Posted by David Connelly on Feb 06, 2023

Payback 5 years later.....

On February 1st, the Faribault Rotary Club began the membership meeting with the virtue of "thankfulness" provided by Keith Kramer. Laura Bock shared a Tea Time blessing. 
Club Announcements: 
  • Kurt Halverson - Talked about new Four Way Test Yard signs. The signs are $5 and look for more information coming soon. 
  • Dick Huston - Updated the club on meetings within the coming District governor and shared her enthusiasm. Also updated the club on the youth tree program started last year with area Third graders. 
  • David Connelly - Is looking for members to join the Community Service team. Please reach out to Mr. Connelly if you are interested.
Fellowship:
  • Pastor Mark Kenney shared his excitement about turning 52 and being one year closer to the senior menu at Perkins. He also shared a pleasant time in MI with his dad, who also turned 87 recently. 
  • Zack Branham reminded us of Groundhogs Day on the 2nd and shared some fun facts regarding this fun holiday. 
  • Peter van Sluis shared a story he heard on Facebook about a pyramid project from 1988, which held messages for the future regarding eradicating polio. 
  • Rod Mahler shared the birth of his 12th great-grandchild just last week. 
  • Megan Dalland was talking with her 8-year-old daughter about joining Rotary. Her daughter pointed out it is not a real club without a secret handshake. 
  • Keith Kramer presented our dear Minnesota Vikings cheerleader Dr. Murray Hanson with a "There is always next year" purple and trimmed in yellow.