Please join us this Tuesday, November 8 for Feeding Your Soul Through Service To Others, brought to you by Tim Wensman and Aaron Henning.
Hear how seven of our Club’s signature project leaders were involved in feeding the souls of our Rotarians over the past 15 years. Using The Rotary International Foundation, in coordination with our
Club’s Local Rotary Foundation, we have had remarkable success improving the lives of thousands of people locally and globally.
We are all a part of this amazing Club that provides you with so much value. Without you, it could not be done. With you it has been magical. Come to hear the stories that will set your table for the future.
The Jewish holiday of Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Booths, begins on the 15th day of the seventh month in the biblical calendar—or October 9 this year. The seven day holiday originates from the Book of Leviticus, in which God instructs Moses “You shall live in booths seven days.” Today, adherents celebrate by building temporary dwellings —or sukkahs— from wood, canvas, or aluminum, and praying inside of them. The holy week also commemorates the flimsy dwellings that Israelities were forced to live in during their 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, following their exodus from Egypt.
We are in need of 8-10 volunteers from 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14 (directly before the meeting at Holiday Inn) to stuff and label the bags for the SBG t-shirts that will be handed out to members at the June 14 and 21 meetings. Many hands make light work - even if you can come for part of the time! Please respond if you are able to join us.
This week we are thrilled to welcome Nora Hertel from The Optimist!
Nora Hertel is an investigative reporter and founder of a new digital news organization called The Optimist. The Optimist will feature solution-focused journalism on the environment, business and social issues in greater Minnesota as it launches this winter. Nora is a 2022-2023 Initiator Fellow through the Initiative Foundation in central Minnesota. Last fall, she reported a series on natural climate solutions for the St. Cloud Times as a journalism fellow with the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative. Her work has been published across the Midwest by USA TODAY, The Associated Press, the Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio and, of course, the St. Cloud Times where she worked from 2017 to 2021.
Post-covid, we need to re-imagine St. Cloud Rotary and rebuild our participation in meetings and membership. To help re-energize our Club, the focus of the Membership Committee is evolving. We will be more involved than meeting once a month to review new applications for membership in the Club.
We will be more active in efforts to recruit, onboard and retain members in an organized manner.
We will play a significant role in efforts to rejuvenate, re-engage, re-energize and recommit our membership to fellowship, service and leadership in our communities.
If you can commit a bit of time to helping St. Cloud Rotary grow through work on the Membership Committee, please contact Membership Director, David Borgert, at BorgertDJ@iCloud.com. However you can help, your participation will be welcomed.
This Tuesday (4.26) we are thrilled to welcome Anna Clavin from the Ellison Center!
Here is a bit about Anna:
I am dedicated to working with individuals, couples, and families by supporting hope and growth through a family systems perspective and trauma informed care. My passion is attachment, relationships, and development and their impact on functioning throughout one’s life. I find encouragement in my work through helping others find hope, strength, and healing within their environment and relationships. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Circle of Security-Parenting.
I am a Minnesota Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings over ten years of progressive experience to my practice. I earned a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University and obtained a Master's Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Cloud State University. I am also endorsed through the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health - Infant and Early Childhood Division as an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist. I provide outpatient clinical service to clients throughout the lifespan, with a specialty in Infant mental health.
We are well on our way with preparations for this year's Summertime by George! festival. We rely on the generosity of our community partners and sponsors in order to bring this much-loved event to our community.
First of all: Thank you to all of our sponsors -- 30 and counting -- who have already confirmed their support for SBG! Many have been with us since the very first season!
Secondly, I want to make you aware that there are a few open sponsorship opportunities available, each with excellent brand acknowledgments and benefits.
Little Georgetown ($4,500) - one spot/exclusive open. This is our children's activity area.
Video Board ($2,750) - four slots open. Your 20 second silent video or 4 still images will be shown on the video board every night during the season for which we have Video Board sponsors. We currently have six nights confirmed.
We need to know as soon as possible (by Friday of this week for the T-Club, no later than the end of this month for the others) if you plan to be a sponsor so that we can include acknowledgment in our Summertime by George! promotional materials.
Contact Brian Hart if you would like to get on a call to discuss or if you need any other information. And thank you for all you do to make this beloved community get-together a real celebration!
This week we are thrilled to hear from Dr. Mikhail Blinnikov from SCSU! 🎉
Dr. Mikhail "Misha" Blinnikov is a professor of geography at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN. He is also the coordinator for the geography graduate program and a former director of the Global Studies program at SCSU.
Dr. Blinnikov will be speaking to the club about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
We can't wait to hear from Mikhail and hope to see everyone this Tuesday at noon! (Either on Zoom or at the Holiday Inn St Cloud!)
Are you looking for ways to help out the club?! Look no further!
Our Club is in need of just 12 volunteers to serve as GREETERS for the next 3 months. We are meeting back in person now too, so twice the fun!
March 8, 15, 29
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
A huge shout out to Larry Olness., Dave Bogert, Steve Laraway, Kim Magnuson, Cari Essig, April Good, Todd Fritz, and John Bodette for volunteering for Jan - Feb.
Please respond to Melissa.stricherz@scouting.org if you are willing to help make our meetings that great experiences that they always are!
Please welcome our newest Junior Rotarian, Kristen Angeles from Apollo High! 🎉
Kristen Angeles is a senior at Apollo High School who is also a full-time PSEO student at St. Cloud State University.
In school she is involved in the dance team as a captain, link crew, NHS and student council as the delegate at large. Outside of school she is a mentor in the Big Brother Big Sister program.
Kristen is passionate about helping the spanish speaking community be more comfortable in a healthcare setting. She plans to attend Winona State University this fall to major in Nursing and minor in spanish.
Kristen enjoyed hearing unique perspectives from the people around her community at the weekly rotary meetings!
My name is Kayla Gill and I'm a senior at Cathedral High School in St.Cloud.
After high school, I will be attending the University of Minnesota-Duluth where I plan to major in Graphic Design. I love figure skating and have been on the ice since I was 6 years old. Some of my hobbies are watching movies, making any form of art, listening to music, and watching/participating in sports. I have an older sister, a younger brother as well as three cats, and a dog. I am excited to be a junior Rotarian!
Heather Weems joined the staff of St. Cloud State University as its Athletic Director on June 1, 2012.
With more than a dozen years of progressive executive experience in intercollegiate athletics and special skills in strategic planning, budget management and financial planning, culture change/building, professional development and training, and policy writing and implementation, Weems is the sixth athletic director in school history.
Prior to her arrival on campus at SCSU, Weems was an associate athletics director/senior woman administrator at NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision member Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa from 2009 to 2012.
As a senior administrator she was responsible for internal affairs and oversight in NCAA compliance, academic success services, sports medicine, and strength and conditioning. She was the sport administrator for men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s track and field/cross country, men’s and women’s golf, and volleyball, with prior oversight of men’s and women’s tennis.
As a member of the Drake athletics senior staff, Weems collaborated with senior administration in making policy level decisions, was responsible for development and implementation of departmental leadership programming for student athletes, coaches, and staff, which included significant cultural shift prescribed by strategic plan.
Prior to her arrival at Drake, Weems entered the athletic administration field at the University of Denver and served in several positions from 1999 to 2008. She started her athletic administration career as the coordinator of student athlete support services/academic advisor. She became an assistant athletics director for student athlete support services in 2000, and from 2002 to 2005 was the associate athletics director for internal operations. In 2006 she was named associate athletics director for student services and compliance.
At Denver she was a principal member of the senior administrative team that successfully implemented an initial strategic plan for the Division of Athletics, Recreation, and Ritchie Center Operations during reclassification from NCAA Division II to Division I status.
Weems is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA).
Weems is familiar with the student athlete experience as she was a member of the varsity rowing team at the University of Iowa. As a team member, she earned Academic All-Big Ten honors and was named the Team MVP.
She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Iowa and a master’s degree in higher education from the University of Denver.
Weems, and her husband Bill O’Donnell have four sons, Liam, Lukas, Lincoln and Landon.
We are excited to hear from our very own, Heather Weems!
In a time beset by civil strife and international crises, President John F. Kennedy turned a nation’s eyes to the sky. He gave a nation hope with a simple mission: Put a man on the Moon.
“We choose to go to the Moon,” Kennedy said. “We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too.”
This Tuesday we are thrilled to welcome St. Cloud Fire Chief Matt Love!
Love was born in Colorado and said he missed seeing snow and the four seasons. Love says he was very impressed with the reputation and professionalism of the St. Cloud Fire Department.
Love will be helping transition his old department and train a new fire chief there before coming to St. Cloud. Love’s wife is an elementary teacher, and his kids are 10 and 6 years old. They’ll be in the process of looking for a home and moving to the area.
St. Cloud Fire Chief Dean Wrobbel retired in January. The department has been led by interim Chief and former fire chief Bill Mund.
Impact! 2022 is the first-ever Tri-District Conference for Rotarians and Rotaractors from Districts 5580, 5950 and 5960. Pack your bags and get ready for an engaging weekend filled with education, camaraderie, celebration, inspiration, personal growth, and fun!
By participating in this one-of-a-kind event, your club will be measurably stronger, healthier and happier in the year to come. Your ticket gives you full access to the entire conference; guests are invited to fully participate.
This Tuesday, 11.23, we are pleased to welcome Chris Rice from Rice Companies!
Chris Rice became a third-generation president and CEO of Rice Companies in 2008. In addition to leading a team of 80+ employees, Chris cultivates relationships with new and long-term clients. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado and is a past president of the St. Cloud Builders Exchange, two-term Advisory Council member for Butler Manufacturing, 5 under 40 winner, ABC of Minnesota/ North Dakota Board Member, active with numerous peer groups, and is LEED AP certified.
Today, Rice Companies encompasses Architectural and Engineering Services, General Contracting, Construction Management, Development, Real Estate Brokerage, Maintenance, and other field services, operating out of our Sauk Rapids, Glencoe, Mankato, and Fargo, ND offices.
This Tuesday we are thrilled to welcome Charles Kapsner!
His artistic roots are planted in the 15thCentury, yet he remains a contemporary painter whose compositions fuse old and new. He works to ensure that both art and artistare accessible and that the images serve as educational tools.
Interwoven through several decades and in between his studio time are two community-based art projects: the Little Falls Fresco Project, two large frescoes in the local elementary school that portray scenes of significance to Central Minnesota; and the Veterans Education Historic Monument, commissioned in 2009, which Kapsner shares is perhaps the most impactful of his career.
These projects, all located within 10 miles of his central Minnesota hometown and reliant on funds raised from a variety of local sources, provide Kapsner with what he shares as “community ownership in the art in a meaningful and important way”. He recalls the words from his high school graduation speaker who urged the class to give back to the community, and Kapsner views these public works of art as his contribution to the place he will always call home.
Recent exhibitions include the 2014 “Nerina Simi e i suoi allievi” in Stazzema, Italy, a temporary exhibit of paintings and drawings by 34 of Nerina Simi’s former students, the OPA Juried Salons in 2016, ’17 and ‘18, and the 85thAnnual Hudson Valley Art Association exhibition.
Kapsner is the recipient of the Career Achievement Award from the Florence Biennale, Master Artist from the Five Wings Arts Council in Minnesota, and a Public Service Commendation from the United States Coast Guard.
He calls Little Falls, MN home, and travels frequently between Minnesota, North Carolina and Italy.
We are looking for volunteers to host a Junior Rotarian virtually:
- Volunteer to host for one month -November, December, January, February, March or April - Log on to the regular Zoom meeting link at 11:50am each week during the month you selected to volunteer (please commit to attending each week to connect with your Junior Rotarian) - Leigh Ann will move you to a Zoom breakout room so you will have a few minutes to connect with your Junior Rotarian before the meeting starts Introduce your Junior Rotarian when President Johnson calls for introductions
That's it! How easy is that? Please email Tammy Biery with the month you'd like to be a host.
As a host, you can attend meetings in person or virtually. If you join the in person meeting, we ask that you find a quiet space to meet with your Junior Rotarian on a mobile device via Zoom from 11:50 until the beginning of the meeting.
Email Tammy - tammy.biery@CSJobs.org if you'd like to volunteer!
We are excited to welcome Kodi Verhalen from the U of M Board of Regents!
Kodi Verhalen is a Partner in the Energy practice group of Taft Law. She is also licensed as a professional engineer in Minnesota. Prior to practicing law, Verhalen was a permitting analyst at Great River Energy. Verhalen currently serves as co-chair for WineFest No. 25 - A Toast to Children's Health, an event to raise funds for pediatric research for the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital. She has been involved in organizing fundraising events for pediatric research and patient/family services at the hospital since 2013.
Verhalen has previously served in various leadership roles, including as a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law Section Council; national director for Discover Engineering; president of the National Society of Professional Engineers; director for the Minnesota Professional Engineers Foundation; and president of the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers. Verhalen received a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering, with minors in chemistry and environmental engineering, from the University of Minnesota Duluth and a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law (now Mitchell Hamline School of Law).
Please join us this Tuesday (10.12) at noon in person or via Zoom for Brian Myres, Troy Fritz, & Jim Steve for the St. Cloud Rotary Richard C. Wilson Community OutPost (COP House)!
Tuesday Speakers: Brian Myres, Troy Fritz, & Jim Steve
Chris Farrell is senior economics contributor at Marketplace, American Public Media’s nationally syndicated public radio business and economic program. He is also economics commentator for Minnesota Public Radio and host of its series Conversations on the Creative Economy as well as a columnist for PBS Next Avenue and the Star Tribune. He has published five books on personal finance and the economy including, most recently, Purpose and a Paycheck: Finding Meaning, Money, and Happiness is the Second Half of Life.
We hope to see everyone this Tuesday at Noon Via Zoom!
The Jewish holiday of Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Booths, begins on the 15th day of the seventh month in the biblical calendar—or September 20 this year.
Why is Sukkot important?
👉Sukkot marks the end of the Israelite's harvest period, and is also referred to as "the feast of ingatherings."
👉Sukkot also gives adherents of the Jewish faith an opportunity to remember the Israelites 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, during which the tribes were forced to live in sukkah.
👉In Israel, many businesses cease operations all seven days of Sukkot.
🎉We here at the Rotary Club of St Cloud hope you have an amazing celebration! 🎉
This Tuesday we are thrilled to welcome our newest Junior Rotarian, Alton Mies!👏
Saint John’s Prep Senior Alton Mies, son of Susan and Jeff Mies of Cold Spring, is a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Alton is one of the 16,000 students nationwide to earn the honor as a semi-finalist. Alton is among the academically talented high school seniors who now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for scholarships worth $33 million. He is one of the top scorers of the PSAT/NMSQT® in the United States and Minnesota.
At Saint John’s Prep, Alton is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society and German Club. Alton is a member of the track and baseball teams and a captain of the soccer and basketball teams. During the 2019-20 season, Saint John’s Prep and our basketball team celebrated Alton’s achievement of scoring 1,000 points.
Alton is an editor and writes for the Saint John’s Prep Triangle and the Prep Post. Alton tutors other students while volunteering for the Saint John’s Prep Writing Center. He founded the Chess Club and serves as its president.
We are excited to see Alton, and hope everyone can join us this Tuesday at Noon!
