From Rotarian Jon Smale's post to our club's Facebook site:
Steve Schultz from Friends of the Boundary Waters stopped by to talk about Toxic mining near the BWCA and what's being done to prevent it.
As Government Relations Manager, Steve brings more than 25 years of experience working in politics including lobbying at the capitol, volunteering for campaigns, and organizing people and communities to protect our water. When not at the capitol, or plotting with coworkers on how to win on our campaigns, he is probably in his garden or at the lake enjoying the outdoors on his kayak or sitting on the beach. He also enjoys camping, hiking, running, biking, disc golfing and Minnesota Twins baseball.
One of Steve's highlights was talking about the "Prove it First Law", a common sense protection for Minnesota watersheds. For more info please click on the link. https://www.friends-bwca.org/prove-it-first/
Thanks Steve
Pictured with Steve (right) is Rotarian Bob Gullick:
I know that all of you have seen images of the destruction and read stories about the tragic loss of life in Kerr County, Texas. Kerr County and Kerrville are in Rotary District 5850. I have been in constant contact with their District Governor, Craig Hardy. This event has impacted countless lives. It has also impacted our Rotary family. Kerrville is home to two Rotary clubs. Even with some members suffering loss, they are working hard to assess needs and see where Rotary can have an impact. In addition to the loss of life, over 800 homes have been destroyed or damaged. Tragedy has hit our larger Rotary family. This morning I heard that the president-elect of the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County in District 5910 (east Texas) was vacationing along the river. His body was recovered, his daughter rescued, but his wife and sons are still missing. People have immediate needs to be met. To help meet those needs, District 5840 has activated its 501(c)(3) foundation to begin collecting tax-deductible donations to assist with disaster relief and long-term recovery. For ways to donate contact Dave Hanson.
Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers.
President - Jennifer Giovinazo; Treasurer - Bob Gullick; Secretary - Dave Hanson; Jon Smale; Susan Hommes; David Miller; Alan Ruvelson; Don McCall; and Past Prez -Val Namen
Prez Val Namen and David Miller are heading up our club's Fundraising Committee. Please let them know if you have any fundraising ideas and/or would like to join their committee!
We meet at 7:30 Wednesday mornings at Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church located at 2035 Charlton Road, Sunfish Lake, MN 55118. Join us for a continental breakfast with good coffee followed by an engaging program. On even number months, we meet at 7:30a at the Copperfield restaurant in Mendota Heights. (e.g. first Wed in Aug)
