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February 1, 2017
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Dictionary Delivery
Pictures from Bluffview Montessori that Shannon & Diane delivered! Note the picture of girl holding a well lived dictionary like the story of the Velveteen rabbit!
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Elected Officers for Board 
                     
 
 
 
 
 
July 01, 2025 will start the new Rotary year (2025-2026)  and the following Rotarians have been elected into office for the next Rotary year. 
 
President                                      Tim Vodak
President Elect                             Jon Olson
Secretary                                     Cherie Burke
Treasurer                                     Kathy Rollinger
Board Member (2025-2028)       Michaela Klonecki 
Board Member (2025-2028)       Shannon Helgeson
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Gain Actionable Tools for Your Rotary Projects – Early Bird Extended!

Gain Actionable Tools for Your Rotary Projects – Early Bird Extended!

Rotarians, this is your chance to gain powerful, real-world tools to elevate your local and international projects! After an overwhelming response at the District Midterm Event, we’ve extended early bird pricing to February 10 so more of you can take advantage of this incredible opportunity.

The Make Peace Visible Conference isn’t just about discussion—it’s about action. Our expert-led breakout sessions will equip you with tangible strategies and best practices to strengthen your Rotary projects in food security, clean water, economic development, human rights, and peacebuilding.

Breakout Sessions Designed for Impact:
 
  • From Local to Global: Shaping the Future of Food – Gain insights from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy on driving sustainable food solutions in your community.
  • Hunger in the Heartland – Led by Second Harvest Heartland, this session explores innovative hunger relief efforts and emerging solutions.
  • Water and Food Security: Building Resilient Communities – Learn how to develop impactful water projects from the experts at H2O for Life.
  • Ending Human Trafficking Through Food Security – Lift Up the Vulnerable will highlight the connection between poverty, hunger, and human trafficking, helping you design projects that truly empower communities.
  • Food Sovereignty vs. Food Security – Appetite for Change will break down key approaches to ensuring long-term, sustainable food access in underserved areas.
  • Photovoice: Growing the Next Generation of Farmers – Explore an innovative way to engage youth in agriculture and food security projects with Dr. Elaine Hernandez.
  • These sessions will provide real solutions, proven strategies, and expert guidance to help you expand your Rotary impact—locally and internationally.
Why Attend?
  • Learn from experts in food security, clean water, and peacebuilding
  • Gain actionable insights for YOUR next Rotary project
  • Connect with global and regional leaders ready to collaborate
  • Join a hands-on service project packing meals for communities in need
Register by Feb. 10 & Save $100!
May 1-3, 2025 | Mystic Lake Casino & Resort

Sign Up Now: Registration Link: Click Here

Website:  makepeacevisible.org

House of Friendship exhibitor table registration link:  CLICK HERE

Bring your fellow Rotarians & community partners! Let’s make this an event where projects take shape, collaborations form, and change begins.

#RotaryProjects #MakePeaceVisible #RotaryImpact #HungerSolutions #CleanWater #PeaceBuilding
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Rotary Trivia 
In 1922 a small Rotary flag was carried over the South Pole by Admiral Richard Byrd, a member of the Winchester, Virginia Rotary Club. Four years later, the admiral carried a Rotary flag in his expedition to the North Pole.
Some Rotary clubs use the official Rotary flag as a banner at club meetings and exchange their club flags with members around the globe.
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