Posted by Kristen Gleason on Sep 07, 2023

Great Night for a Picnic!

Dinner was catered by Basilleo's Pizza, drinks generously provided by Grant and Lisa.  S'mores were on hand for dessert once Brandon got the embers just right!

The Pledge of Allegiance and 4 Way Test were recited by the club, and Laura shared the virtue of Simplicity.  Kurt was requested to share some Dad Jokes, as we are clearly in a Dad Joke Drought; he was happy to share some not only from his Dad Joke book, but his experience bonding with another Dad over some puns recently!  Kurt was also presented a plaque by Laura in recognition of his leadership this previous Rotary year.  Even the real Steve Bock showed up!

Rod shared some fun stories about the origin of the Rotary Picnic, when women were invited to attend with their spouse, and some additional fun facts.

It is noted that the next meeting, September 13, will not be held at the Inn; a field trip is in order!  The meeting will be at Stone Orchard Event Center , located at 3050 197th Street East, Faribault, MN.  Ellie Holmquist will be sharing her Classification Speech so this is a very appropriate venue for the field-trip meeting!