This Tuesday we will be gathering to celebrate Terry Rothstein and his 50th anniversary with the Rotary! We are so pleased to have Terry with us and thankful for his service in the community!
This Tuesday (10.20) we are excited to welcome Marc Van Herr with the Beautiful Mind Project.
Marc Van Herr, Executive Director of The Beautiful Mind Project, blends his personal experiences with the mental health system with an outside the box innovative approach to changing the way we treat mental health. He was a 2019 Changemaker honoree and was recently chosen as one of seven fellows statewide with the Initiative Foundation for his Urgent Care for Mental Health program. You'll find his personal story compelling and authenticity moving.
We look forward to hearing from Marc and hope everyone can join us via Zoom!
Today we would like to welcome our newest member Dave Konshok! Dave's experience is... Project Manager for GSA Minneapolis for construction and facilities engineering for Federal owned and leased properties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. A former small business owner (Property/Leasing; Food/Beverage). Experienced manager and leader in engineering and emergency response; 30 years, at locations throughout the US and worldwide. Retired (Reserve) Lieutenant Colonel, US Air Force. Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) veteran. Civil Engineer & Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer. City Councilman, Park Rapids, Minnesota.
We are very excited to have Dave join us. Welcome!
This Tuesday (9.22) we are excited to welcome special guest David Ulrich!
David Ulrich, native Minnesotan and current Minneapolis resident, is a seasoned business executive with 40 years of leadership expertise. David originally joined Twin Metals Minnesota at its inception with his initial focus to build leadership and technical teams. He has been actively involved in workforce development initiatives to prepare educational pathways for people to become part of the mining industry, including service on the Governors Workforce Development Board, NE MN Workforce Investment Board, UMD, MNSCU and local NE Minnesota technical college and high school advisory Boards. His presentation specifically touches on modern mining techniques, specifically dry stack mining which is the most environmentally friendly and sustainable method of mining.
We are eager to hear from David and hope you can join us this Tuesday!
This Tuesday (7.21) we are proud to announce our guest speaker, Erin Tufte from Stearns County Emergency Response.
Erin Tufte received her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work and Master of Science in Public Safety Executive Leadership from St. Cloud State University. She began her career in emergency services with the City of St. Cloud in 2003, serving as a Special Projects Coordinator for the Community Emergency Response Team. She joined the Stearns County Emergency Management Department in 2004 as a Planner a position which she held for nine years at which time she accepted the position as the County Emergency Manager.
She is a Certified Emergency Manager in the State of Minnesota, a recognized Master Exercise Practitioner by FEMA, a licensed amateur radio operator, and a member of the Minnesota Type III All Hazards Incident Management Team.
Tufte has experience with disaster response including record flooding in Browns Valley in 2007, flooding and pandemic influenza in 2009, severe storms and straight-line winds in 2010, Presidential Disaster Declaration in 2011, historic flooding in Carlton County, severe storms and straight-line winds, and Hurricane Irene in Massachusetts during 2012, Presidential Disaster Declaration in 2013, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in 2015 and Hurricane Irma in Florida in 2017.
The Rotary Club of St Cloud is proud to announce... we have been selected to receive $5,000 worth of reimbursement funding for the food shelves in the St. Cloud area! We are so thankful to be able to give back to our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to the Rotary District 5950 for selecting us!
Interested in joining the Rotary Club of St. Cloud? Click here!
Tuesday (July 14) we would like to welcome our guest, Precious Drew! Precious Drew (she/her/hers) graduated from the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University in 2018 where she received her bachelor’s in Global Business with a focus on entrepreneurship. As a student, she experienced firsthand the thrill of turning an idea into a revenue-generating business through the Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship’s Entrepreneur Scholars program. After completing a 9-month social impact fellowship through the Finnovation Fellows program in Minneapolis, Precious returned to the St. Cloud area to serve as the Director of gBETA Greater MN St. Cloud. Through her role as Director, Precious envisions establishing St. Cloud as the startup hub of Greater Minnesota.
We look forward to hearing from Precious on Tuesday and hope you can join us!
St Cloud's COP House Provides Hub of Wellness, Youth Programming.
The death of George Floyd ignited nationwide protests denouncing police brutality and racial inequality.
Since Floyd's death, a growing number of activists are calling to "defund the police" — and some elected bodies are responding. Last week, the Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved the first step in a proposal to dismantle the police department and replace it with a new department focused on community safety and violence prevention.
The idea is to reallocate police funding to social programs that better nip violence in the bud and then provide a more nuanced response to calls that require mental health or social workers instead of only armed officers. Some of what people are asking for — the idea of community policing — isn't new to St. Cloud.
"Community policing, community engagement, community outreach — we've been doing that here for 10 years or more," said Bill Mund, chair of the Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation. "The police department in St. Cloud has shown the commitment, the desire and the willpower to put in programs that do try to reach out to the community to build that trust."
The programs include a co-response team to respond to individuals with mental health concerns, a community crime impact team and the formation of the CAPS (Campus Area Police Services) team to better serve the neighborhoods around St. Cloud State.
The department also took part in the creation of a community policing agreement 15 years ago with a number of civil rights organizations, churches and advocacy groups.
The most visible program is the COP House — the St. Cloud Rotary Richard C. Wilson Community OutPost — at 600-13th St. S.
The outpost, built in 2017, is the first of its kind in the state. And a recent survey shows south side residents of all ages have felt safer and healthier since its inception.
Our condolences to the family of Al Mesna, a member who recently passed away. Al served in this club for many years and was a faithful and energetic member. You can read his obituary here.
A video tribute can be found by clicking here. Photos of his service in Rotary can be found by clicking here.
Starting April 7, 2020, we will revive our weekly Tuesday lunch meetings virtually through the Zoom application (https://zoom.us/). The meeting will start at 12:00 noon and wrap up by 12:45. We will try to keep the typical protocol and agenda for the meetings, and yes, that means Songs, Announcements, Happy Bucks and Guest Speakers! Members should check for an email from ClubRunner for the Zoom link to the meeting.
With guidance from our local health officials, the local Rotary Club Board Executives and Directors have decided to CANCEL all Tuesday Meetings until the end of March due to the COVID-19 outbreak. At the end of the month, they will re-evaluate our position for Tuesday meetings going forward.
Club Leaders are encouraged to continue to conduct club business. There are creative ways to do this, including small group in-person meetings, go-to meetings, phone conferences, etc. If you have any questions feel free to contact our president, Andy Auger.
The health and safety of our members is our top priority, and we hope that by doing this, we are doing all we can to take that priority seriously.
Many thanks to everyone who supported, participated and led the Spring Social that was held at the Brick and Bourbon. Click here for some additional photos.
Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced on 22 January that their long-term fundraising partnership, which generates up to $150 million annually for polio eradication, will continue. Under the agreement, Rotary is committed to raising $50 million a year over the next three years, and each dollar will be matched with an additional two dollars by the Gates Foundation.“The Gates Foundation’s longstanding partnership with Rotary has been vital to fighting polio,” Gates said. “That’s why we’re extending our funding match, so every dollar that Rotary raises is met with two more. To learn more about the partnership, click here.
We are halfway through the Summertime by George! 2019 season.
There are still some great performances scheduled every Wednesday for the rest of the summer! We hope to see you there!
Orange Shirts Update
*If you have not picked up your orange shirt, ordered shirts are in two boxes at the park. You may pick up your shirt the next time you are at the park.
If you did not place an order, please click here to see if there is a remaining shirt that might fit you. A limited selection is available. You may email Darin Seaman to see if one is still available.
Like the Marines, we leave no one behind! We will gear our pace for the slowest riders.
Due to popular re-request we have scheduled 3 bicycle trips over the remainder of the summer. We have changed the day of each ride hoping to capture some of the weekend lake travelers who have not been able to ride with us before. The three rides will all be on the Lake Wobegon Trail. The day of the week for the rides and the start time will change from last year. The rides will be all on Thursdays and the starting times will be an hour later, at 4:30 PM, rather than at 3:30 PM.
Thursday August 1 – Wobegon Trail Head starting in St. Joe at 4:30 PM
Thursday August 22 – Wobegon Trail-Head starting in St. Joe at 4:30 PM
Thursday September 5 – Wobegon Trail-Head starting in St. Joe at 4:30 PM. Dan Steil will host the September 5 ride in my absence.
The 3 rides will be on the scenic LakeWobegon Trail as we’ve done for the last 3 years. We plan to start the rides at 4:30 PM giving us plenty of time to cover the 8 miles to Avon and then a short jaunt to Fisher’s Club on the shores of beautiful Middle Spunk Lake. The ride is entirely on a bicycle trail with only occasional well-marked cross traffic and no hills. “The road rises to meet you and the wind is always at your back”.
The ride starts from the St. Joe trailhead, just North of highway 75. After turning North on College Avenue, the Trailhead is clearly marked and there is plenty of parking. Water and facilities are available there and at an identical trailhead in Avon.
These are all family rides: Feel free to bring children, grandchildren, dogs in trailers, friends and relatives. Previous year’s rides were a great time to meet Rotarian’s grandchildren and other non-Rotarian riders. Let’s get to know each other better. “Camp-Followers” are welcome to meet us at Fisher’s Club for fellowship and dinner.
Logistics: It’s 8 miles to Avon from St. Joe. You can ride 8 miles and then return with a friend or relative by car OR you are also welcome to return with the group to the St. Joe Trailhead by bike. By starting at 4:30 there should be plenty of time to have dinner and a return ride to St. Joe, at your leisure.
Register? NO REGISTRATION is necessary. Just show up.
Decorum:
Helmets are STRONGLY recommended; Ride Courteously and be aware of other traffic on the Trail (bicyclists and in-line skaters mainly); We won’t ride in the rain or if storms are threatening. I’ll try to get an e-mail out with time to spare if that eventuality arises; but do follow your own intuition and don’t wait for official confirmation.
The Community Outpost was a Rotary collaborative project finished in 2017. All the hard work that was put in by many organizations has shown great success. It is receiving National Recognition for transforming public safety and making a difference in the community!
The United States Department of Justice L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination award is given to a team of law enforcement and community members whose innovative civic interactions have transformed public safety and contributed to violent crime reduction.
Watch congressmen, Tom Emmer, congratulate our achievement:
The Rotary Program Committee will meet at 11 a.m. July 31 in the regular club meeting room on the second floor of the Marriott. Please bring your ideas for programs. The club Board of Directors has give the program committee the responsibility to plan the club's holiday lunch/party in December.
Interested in joining the Program Committee?
New members are always encouraged to join the fun! We only meet once a quarter.
Officials estimate up to 150 16- to 23-year-olds are homeless in St. Cloud each day. Research and discussions over the past few years with local social service agencies, law enforcement, and school systems proved there was a growing need for a resource center in the community.
Acknowledging there was an unmet community need, the St. Cloud Rotary Club has partnered with other local Rotary clubs to open a 3,700-square-foot daytime resource center. Pathways 4 Youth (P4Y) will connect teens to social services, medical professionals, lockers, showers, laundry facilities, food, clothing and a mailing address. The center will open in April 2018 and is anticipated to serve 20-25 youth on a daily basis. Community members and stakeholders had the oppurtunity to learn more about how the center will impact the lives of homeless youth in the community.
Click here to learn more about Pathways 4 Youth and how you can get involved.
In each of the last 2 years our club has supported school projects in Guatemala. This year, in collaboration with Minneapolis City of Lakes and the Saint Cloud Granite Club, and last year in collaboration with Minneapolis City of Lakes and Buffalo, we have helped to provide essential educational materials to public schools in the Antigua area which are supported by Common Hope. This year we provided books for a reading program and last year we provided materials for a math curriculum for elementary age students.
A five and a half minute intro to: St. Cloud Granite Rotary, Rotary Club of St. Cloud, St. Cloud Rotaract Club and Great River Rotary Club of Sauk Rapids and Sartell.
Rick Baron, VP of Operations for Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions, will present on February 21, 2017
Rick has a thirty-five year history with the firm. He started with Bankers Systems Inc. which was acquired by Wolters Kluwer in 1999.
Rick's responsibilities include the management of Print Production and Fulfillment operations in St. Cloud, Support and Client Services, Professional Services, Facilities, and a variety of other back office operations.
Rick is a graduate of St. John's. His professional certifications include Supply Chain Mgmt. CPM, Operational Excellence, and Black Belt status in Lean Six Sigma.
Each week we host a group of student Rotarians. Be sure to introduce yourself to them as they visit with us. To see the December Rotarians, click here.
On November 29th, we will meet at the Husky Den, The Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, St. Cloud State University.
Program: Update from Brian Meyers, Chief Blair Anderson and Marilyn Birkland on the Community Outpost (COP House) Project, followed by visit to the site. Parking is on the east side of the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center directly south of Husky Stadium in "Husky Pay Lot". Those with handicapped tags can park in the north end of "K Lot" directly across the plaza from the hockey center.
Did you know that Jerry McCarter is our current President. Of course you did. But, did you know that Troy Fritz will lead us next year and Cindy Hawker will serve as president after Troy? Thank you to all who serve in leadership positions with Rotary.
Gary Strandemo has announcements about a possible trip to Guatemala and donating baseball equipment to the Dominican Republic. For more information, click here.
Interested in helping children who are experiencing homelessness? The club’s task force working on ways to help children experiencing homelessness in our community will meet at 2 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 8 at the Times Media building. For more information, contact John Bodette or click here.
The Rotary program committee will meet Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. in our regular meeting room at the hotel. The committee will plan programs for the next three months. If you have ideas for programs, send them to John Bodette. We are looking for speakers from area businesses with a great story to share about their local company. We are planning two election campaign debates in the next two months.
Our speaker on September 6 is Ashish Vaidya, Interim President of St. Cloud State University. President Vaidya was named to a two-year appointment as interim president by the Minnesota State Board of Trustees in June 2016 following the unexpected death President Earl H. Potter III.
Vaidya came to the University as provost and vice president for academic affairs in 2015.
Tuesday, September 6, 11:15 - 11:45, Courtyard by Marriott
The Rotary program committee will meet next Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. in our regular meeting room at the hotel.
Thursday, September 8, 2:00 pm, Times Media building
The club’s task force working on ways to help children experiencing homelessness in our community will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday Sept. 8 at the Times Media building.
Tuesday May 31 - 5:30 pm - 7 pm at the Courtyard Marriott, St Cloud
There will be a cash bar and light appetizers. Please RSVP saintcloudrotaract@gmail.com by May 27.
Rotary International Campaign
The Rotary International Campaign is wrapping up for 2016 and the SC Rotary Club is nearing the 100% participation target we're aiming for!
If you have NOT made your contribution to Rotary International, now is the time! We need your assistance to reach our goal. If you have questions about how these dollars are spent please contact Greg E. Theis at: 253-2312. Please make your check payable to Rotary International & send it to Greg at: P. O. Box 7294, St. Cloud, MN 56302.
Thank you for your assistance!
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 13, 2016 to attend the seventh annual Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast. This year’s speaker lineup features an outstanding trio of leadership and development experts who are ready to share their expertise on reaching the next level, inspiring your people, and becoming a more effective leader.
Marshall Goldsmith, Author, Professor, and Executive Coach
Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal, Television Sports Analyst and 15-time NBA All-Star
Kaplan Mobray, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Career Consultant
This half-day event was designed with leaders like you in mind.
