The Rotary Clubs of Eagan Kick-Start and Eagan Noon jointly hosted a Veteran’s Day Recognition Event on November 11. Their special guests were two members of the Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans, the first Rotary club in the world focused on serving veterans. (The Veterans Club was formed by District Governor Tom Gump.)

 

The Eagan clubs honored Staff Sergeant Angela Kimmel (right) who traveled worldwide to many areas of need, and Veterans Club President and First Sergeant Gary White who was stationed in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Iraq and South America. A third veteran honored but not attending was Medical Technician Wayne Lindell who served in Japan after WW ll.The honorees shared highlights of their military experience and received a plaque and $200 check to be awarded to a charity of their choice. Veterans Club secretary Bethany Danner accepted a “We The People” plaque on behalf of the entire Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans. Both awards from the Eagan clubs recognized the Veterans Club’s commitment to supporting other veterans.