Joe Gifford: Recipient of our “Service Above Self” Award The Waconia-West Caver Rotary announces that Joe Gifford is the Rotary’s Service Above Self Award recipient for 2021. Joe Gifford epitomizes the words of author Elizabeth Andrew: “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart; by visualizing the impossible, they begin to see the possibilities.” Click on the "read more" button below for more info on Joe and this award . .
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July 2021 News from our 28 June Golf Event
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Ed Van Eeckhout
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2021-07-05 05:00:00Z |
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Our Club has supported many international projects through the years: last year a large effort with other clubs and Rotary International (both monetarily and member involvement) was on the Tenwek Dental Clinic in Kenya. Additionally, over the last year and previous years we have supported programs such as the Rotary Polio Plus program, Shelter Box, as well as dental, medical, water, and child support projects in Africa, India and Central America. We have used funds from our annual Nickle Dickle duck races, Gourmet Wine Dinner, and flower fundraisers. Specific projects from 2013 to the present are listed below under "read more."
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Jul 2021: International Projects Summary, 2013-21
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Ed Van Eeckhout
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2020-07-26 05:00:00Z |
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Our Club has been able to support our community and its organizations at a level of about $13,000 each year over the past 4 years, along with our annual road cleanup on Highway 5 just east of Waconia. Organizations such as Treehouse Youth Outreaach, the Carver Co. Historical Society, Auburn Homes, District 110 schools, WeCab Transportation, and the Waconia Food Shelf have been some of the recipients from our annual Nickle Dickle duck races, Gourmet Wine Dinner, and flower fundraisers. More detail is provided below.
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July 2021: Community Service Projects Summary, 2013-21
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Ed Van Eeckhout
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2020-07-11 05:00:00Z |
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2023: the Waconia-West Carver Rotary Club announces two “Service Above Self” scholarships, and the completion of this year's STRIVE program (resulting in a total $5,000 in scholarship awards) Jack Gootzeit and Liam Gunderson, shown at upper left, are our 2 “Service Above Self “scholarship winners of $1500 ea. Winners nominated for volunteer work and community service. Click on "read more" link below for past recipients and our STRIVE program.
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July 2023: Scholarship Awards, 2018-23
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Ed Van Eeckhout
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2020-07-07 05:00:00Z |
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Jeri Bowers: Recipient of “Service Above Self” Award Jeri Bowers is a woman passionate about making the lives of others better, of creating feelings of dignity and self-worth in youth who haven’t always been given that opportunity. She makes a difference in their lives. That is the reason she has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Waconia-West Carver Rotary Service Above Self award. The award was presented at the 19th annual Rotary Gourmet Wine Dinner held at Vandy’s in Waconia on Jan. 18, 2020. The evening consisted of a five-course gourmet meal prepared by some of the area’s stellar chefs, silent and live auction item as well as the awarding of the Service Above Self award.
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Jan 2020: News from our Gourmet Wine Dinner
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Ed Van Eeckhout
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2020-01-18 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 14, 2019
As part of a partnership with ACT United, please join us April 5 for Next Steps Minnesota Community Dialogue to End Human Trafficking. This event will address... - What does JUVENILE sex trafficking look like in Minnesota?
- Who are the traffickers and BUYERS?
- Who are the VICTIMS and what are the SIGNS and INDICATORS of trafficking?
- How can COMMUNITIES work together to create effective solutions?
This event—to continue generating awareness and launching concrete actions—is hosted by the Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club, ACT United, and Carver County in partnership with the Rotary Club of Waconia and the Rotary Club of Chaska. See flyer below for more information, to RSVP (by April 1st) please provide your full name to A.C.T. United at connect.actunited@gmail.com
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ACT United: Next Steps Minnesota Conference
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Darren L Noble
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2019-03-14 05:00:00Z |
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Dan Steinhagen receives "Service Above Self" Award. Keith Sjodin and President Susan Laumbach do the introductions.
