I apologize for the repetitive nature of the newsletter this week. I was busy with baseball all weekend. But, it was all worth it... the Hudson Raiders 13AAA baseball team came in 3rd at the Minnesota Metro Baseball Tournament (much to the chagrin of the Minnesota teams!)  The tall one in the back next to the coach on the left... that's Ben Land.

When you do the newsletter, you can brag about your own kids.

We have a Board meeting THIS WEEK on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at Southview. Agenda coming soon from the President but I really can't remember what's on it. Show up and we will all be surprised together!

We get to put our money into action on Thursday, July 27 from 1-4 p.m., providing manual labor for the Inclusive Playground in Cottage Grove, which is located at Woodridge Park.  All the details can be found in the Events Calendar!  Get ready to get dirty! (by the way, part of the district grant requirement is that we participate in the actual construction of the project, so I really need more than just me there to help out, pleeease?)

Moonstruck! - our biggest fundraiser of the year - will be held on Friday, Sept. 8.  Katie Lowe and William McNally have agreed to be the co-chairs!  The Moonstruck forms can be found on the website and maybe even using the links on the side. What do you need to do?

All of the information is on the Moonstruck Entry Form.  Raffle tickets for beer and wine will be available soon.  We expect all Rotarians to participate, attend and sell at least $500 worth of sponsors, teams, raffle tickets.  If you would like to be part of a committee - contact Katie or William (their contact information is under the Active Member List on the website). It's super exciting and fun! You won't want to miss it (unless your name is Dave Dinger and you happen to have an anniversary dinner every year on that night).

We are planning a Social Event for Sunday, August 6 to go watch our very own Jackie Paul in the Ski Otters Water Ski Show on White Bear Lake at 6 p.m..  Mark your calendars now!  We can enjoy dinner at a local dive (I mean restaurant) and watch Jackie amaze us with her hidden dare-devil talents! It's totally a bring-the-family event! More details coming soon from the fun-committee.