Rotarians will meet this Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church for a Facebook Live Meeting. Arrive at 11:30 am for lunch and social time. President Colin will broadcast our weekly announcements from this location beginning at noon, and then the group will watch and discuss a program. Meetings will not take place this month at Charter House or IMAA. If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online via Facebook!
In an effort to follow COVID-19 response guidelines from health and governmental organizations, modifications have been made to the schedule of upcoming Rotary gatherings and events. Club leadership will continue to review guidelines and do what seems best for our members and the community.
A friendly reminder that although we may not be gathering in person, you can always access Rotary meetings via eClub One at https://www.rotaryeclubone.org/. Additionally, our fellow Rotarians can provide a great system of support if you need help during this time. If you are in need, you might consider emailing, texting or calling your fellow Rotarians for professional, social, or emotional support.
March events:
March 18 - Rotary Information Meeting, canceled
March 18 - Dinner Service at Ronald McDonald House, canceled
March 19 - Rotary Facebook Live Meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church and via Facebook, no gatherings at Charter House or IMAA
March 20 - Rotary Ethics Program Team Meeting, via email
Rotarians, along with family and friends of all ages, are invited and encouraged to join others to plant trees at Bear Creek Park, 4-7 pm on Wednesday, May 6. The group will gather at the park pavilion for instructions. This planting is a continuation of efforts started by 2018 Rotary International President Ian Riseley when he encouraged Rotarians to focus on the environment and clubs to plant at least one tree per Rotarian. The Rotary clubs of Rochester have met the goal and continue to act upon the challenge. You can be part of this effort in two ways: volunteer by registering your participation here and/or make a financial contribution to the Rotary Club of Rochester Foundation to assist with the purchase of the trees.
Rotary Club of Rochester members, do you have a 2019-2020 graduate? We would like to honor them at our June 11 (date change) Midday Meeting!
By May 28, please email to the Rotary office (romnrotary@gmail.com) your graduate’s school, major (if a higher education student), activities/experiences/achievements, and upcoming plans. We encourage you to invite your student to join you in person at the meeting, but for those graduates who cannot attend the meeting, please send a photo, as well. A brief PowerPoint presentation will be shared during the meeting.
Please contact Rotarian Kelly Engler or the Rotary office if you have questions. Congratulations to those with graduates!
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To protect the public's health and slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19, events as described below should be postponed or canceled across the state of Minnesota. MDH will continue to evaluate the situation and may recommend opening earlier or staying cancelled for longer. These events include those scheduled by communities and organizations but also by individuals. The following is intended to provide general guidance for mitigation strategies. Organizers or settings may need to take into consideration unique risks and make decisions that are protective of their communities.
CDC recommends postponing and canceling until further notice:
Events where 50 people or more would gather, including but not limited to:
Concerts.
Conferences.
Professional, college, and school performances or sporting events.
Festivals.
Parades.
Weddings.
Other types of assemblies.
Smaller events (fewer than 50 people) that are held in crowded auditoriums, rooms, or other venues that do not allow social distancing of 6 feet per person.
Events with more than 10 people where the majority of participants are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, including gatherings such as those at:
Retirement facilities.
Assisted living facilities.
Developmental homes.
Support groups for people with health conditions.
Events of any size should only be continued if they can be carried out with adherence to guidelines for protecting vulnerable populations, hand hygiene, and social distancing. When feasible, organizers could modify events to be virtual.
Come and be inspired by motivating speakers; make new friends and reconnect with old ones; 2020 Club Awards; enjoy Prior Lake's Home Hospitality; and of course, have fun!
Full registration fee of $210 (Early-bird Price. Extended to March 23, 2020) includes Prior Lake's Home Hospitality and all Friday events and meals.
Rotarians will meet this Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church for a Facebook Live Meeting. Arrive at 11:30 am for lunch and social time. President Colin will broadcast our weekly announcements from this location beginning at noon, and then the group will watch and discuss a program. Meetings will not take place this month at Charter House or IMAA. If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online via Facebook! 
In an effort to follow COVID-19 response guidelines from health and governmental organizations, modifications have been made to the schedule of upcoming Rotary gatherings and events. Club leadership will continue to review guidelines and do what seems best for our members and the community.
Rotarians, along with family and friends of all ages, are invited and encouraged to join others to plant trees at Bear Creek Park, 4-7 pm on Wednesday, May 6. The group will gather at the park pavilion for instructions. This planting is a continuation of efforts started by 2018 Rotary International President Ian Riseley when he encouraged Rotarians to focus on the environment and clubs to plant at least one tree per Rotarian. The Rotary clubs of Rochester have met the goal and continue to act upon the challenge. You can be part of this effort in two ways: volunteer by registering your participation 
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