It's the first Thursday of the month, so Committees are invited to meet during this time. If you are not on a committee, feel free to join others at the Even Hotel. Lunch will be available to purchase, or you are welcome to just socialize. There are a few more positions open for the upcoming Rotary year. President Audrey will be available to discuss open positions!
Members, I have been meeting with members of the Greater Rochester Rotary Club and the Rochester Rotary Risers to discuss approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for Rotary in Rochester. I’m now looking for individuals who might be interested in serving on The Rotary Club of Rochester team to build DEI into our club’s efforts as well as provide feedback to any three-club initiatives that we might participate in. If you are interested or have questions about what this may mean, please reach out to me at svandenheuvel@olmmed.org or at 507.259.6259 (call or text). Thanks, Stacey Vanden Heuvel
The Rotary Club of Rochester Community Foundation is offering a Community Impact Grant up to $10,000 that is intended to benefit our Rochester community.
The applicant should demonstrate how the funds would be used to promote health, education, or self-development of people within the Rochester community. This year's award will be given to a service effort not currently funded by the Foundation. Although this grant award is not intended to be a donation to another organization, the funds may be partnered with another collaborator. All funds need to be used within one year of receiving the award.
(Click the header Rochester Foundation 2022 Impact Grant for a new page to open, where you can download a PDF of the application!)
Grant applications must be submitted by July 1st, 2022, to be considered
Submit applications to: The Rotary Club of Rochester Community Foundation via e-mail to: joshnoser@gmail.com
Please add “Community Impact Grant” in the subject line;
you will receive a confirmation of receipt.
A Grant Award decision will be made by July 28, 2022
The grant will be awarded by a committee made up of Foundation Board members. The selection process will be objective but will favor projects that best align with our Rotary Club’s strategic plan to promote health, education and self-development in the community. Additionally, this grant application may be submitted by anyone in the community, not just Rotarians. However, because Rotary is primarily a service club, we would favor an activity or event that provides a service opportunity to engage the Rotary membership as well as others in our community.
Impact Grant Application questions should be directed online to: joshnoser@gmail.com
The Rotary Club of Rochester Community Foundation
(2022 Impact Grant Application)
Your application must include the following information:
Title and detailed description of the proposed project
Is this project affiliated with a non-profit organization?
What is the name and legal status of the organization that will receive the grant?
How will the project promote measurable health/educational/self-development benefits in the community?
What service opportunities will the project provide for the community?
When will it start and end (Project timeline and future funding plans if project continues)?
What resources are needed to make this project successful?
What is the proposed project budget and how will the grant funds be used? (Provide a detailed financial breakdown and spending schedule for the project.)
What Benchmarks will be established for project status reports to the Foundation?
How will your organization recognize The Rotary Club of Rochester Community Foundation?
Your organization contact information (Name/Phone/email/mailing Address)
Include Grant Application Date of Submission
The Rotary Club of Rochester Community Foundation, a Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is charged with the philanthropic purpose of assisting and supporting The Rotary Club of Rochester. The Foundation’s goal is to improve the quality of life in the Rochester area by supporting the mission of the Rotary Club of Rochester and supporting human development projects that focus on promoting health, education, and self-development of people in the community. Particular emphasis is given to efforts that seek to better opportunities for youth, special-needs populations, and initiatives consistent with Rotary International or Rotary District requirements.
Family Service Rochester, Intercultural Mutual Assistance Agency, and United Way of Olmsted County have partnered with the residents of the Meadow Park neighborhood to create the Meadow Park Initiative. These partners along with the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant are organizing a summer camp for youth grades K-12 in the Meadow Park neighborhood and we are looking for volunteers! Here is the basic information:
Meadow Park Summer Youth Program: The Meadow Park Summer Program blends learning and fun! This summer program provides students with different hands-on learning activities. Students will experience a unique mix of learning and major fun. Volunteers are needed for hands on help with activities. Use this link to sign up. If you have questions, please contact Michaela Allen at mallen@familyservicerochester.org
Dates: June 14th-August 5th *Dates are flexible to work with your schedule!
LOCATION: 1429 4th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 (Friendship Place)
Michaela really needs some Rotarians to help fill the volunteer spots. If you have a passion, she can find a good role for you in the program! You can help as much or as little as you're able! Email her to discuss what you can offer the youth .
Our club has a collection of Rotary stamps that was started in 1975. We're looking for any current club members or local friends of club members who have an interest in stamp collecting. We'd value your expertise as the club decides what to do with the collection. If you're interested, please contact Sara Gilliland at scgill50@gmail.com or 507-259-4213
On May 26, 2022. Our program was from Kit Muellner at Hope Ranch here in Rochester. Kit talked about the use of animals in therapy and the benefits of the approach for mental health. Watch the playback here! Or catch up on other meetings by checking our Youtube channel!
