REMINDER

Meeting Thurs. June 5th, Stevie's Cafe - 7:00 AM

We will be starting immediately at 7 - please try to get there 5-10 min. before to get your breakfast order in!

This week we will have Barb Ritzinger from Univ. of Eau Claire Barron County to talk to us about their Foundation and where our scholarship dollars go. Following that we will have a report from our board with several items to vote upon. These are:

1) Elk River Rotary Club is requesting donations for a Rwanda support project they are leadings in which they are trying to raise $50,000. They are requesting any amount. The board is recommending $100 donation (that will be matched by the district.)

2) We will need to vote for approval for our Barron Co. Sunrise Rotary Club to support and host the Cumberland Rotary Companion Club. There are a few details that will need to be finalized, but we need to have on record that we support this arrangement.

3) The board is also recommending that in lieu of a cash donation that we will purchase Rotary Vests for the Cumberland Companion Club. We will need to entertain a motion and support of purchasing 20 vests for them.

Last week we held our Club Assembly. Most discussion came from the membership group with talk on the structure of the Cumberland Companion Club. We also heard from Public Image with more work being done on the Facebook Page. Next step will be the website.

We did discussion fundraising for the Adoption Initiative - there will be a meeting with the Knights to see more of where we will go with this.

A reminder that our June social event, sponsored by Joe and Bruce, will be Thursday, June 19 at the Enchanted Barn in Hillsdale, with brick oven pizza and music by the Smokin’ Loons. Their hours are 5 to 11 pm.

Kiwanis Food Truck at Music in the Park needs help on July 8 and 22nd. Could still use a volunteer or two from 5-8 pm. Let Jason or BJ know if you can help.

The Ace of Spades ....

Still alive at $1052.50! Who will be the lucky winner? Only 9 cards left.

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS:

Thank you to Jim Stoll (with help from Tyler K.) for stepping up to take on the Treasurer role starting in July 2025. Kathy will stay on for part of the year to help with the transition, especially with the incorporation of the Companion Club.

We held some discussion on the possibility of a two-year presidency.

Group discussed a couple of options for Business Membership. The Membership would be $136 (regular qtr. dues) for one membership (could send whoever they want). If they wanted a consistent second or third member, it will be $50 for each member.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Kiwanis Food Truck at Music in the Park - Tuesdays July 8 and 22, 5-8 pm Let BJ or Jason know!
Ruby's Pantry - Next date is Sat. June 21, 2025 - please put it on your calendar.
St. Vincent de Paul meal prep is scheduled for Wed. July 9. Please put on your calendar.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

Reminder: please work hard to get a speaker. If you cannot, please let us know at the meeting and we can help you!

June Social Activity Planners - Joe E and Bruce G Thursday June 19, Enchanted Barn!

June 3 - Board Meeting

June 5 - Meeting - Clare hosts (Monika working to fill this program slot) Barb Ritzinger with UWEC-BC Scholarship Foundation

June 12 - Meeting - Mark B. hosts (trade with Tyler) We will be meeting at Cheese Louise on Main St. in Rice Lake. Our host is Pat Kelly of Cheese Louise with breakfast. Our speakers will be Allison Hall and Tim Bradley from Northwoods Cycle on "Biking for Everyone" (places to ride, group rides, different types of bikes and their usage).

June 19 - Meeting - Trudy hosts - Lynn Kolpack with the Lumbering Hall of Fame. We will also present the check for $1000, the remainder of the funds from the Pat Durand Memorial. Thanks, Don, for helping me get this set up.

June 21 - RUBY's Pantry Volunteer Activity 7 AM

June 26 - Meeting - Jeremy hosts

July Social Activity Planners - Ken P and Kathy R

July 1 - Board Meeting

July 3 - NO Meeting, Happy Independence Day!

July 10 - Meeting - Jason hosts, transfer of the gavel and President Saffert's State of the Union Address

July 17 - Meeting - Dean hosts (Dean is looking for help in getting a speaker.)

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. 5 - Board Meeting

Aug. 7 - District Governor elect Glenn Bowers visit.

Aug. 14 - Meeting - BJ hosts

Aug. 21 - Meeting - Monika hosts

Aug. 28 - Meeting - Mark B. hosts

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:

Be sure to like our Facebook Page! Here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/share/15USBZqmEm/?mibextid=wwXIfr

DISTRICT/INTERNATIONAL ROTARY NEWS:

TO: All District 5960 Rotarians and Guests
FROM: DG Ed Boeve, 2024-2025 District Governor

District 5960 Celebration of Clubs & Picnic in the Park

Hosted by Anoka Rotary
Location: Pavilion #2, Bunker Hills Regional Park, Andover
Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 5 - 8 PM
Cost: $20 per person
Register Today: CLICK HERE

Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fellowship, great food, and awards recognition at this year's District Picnic & Awards. Set in the beautiful Bunker Hills Regional Park, Pavilion #2 provides a spacious, covered area for up to 200 guests, with plenty of parking, nearby restrooms, and a children’s playground.

Menu:

Hamburgers with all the fixings
Brats and hot dogs
Potato salad, chips, baked beans
Watermelon and cookies
Beverages include: water, soft drinks

What to Expect:

Fellowship: Meet Rotarians from across District 5960 and enjoy meaningful conversations.
Awards Ceremony: Celebrate the achievements of fellow Rotarians and the district's contributions this year.
Fun: Relax and enjoy a picnic in a beautiful park setting.

Mark your calendar now and join us for this exciting Rotary event!

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

Respectfully Submitted by:

Trudy