Moccasin Flower - Jan 21, 2025 (Jan. 21, 2025)

Rotation Day-January 30th, 2025
Diocese of Winona
Jan 30, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

First Thursday Speaker Meeting
VFW
Feb 06, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

2024/2025 TRCR Foundation Board Meeting
Even Hotel
Feb 12, 2025

2nd Thursday Mid Day Meeting
VFW
Feb 13, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Third Thursday Rotary Service or Social Gathering
VFW
Feb 20, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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Member Birthdays

Kathy Lessard

January 25

Ellen Heydon

January 27

Donna Greason

January 30

Mel Trimble

January 30

Stewart Rassier

January 30

Join Date

Cynthia Daube

January 1, 1992

33 years

John Woodruff

January 1, 1975

50 years

Lynn Clarey

January 1, 1981

44 years

Stewart Rassier

January 5, 2024

1 year

Kristine Ihrke

January 9, 2014

11 years

Caroline Baihly

January 11, 2001

24 years

Colin Aldis

January 12, 2012

13 years

Karen Petersen

January 12, 2023

2 years

Mark Neville

January 16, 2014

11 years

Lorie Luedke

January 23, 1997

28 years

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The Rotary Club of Rochester MF Calendar

January 22: TRCR Board Meeting - noon - Zoom
January 23: Weekly Meeting - noon-1:00 pm - VFW - Program: Compass Carts - Simplify Your Hauling Speaker: Todd Hanson - REGISTER
January 30: Rotation Day - noon-1:30 pm - Tour of Diocese of Winona's new location in Rochester - REGISTER
February 6: Weekly Meeting - noon-1:00 pm - VFW - Program: Astronomy under Rochester Skies Speaker: Josef Chlachula - REGISTER
February 12: TRCR Community Foundation Board Meeting - noon
February 13: Weekly Meeting - noon-1:00 pm - VFW - Program: Club Assembly Speaker: Dave Moertel - REGISTER
February 20: Service and Social - noon-1:00 pm - VFW
- Service: Mapping Prejudice Project - VFW conference room - order lunch from VFW menu
- Social: Meet at VFW for lunch - REGISTER

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Greeter | Four-Way Test | Visitors Desk/Introductions | Reflection

Rochester Rotary Clubs join local Chamber of Commerce

Our Club kicked off the New Year as a member of the local Chamber of Commerce. As members, all Rotarians will have:

Free access to monthly networking, workforce / professional development and community events
Reduced fees for Chamber programs
Access to business information and resources

All three Rochester Rotary Clubs have joined to network with the Rochester business community and recruit future Rotarians.

The upcoming Chamber of Commerce events you are invited to are:

Economic Summit - February 4 @ 7:30 am
AM Espresso - February 7 @ 7:30 am
Business after Hours - February 20 @ 4:30 pm
Women’s Roundtable - February 21 @ 7:30 am
Annual Celebration - February 27 @ 5:30 pm

For full event details and registration go to: business.rochestermnchamber.com/events

And, look for Rochester Rotary Clubs on the billboard on North Broadway from January 31 to February 3!

District 5960 Mid-Term held January 18

Rotary District 5960 held its Mid-Term session at Hamline University's Klas Center on January 18.

Looking back . . .celebrating 100 years of The Rotary Club of Rochester - 1945-55

TRCR Community Foundation gives $22,170 to Wine to Water's Hurricane Helene relief

Read the thank you letter The Rotary Club of Rochester Community Foundation received for its gift of $22,170 in support of Wine to Water's ongoing Hurricane Helene relief efforts.

January is Vocational Service Month

C2C Top 10 Highlights from 2024

Link to Top 10 Highlights from 2024

New meeting location beginning in January

Effective January 2025, The Rotary Club of Rochester's new meeting location is the VFW in Rochester.

VFW-The Mess Hall Tavern and Grill

2775 43rd St. NW

Rochester, MN 55901

Sponsorship opportunities available as our club celebrates 100 years

May 15, 2025, promises to be a fantastic evening celebrating 100 years of The Rotary Club of Rochester at Rochester Golf and Country Club. If you haven't already, be sure to save the date and make plans to attend. Event details will be available in early 2025. Our club's history is rich and we look forward to sharing our amazing story with past and present club members, fellow Rotarians, community leaders, and honored guests. We anticipate 150-250 guests will be in attendance at our gala event. In order to make the most of this auspicious occasion and to keep the cost affordable, the celebration party committee is seeking your financial support as a sponsor.

Click the "Read More" button to view the sponsorship opportunities.