The Rotary Club of Rochester meets Thursday, January 13, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at its new meeting location, the Even Hotel at 101 11th Ave SW, across the street from St. Mary's hospital on the corner of 2nd St. SW and 11th Ave. SW. Enter the underground parking garage from 11th Ave.
Registration for the meeting has closed, but don't let that stop you from joining your fellow Rotarians. You are welcome to attend the meeting and purchase lunch at the door for $25 or you may attend without purchasing lunch. If you choose not to attend in-person, there is a Zoom option available.
The program, "Here We Go Anew" will be presented by Dr. Michelle Wieser, Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Early in her academic career, Dr Wieser held leadership positions with the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and Washington University in St. Louis. Before entering academia, she held sales, marketing, and consulting roles with General Mills, Ralston (now Nestlé) Purina, and EY Consulting. Dr. Wieser received her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, an MBA from Washington University in St Louis, and a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri. Her research focuses on the experience and outcomes of MBA graduates across the U.S. and Europe, with a particular focus on differences achieved by gender and race. Her most recent research was featured in more than 30 news outlets including The Financial Times, Bloomberg, and CBS News.
The Holiday Classic Steering Committee extends its thanks to all of the teams, fans, volunteers, advertisers and sponsors for another successful 2021 Rotary Holiday Classic!
Each year, proceeds from the Rotary Holiday Classic are given as grants to area youth and education oriented non-profit organizations. If you are part of a Rochester non-profit that is focused on youth or education services or know of an organization, please encourage them to apply for a grant from the Rotary Holiday Classic. A link to the grant application is available on the Holiday Classic website. The deadline for submitting grant applications is January 31, 2022.
Check back here in March to learn which local non-profits we were able to support with the funds raised!
If you attended TRCR's meeting on December 9, you heard a presentation given by Edgar Botello-Hernandez, a Rotaractor and medical student from Mexico who is spending time with Mayo Clinic physicians and staff in Rochester to learn more in the field of Neurology. Members from the Rotary Clubs of Rochester have offered to host Edgar for a year while he learns as much as he can in the medical field he is so passionate about.
As a Rotaractor, Edgar also has a deep passion for Rotary, therefore, the boards of the three Rotary clubs in Rochester are requesting their respective members' assistance in support of covering Edgar's expenses to attend the Rotary International Convention in Houston in early June. If you are interested in helping Edgar make this trip, please make your donation payable to the Rotary Club of Rochester. Donations are not tax-deductible.
If you're interested in learning more about or registering for this summer's Rotary International Convention, click here. The convention will be held in-person in Houston, Texas, June 4-8. A virtual convention will be available June 12-16.
On Thursday, January 20, The Rotary Club of Rochester will hold its "Third Thursdays" meetings which offer options for members to attend a meeting or gathering that best fits their interests. At this time, there are two options scheduled in the Learning and Social categories. A Service and Virtual option will be added if available. Just like our midday weekly meeting, please register for the option you wish to attend. There is no charge for registering for the meeting options unless otherwise noted.
Social - Twigs Tavern & Grille
Join fellow Rotarians for lunch and conversation at Twigs.
A registration link will be available soon.
Learning – at the home of Rotarian Phil Karsell
Phil Karsell, presenter
Phil will share his love and talent for woodworking at his home shop in Rochester. Attendance is limited to the first eight people who register. The location and any other details will be sent to those who register to attend.
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 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.If you would like to purchase Scrip cards, send an email to romnrotary@gmail.com with how many and what denomination you'd like. In additional to Kwik Trip, Scrip cards are also available to Apollo Liquor and Menards. The cards are purchased at face value, but the club receives 5% back from Apollo Liquor and Kwik Trip and 4% back from Menards. The club receives an additional 5% on purchases at Kwik Trip, other than gas, inside the store.
The 2022 Rotary International Convention will be June 4-8, 2022, in Houston, Texas.Houston, which calls itself “the city with no limits,” reflects the limitless impact of our work in Rotary. Create change within yourself, your community, and the world. Join your family, friends, and fellow Rotary members and explore what’s possible at the Rotary International Convention.
No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re bound to find inspiration throughout the convention. It’s an experience unlike any other Rotary event, and it will renew your commitment to service and leadership. Make new friends and connect with old ones while exploring the diverse city of Houston or the House of Friendship. Make global connections that ignite local action at all the convention events/
If you can’t attend in person, a virtual convention option offers the opportunity to participate in events and share in the convention experience with your friends, family, club members, and community.
Register now and save. To receive the early registration savings, register by December15 at convention.rotary.org.
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The Rotary Club of Rochester meets Thursday, January 13, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at its new meeting location, the Even Hotel at 101 11th Ave SW, across the street from St. Mary's hospital on the corner of 2nd St. SW and 11th Ave. SW. Enter the underground parking garage from 11th Ave. 
On Thursday, January 20, The Rotary Club of Rochester will hold its "Third Thursdays" meetings which offer options for members to attend a meeting or gathering that best fits their interests. At this time, there are two options scheduled in the Learning and Social categories. A Service and Virtual option will be added if available. Just like our midday weekly meeting, please register for the option you wish to attend. There is no charge for registering for the meeting options unless otherwise noted.
