Reminder: please work hard to get a speaker. If you cannot, please let us know at the meeting and we can help you!
April Social Activity Planners - Kathy R. and Jason S. (Business after 5 in Cumberland - Tuesday Apr. 22)
Apr. 10 - Meeting - Dean hosts, Rotary Student Exchange Program and student Carolina Borriello from Italy
Apr. 17 - Meeting - Jim hosts The Knights of Coumbus and Father Dennis Mullen on their Adoption Initiative Program.
Apr. 22 - BUSINESS AFTER 5 in Cumberland. 5:00 PM at Nezzys. Clare has arranged for us to host with the Chamber with a discussion on service organization opportunities in Cumberland. This will serve as our social event.
Apr. 24 - Meeting - Don hosts - Marshfield representative on the merger with Sanford Health. Don says it will be very interesting, bring guests or spouses.
May Social Activity Planners - Mike VG and BJ (Cinco De Mayo Celebration)
May 1 - Meeting - Monika hosts, Cinco de Mayo final planning, membership
May 6 - Board Meeting and Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 8 - Business Meeting reviewing Board Discussion and Cinco event
May 15 - Meeting - Mark B. hosts
May 22 - Meeting - Cathy B hosts
May 29 - 5th Week meeting, Club Assembly
June Social Activity Planners - Joe E and Bruce G
June 3 - Board Meeting
June 5 - Meeting - Clare hosts
June 12 - Meeting - Tyler hosts
June 19 - Meeting - Trudy hosts
June 21 - RUBY's Pantry Volunteer Activity
June 26 - Meeting - Jeremy hosts
July Social Activity Planners - Ken P and Kathy R
July 1 - Board Meeting
July 3 - Meeting - Board Discussion. Transfer of the Gavel?
July 10 - Meeting - Jason hosts
July 17 - Meeting - Dean hosts
July 24 - Meeting - Jim S. hosts
July 31 - Meeting - Club Assembly (5th week of the month)
August Social Activity Planners - Ana and Mike VG
Aug. 7 - 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:
Business After 5 - Nezzy's in Cumberland. Clare has coordinated - Let's all support! April 22nd.
Cinco de Mayo - May 6th!! Put it on your calendar and invite potential members!
Children's Safety Fair - May 10th - looking for helpers.
Spirits Tasting Event - September 25th
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DISTRICT/INTERNATIONAL ROTARY NEWS:
Greetings,
I am writing you with an urgent request for action regarding our upcoming Make Peace Visible Conference, scheduled for May 1-3 at Mystic Lake Center. The Conference Planning Team has been working for almost a year and has arranged for an incredible array of keynote speakers and breakout presentations focused on steps we can take to reduce food insecurity in our community. Nationally known experts in this field are coming to Minnesota to share their expertise and successes.
Members and friends of Rotary throughout the Midwest have been invited to participate in the conference. As of today, around 115 people have registered for the event, well short of the number deserved by the program lineup and also below the participation level guaranteed to Mystic Lake. Thank you if you’re registered!!
The world is different today than it was a year ago. Our target audience of people engaged at the community level in bringing food to people in need is under great pressure, with constantly increasing demand and decreasing levels of support, particularly from government sources. Anxiety levels are high, and many of those community leaders find themselves in precarious financial positions.
My urgent request of you is to take action TODAY to:
--Register for the conference if you aren’t already registered. Preference is to come for the entire conference, but even attending one of the days would be helpful. Leaders in our District (that means you!!) need to show up as a model to members and support 5960. Registration | Make Peace Visible Conference 2025
--Contact your clubs if you’re in an Assistant Governor role. I strongly encourage each club to register at least two more people for the event. The conference would be an excellent introduction to the larger Rotary world for newer members. I encourage clubs to contact community leaders involved in food security efforts to invite/sponsor their participation.
--Presidents, register for the conference if you’re not there, and bring someone from your club or community. They will thank you for thinking of them and might even join your club if they’re not already members.
--Consider hosting a table in the House of Friendship to highlight club service projects, Foundation grant successes, or District Team efforts. Many tables have been reserved, but we have room for about ten more reservations. Contact Cheryl Amundson if interested. HOF Registration Link: CLICK HERE.
In summary, we have an excellent opportunity to work together to improve food security in our communities. It would be most unfortunate to miss out on that opportunity. Please take action TODAY to join Rotarians and guests at Mystic. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!
Ed Boeve
2024-2025 District Governor
Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club
edboeve5960@gmail.com
651-335-4421
Save the date! The installation of 2025-2026 District Governor Glenn Bowers will be June 12th, 4:30 to 7:30 PM, at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street N., Shoreview MN. www.ardenhillshoreviewrotary.com
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