8:00 am -12:30 pm Wednesday April 13th- Kelly Inn. $15 fee, donated to Children’s Miracle Network. Registration Link below.
Join us to learn more about the power of great leadership and take away new insight on how to refresh, energize, and motivate the people you lead. Welcome to share this invitation with others.
Rotary Members, you and a guest are invited to join the celebration as St. Cloud Rotary announces the 2016 band line up and unveils a special SummerTime by George commemoration.
Wednesday, April 6th | 5:30–7:30 | Regency Plaza
912 W St Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56301
"Be GREAT, on Purpose" is Mark Hegstrom's theme for the 2016-17 year.
Among the expected outcomes of the April District Assembly will be:
training for current and prospective club Board of Directors;
reinforcing or growing skills to lead VIBRANT clubs; and
the details of completing the criteria for earning RI President Citations.
We expect to help presidents elect and their boards to plan for SUCCESS
District Assembly is an opportunity for the 2016-17 club and district leaders to meet and prepare for their upcoming year of service. If you are a Rotarian interested in learning and stretching….You Are Welcome!
Remember, each club can send 10 members to this first training event of the 2016-17 year; there are no individual fees. Represent your club and take great ideas back home!
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 13, 2016 to attend the seventh annual Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast. This year’s speaker lineup features an outstanding trio of leadership and development experts who are ready to share their expertise on reaching the next level, inspiring your people, and becoming a more effective leader.
Marshall Goldsmith, Author, Professor, and Executive Coach
Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal, Television Sports Analyst and 15-time NBA All-Star
Kaplan Mobray, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Career Consultant
This half-day event was designed with leaders like you in mind.
8:00 am -12:30 pm Wednesday April 13th- Kelly Inn. $15 fee, donated to Children’s Miracle Network. Registration Link below.
Join us to learn more about the power of great leadership and take away new insight on how to refresh, energize, and motivate the people you lead. Welcome to share this invitation with others.
Rotarians in Guatemala
Click on the following link to read a great story about various Rotarian Clubs coming together in service.
On June 11th, the Chaska Rotary club is having a curling event with proceeds going to Polio Plus. Cost is $300 per team of 4 which includes equipment, 30 minute lesson, 2 hour match, post match part with food, soda and cash bar. The event is open to all Rotary Clubs families and friends. Please contact Ken Hiller @ 952-239-0222 or Tom Moorse @ 612-308-0127.
Jr. Rotarian Service Project Presentations
On May 3rd, our Jr. Rotarians will be presenting their service projects to the club.
Exploration of Shreburne County
We need a few more attendees to make this event happen.
Wednesday May 4th, 2016 4:55 pm to 9:30 pm
Respond to Leslie, Chris, Jill, Bill, Jerry, Lee or Mike to RSVP.
Rotary Members, you and a guest are invited to join the celebration as St. Cloud Rotary announces the 2016 band line up and unveils a special SummerTime by George commemoration.
Wednesday, April 6th | 5:30–7:30 | Regency Plaza
912 W St Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56301
"Be GREAT, on Purpose" is Mark Hegstrom's theme for the 2016-17 year.
Among the expected outcomes of the April District Assembly will be:
training for current and prospective club Board of Directors;
reinforcing or growing skills to lead VIBRANT clubs; and
the details of completing the criteria for earning RI President Citations.
We expect to help presidents elect and their boards to plan for SUCCESS
District Assembly is an opportunity for the 2016-17 club and district leaders to meet and prepare for their upcoming year of service. If you are a Rotarian interested in learning and stretching….You Are Welcome!
Remember, each club can send 10 members to this first training event of the 2016-17 year; there are no individual fees. Represent your club and take great ideas back home!
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 13, 2016 to attend the seventh annual Refresh Leadership Live Simulcast. This year’s speaker lineup features an outstanding trio of leadership and development experts who are ready to share their expertise on reaching the next level, inspiring your people, and becoming a more effective leader.
Marshall Goldsmith, Author, Professor, and Executive Coach
Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal, Television Sports Analyst and 15-time NBA All-Star
Kaplan Mobray, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Career Consultant
This half-day event was designed with leaders like you in mind.
8:00 am -12:30 pm Wednesday April 13th- Kelly Inn. $15 fee, donated to Children’s Miracle Network. Registration Link below.
Join us to learn more about the power of great leadership and take away new insight on how to refresh, energize, and motivate the people you lead. Welcome to share this invitation with others.
Rotarians in Guatemala
Click on the following link to read a great story about various Rotarian Clubs coming together in service.
Rotary Members, you and a guest are invited to join the celebration as St. Cloud Rotary announces the 2016 band line up and unveils a special SummerTime by George commemoration.
Wednesday, April 6th | 5:30–7:30 | Regency Plaza
912 W St Germain St., St. Cloud, MN 56301
Our International Project Committee invites all club members who have an interest in participating in this year’s water project in the Dominican Republic to come to an information meeting to be held immediately after our club meeting on Tuesday, March 1. While we are still waiting for approval from RI to proceed, at this time we are intending to send a small group at the time of the well drilling in the next month or so and then another larger work group to participate in some of the more major construction at the end of May or early June. There are no certain dates yet, but we can inform you about the nature of the project and answer questions. Please come even if you only have a slight interest in this. If you are interested but unable to attend, please let me or Drew Hultgren or Cindy Hawker know, so we can keep you in the loop.
Gary Strandemo International Services Chair
Rotary All Areas Rotary Meeting
We have just confirmed a speaker- Mark Your Calendars for our Rotary All Area Clubs Meeting
We are pleased to extend the invitation to all area Rotary club members.
Tuesday, March 15th 11:45 am-1:15 pm.
Meeting Location- St. Cloud Marriott-Downtown
Program Speaker will be Joseph Haj, Guthrie Theater.
Free parking in the ramp if you enter ramp side by driving past hotel front door-bring blue ticket to meeting to get stamped.
Your help with a confirmation of attendees for that meeting by Tuesday March 8th is very much appreciated for meal planning
In keeping with a request made by Rotary International the Rotary Club of St. Cloud will conduct a Fireside Chat on Tuesday February 23rd to commemorate the 111th birthday of Rotary. The focus of the evening and of the chat will be how to strengthen the Club's commitment to and support of Our (The) Rotary Foundation which will have its 100th birthday in 2017.
Does the Rotary Club of St. Cloud have a desire to be #1 in District #5,950 in the area of international service? If so, there are many things we need to do in order to earn that title -- as perhaps we have already in the area of community service.
Come to the Fireside Chat 4:30 - 6:30 PM Tuesday February 23rd.
The first round of beverages and hors d'oeuvres a'plenty will be courtesy of your Club.
Venue to be announced soon.
Lee Monk will be chopping the wood.
Rotary All Areas Rotary Meeting
We have just confirmed a speaker- Mark Your Calendars for our Rotary All Area Clubs Meeting
We are pleased to extend the invitation to all area Rotary club members.
Tuesday, March 15th 11:45 am-1:15 pm.
Meeting Location- St. Cloud Marriott-Downtown
Program Speaker will be Joseph Haj, Guthrie Theater.
Free parking in the ramp if you enter ramp side by driving past hotel front door-bring blue ticket to meeting to get stamped.
Your help with a confirmation of attendees for that meeting by Tuesday March 8th is very much appreciated for meal planning
In keeping with a request made by Rotary International the Rotary Club of St. Cloud will conduct a Fireside Chat on Tuesday February 23rd to commemorate the 111th birthday of Rotary. The focus of the evening and of the chat will be how to strengthen the Club's commitment to and support of Our (The) Rotary Foundation which will have its 100th birthday in 2017.
Does the Rotary Club of St. Cloud have a desire to be #1 in District #5,950 in the area of international service? If so, there are many things we need to do in order to earn that title -- as perhaps we have already in the area of community service.
Come to the Fireside Chat 4:30 - 6:30 PM Tuesday February 23rd.
The first round of beverages and hors d'oeuvres a'plenty will be courtesy of your Club.
Venue to be announced soon.
Leee Monk will be chopping the wood.
Rotarian Social Event
Big River Show Series show scheduled for February 12th featuring two comedians over at Cathedral’s performing Arts Center –a fun Rotary outing.
A fun night out and with fellow Rotarians, Steve Laraway, Schlenner Wenner (Jim Schlenner) sponsoring this show, it would be nice to pack the house.
In keeping with a request made by Rotary International the Rotary Club of St. Cloud will conduct a Fireside Chat on Tuesday February 23rd to commemorate the 111th birthday of Rotary. The focus of the evening and of the chat will be how to strengthen the Club's commitment to and support of Our (The) Rotary Foundation which will have its 100th birthday in 2017.
Does the Rotary Club of St. Cloud have a desire to be #1 in District #5,950 in the area of international service? If so, there are many things we need to do in order to earn that title -- as perhaps we have already in the area of community service.
Come to the Fireside Chat 4:30 - 6:30 PM Tuesday February 23rd.
The first round of beverages and hors d'oeuvres a'plenty will be courtesy of your Club.
Venue to be announced soon.
Leee Monk will be chopping the wood.
Rotarian Social Event
Big River Show Series show scheduled for February 12th featuring two comedians over at Cathedral’s performing Arts Center –a fun Rotary outing.
A fun night out and with fellow Rotarians, Steve Laraway, Schlenner Wenner (Jim Schlenner) sponsoring this show, it would be nice to pack the house.
In keeping with a request made by Rotary International the Rotary Club of St. Cloud will conduct a Fireside Chat on Tuesday February 23rd to commemorate the 111th birthday of Rotary. The focus of the evening and of the chat will be how to strengthen the Club's commitment to and support of Our (The) Rotary Foundation which will have its 100th birthday in 2017.
Does the Rotary Club of St. Cloud have a desire to be #1 in District #5,950 in the area of international service? If so, there are many things we need to do in order to earn that title -- as perhaps we have already in the area of community service.
Come to the Fireside Chat 4:30 - 6:30 PM Tuesday February 23rd.
The first round of beverages and hors d'oeuvres a'plenty will be courtesy of your Club.
Venue to be announced soon.
Leee Monk will be chopping the wood.
Rotarian Social Event
Big River Show Series show scheduled for February 12th featuring two comedians over at Cathedral’s performing Arts Center –a fun Rotary outing.
A fun night out and with fellow Rotarians, Steve Laraway, Schlenner Wenner (Jim Schlenner) sponsoring this show, it would be nice to pack the house.
We have just confirmed a speaker- Mark Your Calendars for our Rotary All Area Clubs Meeting
We are pleased to extend the invitation to all area Rotary club members.
Tuesday, March 15th 11:45 am-1:15 pm.
Meeting Location- St. Cloud Marriott-Downtown
Program Speaker will be Joseph Haj, Guthrie Theater.
Free parking in the ramp if you enter ramp side by driving past hotel front door-bring blue ticket to meeting to get stamped.
Your help with a confirmation of attendees for that meeting by Tuesday March 8th is very much appreciated for meal planning
January Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
Hi Rotarians, I hope you are doing well. I am chairing the Rotary's IGNITE 2016 Leadership & Innovation Conference - Friday, January 29th and would welcome your help in sharing with the St. Cloud club members.
Go to www.IGNITE2016.org to see the incredible speakers we have lined up and to register.
Rotary member's get a $20 discount on a ticket by entering the promo code "AREA12ROTARY". This year it is being sponsored by the Area 12 Rotary clubs which includes: Mound-Westonak, Plymouth, Wayzata, Excelsior, Lake Minnetonka - Excelsior, and Orono. Thanks and I hope you have a great year! Kevin Ehlinger
Photo Updates for School Supplies for Guatemala
If you would like to follow the photos of the group while they are in Guatemala you can do so by watching for new photos at the following website. The team will get updated on Monday and new photos will be posted throughout the week.
Rotary members are encourage to invite their employees and co-workers to register! Registration sheets will be available at upcoming Rotary meetings or you can register directly at redcrossblood.org (choose St Cloud Blood Center site).
Rapid Pass is now available. Donors have the option to pre-read the material and answer all questions through the Red Cross website prior to their donation appointment. Note: Rapid Pass has to be completed the day of donation. Donor simply prints out the paper and brings it along to their appointment (or send to their smart phones and present it at the site).
January Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
We will meet at 11 a.m. in our Rotary meeting room at the hotel. We have many requests for the open dates in March, April and May.
We also need to decide on an “impact” speaker for the all-area Rotary meeting in March. Our club is hosting the event. We would like to get a “big deal” speaker. Suggestions?
IGNITE Leadership & Innovation Conference
Hi Rotarians, I hope you are doing well. I am chairing the Rotary's IGNITE 2016 Leadership & Innovation Conference - Friday, January 29th and would welcome your help in sharing with the St. Cloud club members.
Go to www.IGNITE2016.org to see the incredible speakers we have lined up and to register.
Rotary member's get a $20 discount on a ticket by entering the promo code "AREA12ROTARY". This year it is being sponsored by the Area 12 Rotary clubs which includes: Mound-Westonak, Plymouth, Wayzata, Excelsior, Lake Minnetonka - Excelsior, and Orono. Thanks and I hope you have a great year! Kevin Ehlinger
School Supplies for Guatemala
At the January 12 and 19 meetings, Bill Maney will have a suitcase that we would like to fill with school supplies that we can bring with us to Guatemala when we leave on the 24th. Fellow Rotarians Dan Steil and Lori Kloos with be traveling with Bill and me, and we will distribute other school supplies that were purchased through a District Grant that our club supported in collaboration with City of Lakes Club from Minneapolis and the Buffalo Club.
We are looking to fill the suitcase with new or minimally used notebooks, paper, sketching pads, pencils, crayons, colored drawing pencils, markers, erasers. Check your basement and drawers and your kid’s rooms and donate those school supplies that can be useful to someone in need. Cash can also be put to good use to purchase additional supplies.
Thanks in advance for your generosity!
Gary Strandemo
Rotarian Social Event
Big River Show Series show scheduled for February 12th featuring two comedians over at Cathedral’s performing Arts Center –a fun Rotary outing.
A fun night out and with fellow Rotarians, Steve Laraway, Schlenner Wenner (Jim Schlenner) sponsoring this show, it would be nice to pack the house.
Rotary members are encourage to invite their employees and co-workers to register! Registration sheets will be available at upcoming Rotary meetings or you can register directly at redcrossblood.org (choose St Cloud Blood Center site).
Rapid Pass is now available. Donors have the option to pre-read the material and answer all questions through the Red Cross website prior to their donation appointment. Note: Rapid Pass has to be completed the day of donation. Donor simply prints out the paper and brings it along to their appointment (or send to their smart phones and present it at the site).
January Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
Hi Rotarians, I hope you are doing well. I am chairing the Rotary's IGNITE 2016 Leadership & Innovation Conference - Friday, January 29th and would welcome your help in sharing with the St. Cloud club members.
Go to www.IGNITE2016.org to see the incredible speakers we have lined up and to register.
Rotary member's get a $20 discount on a ticket by entering the promo code "AREA12ROTARY". This year it is being sponsored by the Area 12 Rotary clubs which includes: Mound-Westonak, Plymouth, Wayzata, Excelsior, Lake Minnetonka - Excelsior, and Orono. Thanks and I hope you have a great year! Kevin Ehlinger
School Supplies for Guatemala
At the January 12 and 19 meetings, Bill Maney will have a suitcase that we would like to fill with school supplies that we can bring with us to Guatemala when we leave on the 24th. Fellow Rotarians Dan Steil and Lori Kloos with be traveling with Bill and me, and we will distribute other school supplies that were purchased through a District Grant that our club supported in collaboration with City of Lakes Club from Minneapolis and the Buffalo Club.
