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March 23: Fundraiser at Victoria's for Cradle 2 Career Education Summit, 10:30 am-8:30 pm - INFORMATION
March 27: Weekly Meeting noon-1:00 pm, VFW, Program: Understanding Loss--As a Griever, As a Supporter, and As a Friend | Speaker: Randy Stocker- REGISTER
At the last meeting in February, TRCR President Dave Moertel introduced Brandi Rowe as the club's newest member.
Brandi is originally from Montana but moved to Rochester six years ago to be with her husband who owned the Great Harvest Bakeries. Brandi has a background in Human Resources but took on a new role last year as a Youth Career Planner with Workforce Development and works onsite at the Rochester Alternative Learning Center (ALC). She has seen first-hand what service-oriented leaders do and that is what she aspires to be and the reason she wanted to join a service-oriented organization in the community. She could think of no better club to join than The Rotary Club of Rochester and is excited to now be a member.
The Rotary Club of Rochester has a wonderful opportunity to raise funds for the annual Cradle 2 Career Education Summit, which will be held again this Fall. Our club is partnering with Victoria's and Sorellina's restaurants, which will both generously give 25 percent of their sales, for an entire day, for anyone who eats in or orders takeout AND mentions the fundraiser for Cradle 2 Career.
The fundraiser at Victoria's is Sunday, March 23 and at Sorellina's on Sunday, April 27 - both from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Crutches 4 Africa is a Rotary Clubs of Rochester service project to collect, store, and distribute used mobility devices to people in Africa who have limited mobility (due to age or illness) and cannot afford a device. Our goal is to collect 3,000 devices in the next few months. Please donate your used devices so those in need can improve their mobility and their lives. Every donation changes a life!
Accepted Mobility Devices Crutches
Canes
Braces (knee, ankle, elbow, wrist) Arm Slings
Wheelchairs (non-motorized)
Baby Joggers (not strollers)
Drop-off Locations
United Way of Southeast Minnesota lobby
Mayo Clinic Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center lobby
Chips Shots - 3709 N. Broadway (next to Purple Goat)
TRCR Past President Ashok Patel provided the following introduction as the new member sponsor of Dr. Loring Stead.
Dr. Loring Stead is a retired podiatrist (foot doctor) from Olmsted Medical Center and an experienced executive leader and coach. He is rejoining The Rotary Club of Rochester after a brief hiatus as a member, just in time for our 100th year anniversary celebration!
Dr. Stead shares our Club's efforts at maintaining a great quality of life, safe and welcoming community that listens deeply, cares for all and supports its neighborhoods equitably. He works to understand efforts that build great schools, parks, bike trails, swimming pools, library, vibrant downtown and shopping, transportation and short commutes, affordable housing for all, commitment to helping those with additional needs, expanding the diversity of our economic base and mindful, transparent people centered taxes. In short, he strives to be that trusted and supportive neighbor for anyone in our community.
During January 2025, TRCR member Kathryn Zavaleta attended a meeting at the Rotary Club of Leicester in the United Kingdom. Kathryn is pictured with Club President Ed Cufflin (left) and The Rt Revd Martyn Snow, Bishop of Leicester, who was their speaker as well as an honorary member of their club.
TRCR President Dave Moertel recently presented Paul Harris Fellows to members Stewart Rassier and Ellen Heydon. Congratulations and thank you for your contributions to Rotary.
District 5960 Rotary Foundation Chair Margaret Horning presented TRCR President Dave Moertel with a crystal signifying he and his wife Cheryl, as Major Donors to The Rotary Foundation. Cheryl is also a member of The Rotary Club of Rochester. Rotarians are recognized as a Major Donor when an individual's or couple's combined giving to The Rotary Foundation reaches $10,000. Congratulations Dave and Cheryl and thank you.
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TRCR Past President Ashok Patel provided the following introduction as the new member sponsor of Dr. Loring Stead.
