The first Thursday of the month is designated as a time for TRCR committee meetings to convene. To encourage members to participate in club committees, committees can meet during the club's originally scheduled meeting time saving members from finding another time to meet.
What if I'm not on a committee? You are welcome to come to the Even Hotel, eat lunch, and socialize. If you plan to eat lunch, register by noon the Tuesday prior to the meeting - see the Rotary online calendar for registration links. If you're not a member of a committee and are interested in joining one, let Amber or one of the club's board members know, and they'll find a committee that fits your interests.
May 4 is not just a date to celebrate Star Wars day (an informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate the Star Wars media franchise), but another important day for Rotary.
On May 4, 1987, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Rotary clubs could no longer exclude women from membership on the basis of gender. It all started with Sylvia Whitlock from the Rotary club of Duarte, In a lawsuit filed by the Duarte club. In 1983, the California Superior Court ruled in favor of Rotary International, upholding gender-based qualification for membership in California Rotary clubs. In 1986, the California Court of Appeals reversed the lower court's decision, preventing the enforcement of the provision in California. The California Supreme Court refused to hear the case, and it was appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
On Thursday, May 12, the speaker Clare Lillis gave a quick rundown of human trafficking in our region. This is a growing concern, even here in our area of Minnesota. His full presentation will be available for you to review soon. In the mean time, you can watch the youtube replay.
Program:Human Trafficking
Presenter: Past District Governor Clare Lillis, co-chair, District 5960 Human Trafficking Task Force
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.
On Tuesday, May 3, Rochester Rotary Risers Rotarian Joanne Rosener was awarded the Service Above Self Award for 2021-2022 by Rotary International. The Service Above Self award is a prestigious award for Rotarians and Rotaractors who demonstrate their commitment to helping others by volunteering their time and talents to make an impact on humanity.
The list of Joanne's service to others is quite impressive. Read more about her service above self.
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.
The first Thursday of the month is designated as a time for TRCR committee meetings to convene. To encourage members to participate in club committees, committees can meet during the club's originally scheduled meeting time saving members from finding another time to meet.
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. 
