Dan Hedge presented Dick Huston with a well needed new tie.

The Rotary meeting began on July 13, 2022 with our President, Kurt Halvorson opening the meeting at 12:15 pm. We opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, Four-Way Test, and the invocation blessing shared by Amy Amundson. Kurt brought laughter with another “Dad” joke after fellowship.
 
Announcements
Special announcements included:
  • Donn Johnson: Thank you note shared for the student scholarship. Looking for one more person to help coordinate October music event and other concert/Rotary events.
  • We were invited to check out Shrek at the Paradise this weekend!
  • Riverbend Nature Center invited us to their Ramble event.
  • Christ Lutheran is having a special event tonight (Wed., July 13) with song and food, benefiting Big Brother’s Big Sisters with wood smoked pizza (5-8 p.m.)
  • Faribault Foundation reorganized and shared small grants with the community. We are invited to contribute and learn more about the Foundation by Kymn Anderson.
  • Rotary Exchange Program noted one student was reassigned to another Rotary club. We do have one student remaining and looking for hosts. Please note the host family all needs to have their vaccinations.
  • Thanks for the blood drive donations and support.
 
Murray Hanson coordinated fellowship at each table. 
Northfield Club looking for help at their Rice County Fair booth. Guest introductions included two guests visiting and former members. Happy Dollars stories and highlights shared by many. The continued tie escapades between Murray H and Dick H offered laughs for all with guest Dan Hedge presenting Dick with a well needed new tie. Members,
 
Lisa and Rod, celebrated July birthdays this week with guest Dan (former member) birthday as well. George W has congratulated for being a member of the Faribault Rotary for 48 years. Marv celebrating 63 years of marriage this month.