Rotary Meeting Notes: 05/08/2024 - Opening: President Laura Bock: Pledge of Allegiance, Four-Way Test, Patriotic Song “America the Beautiful”
- Virtue Reading: Honor, read by Paul LaRoche
- Invocation: Ellie Holmquist
- Laura Bock announced the passing of longtime Rotarian Tom Gerbig. Tom passed away on May 3rd, 2024. Tom was a Rotarian for 55 years and 4 months.
- Club Announcements
- Bring MOM to Brunch and Bingo at Boxers Sunday May 12th! Show her how much you love her and support Rotary at the same time!
- Saturday May 18th - Adopt a Highway Cleanup 9 am
- Friday May 24th Rotary Hosted Red Cross Blood Drive - River Valley Church
- Monday May 27th Memorial Day Parade 8:30 line up near the intersection of Central Ave and 1st St. NW.
- June 3-7 Meals on Wheels!
- Thursday June 6th - Safe Summer Kickoff - North Alexander Park
- Thursday June 15th Heritage Days Parade 5:30 line up at the Rice County Fairgrounds
- Friday August 2nd and Saturday Aug 3rd Parking for Blue Collar
- Saturday September 7th Northfield Rotary Bike Tour - First Aid Station
- New Member Inductions: Mahad Mohamed and Hala Alharthi were inducted to the Rotary Club by Keith Kramer and sponsor Dick Huston. Congratulations and Welcome to the Rotary Club of Faribault!
- District Awards: Faribault Rotary received 3rd Place for the International Project work and also received a 2024 Membership Olympics Award. David Connelly explained the meaning of both and talked about the positive increase in number of new Rotarian members!
- Double Major Recognition: Marv and Sara Schrader were recognized and presented pins as well as an award for the outstanding contributions to Rotary over the years. Dick spoke of their generosity and commitment to the Rotary Foundation. They have contributed in many ways. There was a slide showing Marv’s Faribault Hometown Hero banner as well as some news clippings from past Rotary scholarship events Marv helped with. Thank you, Marv and Sara and Congratulations!
- Rotary Cash Raffle – each Rotary member is asked to sell at least 15 raffle tickets. This fundraiser supports the STRIVE program, music programs, and other youth programs annually. Questions? See Ellie, Ryan, or Ibrahim. Some Rotarians are already selling dozens and dozens of raffle tickets. Who will sell the most? The leaderboard is already being established by Grant with 122 sold.
- Help Wanted: New Member Mentors (see Kurt Halverson), Sgt at Arms (see Kay Hoaglin)- still in need of help during July, 2024-2025 “Grants” Chair needed (see David Connelly), Webmaster Assistant (see Murray Hanson)
- Re-Classification Speeches: Happy Birthday to several Rotarians whom have birthdays this week! Laura Bock, Peter van Sluis, Lisa LeBrun, and Theresa Vold all gave re classification speeches outlining updates on what’s new in their lives. Great job to all of you.
- Fellowship Part 2 led by Laura
- George talked about upcoming discussions that will be had at Rotary Meetings regarding the 4-way Test, Virtues and Prayer. George believes these are all opportunities to build character and said we are all our own CEO to build character.
- Guests of Jan were introduced and welcomed: her daughter Sarah Rojas and Sarah’s husband Jose Rojas.
- Bob Speckhals-happy to be at today’s meeting and he applauded the medical professionals that provided care to him in previous weeks.
- Mary Ellen Bondhus- appreciates our area LE and said she usually waves at them when she passes!
- Marv- thanked Dick for the recognition and also thanked his wife Sara for everything.
- Scott Olson- had a recent medical call at church and applauded the first responders that came and the job they did.
- Kurt Halvorson- thanked George for bringing up character conversation and encouraged inclusion of all Rotarians opinions and religious beliefs during future discussions.
- Kathy Wickwire- had a LE contact recently and she applauded the Deputy whom was professional and courteous with her during the contact.
- Theresa- shared earlier in her re-classification about her recent contact with LE for expired tabs (that she said her husband didn’t renew!). She reiterated during fellowship about how blessed we are for the LE we have working in this community.
- Dick spoke of remembering good friend and fellow Rotarian Tom Gerbig who passed away. He also welcomed new members Mahad and Hala to the club. He was happy to see his dear friend Dr. Speckhals today. He also spoke of the admiration for Juanita Picazo whom was instrumental in the Faribault Garden project. He talked about how she continues to do great work in area communities.
- Cate Grinney- happy to be at today’s meeting. She congratulated Marv and Sara for their recognition today. She also updated that she was recognized as one of Ameriprise Financials Top Advisors and will be going on a trip soon!
- Jake Kohl- provided some details of when Tom Gerbig’s Celebration of Life will be. Jake knew Tom growing up as his neighbor. Jake also congratulated Marv and Sara and wished Happy Birthday to all Rotarians celebrating this week.
- Brandon Gliem- thanked all that mentioned kind words and feedback for local LE.
- Kymn Anderson- commended Jan on a great job on her classification speech, congratulated Marv and Sara, and welcomed back Dr. Speckhals.
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