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Jan 2019: News from our Wine Gourmet Dinner
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Ed Van Eeckhout
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Posted on Dec 07, 2018
 Saturday, January 12, 2019 Vandy's Grille at Island View Golf Club-7795 Laketown Pkwy, Waconia - 5pm-Social Hour & Silent Auction
- 6pm-Dinner followed by Live Auction
Enjoy a delectable five course meal, prepared by top area chefs with each course paired perfectly with a fine wine. Proceeds support Rotary service projects as well as worldwide outreach programs. Tickets: $100/person ($60 tax deductible) To be an Event Sponsor ($2,500): - One reserved table (8 tickets) to the wine dinner with premier seating|
- Full page ad in the event program
- Pre- and post-event recognition
- Public thanks for event podium
- Name and logo on event stage
- Name, logo and link to your website on rotary website
- Platinum sponsorship at the nickle dickle day rotary races (valued at $1,500) 8 raffle tickets
Or, a Table Sponsor ($1,000): - One reserved table (8 tickets) to the wine dinner with premier seating
- Name listed in event program
- Public thanks from event podium
Reservations required. Pre-payment encouraged. Please make checks payable to: Waconia-West Carver Rotary
P.O. Box 253
Waconia, MN 55387 To purchase tickets or sponsor, or for more information: please contact Chuck Dueber 952.300.5638 or dueberc@gmail.com
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Dec 2018: Planning for 18th Annual Cena De Vino Gourmet Wine Dinner
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Darren Noble
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2018-12-07 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 06, 2018
Rotary clubs in Canada invest in the PACT program, an urban peace initiative that aims to break the cycle of youth crime:
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Turning Teens Away from Crime
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2018-11-06 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 24, 2018
We’re kicking off our annual Flower Sale! Here’s a great opportunity to support the Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver . Please place your order by 10/18/18; you can choose from a dozen long-stemmed red OR mixed roses, OR a beautiful fall bouquet. You’ll also get $60 worth of coupons from area restaurants and businesses. Cost is $25 and flowers will be delivered on 10/25/18. If you would like to place an order, please speak with any member of the Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver or simply contact us through our Facebook page and we will get you signed up. Fall is here!
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Fall 2018 Flower Sale Fundraiser
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2018-09-24 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 05, 2018
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2018-19 Rotary Youth Exchange International Student
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Darren Noble
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2018-09-05 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Aug 03, 2018
Nickle Dickle Day--Waconia's annual town festival--will be here Saturday September 14th . . . one of the main events is the Waconia West Carver Rotary Duck Races! It's a major fundraiser for our club--funds earned from business sponsorships go right back into our community, so please consider sponsoring this fun-filled event by requesting a duck: Don't miss out on being a part of this community-wide event--thank you so much!
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We're getting excited for Nickle Dickle Day (Sat. Sep. 15th)!
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2018-08-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 27, 2018
At our meeting today, Darren Noble (2017-18 President) "passed the gavel" to Susan Laumbach, our club's President for 2018-19. We're looking forward to this year, as the Rotary International theme is #BeTheInspiration
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Passing of the Gavel
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2018-06-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 27, 2018
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Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada (2018 International Convention, Toronto)
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2018-06-27 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 26, 2018
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2018 Rotary International Convention
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2018-06-26 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 20, 2018
Board Membership Chair, Brad Solheim, presents new member Corey Vanderhoff with his initial Rotary pin.
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New member Corey Vanderhoff receives his initial Rotary pin.
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2018-06-20 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on May 30, 2018
Rotarian Gerry Kirby with senior Christian Honnold, who is the 2018 recipient of our club's "Service Above Self" scholarship award.
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Waconia High School Senior Receives Scholarship
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Darren Noble
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2018-05-30 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 16, 2018
Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver members served the community by cleaning up the stretch of Highway 5, west-bound, from CR 92/Laketown Pkwy to State Highway 284 in Waconia.
