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Meeting Preview- Wednesday Feb 11,2026

Creating Distration-Free Learning Environments

Creating Distration-Free Learning Environments
 
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
 
 
Julia Gustafson
Creating Distration-Free Learning Environments
 
The Commons is a behavioral science–backed app that helps schools create distraction-free learning environments without taking phones away. When students arrive on campus, their phones automatically shift into School Mode, blocking distracting apps while keeping essential tools available. It’s a simple, privacy-first solution that restores focus and connection.
 
 
 
Meeting Preview- Wednesday Feb 04 ,2026

Swinergy

Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
 
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
Eugene Alvey, CEO
Swinergy
Today’s agriculture is still using an anaerobic digestion technology that dates back to Babylonia. Our proprietary system does more than slap a green logo on old ideas and gives farmers and their communities a solution that turns waste to wealth. Swinergy’s technology solves today’s greatest environmental problem: we innovate on traditional anaerobic digestion to build a scalable system that can process waste in a fraction of the time and double the extraction efficiency of current systems. Our carbon net-negative process harnesses the power of methane released by waste. We’re developing a plant capable of producing power at the same reliability and cost as fossil fuel options, literally turning waste into wealth.
Meeting Preview- Wednesday 1/28/2026

Update on IOCP and Initiatives.

Update on IOCP and Initiatives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wednesday -Jan 28, 2026
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
 
Kevin Ward, Executive Director IOCP
Update on IOCP and Initiatives.

A recent IOCP community needs assessment shows concerning trends: out of 27,280 households in our service area, 5% (1,364) struggle to meet basic needs and 4% (1,091) are at risk. Our goal is to expand services to meet more of the need, and we have assessed our infrastructure and developed expansion plans to position ourselves to for an ambitious growth plan. 

CURRENT FOCUS

  • Increasing access to our food shelf by expanding the number of days and hours it is open as well as enlisting more volunteers to deliver goods to households that cannot shop in person.
  • Expanding housing programs by providing services at additional units of Permanent Supportive Housing and exploring the potential to add other assistance services.
  • Deepening mental health services for children and families by embedding a full-time clinician from Washburn Center for Children into our programs with a focus on youth and parents.
 
Preview Meeting- Wednesday 1/21/26

Endurance Leadership

Endurance Leadership
 
Wednesday - Jan 21, 2026
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
 
Tony Loyd
Endurance Leadership
 
Drawing from my experience as a Fortune 500 executive, TEDx speaker, and host of the Social Entrepreneur podcast, I share practical, research‑based tools that help leaders stay calm under pressure, clarify their values, and continue making an impact over the long haul. Your club members balance service, careers, and community leadership. This session is designed to give them actionable take‑aways they can apply immediately in both work and life. Diagnosed with lung cancer as a non-smoking endurance athlete, Tony Loyd turned to research and discovered what it truly takes to endure. In this talk, he shares stories and practical takeaways that inspire Rotary members to apply The Endurance Advantage in their lives, work, and service.Diagnosed with lung cancer as a non-smoking endurance athlete, Tony Loyd turned to research and discovered what it truly takes to endure. In this talk, he shares stories and practical takeaways that inspire Rotary members to apply The Endurance Advantage in their lives, work, and service.
 
 
Meeting Preview- January 14, 2026

Make-A-Wish Minnesota

Make-A-Wish Minnesota
 
Wednesday - Jan 14, 2026
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
 
 
Siera Lyon, Manager of Corporate Partnerships
Make-A-Wish Minnesota
 
Our Mission

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

 
 
Meeting Preview- Wednesday 01/07/2026

Noonan Golf Company

Noonan Golf Company
 
Wednesday - Jan 07, 2026
 
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
 
 
Marcus Dormanen, Founder
Noonan Golf Company
 
Golf greatly. Golf poorly. Golf colorfully. Golf however you want, regardless of what your scorecard says. Golf should be fun. That’s why we create high quality covers, hats, and towels priced below an average round of golf. No shenanigans or malarky. Just fun golf accessories that will put a smile on your face. They won’t necessarily make you play better, but we guarantee you’ll look goodly while doing it. https://noonangolfco.com/
 
 
Meeting Preview- Wednesday Dec 10,2025

Beautiful Singing by the Wayzata High School Choral

Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
 
 
Wayzata High School Choral
 
Beautiful Singing
 
 
Meeting Preview- Wednesday 12/03/2025

Preserving Native language and culture through the joy of play, education, and community.

