The University of Minnesota Rochester is excited to host TRCR members on October 29 at noon for Rotation Day. The gathering will be held at One Discovery Square, 202 4th Street SW, in Room 360. UMR Chancellor Lori Carrell will give an update in addition to two student speakers. A student led tour will happen from 1:00-2:00 pm for those who would like to join. There is street parking, or the Third Street ramp is available for parking. Pastries and coffee will be available beginning at 11:45 a.m. before the meeting starts. There is no charge to attend the October 29 Rotation Day as lunch will NOT be provided.

The White Oaks Park clean-up season is winding down with one last clean-up scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 at 5:00 p.m. (NOTE the earlier start time). Meet at the park and spend approximately an hour making sure the park is clean and safe for families to enjoy. Be sure to bring work gloves and plastic bags or a bucket for trash.

White Oaks Park is located at 4597 55th St NW in Rochester.

Why do club members and family and friends of The Rotary Club of Rochester clean-up White Oaks Park every month? The answer is simple, the club adopted the park several years ago, and a group of dedicated volunteers have kept the clean-up tradition going.

Pictured is July's clean-up crew: John Woodruff, Frank Allen, Josef Chlachula, and Rick from the neighborhood.

Rochester Rotary Clubs are looking for one or two additional families to host incoming Rotary Youth Exchange student Clara who has arrived in Rochester from France. Clara is 15 years old, plays basketball, enjoys drawing and playing chess, and loves the outdoors and animals. She is passionate about science and is interested in aerospace engineering. Rotary Exchange Students typically stay with their host family fro 3-6 months. Clara is attending Mayo High School.

If you have any questions, contact Rotarian Melody Trimble at thetrimbleotherhalf@gmail.com