We are looking to fill the suitcase with new or minimally used notebooks, paper, sketching pads, pencils, crayons, colored drawing pencils, markers, erasers. Check your basement and drawers and your kid’s rooms and donate those school supplies that can be useful to someone in need. Cash can also be put to good use to purchase additional supplies.
Thanks in advance for your generosity!
Gary Strandemo
Rotarian Social Event
Big River Show Series show scheduled for February 12th featuring two comedians over at Cathedral’s performing Arts Center –a fun Rotary outing.
A fun night out and with fellow Rotarians, Steve Laraway, Schlenner Wenner (Jim Schlenner) sponsoring this show, it would be nice to pack the house.
Rotary members are encourage to invite their employees and co-workers to register! Registration sheets will be available at upcoming Rotary meetings or you can register directly at redcrossblood.org (choose St Cloud Blood Center site).
Rapid Pass is now available. Donors have the option to pre-read the material and answer all questions through the Red Cross website prior to their donation appointment. Note: Rapid Pass has to be completed the day of donation. Donor simply prints out the paper and brings it along to their appointment (or send to their smart phones and present it at the site).
Classification Talks
Classification talks (a brief 3-5 minute introduction presentation complete with easy to answer questions) will begin soon at our meetings just prior to our program. Great opportunity to learn about new members. Look for personal invites from the Membership Committee members soon.
District Mid-Term Assembly
January 16, 2016
Earle Brown Heritage Center
Brooklyn Center, MN
A time to meet and re-energize for the rest of the Rotary year, network with fellow Rotarians, and learn about club activities around the district. All Rotarians are welcome to attend; club presidents, board members and committee chairs as well as Assistant Governors and District Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Visit the district website to register.
Looking for Future Club President
The Nominating Committee for naming the next vice president of the club who will advance to president-elect and ultimately to president of the Rotary Club of St. Cloud will be meeting in the coming weeks. We are looking for recommendations/nominations from club members as well as those individuals who also aspire to be president of the club. Please contact Jim Dwyer, Drew Hultgren or Steve Joul with your interest/suggestion/recommendations.
January Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
Rotary members are encourage to invite their employees and co-workers to register! Registration sheets will be available at upcoming Rotary meetings or you can register directly at redcrossblood.org (choose St Cloud Blood Center site).
Rapid Pass is now available. Donors have the option to pre-read the material and answer all questions through the Red Cross website prior to their donation appointment. Note: Rapid Pass has to be completed the day of donation. Donor simply prints out the paper and brings it along to their appointment (or send to their smart phones and present it at the site).
Classification Talks
Classification talks (a brief 3-5 minute introduction presentation complete with easy to answer questions) will begin soon at our meetings just prior to our program. Great opportunity to learn about new members. Look for personal invites from the Membership Committee members soon.
District Mid-Term Assembly
January 16, 2016
Earle Brown Heritage Center
Brooklyn Center, MN
A time to meet and re-energize for the rest of the Rotary year, network with fellow Rotarians, and learn about club activities around the district. All Rotarians are welcome to attend; club presidents, board members and committee chairs as well as Assistant Governors and District Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Visit the district website to register.
Looking for Future Club President
The Nominating Committee for naming the next vice president of the club who will advance to president-elect and ultimately to president of the Rotary Club of St. Cloud will be meeting in the coming weeks. We are looking for recommendations/nominations from club members as well as those individuals who also aspire to be president of the club. Please contact Jim Dwyer, Drew Hultgren or Steve Joul with your interest/suggestion/recommendations.
January Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
Rotary members are encourage to invite their employees and co-workers to register! Registration sheets will be available at upcoming Rotary meetings or you can register directly at redcrossblood.org (choose St Cloud Blood Center site).
Rapid Pass is now available. Donors have the option to pre-read the material and answer all questions through the Red Cross website prior to their donation appointment. Note: Rapid Pass has to be completed the day of donation. Donor simply prints out the paper and brings it along to their appointment (or send to their smart phones and present it at the site).
Classification Talks
Classification talks (a brief 3-5 minute introduction presentation complete with easy to answer questions) will begin soon at our meetings just prior to our program. Great opportunity to learn about new members. Look for personal invites from the Membership Committee members soon.
District Mid-Term Assembly
January 16, 2016
Earle Brown Heritage Center
Brooklyn Center, MN
A time to meet and re-energize for the rest of the Rotary year, network with fellow Rotarians, and learn about club activities around the district. All Rotarians are welcome to attend; club presidents, board members and committee chairs as well as Assistant Governors and District Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Visit the district website to register.
Looking for Future Club President
The Nominating Committee for naming the next vice president of the club who will advance to president-elect and ultimately to president of the Rotary Club of St. Cloud will be meeting in the coming weeks. We are looking for recommendations/nominations from club members as well as those individuals who also aspire to be president of the club. Please contact Jim Dwyer, Drew Hultgren or Steve Joul with your interest/suggestion/recommendations.
December Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
Classification talks (a brief 3-5 minute introduction presentation complete with easy to answer questions) will begin soon at our meetings just prior to our program. Great opportunity to learn about new members. Look for personal invites from the Membership Committee members soon.
District Mid-Term Assembly
January 16, 2016
Earle Brown Heritage Center
Brooklyn Center, MN
A time to meet and re-energize for the rest of the Rotary year, network with fellow Rotarians, and learn about club activities around the district. All Rotarians are welcome to attend; club presidents, board members and committee chairs as well as Assistant Governors and District Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Visit the district website to register.
Looking for Future Club President
The Nominating Committee for naming the next vice president of the club who will advance to president-elect and ultimately to president of the Rotary Club of St. Cloud will be meeting in the coming weeks. We are looking for recommendations/nominations from club members as well as those individuals who also aspire to be president of the club. Please contact Jim Dwyer, Drew Hultgren or Steve Joul with your interest/suggestion/recommendations.
December Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
Classification talks (a brief 3-5 minute introduction presentation complete with easy to answer questions) will begin soon at our meetings just prior to our program. Great opportunity to learn about new members. Look for personal invites from the Membership Committee members soon.
District Mid-Term Assembly
January 16, 2016
Earle Brown Heritage Center
Brooklyn Center, MN
A time to meet and re-energize for the rest of the Rotary year, network with fellow Rotarians, and learn about club activities around the district. All Rotarians are welcome to attend; club presidents, board members and committee chairs as well as Assistant Governors and District Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Visit the district website to register.
Rotaract Food Drive
Rotaract is conducting a FOOD DRIVE Dec 1-15th. On Dec 15th Rotarian Members from our club are asked to bring food donations or cash which will be collected and distributed to Catholic Charities. Rotaract members will be taking the donations from our meeting that day.
Those interested (ages 18 - 30) in joining Rotaract can contact Clare Richards by emailing saintcloudrotaract@gmail.com, by calling 320.429.0050, or by messaging the Facebook page Saint Cloud Rotaract.
December Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
A time to meet and re-energize for the rest of the Rotary year, network with fellow Rotarians, and learn about club activities around the district. All Rotarians are welcome to attend; club presidents, board members and committee chairs as well as Assistant Governors and District Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Visit the district website to register.
Rotaract Food Drive
Rotaract is conducting a FOOD DRIVE Dec 1-15th. On Dec 15th Rotarian Members from our club are asked to bring food donations or cash which will be collected and distributed to Catholic Charities. Rotaract members will be taking the donations from our meeting that day.
Those interested (ages 18 - 30) in joining Rotaract can contact Clare Richards by emailing saintcloudrotaract@gmail.com, by calling 320.429.0050, or by messaging the Facebook page Saint Cloud Rotaract.
December Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
A time to meet and re-energize for the rest of the Rotary year, network with fellow Rotarians, and learn about club activities around the district. All Rotarians are welcome to attend; club presidents, board members and committee chairs as well as Assistant Governors and District Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Visit the district website to register.
Rotaract Food Drive
Rotaract is conducting a FOOD DRIVE Dec 1-15th. On Dec 15th Rotarian Members from our club are asked to bring food donations or cash which will be collected and distributed to Catholic Charities. Rotaract members will be taking the donations from our meeting that day.
Those interested (ages 18 - 30) in joining Rotaract can contact Clare Richards by emailing saintcloudrotaract@gmail.com, by calling 320.429.0050, or by messaging the Facebook page Saint Cloud Rotaract.
November Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
A time to meet and re-energize for the rest of the Rotary year, network with fellow Rotarians, and learn about club activities around the district. All Rotarians are welcome to attend; club presidents, board members and committee chairs as well as Assistant Governors and District Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Visit the district website to register.
Rotaract Food Drive
Rotaract is conducting a FOOD DRIVE Dec 1-15th. On Dec 15th Rotarian Members from our club are asked to bring food donations or cash which will be collected and distributed to Catholic Charities. Rotaract members will be taking the donations from our meeting that day.
Those interested (ages 18 - 30) in joining Rotaract can contact Clare Richards by emailing saintcloudrotaract@gmail.com, by calling 320.429.0050, or by messaging the Facebook page Saint Cloud Rotaract.
November Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
A time to meet and re-energize for the rest of the Rotary year, network with fellow Rotarians, and learn about club activities around the district. All Rotarians are welcome to attend; club presidents, board members and committee chairs as well as Assistant Governors and District Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Visit the district website to register.
Last Meeting Photos
November Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
Our club has collaborated with 2 other District 5950 clubs, Minneapolis City of Lakes and Buffalo, to apply for a grant to send school supplies, specifically a math curriculum, to needy schools in the vicinity of Antigua, Guatemala, working with the Saint Paul based NGO, Common Hope. A group of Rotarians from the 3 clubs will travel to Guatemala on January 24 for a week at Common Hope and in Antigua, and will help distribute the learning materials to the local schools. The expenses would include your air travel ~$650-700 currently and a $100 per diem, which would cover most of your expenses while there. There would be room for up to 4 more Rotarians (could be spouses) from our club; please see Gary Strandemo or call Gary Strandemo, 651-492-3676, if interested or if questions.
October Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
--An Evening of Erudition in the Magna Carta Tradition
--October Junior Rotarians
--Photos from Oct 13th meeting
Would you like to travel to Guatemala?
Our club has collaborated with 2 other District 5950 clubs, Minneapolis City of Lakes and Buffalo, to apply for a grant to send school supplies, specifically a math curriculum, to needy schools in the vicinity of Antigua, Guatemala, working with the Saint Paul based NGO, Common Hope. A group of Rotarians from the 3 clubs will travel to Guatemala on January 24 for a week at Common Hope and in Antigua, and will help distribute the learning materials to the local schools. The expenses would include your air travel ~$650-700 currently and a $100 per diem, which would cover most of your expenses while there. There would be room for up to 4 more Rotarians (could be spouses) from our club; please see Gary Strandemo or call Gary Strandemo, 651-492-3676, if interested or if questions.
An Evening of Erudition in the Magna Carta Tradition
From Mike Mullins
Dear Rotarians/Guests/Friends --
Any/ All are still welcome!
Just for fun we'll reverse the proposition and thus it shall be:
"The much-ballyhooed Magna Carta written and promulgated in 1215 at Runnymede (England) was nothing more than the forced capitulation by King John to the demands made of him by his barons who were sick and tired of the taxation (fees, hounours, scutage) which had reached, in their opinion, unbearable and oppressive levels. As to being a template for the future US Constitution and the Bill of Rights, perhaps that's true, but historical context would suggest the Magna Carta cared little or none at all for the common ordinary person nor for the concept of citizenship within a democratic republich."
Monday October 26, 2015
6 PM -- single malt tasing, schnacks, and discussion
Price of Admission is a bottle of high quality single malt -- most of which you'll take back home.
Oh, and don't forget your favourite tumber(s).
8:30 PM -- Retire to the Brick Yard in Clear Lake for a non-hosted dinner
October Junior Rotarians of the Month
Hosts have been identified until December; however, there will be additional opportunities to host a Junior Rotarian in the months of January through April. Also, we are in need of four Juniors or Seniors who would be interested in attending Camp Enterprise. If someone has the name of a student who might be interested, please contact Julie Leapaldt or Carol Veurink for additional information.
--I-35W Bridge Lights Up to End Polio Now on October 24
--CPR/AED Training
--Rotary Ride to Fishers' on Lake Wobegan Trail
Would you like to travel to Guatemala?
Our club has collaborated with 2 other District 5950 clubs, Minneapolis City of Lakes and Buffalo, to apply for a grant to send school supplies, specifically a math curriculum, to needy schools in the vicinity of Antigua, Guatemala, working with the Saint Paul based NGO, Common Hope. A group of Rotarians from the 3 clubs will travel to Guatemala on January 24 for a week at Common Hope and in Antigua, and will help distribute the learning materials to the local schools. The expenses would include your air travel ~$650-700 currently and a $100 per diem, which would cover most of your expenses while there. There would be room for up to 4 more Rotarians (could be spouses) from our club; please see Gary Strandemo or call Gary Strandemo, 651-492-3676, if interested or if questions.
I-35W Bridge Lights Up to End Polio Now on October 24
Minneapolis—The I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis will be lit in shades of red and yellow on October 24 to honor Rotary International’s fight to end polio called End Polio Now.
Rotary International and the Rotary Clubs of District 5950 in the Minneapolis area and central Minnesota have been engaged in a 30-year campaign to eradicate polio worldwide. When Rotary launched its eradication effort in 1985, more than 350,000 children in 125 countries were stricken with polio every year. Since then, polio cases have dropped by 99% to 359 cases in 2014. As of the end of September, 44 cases of wild poliovirus had been reported in 2015 in two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Africa recently marked one year without wild polio.
Polio will be only the second disease after smallpox to be eradicated. The world is on the threshold of ending polio forever due to the efforts of Rotary and its partners, the World Health Organization, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and UNICEF.
The Minneapolis City Council has declared October 24 as World Polio Day in Minneapolis. The I-35W Bridge will be lit in the End Polio Now branding colors of red and yellow that day to bring attention and awareness to the final push for polio eradication.
For more information, contact Rotary District 5950 End Polio Now Chair Tim Mulcrone at 952-239-1594 or timmulcrone@aol.com.
CPR/AED Training
Learn how to save the life of a sudden cardiac arrest victim by attending a free, 1-hour CPR and AED training Session.
--I-35W Bridge Lights Up to End Polio Now on October 24
--CPR/AED Training
--Rotary Ride to Fishers' on Lake Wobegan Trail
--SBG! Encore
I-35W Bridge Lights Up to End Polio Now on October 24
Minneapolis—The I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis will be lit in shades of red and yellow on October 24 to honor Rotary International’s fight to end polio called End Polio Now.
Rotary International and the Rotary Clubs of District 5950 in the Minneapolis area and central Minnesota have been engaged in a 30-year campaign to eradicate polio worldwide. When Rotary launched its eradication effort in 1985, more than 350,000 children in 125 countries were stricken with polio every year. Since then, polio cases have dropped by 99% to 359 cases in 2014. As of the end of September, 44 cases of wild poliovirus had been reported in 2015 in two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Africa recently marked one year without wild polio.
