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Upcoming Events
February 2023 Committee Meeting
Even Hotel
Feb 02, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 
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Birthdays & Rotary Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Chuck Steidinger
February 1
 
Joseph Messick
February 1
 
Scott Lemke
February 1
 
Doug Rovang
February 10
 
Karen Ricklefs
February 12
 
Diane Ilstrup
February 23
 
Join Date
Audrey Betcher
February 8, 2001
22 years
 
Tamsen Leimer
February 18, 2016
7 years
 
Carla Nelson
February 24, 2005
18 years
 
Josef Chlachula
February 26, 2009
14 years
 
Alison Good
February 27, 1997
26 years
 
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July Links
July 14  - Closed
July  21 Social - Lunch at Twigs
July 21 Virtual - Taking July off - Look for a virtual option in August
July 28 - Sign Up - Closed
July 2022 Speakers
July 2022 Menu
  The menu options for July are:
 - Southwest Chicken Salads on 7-14
 - Mediterranean Flatbread on 7-28
22-23 Dues have been invoiced!
 2022-2023 Dues have been invoiced via club runner.  A statment has also gone out. If you have not gotten it, or you need it sent again, please let Amber know. If you wish to make your payment via check please contact Amber at romnrotary@gmail.com.  It is important to get the dues paid as soon as possible as the club has strict payment deadlines with Rotary International and the District.  So please convey that to your employer if they are issuing payment on your behalf.  PLEASE NOTE: If your employer does remit payment, your name MUST be in the memo.  Likewise, if you do not plan on renewing your membership, please let us know that as well as soon as possible!
 
 
RI 2022-2023 President, Jennifer Jones
 Meet Jennifer Jones, the international 2022-2023 President. She's had a very active life in Rotary, is very well traveled and a cancer survivor!  Find the full article here and read about how she came to be the first female president of Rotary International. It should be a wonderful year of Rotary.
Volunteer Opportunity!
 

Family Service Rochester, Intercultural Mutual Assistance Agency, and United Way of Olmsted County have partnered with the residents of the Meadow Park neighborhood to create the Meadow Park Initiative. These partners along with the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant are organizing a summer camp for youth grades K-12 in the Meadow Park neighborhood and we are looking for volunteers! Here is the basic information:

Meadow Park Summer Youth Program: The Meadow Park Summer Program blends learning and fun! This summer program provides students with different hands-on learning activities. Students will experience a unique mix of learning and major fun. Volunteers are needed for hands on help with activities. Use this link to sign up.  If you have questions, please contact Michaela Allen at mallen@familyservicerochester.org

Dates: June 14th-August 5th *Dates are flexible to work with your schedule!

LOCATION: 1429 4th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904 (Friendship Place)

Michaela really needs some Rotarians to help fill the volunteer spots.  If you have a passion, she can find a good role for you in the program! You can help as much or as little as you're able!  Email her to discuss what you can offer the youth .  

 

Calendar Events
With the new Rotary Year upon us, I am working on updating the calendar again.  Did you know you can always refer back to the calendar, click on the date/event and see all info including registration?! Here's the Calendar Link!
Awards for TRCR!
 
The Rotary Club of Rochester submitted one service area. (You also submitted an excellent Signature Project which will be displayed on the District website soon.)
 
TRCR tied for 2nd Place in Club Service with White Bear Lake.
 
Thank you, President Audrey, for sharing why this was a priority and the results of the work. 
 
Rotary District 5960 Awards Presentation Video Link: https://youtu.be/MwJsGHwDfMg
Do you collect Postage Stamps?
Calling all stamp collectors
Our club has a collection of Rotary stamps that was started in 1975. We're looking for any current club members or local friends of club members who have an interest in stamp collecting. We'd value your expertise as the club decides what to do with the collection.  If you're interested, please contact Sara Gilliland at scgill50@gmail.com or 507-259-4213
TRCR YouTube Channel - meeting replays
 
Watch replays of past Rotary meetings on TRCR's YouTube channel.
 
 
 
 
Rotarian To Do List
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

It's simple. Sign-up by adding your name here.

Buy SCRIP Cards for everyday use
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.
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TRCR 2022-23 progress towards goals
Rotary Year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
 
CategoryGoalAs of August 2, 2022
 Membership (began Rotary year with 100)125  100
 Rotary International Foundation Annual Fund  
 $10,000   
 Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)100%   
 PolioPlus$3,000   
 District 5960 Fast for Hope Project $1,000   
 Rotary Club of Rochester Foundation $10,000