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Upcoming Events
Rotary Club of Rochester Foundation via Zoom
Zoom
May 12, 2020
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 
World Community Service Committee Meeting
Charter House
May 13, 2020
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Rotary Midday Meeting via Zoom
Zoom/Facebook Live
May 14, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Rotary Ethics Program Team Meeting
Olmsted Medical Center Marketing & Communications Offices
May 15, 2020
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
 
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Birthdays & Rotary Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Karel Weigel
May 3
 
Borge Christensen
May 4
 
Sarah Burrington
May 6
 
James Seward
May 8
 
David Colville
May 10
 
Jan Hagedorn
May 10
 
John Woodruff
May 10
 
Timothy Weir
May 13
 
Allie Good
May 14
 
Jennifer Wilson
May 20
 
Kelly Engler
May 20
 
Carla Nelson
May 22
 
Jon Ewing
May 22
 
Doug Porter
May 23
 
Dana Funk
May 28
 
Barbara Hight-Randall
May 30
 
Join Date
Barbara Hight-Randall
May 1, 1996
24 years
 
Christopher Ness
May 1, 2014
6 years
 
Lance Thorkelson
May 1, 1976
44 years
 
Roger Kempers
May 1, 1962
58 years
 
Jill Cordes
May 3, 2012
8 years
 
Chris Colby
May 6, 1999
21 years
 
Frank Allen
May 18, 2017
3 years
 
Samantha Whipple
May 22, 2014
6 years
 
Sue M. Johnson
May 22, 2014
6 years
 
Elizabeth Macaulay
May 23, 2019
1 year
 
Marilyn Deling
May 23, 2019
1 year
 
Matthew Fatehi
May 23, 2019
1 year
 
James Seward
May 28, 2009
11 years
 
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Rotary After Hours Via Zoom
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for Rotary After Hours via Zoom this Thursday, May 7, 5:30 - 6:30 pm! Get comfortable, grab your favorite food and beverage, and log in. Friends and family welcome! We'll be gathering as one group and then dividing into breakout rooms for easier conversation.
Rotary Membership
The 2019-2020 Rotary year is nearing its (unexpected and unique) end. With the guidelines put in place because of COVID-19, club leadership continues to consider new and innovative ways Rotary membership can add value to our personal and professional lives. The Rotary Club of Rochester is a community of members, not just the name of an organization. All are encouraged to participate in the evolution of the club as we must make changes to meet the needs of our members during these unique times. If you have specific ideas, please connect with a current board member. You can find their names and contact information here.
 
Club leadership hopes you are already taking advantage of the opportunities offered through Zoom social gatherings and programmed meetings. Although COVID-19 restrictions do not currently allow members to meet physically in-person, Zoom allows us to see each other's faces and interact. We are making every effort to continue with meaningful programming, in addition to offering social opportunities. If you have not joined us because of challenges with the technology, please contact the Rotary office or a fellow Rotarian for assistance.
 
Finally, club leadership is also aware that COVID-19 guidelines may have impacted you and/or your business financially. We hope opportunities for additional support being provided by the government and other generous organizations are helping those who qualify. The situation has already impacted planning for the financial future of the club, as well. In order to help with cash flow and allow the club to better budget for expenses encountered throughout the Rotary year, preferred dues payment is by auto pay. If you are not already using the auto pay option, please complete the form found here and return it to the Rotary office. Because Rotary International and District dues are invoiced in July, club leadership asks that all members make their 2020-2021 Rotary dues payment or auto pay commitment prior to June 30, 2020. 
 
If you have any concerns or questions, please feel comfortable addressing them to club President Colin Aldis or Elizabeth in the Rotary office.
 
 
The Rotary Club of Rochester's Current Response to COVID-19
In an effort to follow COVID-19 response guidelines from health and governmental organizations, modifications have been made to the schedule of upcoming Rotary gatherings and events. Club leadership continues to review guidelines and is working to do what seems best for our members and the community.
 