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May 2018: Annual Spring Highway Cleanup
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2018-05-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 02, 2018
At our 5/2/18 meeting, Paige Lodien, a student at Crown College (Nursing major), spoke about her travels abroad--including her 2015-16 experience as an Outbound Exchange Student (Italy) with The Rotary Club of Brooklyn Park. Pictured with Paige: Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver Board Members, Darren Noble (President) and Susan Laumbach (President-elect).
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Crown College Student, Paige Lodien
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Darren Noble
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2018-05-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 09, 2017
Saturday, January 13, 2018 Vandy's Grille at Island View Golf Club-7795 Laketown Pkwy, Waconia - 5pm-Social Hour & Silent Auction
- 6pm-Dinner followed by Live Auction
Enjoy a delectable five course meal, prepared by top area chefs with each course paired perfectly with a fine wine. Proceeds support Rotary service projects as well as worldwide outreach programs. Tickets: $95/person ($60 tax deductible) Reservations required. Pre-payment encouraged. Please make checks payable to: Waconia-West Carver Rotary
P.O. Box 261
Waconia, MN 55387 RSVP-Chuck Dueber 612.281.0093 or dueberc@gmail.com
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17th Annual Cena De Vino Gourmet Wine Dinner
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Darren Noble
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2017-11-09 06:00:00Z |
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NEWS RELEASE The Waconia-West Carver Rotary Club will join in marking historic progress toward a polio-free world, while urging community support to end the paralyzing disease. [Waconia, MN] – Rotary members in Waconia are among millions reaching out on World Polio Day to raise awareness, funds and support to end polio – a vaccine preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today. Since Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative nearly 30 years ago, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year to just 37 cases in 2016. To sustain this progress, and protect all children from polio, Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million per year over the next three years in support of global polio eradication efforts. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match Rotary’s commitment 2:1. Without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return to previously polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk. Said local President Darren Noble, “Thousands of Rotarians across the globe are commemorating World Polio Day on October 24, and at the local level we are 100% behind the international effort by Rotary to eliminate
polio from the earth”. Rotary has contributed more than US$1.7 billion to ending polio since 1985, including over $10,000 contributed by the Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver. About Rotary Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. Visit endpolio.org for more about Rotary and its efforts to eradicate polio. ###
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Rotary Press Release-World Polio Day
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Susan Laumbach
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2017-11-01 05:00:00Z |
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It's that time of year again . . . Wednesday, 10/11 is our Fall Highway Cleanup to spruce up a stretch along Highway 5, leading into Waconia.
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Fall Highway Cleanup
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2017-10-05 05:00:00Z |
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Crown College senior Michaela Svoboda (double major, Business and Communication) recently spoke to our club about social media; click here to read how the experience helped her own journey.
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Crown Student Speaks to Waconia Rotary, Leads to Additional Speaking Engagements
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2017-09-28 05:00:00Z |
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This annual event is right around the corner . . . and that means the Rotary Duck Races! Businesses interested in sponsoring this fun-filled event can request their duck here: Don't miss out on supporting this community-wide event and major Rotary fundraiser--thank you!
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Who’s getting excited for Nickle Dickle Day (Saturday, September 16th)?!
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2017-08-28 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 14, 2017
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How Rotary is Funding Polio Immunization in 2017
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2017-07-14 05:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver is excited to announce Darren Noble as President for the new Rotary year (July 1, 2017--June 30, 2018). "Rotary: Making a Difference" is the world-wide theme, and we look forward to another great year serving locally and internationally! 
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2017-18 President
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2017-07-03 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jun 02, 2017
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International Youth Exchange
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2017-06-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 15, 2017
It's that time of year again . . . last Wednesday, 5/10 we did our Spring Highway Cleanup to spruce up a stretch along Highway 5, leading into Waconia.