Polio will be only the second disease after smallpox to be eradicated. The world is on the threshold of ending polio forever due to the efforts of Rotary and its partners, the World Health Organization, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and UNICEF.
The Minneapolis City Council has declared October 24 as World Polio Day in Minneapolis. The I-35W Bridge will be lit in the End Polio Now branding colors of red and yellow that day to bring attention and awareness to the final push for polio eradication.
For more information, contact Rotary District 5950 End Polio Now Chair Tim Mulcrone at 952-239-1594 or timmulcrone@aol.com.
CPR/AED Training
Learn how to save the life of a sudden cardiac arrest victim by attending a free, 1-hour CPR and AED training Session.
Event: Fall ClubTraining & Speed Dating "Rotary Style" Date: Friday, Sept 25, 2015 Time: (Breakfast/check-in at 8:00 - Session starts at 8:30) Fee: Ten members per club attend FREE Location: MN Landscape Arboretum
Details:
Speed Dating "Rotary Style" ... offers an opportunity to learn about projects and initiatives in the district, make contact with those who lead them, and decide which new ideas can work in your club
Break Out Session Topics:
* Membership w/focus on retention, engagement & recruitment * Public Relations w/focus on social media and updating Rotary's messages * The Rotary Foundation w/focus on how fund raising supports programs
Assistant Governors will meet for a special briefing with DG Murph & AG Coordinator Jeff Ohe
PAKRAT Bus Sponsored by St Cloud Rotary
SBG! Encore
Each Rotarian receives 2 tickets, please call the box office at 320-259-5463 to reserve your ticket.
Joan Vincent spotted the above Four Way Test in Chinese at the Vancouver Chinese Gardens. The Vancouver Rotary club helped establish the Chinese Gardens which is how this ended there. Thanks Joan!
Checking in for Rotary is easy. Simply grab your button, turn it over and use the scanner provided to scan your bar code on the back. If you forget your button, there will be a book with everyone’s bar codes available.
John Gregerson - Capital One now and in the future, and industry now and what you see in the future.
Rotary Notes
Get Ready for New Check-In-Procedures
Those of you who were at our June 9th meeting have already experienced our new check-in procedure, so hopefully you feel like it was easy to use. For everyone else, here is an update…..
Starting next week, checking in for Rotary will be easy. Simply grab your button, turn it over and use the scanner provided to scan your bar code on the back. If you forget your button, there will be a book with everyone’s bar codes available. Leigh Ann Davis will be available again this next week to help anyone who is having trouble. We will use both check in forms for one more week to ensure the new system is working. Thank you to everyone for your patience as we transition to the new system. It will certainly help make our attendance work easier.
Guest Fee
You can now choose to pay that day for your Rotary guest or have it billed to your account.
Summertime by George
Check out our Rotary Facebook page for the latest photos.
Did you get a copy of the book, The Best Place in Town to Spend Tuesday Noon? 90th anniversary edition -- If you didn't get a copy or would like to have a 2nd or a 3rd copy (one for home, one for the office), just let Mike Mullin know and he'll get you one. No cash needed up front; it can be added to your monthly statement.
News Worthy Snippets
Memorable Photos from July 7th
Monthly Meetings
Membership Committee Meetings- first Tuesday, 11:00 at the hotel
Board Meetings- 2nd Tuesday, 10:45 first floor meeting room, by the restaurant
Those of you who were at our June 9th meeting have already experienced our new check-in procedure, so hopefully you feel like it was easy to use. For everyone else, here is an update…..
Starting next week, checking in for Rotary will be easy. Simply grab your button, turn it over and use the scanner provided to scan your bar code on the back. If you forget your button, there will be a book with everyone’s bar codes available. Leigh Ann Davis will be available again this next week to help anyone who is having trouble. We will use both check in forms for one more week to ensure the new system is working. Thank you to everyone for your patience as we transition to the new system. It will certainly help make our attendance work easier.
Guest Fee
You can now choose to pay that day for your Rotary guest or have it billed to your account.
Summertime by George
Check out our Rotary Facebook page for the latest photos.
Did you get a copy of the book, The Best Place in Town to Spend Tuesday Noon? 90th anniversary edition -- If you didn't get a copy or would like to have a 2nd or a 3rd copy (one for home, one for the office), just let Mike Mullin know and he'll get you one. No cash needed up front; it can be added to your monthly statement.
News Worthy Snippets
No new notes
Monthly Meetings
Membership Committee Meetings- first Tuesday, 11:00 at the hotel
Board Meetings- 2nd Tuesday, 10:45 first floor meeting room, by the restaurant
As we will be off and running with the New Rotary Year, members are asked to wear Running Shoes to this meeting.
Prize for most interesting shoes!
Rotary Notes
Get Ready for New Check-In-Procedures
Those of you who were at our June 9th meeting have already experienced our new check-in procedure, so hopefully you feel like it was easy to use. For everyone else, here is an update…..
Starting next week, checking in for Rotary will be easy. Simply grab your button, turn it over and use the scanner provided to scan your bar code on the back. If you forget your button, there will be a book with everyone’s bar codes available. Leigh Ann Davis will be available again this next week to help anyone who is having trouble. We will use both check in forms for one more week to ensure the new system is working. Thank you to everyone for your patience as we transition to the new system. It will certainly help make our attendance work easier.
Guest Fee
You can now choose to pay that day for your Rotary guest or have it billed to your account.
Summertime by George
Check out our Rotary Facebook page for the latest photos.
Did you get a copy of the book, The Best Place in Town to Spend Tuesday Noon? 90th anniversary edition -- If you didn't get a copy or would like to have a 2nd or a 3rd copy (one for home, one for the office), just let Mike Mullin know and he'll get you one. No cash needed up front; it can be added to your monthly statement.
News Worthy Snippets
Drew Hultgren was awarded Hero for our club, for all of his work on International Projects- Congratulations Drew!
Monthly Meetings
Membership Committee Meetings- first Tuesday, 11:00 at the hotel
Board Meetings- 2nd Tuesday, 10:45 first floor meeting room, by the restaurant
In addition to the program, Community Services will report on recommendations for Signature projects.
St Cloud Rotary Changing of the Guard July 7th
As we will be off and running with the New Rotary Year, members are asked to wear Running Shoes to this meeting.
Prize for most interesting shoes!
Rotary Notes
Get Ready for New Check-In-Procedures
Those of you who were at our June 9th meeting have already experienced our new check-in procedure, so hopefully you feel like it was easy to use. For everyone else, here is an update…..
Starting next week, checking in for Rotary will be easy. Simply grab your button, turn it over and use the scanner provided to scan your bar code on the back. If you forget your button, there will be a book with everyone’s bar codes available. Leigh Ann Davis will be available again this next week to help anyone who is having trouble. We will use both check in forms for one more week to ensure the new system is working. Thank you to everyone for your patience as we transition to the new system. It will certainly help make our attendance work easier.
Guest Fee
You can now choose to pay that day for your Rotary guest or have it billed to your account.
Summertime by George
Check out our Rotary Facebook page for the latest photos.
Did you get a copy of the book, The Best Place in Town to Spend Tuesday Noon? 90th anniversary edition -- If you didn't get a copy or would like to have a 2nd or a 3rd copy (one for home, one for the office), just let Mike Mullin know and he'll get you one. No cash needed up front; it can be added to your monthly statement.
News Worthy Snippets
Drew Hultgren was awarded Hero for our club, for all of his work on International Projects- Congratulations Drew!
Monthly Meetings
Membership Committee Meetings- first Tuesday, 11:00 at the hotel
Board Meetings- 2nd Tuesday, 10:45 first floor meeting room, by the restaurant
What's New in the Cities Fun Department - Tony Goddard
Rotary Notes
Get Ready for New Check-In-Procedures
Those of you who were at our June 9th meeting have already experienced our new check-in procedure, so hopefully you feel like it was easy to use. For everyone else, here is an update…..
Starting next week, checking in for Rotary will be easy. Simply grab your button, turn it over and use the scanner provided to scan your bar code on the back. If you forget your button, there will be a book with everyone’s bar codes available. Leigh Ann Davis will be available again this next week to help anyone who is having trouble. We will use both check in forms for one more week to ensure the new system is working. Thank you to everyone for your patience as we transition to the new system. It will certainly help make our attendance work easier.
Did you get a copy of the book, The Best Place in Town to Spend Tuesday Noon? 90th anniversary edition -- If you didn't get a copy or would like to have a 2nd or a 3rd copy (one for home, one for the office), just let Mike Mullin know and he'll get you one. No cash needed up front; it can be added to your monthly statement.
News Worthy Snippets
Nothing reported, please send any updates to cliff@cohlab.com
St Cloud State University Update - Presented by Dr. Earl Potter III, SCSU President
St Cloud Rotary's Upcoming Events
Summertime by George - Featuring Transit Authority - Wednesday June 10th 5 pm to 9 pm
St Cloud Rotary Board Meeting - Tuesday June 16th @ 10:45 am
St Paul Saints Baseball Game - Thursday September 3rd @ 5 pm
Contact Mike Mullin if you would like to go - mmullin@cathedralcrusaders.org
Leave St Cloud at 5pm aboard a luxury coach liner, game starts at 7 pm
Twins program for the night "Get Started Early on Oktoberfest"
Surly's - Tuesday September 22 @ 5:03 pm
Contact Mike Mullin if you would like to go - mmullin@cathedralcrusaders.org
Big Lake Train Station
Rotary Notes
President Elect Jill Magelssen if off to the Rotary International convention in São Paulo Brazil!
Did you get a copy of the book, The Best Place in Town to Spend Tuesday Noon? 90th anniversary edition -- If you didn't get a copy or would like to have a 2nd or a 3rd copy (one for home, one for the office), just let Mike Mullin know and he'll get you one. No cash needed up front; it can be added to your monthly statement.
CentraCare Health System Update - Presented by Dr. Ken Holman, CEO CentraCare Health
St Cloud Rotary's Upcoming Events
St Cloud Rotary Board Meeting - Tuesday June 16th @ 10:45 am
Rotary After Hours - Thursday June 4th @ 4 pm
The Green Mill (Eastern edge of town)
Twins Baseball Game - Thursday September 3rd @ 5 pm
Contact Mike Mullin if you would like to go - mmullin@cathedralcrusaders.org
Leave St Cloud at 5pm aboard a luxury coach liner, game starts at 7 pm
Twins program for the night "Get Started Early on Oktoberfest"
Surly's - Tuesday September 22 @ 5:03 pm
Contact Mike Mullin if you would like to go - mmullin@cathedralcrusaders.org
Big Lake Train Station
Rotary Notes
Did you get a copy of the book, The Best Place in Town to Spend Tuesday Noon? 90th anniversary edition -- If you didn't get a copy or would like to have a 2nd or a 3rd copy (one for home, one for the office), just let Mike Mullin know and he'll get you one. No cash needed up front; it can be added to your monthly statement.
Last Thursday, we completed the installation work at Batey 7 and Santa Maria primary schools. Once we had the systems up and running, we took water samples to test for pathogens and verify that the water being filtered from the WWR systems was safe to drink.
Before the installation of the purification systems, we tested the community water that entered both school grounds. The water at the school in Batey 7 was distributed to the students through the tinaco/tank you see in the attached picture. This is where the student body went for drinking water and where they filled their cups and water bottles. They often drank directly from the hose you see attached to the spigot.
If you look at the adjacent picture with the dark colored water and light colored water, you will see the results of the pathogen test. The water taken directly from the community water is the darker of the two and tested positive for pathogens. The filtered water tested negative for pathogens, as you can see by the lighter color. We will conduct further testing and checks on a regular basis, but I wanted to show you a clear example of the importance of purified water.
Our job now is to teach the students and staff the dangers of drinking un-purified water and provide them with the alternative of hygienic drinking and hand-washing stations that now provide safe, filtered and purified water.
Thank you Drew for providing us at WWR the means to put an end to these unsafe habits.
Because the school year is now almost over in the DR, the directors have asked us to perform the inauguration ceremonies during the 1st weeks of the new school year, when all of the students and staff are again present.
I will be sure to keep you updated and inform you of the inauguration dates when they have been set.
Summertime by George - Presented by Diane Kroska, Dave Tripp and Christy Gilleland
Prepare for a preview of the upcoming Summertime by George 2015 debut! This should be a no miss meeting for any of you that have heard of this thing called Summertime by George. Come early to see photo sharing from Mike Mullin of our 90th celebration event.
St Cloud Rotary's Upcoming Events
Spring Treasure Hunt - AKA Highway Clean Up - Wednesday, May 27
The spring highway cleanup is scheduled for Wed., May 27th at 5:30 pm. Following cleanup we will meet at Sammy's Pizza. If you can join please let Marilyn know by emailing mbirkland@gannett.com
Rotary Notes
Did you get a copy of the book, The Best Place in Town to Spend Tuesday Noon? 90th anniversary edition -- If you didn't get a copy or would like to have a 2nd or a 3rd copy (one for home, one for the office), just let Mike Mullin know and he'll get you one. No cash needed up front; it can be added to your monthly statement.
News Worthy Snippets
Carmen Nusbaum received the Tech HS Rotary scholarship Wednesday, May 20
Tuesday's Program - “Emerging Infections in a Modern World: A view from the Front Windshield and Rear View Mirror”
Michael Osterhom, PhD, MPH
Next week’s program is one of the U of M’s rock stars. Micheal Osterhom , PhD, MPH is our speaker who will fascinate the group with knowledge and involvement with infectious diseases and their movement across the world, recently, now and in the future. Mike and his organization, the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy is a consultant and respected resource for governments, leaders, large business organizations, national and international health agencies. He has served as interim leader of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, served as a special advisor to former HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson on bioterrorism and public health preparedness.
According to fellow Rotarian John Frobenius, "In my twelve years brining speakers from the U of M to St. Cloud Rotary, he is the best presenter and most interesting speaker from the U we have had."
Spring Treasure Hunt - AKA Highway Clean Up - Wednesday, May 27
The spring highway cleanup is scheduled for Wed., May 27th at 5:30 pm. Following cleanup we will meet at Sammy's Pizza. If you can join please let Marilyn know by emailing mbirkland@gannett.com
District Rotary Conference Sets World Record
According to President Elect Jill Magelssen those local Rotarians attending the District Conference last Saturday had a great time. Those in attendance Broke a Guinness world book of records for most flags flown in one minute. Below is a photo just before the event at district conference. Mark Rosen was the featured luncheon speaker
Here are a couple of photos:
From Michael Mullin Regarding the 90th Birthday Bash Photos
At the 90th Birthday Bash Yuppy Photo (Jeff and Rochelle Yapuncich) and Joan Schlenner provided outstanding photographer services.
We have the photographs edited and ready for viewing and enjoying.
At the meeting this Tuesday, and perhaps at subsequent meetings if the president-elect will allow, we'll show the photographs on the screen prior to the beginning of the formal portion of the meeting. Perhaps at a future meeting there will be time to even feature the memories as a part of the program. Enjoy!
Did you get a copy of the book, The Best Place in Town to Spend Tuesday Noon? 90th anniversary edition --
If you didn't get a copy or would like to have a 2nd or a 3rd copy (one for home, one for the office), just let Mike Mullin know and he'll get you one. No cash needed up front; it can be added to your monthly statement.
