The third Thursday of each month is what members of The Rotary Club of Rochester call Third Thursdays small group meetings. The week of May 17, Rotarians will gather in their preassigned small groups at a time and place predetermined by the individual groups. Whether it be online or in-person, if you're unsure where and when your group is planning to meet this week, contact your group's leader. Enjoy your time together getting to know one another through engaging conversation!
Watch a replay of the Midday Meeting where Joan Berger Bachman talked about the book she and her mother, Eileen Opatz Berger, wrote together. If Only You Would Ask: A Guide to Spending Quality Time with the Elderly,is a conversational manual, a resource, and a tool for those who spend time with and care for the elderly. Watch the replay on the Club's YouTube channel.
Originally scheduled as a breakout session at last year’s District Conference of Clubs, we had to move our Shark Tank Live to a virtual format. It was a great success, so we’re back for round two with new clubs and projects!
What the heck are we talking about? We asked clubs that hadn’t sponsored a grant in at least three years to come forward with proposals…and three clubs did! These clubs will present their grant proposals to “sharks” from four clubs who are willing to provide contributions as partners for their grants and will announce their contributions before the end of Shark Tank Live…Virtually.
Come join the fun as we highlight some great projects being done by our clubs, reveal how the grant process works, and showcase the value of The Rotary Foundation! Click HERE to reserve your spot in the audience today!
Friday, May 21 @ 9am - 10am - Presented by District 5960 Literacy Team
Are you in search of a project to energize your club, cultivate and strengthen meaningful bonds within the community, and make a lasting positive impact? Think Literacy! The District Literacy Team has built a roadmap, compiled turnkey tools and outlined best practice examples your club can use to create new or enhance existing Literacy focused projects.
Join your fellow Rotarians for the District 5960 Conference of Clubs Saturday, June 5 at the Rotary Pavilion in Levee Park in Hastings, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Register today! (free event)
Highlights Include:
Special virtual guest, Past Rotary International President Ian Riseley, Rotary Club of Malta Australia and others.
Cycling Without Age - Hasting Areas District Grant - Building bridges between generations – Hastings Area Rotarians will demonstrate their Cycling Without Age program which allows elderly Hasting citizens the opportunity to experience our city and trails from the seat of a bicycle, sharing their stories, and feeling wind in their hair.
Walking Tours - History of River and Hastings Area.
House of Friendship - There is room for 10 tables. No charge. Applications will be reviewed as received. CLICK HERE for registration.
Increase our Impact Contest - Highlighting Rotary's 7th Focus area: The Environment!CLICK HERE for more information and to submit your project.
Enjoy the event and stay for lunch in Historic Hastings!
Virtual links will be available on YouTube & Facebook!
Free ---- Awards ---- Rain or Shine Event ---- Bring a Camp Chair --- Tours--- Fellowship --- Music
The 2021 Virtual Convention will be better than ever, opening more innovative opportunities to learn and to engage with the family of Rotary, near and far. You’ll be able to network in virtual lounges, meet new partners in service, and join fun activities with Rotary members from around the world.
Please continue to check back for more details and updates. Register today!
As a member of the Rotary Club of Rochester, there are three "To Do List" items to sign-up for the second and fourth Thursday meeting from now until the end of the year.
1. Sign-up to lead the four-way test
2. Sign-up to give a reflection
3. Sign-up to share your story by giving a vocation talk
Did you know that Kwik Trip cards make great graduation gifts? And, did you know that if you buy the majority of your gas at Kwik Trip, you could pre-pay for your gas AND help the Club at the same time? A $100 Kwik Trip card immediately creates $5 for the Club and any in-store purchases creates another 5% donation. Isn't that great? You're probably going there anyway, so why not help the Club by purchasing Kwik Trip Cards?
A card order will be placed soon, so if you have a special need for this Spring's graduations, please email romnrotary@gmail.com with how many and what denomination you'd like. We generally keep $25, $50 and $100 cards on-hand. You can order $5 or $10 cards if you prefer. Get your orders in today!
The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of community service opportunities. Days and shifts vary. Click on the "Read More" button for more information. You are encouraged to volunteer individually for any of the following:
Food Pantry
Resource Room
Reception Desk
Lunch Program
Please note that activities are subject to change based on COVID conditions.