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Spring Highway Cleanup
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2017-05-15 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 16, 2017
We’re kicking off our annual Flower Sale! Here’s a great opportunity to support the Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver . Please place your order by 4/12/17; you can choose from a dozen long-stemmed red OR mixed roses, OR a beautiful spring bouquet. You’ll also get $60 worth of coupons from area restaurants and businesses. Cost is $25 and flowers will be delivered on 4/20/17. If you would like to place an order, please speak with any member of the Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver or simply contact us through our Facebook page and we will get you signed up. Spring is on the way!
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2017 Flower Sale Fundraiser
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2017-03-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Mar 13, 2017
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Ian H.S. Riseley, Rotary International President-elect and Darren L. Noble, Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver President-elect (North Central Presidents-Elect Training Seminar, 3/10/17)
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2017-03-13 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on Jan 31, 2017
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2017-18 Theme Announcement, Ian H.S. Riseley, Rotary President-elect
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Darren Noble
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2017-01-31 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on Nov 14, 2016
In 2016-17, The Rotary Foundation turns 100. That’s one century of Rotarians improving lives and communities all over the world. And that’s definitely something worth celebrating.
Our Foundation stands at the forefront of humanitarian service, having supported thousands of projects to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, and provide people with basic education — and one historic project dedicated to eradicating polio worldwide. Our centennial is the perfect time to share this impressive record of success with the world. Let’s make sure our communities know about the great work of Rotary and its Foundation.
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The Rotary Foundation celebrates 100th anniversary
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Darren Noble
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2016-11-14 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 10, 2016
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2017 Rotary International Convention (Atlanta, Georgia: June 10-14, 2017)
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2016-11-10 06:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on Oct 17, 2016
The 4th annual International World Polio Day event (Oct. 24) is fast approaching . . . co-hosted by Rotary International and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this day will feature a live-stream event from CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia that will bring together more than 50,000 viewers around the world. Celebrities and experts will also be participating and sharing the progress on the road to polio eradication:http://www.endpolio.org
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Oct. 24th is the 4th Annual World Polio Day
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Darren Noble
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2016-10-17 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on Oct 10, 2016
The Highway Cleanup Day is this Wednesday, Oct. 12th (meet @ 5:00 pm, Security Bank in Waconia). After the cleanup we will be heading over to Brad’s place to celebrate our clean and respectable highway. Hope to see you there!
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Highway Cleanup Day
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Darren Noble
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2016-10-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Sep 08, 2016
Register Now for the 5th Annual Fall Gala Celebration
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Holiday Inn, 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND
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Friends of Chimbote Fundraiser
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2016-09-08 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on Aug 22, 2016
September 17th is nearing when over 15,000 people visit Waconia's Nickle Dickle Day, a fun-filled day for all ages. Our Rotary club through our corporate sponsors offers free entertainment to children of all ages. Our corporate sponsors decorate large rubber ducks which are raced throughout the day. Winners receive prizes and all have fun! Our corporate sponsors receive publicity with each race with larger sponsors featured in our publicity and recognized throughout the day by our race announcer. Be sure to visit our "pond" and join in the fun!
Businesses . . . please consider sponsoring this annual community fundraiser!
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Rotary Races with Ducks, Nickle Dickle Day 2016
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Darren Noble
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2016-08-22 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on Jul 14, 2016
(top) Mark Hegstrom, the new District Governor for 2016-17, was one of many highlights at last night's "30th Anniversary Celebration"! (lower left) Bob Kuhlman, Club President, shares a laugh with long-standing Rotarian Roger Sauerbrey. (lower right) Christine Fenner talks about the life-changing Strive program. It truly was a great night! More pictures to come . . .
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30th Anniversary Celebration
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Darren Noble
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2016-07-14 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble
Welcome Mark Hegstrom, the new District Governor for 2016-17!
Check out his "Governor's Corner," via District 5950's website.
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Welcome Mark Hegstrom, the new District Governor for 2016-17!
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Darren Noble
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2016-07-12 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 01, 2016
The Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver is excited to announce Bob Kuhlman as President for the new Rotary year (July 1, 2016--June 30, 2017).