We will here from the Student Rotarians who are once again doing service projects in their schools. Tomorrow we will hear from Cathedral, St. John's Prep & the St. Cloud Christian School.
Rotary Board Meeting Tuesday
The Board of the Rotary Club will meet at 10:45 am prior to the start of the club meeting.
Rotary District 5950 Conference - Saturday, May 16, 2015
Please contact Lee Monk if you are interested in carpooling to the District Conference on Saturday.
The Meeting will be at the Radisson Blu at the Mall of America. Speakers include WCCO TV's Sports Anchor, Mark Rosen, T. Mychael Rambo, and Dudley Riggs, Founder of the Brave New Workshop.
The Junior Rotarians from Tech High School choose to refurbish the school's greenhouse with the grant from St. Cloud Rotary. The greenhouse had fallen into disrepair and therefore wasn't being used. As you can see by the images, the transformation is remarkable.
JR Rotarian's Grant Project Update - Tech High School
Junior Rotarians from each of the area high schools, were each given $500 grants by the St. Cloud Rotary for projects to help make their school better. St. John's Prep shared images of their project which was to build cube shelving to hold backpacks and other material in the student lounge area.
JR Rotarian's Give Update on Grant Projects - St. John's Prep
St. Cloud Rotary's Diane Kroska and Steve Joul had the opportunity to spend some time with Rotary International President elect Ron Burton at the recent Presidents elect training seminar (PETS) in Des Moines, IA.
Rotarians meet Rotary International President Elect
St. Cloud Rotary was fortunate to have MN Public Radio's Editor at Large, Gary Eichten, as a speaker. Gary shared stories of his start in radio and the incredible growth and impact of MN Public Radio across the globe. He also entertained us with several stories of his more interesting new events and interviews.
Gary Eichten - the voice of MN Public Radio news shares stories
Congratulations Glen Midthun on your 55 years as a member of the St. Cloud Rotary club. Your commitment to the club and to the community is an inspiration to us all!
55 years as a member of the St. Cloud Rotary club!
We had a GREAT turn-out for our food packaging event at "Kids Against Hunger" on December 4th. Thank you, Justin W. and Chriss W. for helping to coordinate this great event! And, thank you to all of our members who participated - - I think that a good and rewarding time was had by all.
. . . Another great example of Service Above Self!
President Jim welcomes all to St. Cloud Rotary and extends sympathies to fellow Rotarian Doug Adamek whose father passed away. Greg Gack leads Name That Rotarian. Catch it all here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wdN0VVrga8
Special Thanks to Mark Christianson - stepping down from the leadership of Summertime By George. Welcome Christie Gilleland to the leadership team: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwTMSDrV67o
District Governor Berg made a special appearance at the St. Cloud Rotary Club on October 18, 2011 and shared with the club his commitment to the Rotary International theme of Reach Within to Embrace Humanity. He brought greetings from Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee and discussed his three areas of emphasis - Family, Continuity and Change. The emphasis on strong families results in strong neighborhoods which in turn result in strong communities. The emphasis on continuity means a continued commitment to the eradication of polio. With over $900 million invested, 2.25 billion children immunized, the number of cases of polio have been reduced from 300,000 to just 300 this past year. The complete eradication will hopefully take place next year in 2012! The final area of emphasis is change with President Banerjee encouraging all Rotarians to find areas in their communities to change and have the courage and commitment to make it happen.
District Governor Berg then outlined his three goals for the district which include increasing donations from Rotarians to the International Foundation ($1 per day per Rotarian = $1.095 million), increasing membership by 3 percent (net gain of 19 new members) and the creation of a Leadership Development Program.
District Governor Berg concluded his remarks with the inspiring story of his own life story.
More than 45,000 people attended Summertime by George over 12 weeks. What an amazing community event it turned out to be. As one person said "This is one of the best things to happen to our community in its history.
Special thanks to many people, especially Rotarians who logged over 1,500 volunteer hours to put on the event. And to our sponsors...
“I’m a happy and a humble man… it was we who made it happen” - Dave Tripp, Club President 2010-2011. The Club’s next president was a 1971 Junior Rotarian and a former member of the Rotary Club of Duluth - James Dwyer: “I expect nothing new, we have enough of that for now…” Jim said.
Read more of the Outgoing President’s Message by Dave Tripp.
In ceremonies coordinated and conducted by Director of International Service, Troy Fritz, Jim Schlenner (accountancy) was recognized as a leadership donor by the Trustees of Our Rotary Foundation headquartered in Chicago, IL. Jim is only the 4th Rotarian in the 87 year history of the Club to be recognized for this level of generosity and commitment to the programs of the Foundation. Congratulations, Jim – and thanks! Rotarians who are getting close to the $10,000 level should think about making a gift to go over the top. The recognition level after the initial $10,000 level is $25,000. One Rotarian from the Club has achieved that level – and actually to several levels beyond that. There is room at the top!
Jim Schlenner Only 4th Club Member to Become Leadership Donor
Affability, vision, delegation, love of Rotary fuel this leader for fifty-two times on stage – and lots behind the scenes. Corralling 120 business and professional leaders who would probably just as soon be leading their own respective parades is no small task, perhaps in most cases an impossible one. But Dave Tripp accomplished that and more in amassing an impressive list of achievements from July 1, 2010 through today, with still two days left in his tenure. I will list a few suggestions as to why we think Tripp should be included in the Club’s Best of the Best lineup.
We'd like to welcome Bernadette Perryman (Beverage Distribution) to the St. Cloud Rotary Club – C & L Distributing C.E.O./ President. We are glad to have you aboard.
Final, final vocational venue contest – bonus opportunity. Rotarians with last week’s correct answer: Tom Moore, Terry Rothstein, John Frobenius… not even Sean got it right! And, winning an all-expenses-paid trip on a Tripp bus:
Terry Rothstein (Printing): 1st Half Champion John Frobenius (Health Care): 2nd Half Champion Terry Rothstein (Printing): Grand Champion of the entire year! Congratulations!!
Terry Rothstein: Grand Champion of the entire year!
Top stories of the year as voted by YOU the Club membership. "‘twas an honor to simply be nominated", quipped Steve Joul, though chagrined with not a single vote garnered. Historic travel to the Dominican Republic is the runaway top story of the year. THE TALLY: 97 Points Club travels to Dominican Republic to complete a safe water world community service project 89 Points Club concludes its six-year Centennial Community Service project, the renovation of Lake George @ $23,000,917 66 Points Club launches the summertime Lake George festival 31 Points Five Brazilians visit the Club for three days under Group Study Exchange 17 Points Club achieves $38,000 total gifts for Our Rotary Foundation 15 Points The St. Cloud Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. amends its charter and by-laws 14 Points Rothstein, Frobenius, and Mahowald slug it out in the vocational venue contest 13 Points After 40 years Maney switches from trucks to retail 11 Points Lee Monk: “This Club ain’t big enuf for two Mayors!”
The St. Cloud Rotary Club's weekly community get together, Summertime by George, kicked off last week with over 2,000 people attending. Temperatures were in the 50's despite it being 103 degrees the day before. People of every size, age, color, and shape showed up. Special thanks to the sponsors. Read more and test your knowledge with Mike Mullins contest.
John Bodette introduced Professor Rich McDonald, a local economist who provided the following highlights:
One-third of local citizens are NOT benefitting at all from the somewhat-recovery to-date
Optimistic economic out look is best since 2008
Expectations for better pricing are the best since 2006
Outlook for employment is best since 2007
Expectation of capital investment outlook is best since 2008
For five years in a row – before the recession appeared on the horizon – expectations among employers was for decreased compensation
14% of local employers think it will be difficult to find workers in 2011 – best in awhile
Local government is growing, though at the noted protestations of Janelle
Here’s a bonus point if you know what in the world QE2 is:
From an editor who knows nothing, here’s a crack at it – at least at the euphemism. It’s short for quantitative easing – round #2. In the vernacular the public might refer to it as printing money, which literally doesn’t occur, of course, but actions of the Federal Reserve have the effect of printing more money
Local economy is 18% manufacturing, 18% government, 64% service sector
Get over it (where have we heard this before?!): 2004 is the norm and the late-2000s bubble was a massive anomaly – get over it
Inflation concerns: McDonald reports M1 and M2 are stable; fuhgedaboudit!
Remember Economics 101 at college?! Do you remember the formula?
Did you know? You are considered to be fully employed if you worked one (1) hour during the week prior to the survey being conducted – yes, one hour
Here’s a kicker: Banks have 18,000% (180 times) MORE in reserves than five years ago – from $8.72 billion to $1.47 trillion today
It is important to move back toward the norm – but how?
Grab your old clothes, family members, a trash bag, and gloves – 5 PM on Thursday, May 12th for clean-up of our club's section of Highway 23. Sammy’s Pizza as a treat when you’re done. Stop at The Depot for a bottle of Minnesota wine on your way back to town.
Tim Mulcahy is responsible for the oversight and administration of an externally-funded research program of more than $600 million on the five campuses of the University of Minnesota system. He has trained numerous graduate students, postdocs, and medical
fellows, and has published more than 85 research papers in peer-reviewed
journals. Don't miss your chance to hear how research is conducted and the value it brings at our May 10th meeting.
Among the most famous works of art of all United States artists, iconic Wyeth painting features Christina in 1948 – but upper torso model is actually Andrew’s wife. But did you know the subject had polio? That is the reason she was crawling across the field in Maine. When you look at the Andrew Wyeth painting titled, Christina’s World, what comes to mind? You’ve probably encountered this painting dozens of times but have you stopped to think about why the woman strikes the pose she does? The rather surprising answer, if you didn’t know, is she has polio. It was common in 1948 for thousands and thousands of people in the United States to not only have polio, but to die from it.
Better preparation by the DFL? That might have swung it Al’s direction. Judge Elizabeth Hayden was a special guest speaker at the club's April 26th meeting where she gave her insight into the nationally watched Al Franken/Norm Coleman Senatorial recount. Here are a few highlights...
But, it took a North Dakotan to tell the story! Braved the swollen Red River of the North to get here. From typewriters on 9th avenue to red revenue dots on more than 2/3 of the States in the US of A. Read more interesting facts about this 450 employee company.
Troy Fritz, Director of International Service, will introduce and
facilitate the program. The group will be in St. Cloud Monday through
Wednesday. While staying with Rotary members, they will fill their days
with visits to select businesses and enjoy an evening of Bowling With
Brazilians on Monday evening (everyone is encouraged to attend the
social). These are five (5) wonderful ambassadors for Brazil and for
Rotary; don’t miss your chance to meet them!
Just two more months until Summertime by George! This year, Lake
George in the summertime will feature live music, artists, vendors, a
farmers’ market, and more, thanks to our Rotary Club. All 13 major
sponsor spots are sold; vendors and artists will pay to be involved,
Killer Hayseeds is opening act.
Rotary International District #5,950 Conference will feature hundreds viewing the Kensington Runestone. It could be the only remaining Vikings attraction in Minnesota! There is still plenty of time to register but word has it Arrowwood is plumb-full and has no remaining rooms for the Rotary International District #5,950 Conference on April 15th-16th-17th.
Kleis: “My job is to deliver the State of the City information – to improve it is the task of all of us” (JFK in 1962). Dave Kleis took to the stage and to the television cameras on Tuesday to deliver his 6th annual assessment of the strength and stability of the City of St. Cloud. The mayor addressed some the challenges facing the city along with the many successes due to the dedication of city staff and numerous community partnerships. Read on for highlights...
A system failure at multiple levels; club waits impatiently for pictures to go with the words. Second bowls of chili help to manage the mayhem; quiet the crowd. Then at long last, Chairman Alan takes to the podium for the State of the Foundation address.
The Saint Cloud Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. was the engine that drove most of the Club’s community service projects over the last 25 years. Community Against Pushers, Rotary Park West, Rotary Park East, Habitat for Humanity, and S.T.R.I.V.E. had been the largest until the most recent $22,000,000 Lake George project. The Foundation served as the conduit for funds, partnerships with other donors, and a tax exempt vehicle for the acceptance of charitable contributions. The Foundation is among the Club’s ways of supporting the 3rd avenue of service – community service – in perpetuity. Milford Johnson provided the latest $1,000 contribution to that Trust.
Helpful hint: If you are going to pay for a significant opportunity or make a significant Happy Bucks contribution, write a check and it will be tax deductible. Most probably remember to do this at birthday time but rarely at other times. All Rotarians are urged to make a contribution to the Foundation equivalent to age on the anniversary of birth.
Chairman Alan takes to the podium for the State of the Foundation address
The answer is: Terry Rothstein is the only President in 86 years to have served longer than one full term. He assumed the unexpired term of Jack Conzemius in 1987 and then took his own full term 1987-1988. It was during Terry’s term the Club fully welcomed women as members. The first woman member was Susan Mackert (Marketing), proposed by Myron Hall. The second woman member was Marilyn Sutton (Construction), proposed by Kent Bolsta. Since then more than seventy-five (75) women have been welcomed to the Club as Rotarians. Winners – only three knew: Diane Marcotte, Terry Rothstein, Renae Sternke.
Pop quiz: Who is the only former Club President to have served longer than one full year?
Donations in 2010 were up more than 20% over 2009: from $223,800,000 to $268,500,000 worldwide. United States climbs to 4th position per capita behind Korea, Japan, Canada – just ahead of Australia, Italy, Brazil. Read more...
Rotary Governor Zilliox and Governor-Elect Berg visited our Club this week. They were greeted by a full house - 99 people in the room, five guests, 90 Rotarians, four Junior Rotarians. The room was so full the name badge table was cleared so that Roland, Greg and Chris could dine with us. We all enjoyed a great presentation on overcoming diversity by SCSU Football Coach, Scott Underwood, whose program was slated for elimination at the beginning of the season. SCSU went 10-3 this year, losing to eventual national champions Duluth in overtime.
A big welcome to our three newest Rotarians - Kris Nelson, Sean Conlon (3rd generation), and Andrew Hawkins. We look forward to getting to know each of you better in our united focus on Service Above Self. This brings our membership total to 117, however with our three others in transition (they test the Club while the Club tests them over six weeks) the Club could achieve 120 members for the first time in its history. Those in transition are Stefan Freeman (Banking), Diane Hageman (education), and Jamie Henkemeyer (accountancy).
Club soars over its goal for Our Rotary Foundation: $38,000 plus with only 6 left to donate. That's incredible but we need 100% participation. Is your name among the six?! Act quickly to be among the participants.
Kenzie Kramer, the Peace Corps volunteer and St. Cloud native who has been instrumental in helping with the club's Dominican Republic water project, was honored by the club by being awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship. Congratulations Kenzie!
Club Honors Kenzie Kramer with Paul Harris Fellowship
Rotarians are encouraged to arrive early and leave late on Tuesday
December 21st. There will be plenty of time for visiting and feasting;
limited time for speeches and announcements. At this 25th meeting of
Dave Tripp’s presidency he will pause to celebrate with the other 116
members, hoist a cup o’ cheer or two, and sing a few carols. Early start time: 11:30 AM. Upscale menu – hors d’oeuvres – cocktails – music – gift exchange (approximate $10 gift) and much more. Spouses/ Guests/ Significant others welcome!
