District Governor Dayle Quigley – News from DISTRICT 5960

Apr 4th – Global Grant Seminar – Learn the fine points of undertaking a global grant. Register at the district website.

 

Apr 4th, 18th, 25th and May 2nd – Black Artistry Explains American History – White Bear Lake Rotary - This is a Tuesday Scholar series. Pre-registration requested. https://rclreads.bibliocommons.com/events

 

Art can deepen our understanding of our shared narrative and anchor our knowledge of ourselves. Join distinguished historian James Stewart and four African-American artists as they interpret American history through images of the Black experience. Black history is American history. – 12:30-2 at Roseville Library Community Program Room

 

Apr 19th – Courageous Conversations – The Crisis is Ours – Kids, Schools, and Mental Health – The 17th Annual Sunrise Forum is coming up at the Women’s Club of Minneapolis from 7:15-9:15. Come and join Rotarians from 5960 and 5960 along with a panel of experts to discuss the results of the recent Minnesota Student Survey.
Register now https://givebutter.com/sunrise23    Updated info so check it out.

 

Apr 21st-25th – CAMP RYLA – registration is now open. It’s time to not only find but also to register local students (from your club whether it is in MN or WI). It is life changing for students as they realize their potential to lead and go back to their high schools ready to do just that. Check out the new website and register your students. CampRYLA.org

 

Apr 27th – Shout It Out Stillwater – A dueling piano fundraiser. What could be more fun. 6:00-9:00pm. Register now.

 

Apr 29th –Tri-District Conference –  – Get Registered.  Click and get yourself registered for this tremendous, exciting event with a focus on membership and leadership. Madden’s Resort at Gull Lake – that’s the place for rooms. Click the link on the district conference website to book your two night stay. One night stays will ONLY be accepted by contacting the resort directly at 800-642-5363. There are 12 rooms in the block currently located in the Mission Point area of the resort. These 2 buildings are being opened up early just for our group to accommodate the 1 night stay requests. Anyone that will need a one night stay should contact the resort sooner than later. Rooms not guaranteed with a deposit will be released back to general resort inventory April 2nd, 2023. Learn more about what's happening.

 

May 6th – Wacipi (Powwow) – White Beal Lake Rotary - The Wacipi  will honor American Indian students in the school districts of Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, North St. Paul/Maplewood/Oakdale and surrounding communities, particularly those who will be graduating in 2023, and will provide the larger community the opportunity to participate in this traditional cultural event that is a significant part of the rich heritage of our Native American neighbors. – Grounds open at 11 and the Grand Entry is at 1pm. Mahtomedi District Center.

 

May 7th – Lake Elmo BIG BUCKS BINGO – oh yes, an Italian buffet and bingo who could ask for more. Sunday May 7th 12-3. What a great way to spend an afternoon. With our luck there will still be snow on the ground and it will be below freezing. Order your tickets now. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-elmo-rotary-big-buck-bingo-and-lunch-fundraiser-tickets-577607528667

 

June 21st – Save the date for DGE Patricia McCleese’s installation extravaganza – more information to come.

 

Aug 13th – Bridge the Valley Bike Rally – Stillwater – I did this bike tour last year and had a great time. Remember this is one of several Rotary Bike Rallies involved in a “series”. Register for all three and get extra goodies. Sounds good to me. https://www.bikereg.com/bridge-the-valley

 

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