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Notes
Chris Kaufman shared the virtue of Friendliness
Ibrahim shared a blessing
Announcements:
Thursday August 10th annual pet parade - starts at pm. Contact Laura to sign up, or sign up at the back counter at the meeting. Pairing with Rescue 55021 - you can join in even if you don’t have a pet :)
Wednesday Sep , 5:30pm - Club picnic at the Rotary camp - no noon meeting that day
Fellowship:
Theresa had guest Evelyn. Also celebrating 23 year anniversary this weekend.
David brought his daughter Willow
Peter had a full table of guests: Three fair ambassadors: Allison Norton, Taylor Velishek, Kaitlyn Clark; mom-chaperone Sarah.
Lisa had guest Amanda with Neighbors helping Neighbors.
Kay reminds us we need more greeters, attendance, and Sergeant at Arms to sign up.
Send a Flat Steve Selfie to Murray if you would like to take a photo.
Gail shares that school starts Aug 21 at South Central College. If you want to help with the board or scholarships, please let Gail know.
Cindy celebrated her mother’s 91st birthday recently.
Murray’s mother in law turned 90 today and he was the first one to call her, so earns the best son in law status.
Martha and Kathy play in Albert Lea next Wednesday, and will also be in Austin and the Steele County Fair (Eclipse is their musical group)
Faribault Public Schools start the week of August 28th.
Cate’s father in law, age 91, recently passed away on the golf course. She also was at an Ameriprise Women’s Conference recently in Minneapolis.
Kurt received a Dad Joke King candle in honor of his successful year of presidency and Laura was welcomed as the new president, by Cate.
Dr Huston shared some article information from a newspaper. Sam Oak became a father last night (1-AUG-2023), a baby boy about 8lbs.
Kurt and Natalie were able to go camping last weekend at Shades of Sherwood with Harper.
Laura was thanked for her welcoming and fun meetings.
Dr Speckles wanted to remind us to keep aware of climate change and the small actions we can all take. Two simple ways would be to limit your air travel to one short haul trip every three years. Additionally, keeping your electronics for at least 7 years is an easy way to make an impact.
Greg joined Rotary 6 years today!
Greg thanked Kristen for her classification speech that was shared last week.
David was at the National Eagle Convention Center, in Wabasha. The Rotary clubs there were a large part in creating this center.
Lisa just returned from 10 days in Italy! They visited Rome, Venice, Florence, and Pompeii.
Brenda and Drew celebrated their 40th anniversary. They went to Red Wing and then saw her daughter and new grandson who will be 1 month on Saturday. Next week she goes to Alaska.
George went to the play “Matilda”. There are 50 kids in the production. There are shows this weekend as well. Brandon’s daughter is in the play!
George asks us to consider the environment and ethanol production. Practice slow starts and stops. Additionally, dropping your speed from 70mph to 60mph on the interstate will increase your fuel efficiency.
The Faribault Police Department sent out a recruitment video.
Murray and his grandkids were on vacation last week.
Last evening, some NFLD, St Paul, FBO and other Rotary members went on a boat on the St Croix River. Brandon and Toni, Dick and Nancy, Kelly Nygaard, and Laura and Steve were all on board.