We will gather this Thursday for our Rotary Holiday Luncheon at Empire Event Center (1517 16 St SW). The eggnog social will begin at 11:30 am with a plated lunch at 11:45 am, followed by a short meeting and a program which will conclude at 1 pm. Our entertainment will be the Riverside 5th Grade Ballroom Dancers. Registration was required for this event and is now closed. 

The following Rotarians are scheduled to participate in this Thursday's meeting. Thank you!

 

 

The Rotary Holiday Classic, our annual 3-club Rotary fundraiser, is just 10 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. 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 up here to serve your shift(s).  Thank you for your help with this annual event! 

 

Rochester has been my home for over 25 years. I wasn’t born here. I didn’t grow up here, but I love this place, and it is my home and that of my children.

I was born in Venezuela and spent the majority of my childhood there. I was fortunate to grow up in a family that modeled compassion and respect for all people. As a very talented and successful thoracic surgeon, my father modeled compassion and fairness. He always went out of his way to openly treat everyone well and show appreciation for their contributions.

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.

 

Rotarians will serve dinner to guests at Ronald McDonald House Rochester on Monday, January 13. Six volunteers are needed, 5:30 - 8 pm. 

 

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!