Big numbers at Loaves & Fishes.  March 29th we served 160+.  April 7th we served 200+.  Thanks to all who helped!

Brent Tabor, VP of Social Impact, gave us an enthusiastic presentation about the Minnesota Vikings and their new facility in Eagan.  The new campus contains the Twin Cities Orthopedic Performance Center, practice fields (which are used by high schools), Viking museum, new Omni Hotel, plus businesses in the Viking Lakes area.  Brett focused on the Vikings social impact, community relations, legends activities, youth & high school events, and MN Viking Foundation.  Lots of the Viking players give back to our community! Peter mentioned the new facilities have helped lower school taxes for ISD 197!  Brett gave those of us who attended autographed Viking helmets!  Very good presentation!

It's Rotary Roses fundraising time!  Just in time for Administrative Assistant Day on April 27th.  Red roses or multicolor!  Cost is $20.00 per dozen and includes vase!  Pick up your roses at St. Anne's church on Tuesday, April 26th.  Please contact Susan Hommes (shommes@umn.edu) with your order by April 6th.

1.  4th quarter (April to June) dues reduced from $250 to $130 since our costs are lower at St. Anne's.

2.  Bob Gullick reported we have $6700 in cash reserve.

3.  Susan Hommes reported that Rotary Rose sale is underway.  (Editor's note: Please send her your orders!)

4.  Alan Ruvelson reminded us we have Loaves & Fishes on March29th and April 7th and highway clean up on April 16th.

5.  Alan will aid in setting our club goal for the Rotary International Foundation

6.  Approved a $400 purchase of four MATTERBox kits.  Each kit will provide 50 meals to local charities.  We will pack at a future meeting.

7.  Approved Scott Burger's resignation with regret.

8.  Our club will continue to meet at St. Anne's from April to June.

9.  The club is encouraged to think of future fundraising opportunities.