REMINDER Next Meeting - Thursday, January 9, 2025

Stevies Cafe - 7:00 AM

No Meeting this week! Happy New Year!

We had our Christmas Party on Dec. 18th. There were about 15 of us in attendance. It was a really nice time with some absolutely awesome Briskit by Jason. We also had delish Cheesy Potatoes, numerous appetizers, and some great beverages. We played a game (don't say Christmas or Rotary), Jason was in the lead with his sneaky little ways to get people to say the banned words...but he relinquished his Santa's to Cathy Berger. We were able to raise $200 that Cathy would like split between the Barron Co. Humane Society and the Rice Lake Friends of the Library. She has requested that the board consider a match from the club. It was really a fun time visiting. Many of us were thankful there was no penalty $ collected as we would not have been able to buy our family members Christmas gifts.

The club also had a wonderful turnout for Ruby's pantry. I think there were at least 10 representing our organization - it was very much appreciated. Although the weather was cold - it was not windy so that was a good thing. And we were done by 9:30! Fast morning for volunteering. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend.

REMINDER: Clare will still take any donated new hats/mittens for the Free Clinic - bring them to our next meeting.

Thank you to all who helped in ringing bells for the Salvation Army. Whether you did it on your own or through the club - it was appreciated!

OTHER BUSINESS:

Reminder - Board Meeting on Tuesday, Jan.7 - 7:00 am, Subway

We are sad to report that Duana Bremer has resigned as a member. Her job duties have expanded that include more travel to surrounding counties making attendance difficult. We will miss you Duana - may you and Tom some day get to really retire!

Profit from our two recent fundraisers:

Roses - Collected $6300 Costs $1114.26 Profit: $5185.74

Bourbon Tasting - Total Profit $8234.78 Paid out to our non-profits: $1800 Net Profit $6434.78

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.

Also, if someone is interested in doing some PR (facebook and/or web page) we could use your help!

NEW BUSINESS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Ruby's Pantry - Next date is Sat. March 15, 2025 - please put it on your calendar.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

Reminder we began our trial on the new meeting system of two formal meetings per month and one social event. The social event will be planned by two club members as part of the meeting host rotation. Please be flexible and open minded - this is a trial. You will get information each week - you just need to read the bulletin ;-) and mark your calendars! Since the last quarter of the year was not a typical month, will continue trial of this process through the first quarter of 2025 with an evaluation at the end of March.

January

Jan. 2 - NO MEETING - 1st week of the month.

Jan. 7 - Board Meeting

Jan. 9 - Meeting - Ana hosts (2nd week)

Jan. 16 - No Meeting - Social Event Mike VG and BJ host (3rd week of the month)

Jan. 23 - Meeting - Monika hosts (4th week)

Jan. 30 - Meeting - (5th week) Club Assembly - small groups plan to re-connect and update the club on your status.

February

Feb. 4 - Board Meeting

Feb. 6 - NO MEETING (1st week of month)

Feb. 13 - Meeting - Mark B. hosts (2nd week)

Feb. 20 -No Meeting - Social Event - Duana B. and Cathy B. host (3rd week)

Feb. 27 - Meeting - Don D. hosts (4th week)

March

Mar. 4 - Board Meeting

Mar. 6 - NO MEETING (1st week of month)

Mar. 13 - Meeting - Joe E. hosts (2nd week)

Mar. 20 - No Meeting - Social Event - (Bruce and Clare host) (3rd week)

Mar. 27 - Meeting - Tyler K. hosts (4th week)

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:

Event Reminders

Rotary District 5960 Midterm

Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Location: Klaus Center, Hamline University Campus
Cost: Free Event
Registration: LINK

More Information

Tentative Agenda:

9:00 AM - Opening
9:10 AM - DG Ed Boeve
9:20 AM - Keynote Speaker: Rick Kyte
10:30 AM - Break
10:40 AM - Foundation Grants Presentations
11:20 AM - Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
11:30 AM - Adjourn (followed by Presidents-elect Lunch & Training)

District Conference: Make Peace Visible

Dates: May 1 – May 3, 2025
Location: Mystic Lake Conference Center
Who Can Attend: Open to ALL (Rotarians & Non-Rotarians)
Website: www.makepeacevisible.org
Early Registration Discount: Save $100 if booked before January 22, 2025

Season’s Greetings

Our warmest wishes to you and yours for a jolly, safe, and healthy holiday season!

Kathy Hughitt
District Office Administrator
Rotary District 5960/Roseville Rotary Club
211 County Road 1 E
PO Box 126
Dundas, MN 55019
Kathy.Hughitt@Rotary5960.org
(Office) 651-636-9054
(Cell) 507-202-3449

Respectfully Submitted by:

Trudy Kroeger

Wishing each of you a very Happy, Healthy and Blessed New Year!

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