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REMINDER

Social Event, Tuesday, Feb. 18th  5:30 pm at Adventures!

Meeting, Thursday Feb. 20th    Stevies Cafe - 7:00 AM 

Reminder that we have our February Social event, coordinated by Mark and Cathy Berger tomorrow - Tuesday, Feb. 18th at 5:30 pm at Adventures restaurant.  Bring your spouse, significant other or potential member! 

Our meeting this week, Thursday, Feb. 20th will feature Jeff French, Barron Co. Admin. with an update.  This is hosted by Ken P. 

Last week we held our Valentines Raffle Drawing.  Winners were:

Grand Prize ($1000)   Katie Lundquist
2nd Place ($200)  Aaron Marsh, David Richter
3rd Place ($100)  Allen Klingelhoets, Lindsey Sova, Dillon Palmquist
4th Place ($50)  Casey Morrison, McCade Miller, Julie Erickson, Linda Robertson, and Andrew Morrison
 
We have 8 foodbanks that we will be supporting with the profits from this raffle. 
 
 
Reminder that we want people to really work hard to get a speaker for their week or coordinate a social activity. If you cannot find one be sure to let the club know.  We have resources!  

OTHER BUSINESS: 

We are still looking for a new Treasurer starting in July 2025.  Kathy will be retiring and won't have the same technology availability. If you are interested please let her or any board member know now - you can get a LOT of training in ahead of time.  

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
  • Ruby's Pantry - Next date is Sat. March 15, 2025 - please put it on your calendar. 
  • St. Vincent DePaul - Paul's Pantry:  Cooking meal on Monday, March 31  Please put it on your calendar - we will set up shifts as it gets closer.  Thank you Monika for coordinating. 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:     
Reminder we have changed back to meeting each week.  Please work hard to get a speaker.  Let us know if you cannot find one.  Also, Social Activity Planners for the month will be listed immediately after each month.  
 
February   Social Activity Planners - Mark and Cathy B.  Adventures - Tuesday Feb. 18th 5:30 pm, Adventures Restaurant
 
Feb. 20 - Meeting - Ken hosts (trade with Don)  - Jeff French will provide an update on Barron Co. Financial Status. 
Feb. 27 - Meeting -  Clare J. hosts - she is working on getting someone from the Cumberland Chamber to talk with us on opportunities for a Service Club in that area.
 
March  Social Activity Planners - Trudy K and Jeremy M
Mar. 4 - Board Meeting 
Mar. 6 - Meeting - Business Meeting reviewing Board discussions
Mar. 13 - Meeting - Andrew hosts
Mar. 20 - Meeting -  Don hosts - possible Marshfield representative on the merger...may have to go in to Apr. or May depending on their schedule.  Stay Tuned.
Mar. 27 - Meeting - Tyler K. hosts 
 
April   Social Activity Planners - Kathy R. and Jason S.
Apr. 1 - Board Meeting
Apr. 3 - Meeting - Business Meeting
Apr. 10 - Meeting - Dean hosts
Apr. 17 - Meeting - Jim hosts
Apr. 24 - Meeting - Ana T.S. hosts
 
Aug. 7th - District Governor elect Glenn Bowers visit.
 
Please be sure to let me know as soon as you have a program set up so it can be added to our schedule. If you do NOT have a program, please let us know that as well so we can either get a program or some other focus for those attending. If you need a zoom link please let Trudy/Joe E. know that as well.   Thanks!
 
Announcements:

Around the District - February DG Ed Boeve

The Rotary International theme for February is Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution. We all work together in many ways large and small to make peace visible in our communities.
We are practitioners fighting disease, eliminating polio, providing clean water, improving the health of mothers and children, supporting education, and growing local communities, all actions that directly lead to more peaceful communities/societies.

Rotary Peace Centers focused on education have trained almost 2,000 peace fellows to promote peace or reduce conflict around the world through careers in government, education and/or other international organizations.

Rotary supports mediators around the world who have and are negotiating humanitarian ceasefires in areas of conflict to allow polio vaccinators to reach children who are at risk.
And of course we are all advocates and have an important role to help communities create and maintain groups that are connected, inclusive and resilient.

Our three-year theme in 5960 to Make Peace Visible has resulted in many acts of kindness and actions that show the true character of Rotarians. The conference in May will bring together experts and hundreds of Rotarians along with passionate community members committed to making food security a reality for all residents of their community and beyond.

Please register today and join us in Making Peace Visible.
 

Make Peace Visible Regional Conference


Special Highlight: John Noltner shares what excites him most about speaking at the conference! LINK

Are you passionate about creating a more peaceful and just world? Don’t miss the Make Peace Visible Conference, where you’ll connect with global leaders and changemakers dedicated to making a difference!

Date: Thursday, May 1 - Saturday, May 3, 2025
Location: Mystic Lake Event Center

What to Expect:

  • Inspiring Speakers – Hear from thought leaders, including experts from the Gates Foundation, World Food Program USA, and Rotary Peace Fellows.
  • Powerful Networking – Engage with changemakers from 120 communities and build meaningful connections.
  • Interactive Breakout Sessions – Participate in hands-on discussions and workshops.
  • Service Project – Take action by addressing hunger in our region.
  • Exclusive Experience – Enjoy five meals and explore the House of Friendship.
Special rate: $299 for individual tickets (Ends February 28)
Registration Link: CLICK HERE

Group Tickets Available:

Don't miss this transformative event—join us in making peace visible!

#MakePeaceVisible #Changemakers #RotaryPeace

www.makepeacevisible.org

 

 
 
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