Upcoming Events:
  • May 6 - Rotary Club of Rochester Board Meeting via Zoom, 7:00-8:30 am
  • May 7 - Rotary After Hours via Zoom, 5:30-6:30 pm
  • May 11 - Salvation Army Lunch Service (canceled)
  • May 12 - Rotary Club of Rochester Foundation via Zoom, 11:30 am - 1 pm
  • May 13 - World Community Service Meeting via Webex
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District 5960 COVID-19 Response
The Rotary Foundation Disaster Response Fund Grant
Purpose: To provide Rotary Foundation funds to our clubs to fill COVID-19 related needs in their communities
 
We asked clubs to submit requests, ranging from $500 to $2,500, as to how they would use these funds in their communities.  With only allowing 12 days until the deadline for submission, we didn’t know what the response would be…and we were overwhelmed by the response!  33 of our clubs requested funds totaling nearly $67,000, while contributing over $20,000 of their own money in these proposals!  With only $25,000 to be able to disperse obviously clubs won’t get their full requests, but we will still be able to do a great amount of good in our communities.
 
District Sponsored Grant
Purpose: To bring the District together to make significant contributions to three organizations that operate throughout all communities in our District
 
Every year, our District receives District Designated Funds (DDF) from The Rotary Foundation that we use to match grant requests from our clubs.  Due to COVID-19, we have funds leftover from grants that were not able to be completed this year.  To make best use of these funds and not roll them forward to future years (where they can only be spent internationally), we wanted to use them to make significant contributions to three organizations:
 
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SCRIP Available for Purchase
Scrip cards to Apollo Liquor, Kwik Trip, and Menards are still available for purchase to support The Rotary Club of Rochester. Remember, you purchase and spend the cards at face value, and the club receives 5% back from Apollo Liquor and Kwik Trip, and 4% back from Menards. The club gets an additional 5% on purchases at Kwik Trip, other than gas, inside the store. 
 
If you would like to make a scrip purchase, please email the Rotary office with your request. Apollo is sold in $10 increments, and no change is given in store. Kwik Trip may be purchased in increments of $5 up to $25, increments of $25 up to $100, and then $200, $250, and $500. Credit remains on the card until the full value is spent. Menards cards may be purchased in any denomination between $10 and $2000 with the credit remaining on the card, as well. Apollo and Kwik Trip cards will be delivered within a few days, and Menards cards may take up to two weeks. Scrip cards make especially great gifts for celebrations, including birthdays and graduations!
 
Separate from the Scrip program but another way to support Rotary is Amazon Smile. If you are already shopping on Amazon, please consider shopping Amazon Smile instead. Same items are available, but if you designate The Rotary Club of Rochester Foundation as your organization of choice, Amazon donates a portion of your purchase to RCRF. Thank you for your support!
Honoring our Graduates
Rotary Club of Rochester members, do you have a 2019-2020 graduate? We would like to honor them at our June 11 (date change) Midday Meeting!

By May 28, please email to the Rotary office (romnrotary@gmail.com) your graduate’s school, major (if a higher education student), activities/experiences/achievements, and upcoming plans. We encourage you to invite your student to join you in person at the meeting, but for those graduates who cannot attend the meeting, please send a photo, as well. A brief PowerPoint presentation will be shared during the meeting.
 
Please contact Rotarian Kelly Engler or the Rotary office if you have questions. Congratulations to those with graduates!
TRCR 2019-20 Progress to Goals as of 5.5.2020
Rotary Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
CategoryGoalAs of May 5, 2020
Membership (Began Rotary year with 138)165136
Rotary International Foundation Annual Fund$10,000$12,421 (124% of goal)
Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)100%26%
PolioPlus$2500$5428 (217% of goal)
District 5960 Fast for Hope Project$1000$1000 (0% of goal)
Rotary Club of Rochester Foundation$10,000$5834 (58% of goal)