We will meet this Thursday in Suite 101 of Mayo Civic Center, 11:30 am - 1 pm. This week’s program will feature Rochester resident Kim Kevin Sin. Kim will share his harrowing story of how he and his family escaped the brutal Khmer Rouge genocide, coming to America, and what his life is like today. You don’t want to miss this inspirational presentation.
The following Rotarians are scheduled to participate in this Thursday's meeting. If you are available and willing to serve in a vacant role, please sign up here to serve. Thank you!
Greeters: Mark Dripps & Fred Suhler
Cashier: VACANT
Sergeant at Arms: John Woodruff
Visitors' Desk: Sarah Burrington
Reflection: VACANT
Four Way Test: VACANT
Introduction of Guests: VACANT
Other agenda items: Jeanine Gangeness and Joe Hammes
The Rotary Holiday Classic, our annual 3-club Rotary fundraiser, is only 17 days away. Thirty-two varsity basketball teams will be hosted December 27 and 28 at Mayo Civic Center. All net proceeds from the event will be distributed as grants to local nonprofits working with youth for education.
This year, 30% of the net proceeds from the Classic will be distributed to the three Rotary clubs of Rochester for Rotary youth and education programs, and each club will have the opportunity to receive an equal share of those proceeds based on their (proportionate) volunteerism at the event. If a clubs staffs all required shifts to meet its volunteer requirement, 100% of their share will be paid. Signups will be designated by clubs only until December 13. If a club does not meet the requirement, they will receive proceeds based on the percentage of actual shifts served. Remaining dollars will be distributed to the other clubs based on their percentage of volunteerism.
Please check your calendar and sign upherebefore December 13 to serve your shift(s). Thank you for your help with this annual event!
Salvation Army bell ringing is a tradition of The Rotary Club of Rochester. "When you volunteer to bell ring, you help improve, and even save lives. The money dropped in a red kettle goes right back into your local community. By now you’ve likely heard that two hours of your time at a Salvation Army red kettle raises about $60 in donations."
Ringers are needed for six Saturdays, starting Saturday, November 16 and ending Saturday, December 21. All but one Saturday will be served at inside locations. Please take a look at your calendar and sign up for a shift or two! Friends of Rotary and family members of all ages are welcome to serve as volunteers, as well!
Register here or via the calendar link on each date. ONE volunteer is still needed for this Saturday, December 14!
To encourage giving to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International during November and December, 2019 and help members achieve a Paul Harris Fellow recognition faster:
• The club will match any donation to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International up to $200. The club’s match comes from recognition points accumulated through club donations to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
• The donation must be made during November and December, 2019 to be eligible for the matching points.
• You are responsible to notify Elizabeth Karsell, our club administrative director, that you contributed, so that Elizabeth can transfer the matching club points. Or, Elizabeth could facilitate your contribution and the club’s matching points.
District 5960 Rotarians and Rotaractors, the District 5960 Mid-Term is Saturday, January 11, 2020, at the Anderson Center on the campus of Hamline University. It's an exciting time to connect with other District Rotarians and Rotaractors to look back and look ahead as we start a new decade of "Connecting the World," inspiring others, and making a positive difference in our communities and the world!
We have a great lineup for this FREE event with a variety of topics and speakers, time to learn, time to interact, and capped off with some post-holiday socializing! We will offer light breakfast items and a full lunch buffet. Bring a fellow Rotarian or Rotaractor, or two, with you. Sign up before the clock strikes midnight on 12/31/19 for a chance to win some great prizes!
We will meet this Thursday in Suite 101 of Mayo Civic Center, 11:30 am - 1 pm. This week’s program will feature Rochester resident Kim Kevin Sin. Kim will share his harrowing story of how he and his family escaped the brutal Khmer Rouge genocide, coming to America, and what his life is like today. You don’t want to miss this inspirational presentation. 
The Rotary Holiday Classic, our annual 3-club Rotary fundraiser, is only 17 days away. Thirty-two varsity basketball teams will be hosted December 27 and 28 at Mayo Civic Center. All net proceeds from the event will be distributed as grants to local nonprofits working with youth for education.
Salvation Army bell ringing is a tradition of The Rotary Club of Rochester. "When you volunteer to bell ring, you help improve, and even save lives. The money dropped in a red kettle goes right back into your local community. By now you’ve likely heard that two hours of your time at a Salvation Army red kettle raises about $60 in donations."
To encourage giving to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International during November and December, 2019 and help members achieve a Paul Harris Fellow recognition faster:.png)