REMINDER - MEETING THIS WEEK! Thursday morning, Feb. 26, 7:00 am Cabin Coffee.
We will have our morning meeting on Thursday, 2/26. Bill Kind hosts and we will have Craig Hokanson presenting on his recent trip to Italy to attend the 2026 Winter Olympics. Chris Fitzgerald on Technology Scams and Safety is unable to attend this week - hopefully we can reschedule his presentation for a future meeting.
Last week we were supposed to have our Club Visioning activity at NWT College. Due to weather issues in the twin cities our presenters were not able to travel. We will reschedule - watch for more info.
We did have a few members who were able to attend and help out at Rubies Pantry on Saturday - thank you to those who helped out.
Share the Love - Still a few days left in February if you want to participate in Share the Love, our District's Foundation campaign. It is a great way to earn a Paul Harris award for a donation to the Foundation of $365 or more. (Typically you must donate $1000 to be recognized with a Paul Harris award.) Go to My Rotary to donate electronically. If you need help, Mark Berger will guide you through it.
NEGU Please sign up to help on March 27. So far only a few people have and we need an absolute minimum of 40 volunteers, with a goal of 100. Ana shared a story about a local student who had childhood leukemia and was extremely grateful for the Joy Jars she received. Please click on the link below (or the one Mike VG sent you via email) as soon as possible. The main Joy Jar event is from 1:00-3:00, but there are preparations and boxing/packing and clean up shifts as well. Hope everyone can make it!
Please let Monika know if you can help on Friday, March 6 th at St. Vincent’s. We will have two shifts: 8:30 to 11 AM or 11 AM to 1:15 PM. The first shift primarily cooks, and the second shift serves and washes dishes. We will likely serve a breakfast-type meal.
Cumberland Rotary Impact Club Update:
REMINDER - Meeting This Week, Wed. Feb. 25, at Harvest Grill! 7:00 AM
We will be trying a new meeting place at the Harvest Grill, which is at the Cumberland Hospital at 7:00 am Wednesday 2/25. Reminder from two weeks ago that dues were sent out for the current and next quarter and that we are pulling together a cut daffodil sale for the spring as a fundraiser with the funds being used for the RYLA program we are sending a student to.
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS:
Our club visioning exercise on Feb. 19, was cancelled due to weather issues in the cities. We will be rescheduling - watch for more info.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Mar. 6 - Friday, 8:30 - 1:00 St. Vinnies Cooking Lunch (let Monika know)
March 27 - NEGU event 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Bethany Lutheran Church
June 20 - Ruby's Pantry in Cameron 7:00 AM - mark your calendar as this is our next regular quarterly scheduled event (the next Rubies activity is March 21 feel free to help then as well).
UPCOMING PROGRAMS for Sunrise Rotary (all members are welcome to attend):
Reminder: please work hard to get a speaker. If you cannot, please let us know at the meeting and we can help you!
February Social Activity Planners - Sheldon J and Tyler K.
Rotary Anniversaries - Joe 2/1/08; Mark B 2/1/1990; Jim S. 2/1/1987
Feb. 26 - Meeting - Bill K. - Craig Hokanson on attending the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
March Social Activity Planners - Trudy K and Jeremy M
Rotary Anniversaries - Cathy B. 3/1/23; Ana T.S. 3/1/23; Mike VG 3/30/1999
Mar. 3 - Board Meeting 7 AM Johnson Bank
Mar. 5 - Meeting - Board Report Out
Mar. 6 - Friday - St. Vinnies Cooking Lunch Opportunity!
Mar. 12 - Meeting - Ken P. - Rick Heidick, Rotary District, LIFT Program (formerly known as Fast for Hope)
Mar. 19 - Meeting - Kathy R.
Mar. 26 - Meeting - Jason S. - Hannah Ritsch, Philanthropy Officer with Marshfield Clinic
Mar. 27 - NEGU Event - All Hands On Deck! Bethany Lutheran Church
Mar. 30 - Happy Birthday Jeremy!
April Social Activity Planners - Dean Springer and Bruce Smith
Apr. 2 - Meeting - Jim Stoll
Apr. 7 - Board Meeting 7 AM Johnson Bank
Apr. 9 - Meeting - Board Report Out
Apr. 12 - Happy Birthday Cathy B.!
Apr. 16 - Meeting - Ana T.S.
Apr. 23 - Meeting - Mike VG
Apr. 30 - Meeting - BJ Williams
May Social Activity Planners - Monika A. and Mark B.
May 2 - Happy Birthday Sheldon!
May 5 - Board Meeting 7 AM Johnson Bank
May 5 - Happy Birthday Jim S.!
May 7 - Meeting - Board Report Out
May 9 - Happy Birthday Bruce S. !
May 14 - Meeting - Cathy B.
May 15 - Happy Birthday Monika!
May 18 - Happy Birthday Tyler!
May 21 - Meeting - Don D.
May 22 - Happy Birthday Ana T.S.!
May 26 - Happy Birthday Trudy!
May 28 - Meeting - Joe E.
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:
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Dear Rotary Clubs: Camp RYLA is coming soon. It takes place in Hudson from April 24–28, 2026. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is more than a camp—it is a life‑shaping leadership experience where high‑potential high school students discover their voice, build confidence, and learn to lead with purpose and integrity. Through Rotary’s sponsorship, students who might never access this opportunity are challenged to grow, serve, and return to their schools and communities as stronger, more compassionate leaders. When your club supports Camp RYLA, you are not simply funding a long weekend of programming—you are investing in the character, capacity, and future leadership of the next generation.
Please consider sponsoring one or two students from your community. Cost for clubs is $500 per student. This is one of the most impactful opportunities available. See details at: www.campryla.org.
The links for directly inputting your information for the various Club Recognition categories are now live. They can be found on the bottom left of this page. Club Recognition | Rotary District 5960 Please take the time to tell everyone what your club is doing and how it is making an impact in improving people's lives.
Best regards, Glenn
"Looking to make a difference in the world? Join the Rotary District 5960 Make Peace Visible Conference April 17-18, 2026. With an accessible location at the DoubleTree by Hilton in St. Paul, delicious food, and compelling speakers, this conference is an absolute must-attend. Why Sign Up? -Fellowship and Fun. Have a great time with your peers! -Connections. Meet other clubs, share ideas, and set up collaborations. -Learning. Attend informational sessions meant to set your club up for success. Ready to join us? Scan the QR code for registration information. All conference tickets are $230. Daily rates are available."
www.makepeacevisible.org Have a project for the House of Friendship. Tables are $50 each plus ticket registration. CLICK HERE. Thank you, 2026 Conference of Clubs Team