The St. Cloud Rotary Club’s 2nd World Community Service Project – the first in over 20 years is continuing. A team of 10 Rotarians representing the club traveled to the Dominican Republic in late November to work with the villagers of Los Guenos to provide fresh, clean, cool, safe drinking water to the village. The Rotarians were: Bill Maney (Trucks), Dan Steil (Banking), Jim Dwyer (Education), Tim Wensman (Agriculture/ Poultry), Lee Monk (Manufacturing), Drew Hultgren (Law), Steve Joul (Community Agencies), Marty Mahowald (Insurance), Dave Tripp (Transportation) and Jerry McCarter (Accountancy). This World Community Service project exceeded twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in scope but was worth a million bucks to the village!
Ten Rotarians Represent Club in Dominican Republic
Governor Tim Pawlenty flew in to St. Cloud on
December 14th, where he joined us at our Rotary meeting and present
his topic - "Jobs & the State of the Economy". Some of his thoughts included “Ask the people who provide the jobs…” – “If we’re (Minnesota) not the biggest and we’re not the cheapest we need to be the smartest…”. And when it came to getting a better understanding of what's going on with our education system, he suggested “Go rent the movie, Waiting for Superman.” We appreciate his willingness to put "Service Above Self" in service to our great state.
The team of St. Cloud Rotarians is back from the Dominican Republic where they worked directly with local villagers and Peace Corp volunteers to provide a clean, reliable source of water to the families of Los Guineos in Monte Plata. It is a unique opportunity for our club that was rewarding for those
that went, along with the rest of us who contributed to the project.
The Rotarians were:
Bill Maney (Trucks), Dan Steil (Banking), Jim Dwyer (Education), Tim
Wensman (Agriculture/ Poultry), Lee Monk (Manufacturing), Drew Hultgren
(Law), Steve Joul (Community Agencies), Marty Mahowald (Insurance), Dave
Tripp (Transportation) and Jerry McCarter (Accountancy). This World
Community Service project exceeded twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in
scope but was worth a million bucks to the village!
More will be presented about the trip in early January.
Fresh, safe, clean water piped to each home in the village of Los Guineos will be the end-result of months of planning. The project is the club's 2nd international service project, but first with an investment of this breadth, scope, and Rotarians with skin in the game. Way to go, Rotary Club of Saint Cloud – activating the 4th Avenue of Service in ways heretofore unimagined.
Bags are packed, tickets are purchased, malaria pills are swallowed, cholera will be avoided, and ten Rotarians will depart soon for a week of hard labor and glorious service in the Dominican Republic. If you would still like to help, please contact Drew Hultgren or any other member of the team. Cash, used toys, school supplies, and almost anything we take for granted will be appreciated by the people of the village.
Ten Rotarians make final arrangements for the World Community Service trip to Dominican Republic
Started by the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside several years ago; tens of thousands of children are kept warmer thanks to Warm Heads, Warm Hearts, Warm Hands. You can help by going to the school, donating money to help defray costs, or donating gently used (or new) coats sizes 6 – young adult.
In 1987, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision in Board of Directors of Rotary International v. Rotary Club of Duarte, CA (7-0, 2 abstentions) to opens the door for women in Rotary. Susan Mackert is 1st in Saint Cloud – Marilyn Sutton is 2nd in 1987 – Susan is thought to have been the first Rotarian worldwide to give birth. Don’t know if this editor counted accurately but there are currently twenty-six (26) women – 22% of the Club.
Annette Atkins historical review of the establishment of the College of St. Benedict's began with a review of the attitudes at the turn of the century, which felt "why bother educating women" since their role was to support the husband. My how times have changed.
Old. Male. Inflexible. Elitist. Exclusive. Secretive. These are a few of the responses that non-Rotarians consistently gave in recent Rotary International focus groups when asked what they think of when they hear the words Rotary International or Rotary club. The participants were professional women ages 30 and above and men ages 30-45, prescreened by independent market research firms to include individuals who would satisfy the requirements for Rotary club membership.
The purpose of this research was to learn about attitudes regarding volunteerism and networking among men and women of this age demographic as well as to gain insight into their awareness and perception of Rotary.
Both were welcomed and inducted by President Dave during the regular meeting last week. Find time to sit with them, acquaint them with Rotary, welcome them to our Club and to our projects. Sean Conlon (Construction) was also introduced as a member-in-transition; testing whether the Club will be a good match for him – he would be 3rd generation.
Andrew Hawkins (Insurance) and Charlie Pearson (Business Services) bring Club membership to 118
Earl Potter III, President of St. Cloud State University, provided an interesting program. The University has had to trim 20% from its $140,000,000 budget the last four years, half of that amount for next year alone.
Forty-five percent of the new Fifth Avenue Coborn apartments are filled; ahead of projection. 100% occupancy within three years, says Earl. The on-campus dormitories will undergo a $100,000,000/ 10-year major renovation starting soon. National Hockey Center will become a greater part of the community as it evolves toward a convention space.
Alcohol problems: SCSU was 18% above the national norm, now it is at the national norm. Economic impact of the University on Central MN is $197,000,000 but that doesn’t factor in the social and cultural impact which might be more important.
The current organizational and governance structure – and funding – are not sustainable; the next 20 years will redefine all of that. Colleges in the middle like SCSU (not Harvard, not Community – representing the two ends of the continuum) will have an enormous restructuring challenge.
The University must be what it teaches –preparing people for work and for life.
SCSU President Earl Potter III Speaks at Rotary Meeting
It was nearly a quarter century ago when a half dozen Rotarians gathered regularly over the period of a year or more to establish a non-profit corporation for the purpose of supporting the third avenue of Rotary service: Community Service.
Kenzie and the local residents have started digging the trenches for the water pipes. But, we are still waiting for the money to be released from Rotary International before they can purchase the materials and start constructing the system. We need that money to be released soon if we are going to stay on schedule.
Former Club President Alan Herbst brings a quarter century of experience and a keen eye for finance to the job. Alan served for one year previously as a Trustee when he was president-elect of the Club. The St. Cloud Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. is the community service resource arm of the club; separately incorporated.
Alan Herbst elected to fill the unexpired term of Leo Miller on the Board of Trustees
Rotary Club of Bloomington produces the Governor for July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014. A key member of the Million-Dollar Team from four years ago, Kirby brings talent, experience, skills.
Carol Howe-Veenstra, Athletic Director at the College of Saint Benedict will speak on Women's Athletics.
Program Committee Meeting
The Program Committee will meet tomorrow at 11:00 in our regular meeting room. All are welcome to be involved -- new and old members -- in planning more great programs for our Club. Bring your good ideas!
Want to be part of the entertainment for Rotary's 90th Anniversary Party?
Contact Janelle Kendall janelle.kendall@co.stearns.mn.us if you'd like to participate.
Hear our own Janelle Kendall Again
On Saturday evening February 28th at 7:30 PM Janelle Kendall's band will be performing at the Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud.
Tickets are only $6. Purchase your tickets directly from the Paramount.
Rotarians and their guests will get a second chance to enjoy Janelle's music on April 27th at the Club's 90th birthday bash.
A Candidate Debate for the Sixth Congressional District will be held at our meeting this Tuesday. Please try to arrive a little early and plan to stay through the entire debate, which will go until 1:30. If you would like to suggest a question for the candidates, please send it to tbohnen@stcloudareachamber.com.
A Pilgrimage to the Boyhood Home of Kurt Deter – A Social Will be held Monday October 27th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. A bus will depart promptly at 5:00 p. m. from the East Side Cash Wise parking lot. Mike Mullin describes this as an “exciting, don't-dare-miss-it, purely social/ historical event that will involve visiting, touring, and exploring several iconic Benton County landmarks. Among the highlights will be Kurt Deter's boyhood home and County Ditch #13.
Space is limited to the first 47 reservations, including Rotarians, spouses, friends and others. Please contact Mike Mullin if you’d like to attend - MMullin@cathedralcrusaders.org.
This week, Jane Ellison, is an early childhood mental health specialist. She is the Project Manager for Greater St. Cloud Area Thrive, a community coalition focusing on healthy social and emotional development of children from birth to age five.
Jane will present briefly on the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study and then will lead a discussion on its long-term implications. The Ace Study is ongoing collaborative research between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia and Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, California.
Through the ACE study, more than 17,000 Kaiser patients participating in routine health screening volunteered to participate in The Study. Data resulting from their participation continues to be analyzed; it reveals staggering proof of the health, social, and economic risks that result from childhood trauma.
Rotarians Are Encouraged to Attend...
Continuing the Conversation on Race
On Tuesday, October 21, Create CommUNITY will hold its Annual Conversation on Race at the River's Edge Convention Center from 7:30 -10:30 a.m.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear new voices of leadership in the community.
Rotary Social - Trip to Kurt Deter's Boyhood Home
You don’t want to miss the bus tour of Kurt Deter’s home, Benton County and Ditch #13! It’s been awhile since our Club has taken one of these – you will get to know your fellow Rotarians in a totally new way. There will be food, fun and laughter, and it will be a good opportunity to get to know new members and their spouses and build new friendship. If you'd like to attend, send Mike Mullin an email (mMullin@cathedralcrusaders.org) today to reserve your spot on the bus.
In Case you missed our Summertime By George! Wrap-Up...
...here are some slides from the program and a word from President Diane:
"It is exciting and encouraging that all the volunteer hours at SBG! really paid off this year – hitting the six figure mark for the first time! It’s important to understand and remember that these funds go into our club’s Foundation, which in turn has been and will be used for many worthy projects. However, many in the community don’t realize the outreach projects we have done, and may not understand how these funds will be utilized and leveraged to continue to improve lives in our community, nation and world. I think it would be prudent for all to keep the financial aspect of SBG! to ourselves. Thanks to all for your understanding."
Rotary International and District Governor Diann Kirby Recognize
Rotary Club of St. Cloud with Significant Achievement Award
Hats off to the Rotary Club of St. Cloud which was recognized last week by Rotary District 5950 Governor Diann Kirby with a Rotary International Achievement Award. Each year the District Governor may nominate only one project/initiative in the whole district to receive a Significant Achievement Award from Rotary International.
In a surprise appearance by District Governor at last week's meeting, Diann Kirby announced that the Rotary Club of St. Cloud was a winner of the Significant Achievement Award. She had a framed certificate for the club and a letter from Rotary International President Ron Burton. She noted the way Eastman Park was renovated in partnership with the city and then the phenomenal success of Summertime by George and the recent addition of the performance stage as reasons for this recognition.
Special THANKS goes to the individuals who led the renovation project, the leaders and committee members of Summertime by George and to the entire club for this wonderful recognition.
St. Cloud Rotary Club Awared Significant Achievement Award
Gary Marsden defeated Mark Henry to win this year's Rotary Cribbage Championship. Plans are underway for the next tournament. Please contact Gary if you are interested in being a part of this coming year's action.
This Week’s Meeting – BACK at Hotel Le St Germain!
We are pleased to be back at Hotel Le St Germain after being on the road for the past two meetings. However, the goal of “Building Bridges and Re-Discovering Greater St. Cloud” continues this week with:
St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson
Youth Leadership Programs in St Cloud
Also this week a VERY special announcement for social committee chair Mike Mullin. The winner of this year’s St. Cloud Rotary Cribbage Tournament will be announced.
Ground Breaking Ceremony for NEW Lake George Performance Stage
All Rotarians are invited to the Official Ground Breaking Ceremony for the New Performance Stage at Lake George:
Tuesday, October 29
1:45 pm
Eastman Park - Lake George
Come be a part of history as the new work begins on the stage of redevelopment of Eastman Park and Lake George
FINAL CALL for Rotary Camp Enterprise – Do you know an enterprising youth in the community that could benefit from Camp Enterprise:
Rotary Camp Enterprise is a very effective Youth Service program sponsored and presented by Rotarians in Districts 5960 & 5950. This year we have over 100 Rotary volunteers from nearly a dozen clubs helping with camp. We expect to have 100+ high school seniors and juniors participate in a 3 day / 2 night camp with a goal of helping develop leaders for tomorrow.
Rotary Camp Enterprise dates: October 31 – November 2, 2013
Each student goes thru leadership training, team building experiences and one-on-one presentation skills training. They each live in a cabin with 8 other students and a councilor at YMCA Camp Ihduhapi on the shores of Lake Independence just west of the Twin Cities. Each students joins a team of 6-8 student, a councilor and a Rotarian mentor to work on a case study project that culminates with a 30 minute stand-up presentation of their business plan to a venture capital panel on the last day. Their case study work is intermixed with presentations from guest speakers and business leaders that act as specialists for each team. We keep them busy from breakfast until lights out ...with some fun events along the way. Additionally five (5) $1,000 scholarships are awarded based on student participation, leadership and an essay they write while at camp. My personal experience is that students are very engaged in an exciting learning experience and have a chance to network with many adult Rotarians and business leaders.
This camp is about leadership and the free enterprise system we all live in. Many students have an interest in business but it is not a prerequisite. Any student that is willing to commit themselves to 3 days of interaction with other students and Rotarians is a good candidate.
Membership Committee Meeting – The Membership Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, November 5th at 11:00 am prior to the regular Rotary Meeting.
Program – IMPORANT CHANGE OF LOCATION for THIS WEEK’s Meeting - The Rotary Club of St. Cloud will be MEETING OFFSITE at
Discovery Elementary School
700 7th St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
Please park in the lot in the back where the buses load and come in Door #5
Please join us for this opportunity to “Build Bridges and Re-Discover Greater St. Cloud” as we learn first hand about education in our community. Please inform other Rotarians of this change.
NEXT WEEK – Continuing on the path of discovery takes us to:
St. Cloud State University - ISELF
Integrated Science and Engineering Laboratory Facility
More information about this meeting’s logistics will be forthcoming.
Summertime By George proceeds approach $100,000– MANY, MANY Thanks go out once again to the sponsors, the volunteers and all Rotarians who helped make this past year’s event the most successful ever. With no rain outs, the attendance topped over 84,000 people and the net proceeds from all the associated activities is slightly over $100,000. Special thanks to the SBG leaders Diane Kroska, David Tripp, Christy Gilleland and Troy Fritz and ALL the members of the respective committees. Your efforts are truly making Greater St. Cloud a better community for ALL!
Program Committee – The Program Committee Will be held Tuesday, October 15 at 11:00 am at Discovery School prior to the regular meeting.
Highway Clean Up – THANK YOU to all who helped with the fall Highway Clean Up! Special Thanks to Chriss Wohlleber for leading this effort.
Evening of Erudition in the de Tocqueville Tradition – Special THANK YOU to Mike Mullin for what was a WONDERFUL evening of food, fellowship and learning as 20 Rotarians discussed the writings of Alexis de Tocqueville. A fabulous time was had by all. Gary Marsden is working on the sequel for those who might not have been able to attend this event.
The Rotary Club of St. Cloud was pleased to welcome the Mapuche delegration from Chile that was visiting St. Cloud. The Club learned about their culture and discovered some of the handmade products from this unique part of Chile.
Ed Meijer checks out the honey and other food products
Marty Mahowald and Dan Whitlock with two of our guests in traditional dress
Mapuche Delegation Visits Rotary Club of St. Cloud
Program This Week – THIS WEEK the Rotary Club of St. Cloud is pleased to feature Summertime By George Recap featuring the SBG Team led by Diane Kroska, David Tripp, Christy Gilleland and Troy Fritz, Sure to be a wonderful program!
