We will meet this Thursday, December 5, for a 5:30 social event, at Brothers Bar & Grill (812 South Broadway). Rotarians and guests are invited to arrive at 5:30 pm, there will be a short welcome and a few announcements at 5:35 pm, and then attendees will network and socialize. Brothers Bar & Grill is allowing us to meet in their establishment free of charge, so attendees are encouraged to purchase beverages and food (at your own expense.)
Due to continued cleanup from water damage at Rochester Public Library, we are unable to hold Service First Thursday this week. An evening gathering has been suggested by a number of our members as another option to our current meeting formats. Club leadership hopes you will make plans to attend, and those who are unable to join us for lunchtime meetings will take advantage of this evening opportunity for fellowship with your fellow Rotarians.
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. SEVEN volunteers are still needed for this Saturday, December 7!
The Rotary Holiday Classic, our annual 3-club Rotary fundraiser, is only 24 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.
More than 100 volunteers are needed to host our participants and fans. Please check your calendar and sign upherebefore December 13 to serve your shift(s).
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!
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."
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!
The Rotary Holiday Classic, our annual 3-club Rotary fundraiser, is only 24 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.
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)