On March 8th, 2022, Rotarians gathered at the Inn at Shattuck. The week’s virtue was loyalty and read by new member Ibrahim Khalif. The Apache blessing by Kathy Wickwire.
In honor of National Woman’s day, the club honored the 36 active women by addressing them by name. We also honored Rod Mahler for his 65 years of membership.
In an extended fellowship hosted by Keith Kramer, members shared some of their favorite Rotary moments. Of course, Dr. Murray Hanson made fun of Dr. Dick Huston’s tie as a fond memory. Dr. Huston also shared likewise regarding Dr. Hanson. Kathy Wickwire and Zak Branham expressed their enjoyment with Harry Browns on their new vehicle purchases—Kathy with a new blue Crosstrek and Zak with a new truck.
Rod Mahler shared a great story of attending a Rotary meeting in Brainerd, where he was honored to sit at a table with former Governor Anderson. When Rod went to shake his hand, he spilled a glass of water into his lap.
Grant Wilson shared his experience of being asked to be club president by Gary Peterson and then Sheriff Dick Cook. Grant felt there was only one answer, with a lawyer and a man with a gun asking.
Gail Kaderlik shared the story of winning the Rotary car raffle, and she bought the winning ticket from Dr. Murray Hanson.
Amy Amundson shared her fondness for the Winter Reindeer Run the club hosted several years ago. Along with having her daughter, Jessica joined the club a couple of years ago.
Kymn Anderson talked about the restoration of the State Bank clock downtown and the mural depicting the clock in a 1950’s scene.
Dr. Murray Hanson shared a fun story of his year as president when he gave the speech for Rotarian of the Year. The unknowing recipient- Angela Storch took a phone call and was going to leave the meeting. With subtle eye contact he alerted Gary Petersen at the back to prevent her from leaving.