At our in person meeting on May 12, 2022 two new members were introduced to TRCR. Please welcome husband and wife members Karen and Scott Lemke. As you may recall, Karen was a guest at a past meeting. She took over at the Rochester Public Library and Scott owns Lemke Pest Control out of Rochester. We are so pleased to have you both! Please say hello when you see them at meetings and events!
The Rotary Club of Rochester would like to extend a congratulations to fellow Rotarian Joanne Rosener from the Riser's Club. She received the Service Above Self Award from Rotary International. The district governor presented the award to Joanne recently. Congrats again, Joanne!
As you may have noticed, the last few meetings we have implemented a new meeting format. For those of you attending in person, you'll have approximately 15 minutes to enjoy some socialization with fellow Rotarians. If you are joining us via the zoom link, someone will be "leading" your social time. (The room will not be able to hear you on zoom during this time). This is after feedback from members about wanting more time to visit and socialize now that we are getting back to in person activities and events. Please have patience with us as we work through the technical changes to this format! We hope you enjoy the new change!
The Rochester Rotary Clubs are sponsoring a male foreign exchange student, Ruben, from Spain to attend Mayo High School during the 2022-23 school year. During the school year, three families within the same high school attendance area (or able to provide transport if outside the area) are needed to host the student from mid-August – early June (approximately August-November, December-March, March-June). The exchange student does not require their own room, as they can share a room with a host sibling of the same gender as long as they have their own bed. A proper place to study is also needed and they are required to attend school. Please contact Melody Trimble if you are interested in being a host family for the 2022-23 school year or for more information or questions.Melody Trimble, Youth Exchange Officer, thetrimbleotherhalf@gmail.com, 507-250-2579.
The water project in El Corozo, Nicaragua will bring water to the rural community of 520 residents. This community is part of the District 5960 Fast for Hope initiative, and this project was funded by Fast for Hopeas well as District and Global grants. The drilling of the well started on April 20, and the project is expected to be completed in August 2022.
For the past several years, the Rotary Clubs of Rochester have hosted an ethics program for area high school students. After a hiatus from the program because of the pandemic, the Ethics Program was back for the 2021-22 school year. Take a few minutes to watch a testimonial video by one of the program participants.
Cradle 2 Career is excited to announce the commencement of the Spring Convening, a four-week long information overhaul bringing you face-to-face with the work Cradle 2 Career does. The convening will conclude with a small chat with the soon-to-be-announced future executive director of Cradle 2 Career. Join Cradle 2 Career as they take their next step to continue our work for the future of our children. Click on this link for more information: https://c2cmn.com/welcome-to-the-spring-convening-2022/
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 be a greeter
4. Sign-up for the visitor table / introductions
5. Sign-up to share your story by giving a member spotlight
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.
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It's the first Thursday of the month, so Committees are invited to meet during this time. If you are not on a committee, feel free to join others at the Even Hotel. Lunch will be available to purchase, or you are welcome to just socialize. There are a few more positions open for the upcoming Rotary year. President Audrey will be available to discuss open positions! 
e Rotary Club of Rochester Community Foundation is offering a Community Impact Grant up to $10,000 that is intended to benefit our Rochester community.
At our in person meeting on May 12, 2022 two new members were introduced to TRCR. Please welcome husband and wife members Karen and Scott Lemke. As you may recall, Karen was a guest at a past meeting. She took over at the Rochester Public Library and Scott owns Lemke Pest Control out of Rochester. We are so pleased to have you both! Please say hello when you see them at meetings and events!
The Rotary Club of Rochester would like to extend a congratulations to fellow Rotarian Joanne Rosener from the Riser's Club. She received the Service Above Self Award from Rotary International. The district governor presented the award to Joanne recently. Congrats again, Joanne!
As you may have noticed, the last few meetings we have implemented a new meeting format. For those of you attending in person, you'll have approximately 15 minutes to enjoy some socialization with fellow Rotarians. If you are joining us via the zoom link, someone will be "leading" your social time. (The room will not be able to hear you on zoom during this time). This is after feedback from members about wanting more time to visit and socialize now that we are getting back to in person activities and events. Please have patience with us as we work through the technical changes to this format! We hope you enjoy the new change!
The Rochester Rotary Clubs are sponsoring a male foreign exchange student, Ruben, from Spain to attend Mayo High School during the 2022-23 school year. During the school year, three families within the same high school attendance area (or able to provide transport if outside the area) are needed to host the student from mid-August – early June (approximately August-November, December-March, March-June). The exchange student does not require their own room, as they can share a room with a host sibling of the same gender as long as they have their own bed. A proper place to study is also needed and they are required to attend school. Please contact Melody Trimble if you are interested in being a host family for the 2022-23 school year or for more information or questions.
For the past several years, the Rotary Clubs of Rochester have hosted an ethics program for area high school students. After a hiatus from the program because of the pandemic, the Ethics Program was back for the 2021-22 school year. Take a few minutes to watch a testimonial video by one of the program participants. 
