Colonel Neil Hetherington, Commandant of Cadets at St. Thomas Academy, shared a public service announcement with us at our May 7th meeting.  The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Replica will be at St. Thomas Academy this Memorial Day weekend.  See the Facebook post from Rotarian Susan Hommes below for information.  This promises to be a very special time!

Ben Footh was our enthusiastic speaker last week.  He owns several companies, however, his focus today was the automotive industry.  He spoke about electric cars, used cars, new cars, and car maintenance.  Here's a little something your writer found on the Footh Auto web site:  Ben Footh opened Footh Auto Sales in 2010 after spending many years climbing the ranks in the Automotive Industry. Born and raised on the West Side of St. Paul Ben is proud to call himself a West Sider however also shares the honor of being a South St Paul Packer after attending South St Paul High School. Ben attended Saint Mary's University and later Metropolitan State University for a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement.  When asked to sum up who he is in a few simple words, Ben's response is always the same; Faith, Family, and Country.   Pictured with Ben is Rotarian Bill Lesher (right).

Prez Don McCall called us together at 7:30a.m. on April 25th and here are some of the highlights:

1 - Bob reported after the next invoice we should have about $10K in the bank.

2 - Loaves & Fishes are coming up May 30th and June 1st.

3 - Tom Atmore has rejoined our club (YEAH!!!)

4 - Next Meet & Greet is Wednesday June 7th

5 - We have a super fundraising event with the Prior Lake Music Fest on July 14 & 15 - Sign up with David Miller.

6 - Highway clean up is Saturday, April 29th

7 - Rose sale has been moved to the fall for better pricing.

8 - Val Namen will take the president role for 2023 and 2024!  Thanks Val!

9 - We sent an ALMAS student from Two Rivers high school to Camp RYLA

10 - Approved a $1,000 donation to Thompson Park Activity Foundation

 

If there is an organization which you are involved with and it needs financial help, please mention to a board member for consideration.  Board members:  Prez Don McCall, Alan Ruvelson, Bob Gullick, Dave Hanson, David Miller, Mark Landy, Susan Hommes, and Val Namen.

The board is looking for creative fundraising ideas and a team to coordinate activities.  Maybe we'll see a pickleball tournament next summer?  Please contact any board member if you have some ideas.  Thank you!  Board members:  Don McCall, David Miller, Susan Hommes, Valarie Namen, Alan Ruvelson, Mark Landy or Bob Gullick.

Do you enjoy our weekly meetings?  Share them with others.  Be on the lookout for prospective members!