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The Rotary Club of Rochester via Zoom
Apr 01, 2021
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
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Birthdays & Rotary Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Lorie Luedke
March 1
 
David Moertel
March 6
 
Mark Benscoter
March 6
 
Mike O'Fallon
March 7
 
Roy Adams
March 7
 
Steve Nyhus
March 14
 
Dave Piepgras
March 19
 
Jennifer Woodford
March 22
 
Larry Koshire
March 24
 
Marco Lanz
March 25
 
Bari Amadio
March 26
 
Join Date
Leigh J. (LJ) Johnson
March 1, 1971
50 years
 
Steve Sponsel
March 1, 2000
21 years
 
Mary Sorensen
March 8, 2012
9 years
 
Bill Bourne
March 11, 2013
8 years
 
Heather Holmes
March 11, 2013
8 years
 
Charles Pappas
March 14, 2019
2 years
 
Mark Benscoter
March 15, 2018
3 years
 
Bill Wiktor
March 23, 2006
15 years
 
Suzanne Dinusson
March 27, 1997
24 years
 
Russell Hampton
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March 25 - Mid-day Meeting via Zoom
Join your fellow Rotarians at The Rotary Club of Rochester's Thursday, March 25 meeting  at noon via Zoom.
 
Program:  DMC Projects and Community Impact
Presenter:  Jamie Rothe, Director of Community Engagement and Experience, Destination Medical Center
 
Jamie Rothe is the Destination Medical Center Director of Community Engagement and Experience. Jamie has had multiple roles on the DMC initiative since she joined in the team in 2013 when the DMC legislation passed. She is responsible for development and implementation of the community engagement and experience strategy for DMC the DMC district, focusing on building relationships throughout the community.
April Tools Day
 
Your help is needed! Click on Sign Up to view available slots and book your volunteer spot!

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT - RAIN OR SHINE!  MASKS REQUIRED
Volunteer for Rochester Rotary Clubs' Tree Planting Project
The Rotary Clubs of Rochester will host three whip planting sessions on May 1 between 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Thirty-five Rotarians, family, and friends are needed for each session. Sign-up online beginning April 1. Here's how you can help:
  • Buy a Bundle of Whips for $10
  • Buy a 21 Tree Salute tree for $125 or share the cost of the 21 Trees Salute with friends
  • Be a Club Volunteer
  • Be a Whip Planter
To purchase a bundle of whips or 21 Tree Salute, contact Jill Cordes at 507-316-8580 or jill.cordes@metroNetinc.com to arrange payment.  Click "read more" for more information.
 
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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 share your story via a vocation talk

It's simple, sign-up by adding your name here.
Rotary 2022-23 Peace Fellowships Now Open
Rotary 2022-23 Peace Fellowships applications are now open.  The Rotary World Peace Scholarship offers 100 individuals committed to peace and conflict resolution the opportunity to earn a two-year master's level degree international studies, peace studies, and conflict resolution. 
 
Please consider who might be a good candidate for graduate studies or certificate in peace studies. You are encouraged to make sure they fit the eligibility requirements and support them in their venture. There is an electronic application that can be forwarded to potential candidates. The application page is self explanatory and mentors can follow through by checking the graduate program or the certificate program for the relevant eligibility requirements.
 
Applicants have until May 15 to submit their applications with District 5960 as their endorsing district. The Rotary Peace Fellowship Committee will interview candidates and, if qualified, endorse them for consideration by Rotary Peace Centers and the universities they select to attend. For more information on Rotary Peach Fellowships, click here.
Community Service Opportunities with Salvation Army
 
The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of community service opportunities. Days and shifts vary. Click on the "Read More" button for more information. You are encouraged to volunteer individually for any of the following:
  • Food Pantry
  • Resource Room
  • Reception Desk
  • Lunch Program
Please note that activities are subject to change based on COVID conditions.
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SCRIP Cards available for purchase
Scrip cards to Apollo Liquor, Kwik Trip, and Menards are available for purchase to support The Rotary Club of Rochester. You purchase and spend the cards 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 2020-21 Progress to Goals
Rotary Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
CategoryGoalAs of Mar 30, 2021
 Membership (Began Rotary year with 118)TBD    110
 Rotary International Foundation Annual Fund  
 $10,000    $13,194 (132% of goal)
 Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)100%    32%
 PolioPlus$2,500    $1,895 (76% of goal)
 District 5960 Fast for Hope Project$1,000    $200 (20% of goal)
 Rotary Club of Rochester Foundation$10,000    $3,102.89 (31% of goal)