"Rotary Serving Humanity" is the world-wide theme, and we look forward to another great year serving locally and internationally!
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Welcome Bob Kuhlman, the new President for 2016-17!
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2016-07-01 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on Jun 22, 2016
The Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver is celebrating its 30th anniversary (1986--2016)!
Wednesday, July 13th
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1986--2016
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Darren Noble
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2016-06-22 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on May 10, 2016
Edit your calendars! The Highway Cleanup Day has been changed (for the 2nd time due to rainy weather) to Wednesday, May 18th (meet @ 5:00 pm, Security Bank in Waconia). After the cleanup we will be heading over to Brad’s place to celebrate our clean and respectable highway. Hope to see you there!
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New Highway Cleanup Day! (Wed. 5/18)
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Darren Noble
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2016-05-10 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on Apr 22, 2016
The Rotary Club of Waconia-West Carver's 2016 Flower Sale was a BIG success! We would like to thank all the individuals and businesses who helped support this annual fundraiser. We sold 3 types of flowers (long-stemmed red or mixed roses or beautiful spring bouquets) in quantities of one dozen each; purchases also came with $60 worth of coupons from area restaurants and businesses. The cost was only $25 and countless numbers of bouquets were delivered last week.
Mark your calendar for next year's fundraiser: April 2017!
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2016 Flower Sale was a big success--thanks to all the individuals and businesses who helped support this annual fundraiser
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Darren Noble
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2016-04-22 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on Apr 13, 2016
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Member Satisfaction Survey Results for The Club of Waconia-West Carver Rotary
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Darren Noble
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2016-04-13 05:00:00Z |
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Waconia-West Carver Rotarians:
Thank you for your generous support of our District SafeWater Plus Honduras global grant project. The Waconia-West Carver Rotary Club contributed $1,000 to the project. The leverage on your contribution was $7.40 per $1.00 invested. Your contribution resulted in providing $7,400 of good in the world. Please share this information with all of your club members. Thank you.
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Rotary SafeWater Plus Honduras Update and Travel Opportunity
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2015-12-14 06:00:00Z |
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September 19th is nearing when over 15,000 people visit Waconia's Nickle Dickle Day, a fun-filled day for all ages. Our Rotary club through our corporate sponsors offers free entertainment to children of all ages. Our corporate sponsors decorate large rubber ducks which are raced throughout the day. Winners receive prizes and all have fun! Our corporate sponsors receive publicity with each race with larger sponsors featured in our publicity and recognized throughout the day by our race announcer. Be sure to visit our "pond" and join in the fun!
Businesses . . . please consider sponsoring this annual community fundraiser!
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Rotary Races with Ducks, Nickle Dickle Day 2015
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2015-09-16 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on Sep 02, 2015
A big welcome to 2015-16 Rotary Youth Exchange international student, Lea Pajarola (Switzerland). Club President, Steve Battis, introduces Lea, who presents Steve with a gift from the Lenzburg, Switzerland Rotary Club.
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Welcome Rotary Youth Exchange international student, Lea Pajarola
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Darren Noble
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2015-09-02 05:00:00Z |
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Posted on May 11, 2015
Recently, Rotarians were out in force cleaning up along Highway 5 in Waconia/Carver County.
Carver County, MN (Adopt-A-Highway Program):
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Adopt A Highway Clean Up
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Darren Noble
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2015-05-11 05:00:00Z |
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Posted by Darren Noble on Mar 15, 2015
In addition to getting beautiful flowers, you will receive $60 of coupons from local restaurants and area businesses. So this spring, you will not only be able to bring beauty to your home or work area, but have coupons to generate savings that support local businesses.
The bouquets are just $25. You have a choice of a dozen Red Roses, a dozen Mixed Roses, or a lovely colorful Spring Bouquet. We are absolutely sure you will love these flowers along with the coupons.
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Annual Rose and Spring Bouquet Sale
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Darren Noble
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2015-03-15 05:00:00Z |
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