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Rotary Midday Meeting
Mayo Civic Center
Feb 27, 2020
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
 
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Birthdays & Rotary Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Armin Budimlic
February 1
 
Chuck Steidinger
February 1
 
Joseph Messick
February 1
 
Christopher Ness
February 10
 
Doug Rovang
February 10
 
Karen Ricklefs
February 12
 
Elizabeth Karsell
February 14
 
Diane Ilstrup
February 23
 
Roger Kempers
February 29
 
Join Date
Tank Sholem
February 3, 2011
9 years
 
Dave Piepgras
February 7, 2013
7 years
 
Audrey Betcher
February 8, 2001
19 years
 
Michon Rogers
February 10, 2011
9 years
 
Tamsen Leimer
February 18, 2016
4 years
 
Carla Nelson
February 24, 2005
15 years
 
Josef Chlachula
February 26, 2009
11 years
 
Tony Enquist
February 26, 2015
5 years
 
Allie Good
February 27, 1997
23 years
 
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Facebook Live Meeting - February 20, 2020
Rotarians will meet this Thursday at Charter House, Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association (IMAA), and Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrive at 11:30 am with your "brown bag" lunch to eat and socialize or arrive at 12 pm for announcements, the online program and discussion. Past President Janice will be leading he meeting from IMAA. If you can't attend in person, please join us via The Rotary Club of Rochester on Facebook.
Meeting Volunteers for February 20
If you are available and willing to serve in a vacant Meeting Activities role, please sign up online here
  • Four Way Test:  VACANT
  • Reflection:  VACANT
 
2020 Conference of Clubs
  • Come and be inspired by motivating speakers; make new friends and reconnect with old ones; 2020 Club Awards; enjoy Prior Lake's Home Hospitality; and of course, have fun!
  • Full registration fee of $210 (Early-bird Price. Must be booked prior to March 15, 2020) includes Prior Lake's Home Hospitality and all Friday events and meals. 
  • Register now --> CLICK HERE
Program Highlights Include:
  • Keynote Speaker - John HewkoGeneral Secretary & CEO, Rotary International
  • Keynote Speaker - Jon KaufmanH2Open Doors
  • Keynote Speaker - Tiffany ErvinRotary Geek and 2019-2020 District 7670 Governor
  • Inbound Group Cultural Exchange Team - Germany
  • Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's Hocokata Ti Tours (Thursday)
  • Photo Booth to show your fun side
  • Social Media Wall
  • Rotary Game Show
  • Recognition Awards
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Rotary Board of Directors 2020-2021
At our January 30 Annual Meeting, the nominations of the following Rotarians to serve as directors on our 2020-2021 Board of Directors were approved:
  • President Elect Nominee:  Audrey Betcher
  • Treasurer:  Mark Kotschevar
  • Secretary:  Mark Benscoter
  • Meeting Activities:  Julie Brock
  • Club Activities:  Jill Cordes
  • Community Service:  Fred Suhler
Rotarians continuing their terms on the board in 2020-2021 are:
  • Past President:  Colin Aldis
  • President:  Chris Colby
  • President-elect:  Heather Holmes
  • Communications:  Melanie Tschida
  • International Service:  Bob Mueller
  • Vocational Service:  Steve Sperling
Although these directors were approved at this time, their service begins on July 1, 2020 the start of the new Rotary year. If you have questions about the activities of the board, please do not hesitate to contact President Colin or the Rotary office. 
Incoming RI President Announces 2020-21 Presidential Theme

Rotary International President-elect Holger Knaack is encouraging Rotarians to seize the many opportunities Rotary offers to enrich their lives and the communities they serve.

Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, revealed the 2020-21 presidential theme, Rotary Opens Opportunities, to incoming district governors at the Rotary International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, on 20 January.

Rotary isn’t just a club for people to join, but rather “an invitation to endless opportunities,” said Knaack, who becomes president on 1 July. He emphasized that Rotary creates pathways for members to improve their lives and the lives of those they help through service projects.

“We believe that our acts of service, big and small, create opportunities for people who need our help,” Knaack said. He added that Rotary creates leadership opportunities and gives members the chance to travel the world to put their service ideas into action and make lifelong connections. “Everything we do opens another opportunity for someone, somewhere,” said Knaack.

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Rotary People of Action Photography Contest
They say a picture is worth a thousand words: The District 5960 Public Image team agrees and the 2nd Annual People of Action Photo Contest will prove it.
 
Rotarians are people of action and photos of Rotarians in action are a great way to spark awareness and conversation about Rotary.
 
PLUS there is are CASH PRIZEs totaling $600 for the winning entries!

It’s as easy as 1,2,3!

  1. Snap a picture of your Club member(s) engaging in volunteer work, enjoying fellowship and/or projects both locally and abroad.
  2. Edit your photo with the handy POA Photo Editor app to add the People of Action graphics.
  3. Post on your Club Facebook page with a description. Tag District 5960 by adding @rotary5960 and use #peopleofaction
Winners: First, Second and Third place winners will be announced at the Conference of Clubs May 1st and awarded $300, $200 and $100 prizes, respectively.
Deadline:  Submit your photo on or before March 13th, 2020.
 
Questions: Contact Shawn Berry or Kathy Ingulsrud: District 5960 Public Image Team Leaders.
 
Eligibility: 
  • Limit five entries per club; only one entry per club will advance to finals.
  • Entries past March 13th, 2020 midnight CST will not be considered.
  • Eligible images must be from July 1st, 2019 to March 8th, 2020.
  • Photos must have the People of Action branding.
  • Photographers can be a non-Rotarian; however, the prize will be awarded to the winning Clubs.  
  • A club member must attend the Conference of Clubs May 1 in Prior Lake, to receive the cash prize; this applies to all three finalists.
TRCR 2019-20 Progress to Goals as of 2.18.2020
 
CategoryGoalAs of Feb 18, 2020
Membership (Began Rotary year with 138)165135
Rotary International Foundation Annual Fund$10,000$11,197 (112% of goal)
Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY)100%26%
PolioPlus$2500$5428 (217% of goal)
District 5960 Fast for Hope Project$1000$0 (0% of goal)
Rotary Club of Rochester Foundation$10,000$3937 (39% of goal)