IMPORTANT Announcement - NEXT WEEK we were scheduled to have the picnic at St. Benedict’s Senior Center but due to unforeseen circumstances that is not able to happen next week. It will be rescheduled in the spring. However, we will be meeting off site as we “Build Bridges and Re-Discover Greater St. Cloud” as we go to visit one of the St. Cloud School District’s Elementary Schools - Discovery School in Waite Park. The address is below:
Discovery Elementary School
700 7th St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
Please park in the lot in the back where the buses load and come in Door #5
Highway Clean Up – Highway clean up or the Great Rotary Treasure Hunt is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 5:00 pm. People interested in helping please meet out at the designated location on Highway 23. For more information please contact Chriss Wohlleber at cwohlleber@lestgermainsuitehotel.com
Evening of Erudition in the De Tocqueville Tradition – Special thank you to Mike Mullin for sponsoring this week’s Evening of Erudition in the De Tocqueville Tradition at Mike Noonan’s cabin. Twenty plus Rotarians are getting together to ponder and discuss De Tocqueville’s writings and views on Democracy in America.
International Committee – The Committee will meet at 4:30 pm at the offices of Leonard Street today. Please join us if you are interested in the International work of the club.
Rotary Board – The Rotary Club Board will meet at 10:45 am on Tuesday, October 8 at Hotel Le St Germain
Program Committee – The Program Committee Will be held Tuesday, October 15 at 11:00 am at Discovery School prior to the regular meeting.
The Past President's of the Rotary Club of St. Cloud along with current and future presidents gathered on Monday, September 23 for fellowship and reminiscing about days gone by. They also inparted advice to future leaders. They are left to right back row - Ray Benson, Don Watkins, Wayne Schluchter, Jim Schlenner, Conrad Overboe, Alan Herbst, Doug Holzkamp, Bob Strack, Len Carlson, David Tripp, Bill Winter, Jerry Hirschfeld, Don Mackinac, Terry Rothstein, Diane Marcotte, Drew Hultgren, Mike Mullin. Center Row - Tim Wensman, Beth Engel, Diane Kroska, Renae Sternke, Jill Magelssen, Sandy Neutzling, Gayla Holmgren, Kermit Eastman. Front Row - Steve Joul, Bill Maney, Al Mesna, John Pucel, Warren Teigen.
Special thanks to Mike Mullin for organizing this gathering.
Past Presidents Gathering of the Rotary Club of St Cloud
Program This Week – One of the region’s great educational institutions – the College of St. Benedict – is celebrating 100 years of educating women. We are fortunate to have Dr. Annette Atkins professor of history talk about her new book honoring this occasion.
Come learn about the history of the College of St. Benedict as we continue on the journey of rediscovering Greater St. Cloud.
Summertime By George – The Summertime by George steering committee is meeting later today to review and begin the planning for next year. Hats off again to this wonderful group led by David Tripp, Christy Gilleland, Troy Fritz and Diane Kroska for ALL their work in making Summertime by George the GREAT community event it has become.
Strategic Visioning Session – The Strategic Visioning Session will happen on September 26th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at St. Cloud Federal Credit Union at 3030 1st St. S. in St. Cloud (Bill Winter's place). Please email me at srjoul@communitygiving.org if you are planning to attend. Please RSVP by Wednesday if you are able to come.
Rotary District 5950 Fall Training – The club will be well represented by the following individuals who will be attending Leigh Ann Davis, Lee Monk, Jill Magelssen, Cindy Hawker, Jim Dwyer, Drew Hultgren and me will represent our club at this training. If anyone else would like to go along let me know ASAP.
Program This Week – In St. Cloud’s backyard is the world’s foremost collection of historical manuscripts digitally preserved at the Hill Monastic Manuscript Library. A preview of its important work can be found at the Economist Magazine’s website at
We are pleased to welcome to the Rotary Club of St. Cloud this Tuesday Dr. Matthew Heintzelman from the Hill Monastic Manuscript Library. Sure to be an excellent program as we rediscover hidden gems in “Greater St. Cloud”
Strategic Visioning Session – The Strategic Visioning Session will happen on September 26th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Please email me at srjoul@communitygiving.org if you are planning to attend.
Local Foundation Contributions - Once again thank you to all who have donated. Unfortunately, we are still NOT at 100 percent of Rotarians giving to the local St. Cloud Rotary Foundation this year. Please give your contribution directly to Jerry McCarter. AGAIN – THANK YOU!
Rotary District 5950 Fall Training – Scheduled for Friday, September 27 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Leigh Ann Davis, Lee Monk, Jill Magelssen and me will represent our club at this training. If anyone else would like to go along let me know ASAP.
Past President’s Gathering – Social Chair Mike Mullin has organized a gathering for all of the past presidents of the Rotary Club of St. Cloud to be held Monday, September 23. Special THANKS to Mike for organizing this group. Please contact Mike if you have any questions.
Evening of Erudition – Social Chair Mike Mullin also has organized a wonderful evening of erudition on Alexis DeTocqueville’s number one best seller Democracy in America from 1835. This October 9th event was filling up fast. Please contact Mike if you have any questions or to see if there is still room for additional participants.
Program This Week – This next week we will welcome Melinda Vonderahe, president and publisher of the St. Cloud Times and Times Media as well as Danielle Towner and other members of the five-woman team who ran across Minnesota to raise money and awareness to fight human trafficking.
Strategic Visioning Session – The Strategic Visioning Session will happen on September 26th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Please email me at srjoul@communitygiving.org if you are planning to attend.
Local Foundation Fundraiser – Over $14,400 Donated to St. Cloud Rotary Foundation
THANK YOU to ALL who have so generously contributed. Unfortunately, we did achieve 100 percent of Rotarians giving to the local St. Cloud Rotary Foundation this year but MANY, MANY of you did! THANK YOU!
We will still accept donations through the end of the calendar year even though they will not count for my bet with Bill Maney. We would still like to be able to say 100 percent of our Rotary Club members meet their obligation to make a contribution to the local Rotary Foundation.
AGAIN – THANK YOU!
Rotary District 5950 Fall Training – Scheduled for Friday, September 27 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. We do have a few members planning to attend. If you would like to attend and learn more about Rotary please let me know at srjoul@communitygiving.org
Rotary Board Meeting – The Board is meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 10:30 am.
Summertime by George wrapped up yet another very successful season thanks to the generosity and leadership of so many! Who would have every thought this idea started on a bar napkin by David Trip and Mark Christianson would result in over 86,000 people attending this incredible community event during the course of this past summer.
Sincere THANK YOU's go to so many who make it all possible - Corporate Sponsors, Rotary Members and the Greater St. Cloud Community.
CORPORATE SPONSORS for 2013
Club Level
Centracare Health System
Leighton Broadcasting
Marcus Theaters
Schluchter Investment Advisors
St. Cloud Federal Credit Union
T-Club Level
Bank Vista
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
College of St. Benedict - St. John's University
Quinlivan & Hughes
St. Cloud State University
Stage Level Sponsors
Bremer Bank
Gilleland Chevrolet - Cadillac
Gray Plant Mooty
Rinke Noonan
Rotary Club of St. Cloud
Schlenner Wenner & Company
Times Media
Rotary Level Sponsors
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Coca-Cola - Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Coors Light - Viking Beverages
Leighton Interactive
Marco
MCI Carpet One
RBC Wealth Management
US Bank
Wells Fargo
Outstanding Rotary Team Leaders
Executive Team Leadership - Diane Kroska, Dave Tripp, Troy Fritz, Christy Gilleland
Bands - Troy Fritz
Special Events - Renae Sternke
Middle Town Market and Art Faire - Cindy Hawker and Ed Meijer, Jerry McCarter, Greg Theis
Advertising - Dan Soldner
Little Georgetown - Greg Gack and the City of St. Cloud School Resource Officers
Finances - Andy Auger
Eastman Tavern - Pegg Gustafson
Event Coordinators - Bill Maney and Lee Monk
ALL ROTARIANS who helped & volunteered in any way
Other Important Groups
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church Volunteers
The City of St. Cloud and ALL their staff
Steve Johnson - Granite City Photography
Most importantly - The 2013 Attendees - ALL 86,000 of them!
Congratulations & job well done by all!
Truly a living example of "Service Above Self"
Summertime by George - From Just an Idea to 86,000 Attendees!
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 21st the St. Cloud Rotary is pleased to welcome Rotary International District 5950 Governor Diann Kirby. Please do not miss this important meeting. She is a thoughtful and engaging speaker. Come here her vision and ideas for our Rotary district.
Diann Kirby
District Governor, 2013-2014
Rotary District 5950
Diann Kirby has been a member of the Rotary Club of Bloomington since 1999. She chaired the club’s newsletter, program, special events and community service committees, and served as club president in 2006-07. She has assisted Rotary District 5950 in several capacities, including assistant governor for Area 3 and co-chairing the 2010 District Conference prior to becoming this year's Disctrict Governor.
Diann was appointed the Director of Community Services for the City of Bloomington in 2007. She oversees Bloomington’s communications, human services, parks and recreation and public health services. Previously, she served as Bloomington’s Communications Administrator. Diann’s early career included a five years as an anchor/reporter with NBC affiliate KWWL-TV in Waterloo-Cedar Rapids-Dubuque, Iowa.
Diann grew up on a farm near Cascade, Iowa. She graduated magna cum laude from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. She holds a master’s degree in business communication from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. She also attended the Harvard Kennedy School of Government’s Executive Education Program.
Diann and her husband, Newton, have one son, also named Newton.
St Cloud Rotary Welcomes District Governor Diann Kirby
The last meeting for year for club president Jim Dwyer featured College of St. Benedict President MaryAnn Baenninger. President Jim thanked additional members of his board and Mike Mullin led the club in a standing ovation for Jim's service as well. The full meeting can be seen here at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJkrDOZegks
The Club said THANK YOU to President Jim Dwyer and welcomed President Elect Drew Hultgren as incoming president of the St. Cloud Rotary Club. Watch the meeting here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5-oXppWk3g
The second year of Summertime by George Kicks off on Wednesday, June 13th with the band The Revolution 5, Minnesota's premier Beatles Tribute band. Check out all the detals at www.SummertimebyGeorge.com
Many thanks to ALL the Rotarians who have worked so hard putting this year's line up together. A special thanks to sponsors including:
Rotary Level Sponsors US Bank
Wells Fargo
Coca-Cola
RBC Wealth Management
MCI Carpet One
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Stage Level Sponsors Rotary Club of St. Cloud
Bachman Jewelers
Gilleland Chevrolet
Bremer
Schlenner Wenner & Company
Rinke Noonan
Times Media
T-Club Level Sponsors College of St Benedict and St John's University
Quinlivan & Hughes, P.A.
Club Level Sponsors Leighton Interactive Marketing & Advertising
Schluchter Investment Advisors
CentraCare Health System
Central Minnesota Credit Union
Leighton Broadcasting
Geyer Rental Service
Summertime By George Kicks Off Wednesday - June 13th
The Rotary meeting of June 5, 2012 welcomed new member Cathy Mehelich and featured Claudia Parliment from the Minnesota Council on Economic Education. You can see the whole meeting here:
St. Cloud Rotary incoming president Drew Hultgren recently attended the 2012 Rotary International Convention in Thailand. Here he is meeting incoming Rotary International President Tanaka from Japan. Drew commented that the convention was an experience of a lifetime seeing the global impact of Rotary International.
There was also time to ride the elephants! Here Drew takes his wife, Karla, for a ride through the jungle.
St Cloud Rotary President Elect Attends 2012 Rotary International Convention
The meeting of the St Cloud on May 8, 2012 featured George Wilkes from Quadgraphics in St Cloud. You can see his presentation and the entire meeting here:
The St Cloud Rotary Club met on April 3rd to hear lobbyist David Turch speak to the club on Washington DC politics today. This very informative speech and the rest of the meeting can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2UCT4H7zRE
The St Cloud Rotary Filled the Ambulance to go to the Dominican Republic at their regularly scheduled meeting on March 27, 2012. See the meeting here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsTlzLKl7vo
The St Cloud Rotary Club welcomed John Chromy from the Cooperative Housing Foundation. He is a graduate of St. John's and has traveled the globe helping grow and develop communities recovering from war and disaster. It was a very informative talk. You can see his presentation and the whole club meeting here:
The St Cloud Rotary received official word that a grant in the amount of $11, 428 was approved by the Rotary Foundation for the International project in the Dominican Republic. This grant was made to the two clubs engaged in the project - The St Cloud Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Nagua in the D.R. The project will provide an ambulance and other medical and dental supplies to Clinica SODHAIDESA in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic.
A team of 7 Rotarians and 5 addditional members will be leaving St Cloud on April 14 to deliever the ambulance and supplies and also to do work to support the clinc. The team is led by President Elect Drew Hultgren and others traveling on the trip include Club President Jim Dwyer, Bill Maney, Pat Edeburn, Aaron Crandall, Dr. Jurgen Craig-Muller and Steve Joul. Also included in the team is the spouse of Jim Dwyer, and the daughters of Bill Maney, Drew Hultgren and Steve Joul. Kenzie Kramer who was the peace corp volunteer from the water project in Los Guineos will also be traveling with the team. The team will be visiting Los Guineos to check on the water project.
St Cloud Rotary Receives Grant for Domincan Republic Project
The Rotary meeting of January 24, 2012 featured the new River's Edge Convention Center. The tour was not captured on tape but the meeting and comments by the Mayor and architect Murray Mack were captured. You can see it all here at http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7BA344F1D0CBA9CF&feature=view_all
The Rotary Meeting of January 17, 2011 featured Stearns County Human Services Director Mark Sizer who gave a very informative talk. You can see the highlights from the meeting at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE7AA62D91F42CE6B
The Rotary Meeting of January 10. 2011 featured Greater St. Cloud Economic Development Corporation CEO John Kramer and City of St. Cloud Economic Development Director Cathy Mehelich. Also, Student Rotarians and other fun activities. If you missed the meeting or would like to see it again it is available here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9BD81392AF8906E5&feature=view_all
The Rotary Meeting of January 3. 2011 featured Minnesota Public Radio Senior Vice President and General Manager, Tim Roesler. Also, Happy Bucks and several announcements. If you missed the meeting or would like to see it again it is available here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDAC5CCECAE24FADB&feature=edit_ok
The Rotary Meeting of Dec 13, 2011 featured a guest appearance by Scrooge. However, due to artistic rights we were not able to video this part of the meeting. However the rest of meeting can be accessed here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2B3DF50EEC55E7C8&feature=view_all
For a few hours the water was flowing from the new granite fountain at Lake George. Who is the Rotarian in the picture? Might this Rotarian have had a role in building the fountain?
We are proud to present Phase 1 of the renovations at Lake George.
The 2008 improvements include the complete renovation of the
warming house for ice skating, a reception area for renting paddleboats
and meeting rooms. The technical update at the warming house includes a
pre-programmed sound system, DVD, outside speaker system, Wi-Fi system
and a video surveillance system.
If you haven't seen it yet, be
sure to visit Lake George and enjoy the renovations including 28,000
square feet of paved walkways, new seating and lighting.