Members of The Rotary Club of Rochester and their guests are meeting this Thursday at various Rotarians' locations for Rotary After Hours, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Thank you to Frank Allen, Vicki Allen & Terry Sorenson, and Jeff Allman for volunteering to host. The purpose of the event is to socialize and network.
To decrease the possiblity of COVID-19 transmission, groups will be limited to 8. Hosts will not be providing food and beverage and attendees are asked to provide their own, if desired.
This is an open invitation to all Rotarians and friends of Rotary. Join us at Willow Creek, 12:00 pm - 1 pm, for social time, lunch, a Rotary meeting, and Speed Networking. Golfers will begin teeing off about 1 pm and finish their day with a fun round of golf.
Golf will be played as "Best Shot," as this event is intended to encourage Rotary fun and fellowship. Golfers of all skill levels are invited to play. Wear your Rotary logo-wear if you have it! Awards and surprises given at Willow Creek Golf Course at the end of the round. Non-golfers are welcome to join the group for social time before or after the golf - or both!
If you have a four person team, please send an email to romnrotary@gmail.com after registration and share your team member's names. Otherwise, you will be placed on a team.
Rotarians from other clubs and non-Rotarians, please ignore the ClubRunner login option.
The Rotary Club of Rochester will begin offering in-person meetings, starting with a Midday Meeting, September 10, 11:30 am - 1 pm at the Rochester Golf and Country Club. Our program will be "Medical Device Engineering at Mayo Clinic" presented by Mark Benscoter. The all-inclusive lunch price is $20. Parking at RGCC is free. Please register online here, so we know how many to expect. If you have dietary restrictions, please leave a note in the comment box at registration so a special meal can be provided.
COVID-19 guidelines will be implemented by both Rochester Golf & Country Club and The Rotary Club of Rochester. Attendees are asked to adhere to the guidelines:
Please practice social distancing at registration. Lunch tables will be set up for social distancing.
Personal masks are requested to be worn unless attendees are eating or presenting.
Rotarians and guests may join us via Zoom instead, if preferred.
August is Rotary Membership Month. Only through the dedication of members, who live out the “Service Above Self” motto, are we able to work together to make a positive impact both in our community and our world. Congratulations to the following Rotarians who achieved 100% attendance during our 2019-2020 Rotary year:
Chris Colby – 1 year
Colin Aldis – 2 consecutive years
Sara Gilliland – 3 consecutive years
Elizabeth Karsell – 3 consecutive years
Karel Weigel – 11 consecutive years
Judith O’Fallon – 14 consecutive years
Lorie Luedke – 22 consecutive years
John Woodruff – 46 consecutive years
Based on the changing focus of Rotary International, District 5960, and The Rotary Club of Rochester, this will be the last time we recognize 100% attendance. While regular participation in Rotary is strongly encouraged, leadership is aware that there are times when members must focus on life or business commitments. Therefore, going forward, Rotarians will be recognized for anniversaries of significant years of membership rather than 100% attendance.
Last year was a milestone year for the Rotary Holiday Classic. Thanks to past support over the last 32 years, we reached the one million dollar mark in awarding grants to youth programs in our community!
The Rotary Clubs of Rochester are planning to hold the 2020 Rotary Holiday Classic, presented by Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, on December 29th and 30th at the Mayo Civic Center. We recognize there is considerable uncertainty due to the pandemic. We will look to both the Minnesota State High School League and our health experts for guidance as the event dates get closer. We’re cautiously optimistic the event will be held as planned. If the event is cancelled due to pandemic concerns, sponsorship funds will either be designated for grants to local youth organizations in the Rochester area, supporting local needs as with past events or returned to you. The Rotary Clubs of Rochester are committed to carrying on the tradition of supporting youth programs.
Scrip cards to Apollo Liquor, Kwik Trip, and Menards are still available for purchase to support The Rotary Club of Rochester. Remember, you purchase and spend the cards at face value, and the club receives 5% back from Apollo Liquor and Kwik Trip, and 4% back from Menards. The club gets an additional 5% on purchases at Kwik Trip, other than gas, inside the store.
If you would like to make a scrip purchase, please email the Rotary office with your request. Apollo is sold in $10 increments, and no change is given in store. Kwik Trip may be purchased in increments of $5 up to $25, increments of $25 up to $100, and then $200, $250, and $500. Credit remains on the card until the full value is spent. Menards cards may be purchased in any denomination between $10 and $2000 with the credit remaining on the card, as well. Apollo and Kwik Trip cards will be delivered within a few days, and Menards cards may take up to two weeks. Scrip cards make especially great gifts for celebrations, including birthdays and graduations!
Separate from the Scrip program but another way to support Rotary is Amazon Smile. If you are already shopping on Amazon, please consider shopping Amazon Smile instead. Same items are available, but if you designate The Rotary Club of Rochester Foundation as your organization of choice, Amazon donates a portion of your purchase to RCRF. Thank you for your support!
Based on local, state, and national COVID-19 guidelines,
Last year was a milestone year for the Rotary Holiday Classic. Thanks to past support over the last 32 years, we reached the one million dollar mark in awarding grants to youth programs in our community!
Scrip cards to Apollo Liquor, Kwik Trip, and Menards are still available for purchase to support The Rotary Club of Rochester. Remember, you purchase and spend the cards at face value, and the club receives 5% back from Apollo Liquor and Kwik Trip, and 4% back from Menards. The club gets an additional 5% on purchases at Kwik Trip, other than gas, inside the store.