Wednesday - Dec 03, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391

Tony Drews, Nashke Native Games
 
Preserving Native language and culture through the joy of play, education, and community.
 
We are helping to revitalize Ojibwe culture through engaging games that empower all generations to connect, learn, and preserve Native language and traditions. After seeing firsthand how Ojibwe heritage can erode in just a few generations, Tony Drews (Chinoodin) decided to do something about it. With the help of Mindy Meyers (Waapishki Kiisis Ikwe Nashke), he created Nashke Native Games, a social enterprise dedicated to embracing and celebrating Ojibwe language and culture through the joy of play.
 
 
Meeting Preview- Wednesday 11/19/2025

Soul Grain

Soul Grain
 
Wednesday - Nov 19, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
 
Sylvia Williams, Co-Founder
Soul Grain
 
Soul Grain is the creation of nutritionist Liza Maya and pastry chef Sylvia Williams, who deemed the granola market boring and decided to liven it up using the vibrant spices, seasonings and flavors traditional among the Black diaspora.
 
 
Meeting Preview - Wednesday 11/05/2025

Disrupting the residential construction agency with technology

Wednesday - Nov 12, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
 
Pam Haack, CEO Creds
 
Disrupting the residential construction agency with technology
 
The residential construction industry is ripe for disruption. Finding skilled labor is a constant challenge, projects get delayed, and costs can spiral out of control. But what if there was a better way?Enter CREDS, a powerful database-driven platform revolutionizing residential construction by connecting contractors and property managers with skilled tradespeople for flexible, project-based scopes of work. This offers a flexible and efficient solution for both parties, fostering a community built on trust, skill, and mutual success. We're currently in active trials - testing our functional prototype. The full CREDS 1.0 is under development and scheduled to launch in the Twin Cities in the Fall of 2025
 
 
Meeting Preview - Wednesday 11/05/2025

Our kids are hungry and we’re going to do something about it.”

“Our kids are hungry and we’re going to do something about it.”
 
 
Wednesday - Nov 05, 2025
 
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
Rob Williams, President Every Meal
 
“Our kids are hungry and we’re going to do something about it.”
“Hunger is a problem everywhere.”
 
In 2013, Every Meal wondered how they could reach other children in the Twin Cities who live with food insecurity. They saw the need for developing a larger growth strategy and what emerged is their network model of Weekend Meal Programs. That fall, Every Meal incorporated as a separate non-profit organization and launched pilot programs in three additional schools in Minneapolis reaching a total of 500 children in five schools. The pilot programs were successful and the team implemented a full launch.
Every Meal celebrated its 10 year anniversary in 2020, reaching six million meals provided to children experiencing food insecurity in Minnesota.
Since then, Every Meal has grown its Weekend Meal Program to serve nearly 12,000 children across Minnesota 
 
Meeting Preview - Wednesday 10/29/2025

Promoting Women over 50 in the Arts

Wednesday - Oct 29, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
Alison Edwards & Shelli Place, Prime Productions
Promoting Women over 50 in the Arts

PRIME Productions amplifies the voices of women over 50 through bold, inclusive, and inspiring theatre. From new works to reimagined classics, bringing these powerful stories to life onstage. If you believe in representation, storytelling, and the value of women’s experiences, we invite you to click here to give today and be part of our vibrant creative community. https://www.primeprods.org

 
 
Join other 5950 District Rotarieans to focus on Public Image- Saturday 10/25/25

"Together we..." Aligned in Purpose. United In Action.

"Together we..." Aligned in Purpose. United In Action.
 
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
 
 
Rotary 5950 One Summit 2025
"Together we..." Aligned in Purpose. United In Action.
 
