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STRIVE at John Marshall HS
John Marshall High School
Nov 12, 2019
8:15 AM – 8:55 AM
 
Rotary Ethics Workshop
Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Center
Nov 13, 2019
 
RCR World Community Service Committee Meeting
Charter House
Nov 13, 2019
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
STRIVE at Mayo HS
Mayo High School
Nov 13, 2019
9:35 AM – 10:25 AM
 
STRIVE at Century HS
Century High School
Nov 14, 2019
8:35 AM – 9:30 AM
 
Bell Ringing for Salvation Army
Hy-Vee NW
Nov 16, 2019
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
 
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Birthdays & Rotary Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Jim Sloan
November 2
 
Mark Neville
November 2
 
Caroline Baihly
November 5
 
Al DeBoer
November 8
 
John Hachtel
November 10
 
Jeanine Gangeness
November 11
 
Tony Enquist
November 13
 
Jon Losness
November 14
 
Stacey Vanden Heuvel
November 14
 
Lynn Clarey
November 17
 
Bill Bourne
November 19
 
David Spittell
November 20
 
Joshua Noser
November 30
 
Join Date
David Colville
November 1, 1982
37 years
 
Phil Karsell
November 1, 1993
26 years
 
Sara Gilliland
November 1, 1988
31 years
 
Sarah Burrington
November 1, 1994
25 years
 
Steve Sperling
November 1, 1994
25 years
 
Timothy Weir
November 2, 2006
13 years
 
Zoey Jantsan
November 9, 2017
2 years
 
Doug Porter
November 13, 2014
5 years
 
Larry Koshire
November 13, 1997
22 years
 
David Herder
November 15, 2012
7 years
 
Mikayla Schmidt
November 15, 2018
1 year
 
Lori Carrell
November 17, 2016
3 years
 
Jennifer Teske
November 20, 2014
5 years
 
Vicki Allen
November 30, 2000
19 years
 
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November 7 - Traditional Meeting
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We will meet as a club this Thursday at Mayo Civic Center, Suite 101, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. 
 
Program:  Community Screening for Heart Disease
Presenter:  Dr. Abhishek Deshmukh
 
Cardiologists at Mayo Clinic have developed an algorithm and want to identify ways to develop relationships with the local community to employ a screening to detect asymptomatic left ventricle dysfunction. The aim is to improve health outcomes, while partnering with groups like the Rotary.
November 7 Meeting Volunteers
The following persons are scheduled to serve at/participate in this Thursday's meeting. Please sign up here to serve in a vacant role. Thank you!
  • Greeters:  Paul Tieskoetter & Melanie Tschida
  • Cashier:  VACANT
  • Sergeant at Arms:  John Woodruff
  • Visitors' Desk:  VACANT
  • Reflection:  VACANT
  • Four Way Test:  VACANT
  • Introduction of Guests:  VACANT
  • Introduction of Speaker:  Donna Greason
  • Other Agenda Items:  Mark Neville
Rotary Bell Ringing for Salvation Army

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. 

Our Newest Rotarian - Julie Brock
Welcome to our newest Rotarian, Julie Brock, Executive Director for Rochester's Cradle 2 Career. Julie is sponsored by Audrey Betcher.
 
"Cradle 2 Career is a community-based initiative to improve educational outcomes in Rochester, Minnesota with options to expand county-wide. They align the community supports necessary for each of our youth to succeed, cradle to career.

They are an emerging community within the StriveTogether network and are one of 60+ cities and 2 using continuous improvement and collective impact to build a cradle to career civic infrastructure. They align the community supports necessary for each of our youth to succeed, cradle to career."
Paul Harris Fellow Recipients
Congratulations to recent Paul Harris Fellow honorees Dave Moertel, Colin Aldis, Samantha Whipple, Jim Sloan and Jennifer Teske. 
 
"The presentation of Paul Harris Fellow recognition is The Rotary Foundation's way of expressing its appreciation for a substantial contribution to its humanitarian and educational programs. It is named for our founder, Paul Harris, a Chicago lawyer who started Rotary International with three business associates in 1905." Rotarians may also "designate a Paul Harris Fellow as a tribute to a person whose life demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives of The Rotary Foundation." (https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000050029/en-ca/files/page/paul-harris-society/presentation-tips-for-paul-harris-fellow-recognition/PHF-PresentationHow-to.pdf
Rotarian in the News - Judith O'Fallon
Congratulations to Judith O'Fallon, recent recipient of the District 5960 Service Award in recognition of her outstanding work on the District Grants Committee.  Judy has not only served the District for many years but has also served The Rotary Club of Rochester as a longtime member, adviser, and former chair of the Rotary Club of Rochester World Community Service Committee, the committee who reviews grant opportunities, submits applications, and coordinates their implementation. 
Rotary Ethics Workshop - November 13
In February 2017, the Rotary clubs of Rochester held the first ethics workshop and determined with such positive feedback that we would hold another workshop in 2018.  We gathered information on what we could improve from our 2017 and 2018 students and table leaders and have an improved curriculum in 2019. 
 
We will have a keynote speaker from the University of St. Thomas asking the question, Are we really as good as we think we are? We will also share case studies and a panel presentation with local panelists discussing ethical dilemmas at work, as well as some work time for the students to discuss the most pressing ethical issues facing high school students today. 
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Youth Exchange Host Family Needed Dec - Mar
  • Taiga
  • Male
  • 16 years old
  • Home country is Japan
  • Enjoys soccer and basketball
  • Attending Century High Schools so host needs to live in Century area or be able to provide transportation to and from school
  • Learn more here or contact Youth Exchange Committee Chair Melody Trimble or the Rotary office. 
TRCR 2019-20 Progress to Goals as of 11.5.2019
 
CategoryGoalAs of Nov 5, 2019
Membership (Began Rotary year with 138)165138
Rotary International Foundation Annual Fund$10,000$4437 (44% of goal)
Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)100%10%
PolioPlus$2500$5328 (213% of goal)
District 5960 Fast for Hope Project$1000$0 (0% of goal)
Rotary Club of Rochester Foundation$10,000$814 (8% of goal)