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- Reminder that if you don’t sell your tickets, they need to be returned!
- Jessica is happy because she is just wrapping up her college finals!
- Brent talked about FHS fast pitch winning their first game!
- Lisa provided info about an online get together that sells items to prevent sex trafficking
- Greg sold his house, Cindy helped him
- Brenda’s grandson had a procedure at Children’s, giving her our best wishes
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- Cheerfulness
- Self-reflection time
- Gordy Kosfeld from KDHL radio
- Honored by Dr. Huston for service to the Faribault community
- Greg Spit (spelling?)
- Delay in printing for cash raffle tickets, should be available next week
- Looking for a host family for 3-4 months for German exchange student
- Jessica’s offer for a house was accepted!
- Kurt spoke about haunted houses………
- Veterans memorial dedication Saturday May 7th at the court house memorial
- The 17th annual international festival will be held in Central Park in July
- Get there early so you don’t miss anything
- CLUE will be at the Paradise theater this weekend….
- Community Garden has been plowed by Dr. Huston and is being prepared in its new location just north of the waterpark at Alexander Park
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![]() In 1917 Rotary International created the Paul Harris foundation for assist clubs in doing projects around the world. Rotarians who give $1000 accumulatively or at one time receive a Paul Harris award. Each time a member gives another $1000 they are recognized by a (+). Faribault Rotarians Amy Amundson +2, Benda DeMars +1 and Rebekah Freed +1 have been so honored. Pictured are Rotary president Todd Sesker, Amy Amundson, Brenda DeMars and Rebekah Freed. |
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George Wickstrom read the Virtue of Faithfulness, and Pastor Ciesluk gave our Passover week prayer.
Fellowship was conducted by Jessica Amundson with the theme of "best spring break memories" to share.
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- Members Laura and Steve Bock, Aubrey Nicholson, David Connelly and President Sesker attended Owatonna’s 100th anniversary on Saturday April 2nd.
- Meals on Wheels 05/31-06/03
- Adopt a Highway Day 05/21
- Thursday, 4/14 is a scholarship event called National Signing Day. Its for graduating Seniors seeking a tech related career. $2500 yearly scholarships for numerous technology and heath care related careers. Details can be found at https://southcentral.edu/Admissions/signing-day.html. Please refer any questions or interested parties to Ron Dweik directly. On April 13 the College is hosting Big Brothers Big Sisters for a career exploration night exclusive for their mentees ranging from 12- 17 years old) and their corresponding mentors.
- A Community Good Friday service led by area pastors will be held on Friday, April 15 at 12 noon at Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church, 219 4th Avenue NW. The service will include congregational and choir music, the reading of the Passion from John’s Gospel by lay ministry leaders, community servants, and business leaders, including current and former Rotarians Keith Kramer, Tony Langerud, and Brian Daniels, and a message preached by Father Henry Doyle. The offering will support Jesus Food and its vision to pack and deliver 1,000,000 meals for the Ukrainian people displaced by the current war with Russia.
- Ron Dweik is officially inducted into our Rotary Club!
- Friends who visited today, David, Todd Markman, Jim Purfeerst, Sam Dailey and K9 Taffy
- Dr Huston’s wife broke her wrist and is recovering from surgery
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- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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![]() Students form a conga line in Bethlehem Academy’s gymnasium Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Cassie Kratt) Respect is a seven-lettered word with a whole lot of meaning behind it. Bethlehem Academy’s ninth graders participated in a day-long Youth Frontiers Respect Retreat Tuesday sponsored by the Rotary Club of Faribault. BA Mission Integration Coordinator Cassie Kratt said students spent the day engaged with their peers. Youth Frontiers’ mission is to provide schools with experiences that inspire character, civility and community, Kratt said. The Rotary Club of Faribault sponsored the retreat. Youth Frontiers leaders leading students in activities and serious discussions designed to empower students to respect themselves and others more, and engage bystanders to stand up for respect, according to Kratt. Youth Frontiers leaders were aided by BA student leaders: seniors Aiden Tobin, Katie Seidel, Henry Schoolmeesters and Madelyn Bauer, along with juniors Karlie DeGrood and Charlie King. Leaders led students in ice-breaker games, contests, singing and dancing. The games were designed to get students comfortable enough with each other to step out of what might be their comfort zone. Bethlehem Academy ninth grade student Will Parrish competes in a burping contest. The games were designed to get students comfortable enough with each other and to step out of their comfort zone. (Photo courtesy of Cassie Kratt) Life talks were also incorporated in the retreat. They used personal stories, Kratt said, to help students learn to respect themselves and others as they develop their own identities. “The goal was to challenge students to take a look at how they view themselves and others and how to show more respect and love to both,” Kratt said. The retreat wrapped up with a Respect Card activity. Students were challenged to commit to choosing one of three respect choices for the remainder of the year: Respect yourself, Respect others, Stand up (for others). Holding retreats at BA is something that’s become a tradition, as Kratt said every grade goes on at some point in the year. “One of the pillars of our school is community, this retreat focuses on that pillar,” Kratt said. “Or that topic, it’s just an opportunity for the class to bond and learn and form a community for after their retreat.” Of the benefits that come along with students participating in these types of retreats, Kratt said one main benefit is how students learn about building character and community. “They take what they learned in the retreat, and apply it to school and life beyond once the retreat wraps up,” Kratt said. Bethlehem Academy ninth graders, pictured from left, Anna Cohen, Genevieve Donahue, Anna Tobin and Anna DeMars, participated in the Respect Retreat with their fellow classmates. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com) A refresher on respect While learning about respect wasn’t a new concept for the ninth-grade class, students Anna DeMars, Genevieve Donahue, Anna Tobin and Anna Cohen agreed it was a nice refresher, and leaders did a good job explaining different ways to show respect. ” It gave us a deeper look into what respect is,” DeMars said. “And the three ways you can show it by respecting yourself, others, and standing up for respect. [Youth Frontiers’ leaders] did a good job not only relating it to our lives, but also making it fun.” Tobin said the retreat was beneficial in many ways, especially because it helped the ninth-grade class bond. ” We grew up with these people, and now once we get to high school it will get harder as we go,” Tobin said. “It’s good to have others by your side, and get to know your classmates better. It doesn’t matter if you’re best friends or not.” It was imperative students come to the retreat in the morning with an open mind, because Tobin said if students went in with a negative mindset, they likely wouldn’t enjoy it. She saw it as an opportunity to spend the day with her classmates, where they learned how to be better people. Cohen added the leaders intertwined fun activities with lessons, so students were able to stay engaged throughout the whole day. Youth Frontiers leaders were aided by BA student leaders: seniors Aiden Tobin, Katie Seidel, Henry Schoolmeesters and Madelyn Bauer, along with juniors Karlie DeGrood and Charlie King. Pictured, DeGrood waves her hand up in the air. (Photo courtesy of Bethlehem Academy) Of the day’s activities, lessons and games, DeMars said one activity towards the end of the retreat was her favorite. She said they had time to sit in a circle and write one goal, and a place to improve, on a note card. Some students also stood up and shared their goals with others. ”It was nice to hear what others had to say,” DeMars said. “You were able to make connections with others, which brings us closer together as a class.” Donahue liked the portion of the day where they sang together, and Tobin enjoyed the one-on-one time with small groups the most. Cohen said her favorite part was when they performed skits with small groups, where some students sang, and others rapped. Of the skits, Tobin said it brought out other people’s talents they normally wouldn’t see. Bethlehem Academy ninth graders played a game of thumb war during the Youth Frontiers Respect Retreat sponsored by the Faribault Rotary Club. (Photo courtesy of Bethlehem Academy) Reach reporter Michelle Vlasak at 507-333-3128. ©Copyright 2022 APG Media of Southern Minnesota. All rights reserved.
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![]() The Faribault Rotary Club is currently looking for 6 host families that are interested in hosting a student in their home for 3-4 months during the upcoming school year 2022-2023. The student arrives in mid to late August. The first host family hosts the student in their home once they arrive through Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving, the student moves to their second host family. The student stays with the second host family through spring break. The third host family will host the student until about the student returns to their home country in mid-June. A host family can consist of any of the following: a 2-parent household with kids at home, a 1-parent household with kids, a retired couple, or even a widow(er). The host family is asked to provide a bed and a desk for the student. The student can share a bedroom with another child if necessary. The Rotary club pays for their school lunches and school activities. We are looking for host families for a 16-year-old female from Germany and a 17-year-old male from Thailand. Our German female has studied English for 6 years and likes all sports, including tennis and skiing. Our male from Thailand has studied English for 9 years and likes basketball. If you are interested in hosting a student in your home, please contact Lisa Humfeld-Wilson at info@humfeldchiropractic.com or 507-330-0108 to learn more. You can also visit https://northstaryouthexchange.com/host-families/ to learn and to apply to become a host family. A host family needs to apply, and a background check is completed on adults 18 years of age or older in the household. An in-home interview is conducted by the Rotary club. We look forward to hearing from you soon! |

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Annual Cash Faribault Rotary Cash Raffle
Inn at ShattuckApr 27, 2022 12:00 PM –
Jun 29, 2022 12:00 PM -
Board Meeting
Inn at ShattuckMay 18, 2022
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM -
Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up
County Road 38- Cedar LakeMay 21, 2022
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM -
Faribault Memorial Day Parade Float
May 30, 2022
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Meals on Wheels
May 31, 2022 – Jun 03, 2022
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Ciesluk- Freed Wedding
4th Ave United Methodist ChurchJun 11, 2022
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM -
Board Meeting
Inn at ShattuckJun 15, 2022
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM -
Faribault Heritage Days Parade Float
Jun 18, 2022
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Installation of Kurt Halvorson as 103rd President
Inn at ShattuckJun 29, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Serve To Change Lives
Faribault, MN 55021
United States of America