Join other 5950 District Rotarieans to focus on Public Image, The Rotary Foundation, and Membership. The morning includes:
* 8:15 AM: Registration, coffee, donuts and social time
* 8:58AM: One Summit begins
* 11:45 AM: Adjournment for club lunches at nearby Edina restaurants
Celebrate the season with a Halloween theme - Prizes awarded for the best wig and best costume.
LOCATION: ST Peter's Lutheran Chruch, 5421 France Ave S. Edina MN 55410
 
    
 
Meeting Preview - Wednesday 10/22/2025

AI for business and Stories of AI success and failure

Wednesday - Oct 22, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
Donna Herbel
AI for business and Stories of AI success and failure
 
Donna Herbel is the "Chief Igniter" at Blue Phoenix Learning and COO of Savii, with a superpower for making complex AI simple, practical, and fun. She previously spent over two decades helping people embrace technology and develop business leaders as a training and development executive with Perkins Restaurant & Bakery. 
Donna doesn't just talk about AI from the sidelines—she's hands-on, testing the latest tools to find what actually works in the real world. Her mission? Helping leaders and teams become confident and excited about technology instead of overwhelmed by it. Get ready for real-word examples, practical demos and strategies you can use immediately!
 
 
Meeting Preview- Wednesday 10/15/2025

Organizational Development informed by Marketing, Cultural Anthropology, and Sociolinguistics

Wednesday - Oct 15, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
 
Rico Paul Vallejos
 
Organizational Development informed by Marketing, Cultural Anthropology, and Sociolinguistics
 
Rico specializes in expertly navigating complex cultural and organizational dynamics, transforming potentially divisive topics into dialogues that foster understanding and strategic clarity. Moving beyond surface-level debates, he uncovers the actionable roots of genuine inclusion. Outcomes include:
• Higher productivity and profitability
• Lower turnover and reduced absenteeism
• Improved teamwork, communication, and collaboration
• Increased innovation and creativity
• Lower workers’ compensation costs
• Enhanced customer satisfaction
• True corporate culture authenticity
• More engaged employees and a stronger employer brand
Learn more about Rico at https://www.vallejos.net/
 
 
Service Project: Magnus Veterans Foundation

Magnus Veteran Foundation Service Project

Saturday October 11th

9-Noon Organizing, Painting and Gardening

9-Noon Organizing, Painting and Gardening
Saturday - October 11, 2025
 
Mangas Foundation Service Project
 
9-Noon Organizing, Painting and Gardening
 
9-noon Saturday Service Project at Mangas Foundation (https://magnusveteransfoundation.org/).
A fence needs painting, storage areas need to be cleaned out and organized. Some gardening is needed also.
 
Magnus Veterans Foundation
16861 North Diamond Lake Road
Dayton, MN 55327
 
 
Northside Music Festival- Saturday - 9/27/2025
Northside Vibrations Music Festival
 
Want to enjoy some great music, have some great food and learn more about other communities and meet other Rotary members.
 
The Rotary club of North Minneapolis is having a Music Festival.
 
Saturday, Sept. 27 at the North Commons Park (1801 N. James Avenue) from 12p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
 
This is free for all ages.
 
Food trucks, great music, dance off and more.
 
Bring a good lawn chair to enjoy the festivities.
Meeting Preview - Wednesday 09/24/2025

Employee Retention

Employee Retention
 
Wednesday - Sep 24, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
Stephanie Pierce, CEO KJP Consulting
Employee Retention
 
As an HR Leader with over 20 years of experience, I have seen and learned a lot about people, development, and creating environments where team members can grow. Trust me, I have seen the good and the not-so-good. In my HR Confidential column,  I am excited to share my perspective and expertise in each issue of the Twin Cities Business Journal. Give it a read! https://tcbmag.com/author/stephanie-pierce/
 
 
Meeting Preview - Wednesday 09/17/2025

District Governor 2025-2026, Rotary District 5950 District Update

District Governor 2025-2026, Rotary District 5950 District Update
 
Wednesday - Sep 17, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
Mark Shockey, District Governor
 
