. -Rotary signs in airport.
Chris Carr - Nate and Alexa's RV.
Program -
Program-Ann W. - Golf Fund Raising update.
Every one needs to contribute to the Bucket of Booze, full bottles only no more broken seals from Ron.
Most important Club Fund Raiser, everyone needs to help with $750.00 with raffle tickets, sponsors, silent auction items, beer wine contributions.
Jerald S. -raffle, Club visit sign up, all sold and unsold tickets to Jerald day of tournament or sooner.
Ben M. -course games possibly 5 total.
Cathy C. -silent auction baskets, bring your contribution to the basket leader. Solicit gift cards from merchants you frequently visit.
Tony N. -Rotarians park in Hennepin County Coroner lot, out by Midnight that's when Dr. F sends out Igor.
Chris R. -sponsorship, already good response need many more, Culver's food sponsored by Doran Construction.
Bob H. - Golfers capped at 84, the number is more manageable for the course staff.
golf carts sold by club, arrive early for a cart. Save golf spots for sponsors and paying non-members. Use website for registration
Bill S. -beer/wine already good, liquor license secured by Chris R. at recent City Council Meeting.
Sara-volunteers for event, greeters, serve beer/wine, set up and take down.
Frank-music.
Sam-photos.
Bonnie-acquired donations of a few rare and unique bottles of booze from Tonka Bottle Shoppe, seals intact.
Sponsorship names will remain on Club website for a few weeks after the event.
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