(Terry Schneider Reporter and Ron Levitus Photographer)
July 31, 2019
Eisenhower Community Center
(Editor - Mike Glover)
Jacob Introduces Our Speaker, District 5950 Governor, Russell V. Michaletz
Our Speaker - Mr. Michaletz
President Stacey Thanks our Guest and Speaker
Invocation
Mac gave invocation – Topic was lesson on “Sound”.
Guests
Nolan
District 5950 Governor Russell V. Michaletz
Announcements
Jennifer – Need volunteers for Loaves and Fishes via Sign up Genius, also sign up for the Pot Luck on Aug. 14th and Resource West
Scott – Pass Polio jug
Char – Kathy is doing well, Basket for silent auction does not have to be a basket, be creative in what you use.
Regina – Is passing a card around for Kathy
Bob H. – Polio fund raising event at Twins Stadium, “Grand Slam for Polio”, Saturday Nov. 2nd. 9:30 AM, then afterwards meet at Jerald’s place, details to follow, cost $50
Darlene E. – Rotary picnic on Aug. 14th, Pot Luck, Donna providing the meat.
Jerald S. – Need to make a major push on getting sponsorships for the Golf Event and raffle tickets, we are 6 weeks away
Alex – Tour of Ridgedale Library on Aug. 29th from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, follow up with a Happy Hour.
Raffle
Darlene E. conducted the raffle. Chris Carr had ticket drawn, but did not win the card draw, carry over to next week.
Happy Bucks
Pete – Son got married on Sunday
Jim – Oldest daughter finished up her Masters Degree and son started a new job on Denver
Char – Went with some friends to the Elks Club, and guess you waited on them. A tall dreamy looking blond with shorts on and a tee shirt – Scott Johnson
Regina – got a gift of new sparkly shoes
Mark M. – Golfing this last weekend in Hayward, and avoided the tornados
Scott Johnson – a buck for trying to recover his dignity
Frank – Bumped onto Matt Thompson at the sailing center, great new center
Bob H. – Daughter on trip with friends, he got to watch Nolan his new grandson
Alex – Article about Rotary in local papers, have tickets to the Escape Room that is available for up to 10 people.
Ann W. – Formed a new sub-entity with her business partner called “Confident Financial”, still with North Star Financial
Nancy – Driving out tomorrow to Isle Royal, clear trails for a week
Sara E. – son turned one last weekend.
District Governor Scott Nelson – Wanted to thank the club for all of the work they do and recognized the members that were actively involved in District wotk
Lenny – Have a happy and a sad buck, Even his son is moving out, and that is the happy buck.
Program
Jacob introduced the speaker Russ Michaletz the District Governor.
Russ made a spirited presentation with the following key points:
There has been a major effort in updating the Vision and Strategic plan for the District. The four key elements are 1) Increased Impact of Rotary, 2) Expand the reach of Rotary, 3) Increase the engagement of Rotary and 4) Make Rotary easier to do business with.
He indicated that Mark Mahoney the incoming International Rotary president has the following areas of focus: Focus on growth; Make Rotary family friendly; Focus on new members and help develop younger Rotary leaders.
Russ' current focus in to improve Rotary retention. We need to understand what keeps members in Rotary. Need to recognize that joining Rotary and staying in Rotary is more of an emotional issue that practical issue. He suggested we need to increase the focus on how we can help other Rotarians be successful (in addition to the good service work we do). Need to understand that some self interest is a good thing.
Suggested facilitating a Club within a Club for like minded members that may have a specific goal or interest. Always stress the importance of the Four Way Test.
Fundraising
This meeting raised more money to support responsible youth.
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