District Governor 2025-2026, Rotary District 5950 District Update
 
Mark boldly tells others, and quote: Nothing compares to the way Rotary clubs serve others every day, both locally
and globally. He says that without a doubt, the leadership skills he has gained in his 30 years in Rotary have helped
prepare him for several organizational roles and provided experiences that he uses daily in his career.
Mark is:
 Pastor at St. Peter’s - Edina, a Lutheran Church and Family Education Center for 25-years
 Passionate about supporting families with children who have intellectual or developmental
disabilities
 A NASCAR chaplain for the Cup Series nationally and for Elko Speedway here in Minnesota
 Married to Joann for 40 years with three adult daughters with families in the Twin Cities Metro
area
 Blessed with five grandchildren
 Together, they own a family business, "Memories of Home" a faith and family gift store in Eden
Prairie
 A member of the Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans
 Privileged to have served in many Rotary roles at the club, district, and zone levels
 
 
Meeting Preview - Wednesday 9/10/2025

Rustica Coming to Wayzata

Rustica Coming to Wayzata
 
Wednesday - Sep 10, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
Brent Frederick, Chief Manager / Jester Concepts
Rustica Coming to Wayzata
 
Jester Concepts owns Rustica and is opening a new location in Wayzata in 2025. Current restaurants in their portfolio include P.S Steak, Borough, Parlour, Butcher and the Boar, Char BarStarling, Mirabelle, and Shiki.
 
 
Meeting Preview- Wednesday 9/03/25

Rotary Fights Malaria

Rotary Fights Malaria
 
Wednesday - Sep 03, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
Carol Nelson, White Bear Lake Rotary
Rotary Fights Malaria
 
Carol Nelson is a member of the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake, Minnesota and lives in White Bear Lake.  She is a retired physician, having worked at Health Partners, Boynton Health at the University of MN, and the Hennepin County Medical Center Travel Clinic. 
 
Carol has traveled to Sierra Leone nine times since 2013, volunteering with Rural Health Care Initiative, a Minnesota-based nonprofit working in Sierra Leone to reduce maternal and child mortality.  
 
Today's talk will focus on Malaria, Rotary's work to eradicate malaria,  and the Global Malaria Grant that is being brought forward by the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake. 
 
Meeting Preview- Wednesday 08/27/2025

Electrification Projects / Enabled Microgrids

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
Scott Tracy, CEO Syncris
 
Electrification Projects / Enabled Microgrids
 
SYNCRIS’ Founders sought to simplify power networks and make them more reliable in places like Tanzania, Uganda, Moldova, and Mali where they worked on humanitarian electrification projects. The fundamental problem of synchronization between disparate system components makes traditional microgrid systems of all sizes time-consuming to design, labor-intensive to install, and prone to multiple points of failure during use.
 
 
Meeting Preview- Wednesday 8/20/2025

Int'l Conv and 2025-2026 Goals

Aug 20, 2025
 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch will be served
 
Meeting Location:
Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
Jack and George
 
Int'l Conv and 2025-2026 Goals
Jack will review the Calgary Int'l Convension and share the goals for the next year.
 
 
Music By The Lake- Wednesday 08/13/2025
 
 
Music By The Lake - Wednesday August 13th,  2025
6:30pm - 8:00pm
 
No Weekly Meeting
 
This concert was rescheduled from 7/23/2025 due to weather
 
 
Music By The Lake - Wednesday 08/06/2025
 
Music By The Lake - Wednesday August 6th,  2025
6:30pm - 8:00pm
 
No Weekly Meeting
 
This concert was rescheduled from June 25, 2025 due to weather
Visitors Welcome!
 
We meet each Wednesday
  11:45-1PM
 Wayzata American Legion
949 Wayzata Blvd
Wayzata MN 55391
 
See Weekly Speakers information below, for field trip & service day dates & locations.
 
 $25 per plate charge.
Guests welcome.
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Weekly Speakers
Julia Gustafson
Feb 11, 2026
Creating Distration-Free Learning Environments
Andrea McMaster
Feb 18, 2026
Amplify Mission Network
Amy Feriancek, General Manager
Feb 25, 2026
The history of Matt's Bar and the "Jucy Lucy"
Service Project at IOCP 7-7:30pm
Mar 04, 2026
Volunteer at Retail Store
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George Lee
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Jack Gibbons
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Chris Biehle
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Luke Melin
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