Speaker: Peter Hutchinson
Our speaker tonight was Peter Hutchinson and he gave us great insight into the workings of the government and what government needs to do to change. He was a very energetic speaker and all in attendance were able to walk out with something to apply to their lives.
Great Quote: "When riding a dead horse the best strategy is to get off the horse" -- Dakota saying
Meeting Recap :It was a wonderful evening to be outside at Brit’s and enjoying fellowship. We had around 10-15 people.
Thank you to Bill for arranging this!
Attendees: Mona McGarthwaite, Nora Stuchal, Tami Eshult, Jen Neid, Glenda Paape, Jim Eisenreich, Bill Braum, Dave Gilberstadt, Nathaniel Damron, Erin McCarville and Chris Worthington
Guests: Peter Hutchinson- Speaker, Jingle Mahan-Roseville and Roland Wilsey-Roseville
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mike Arulfo
As many of you know already, Mike Arulfo, Michelle Blommel’s boyfriend was in a serious car accident on Tuesday.
If you click on his name above, it will connect you to his caring bridge site, which will be updated regularly.
Please feel free to write a message in the guest book for Mike, Michelle or Mike’s parents.
Twin Cities Rotaract Fundraiser: Singles in the City
When: Thursday 9/15/05 from 6:30-10:30pm
Where: Summit Brewing
Cost: $30
Check out : http://www.tcrotaract.org/Singles.php for more information.
OR
You can help work their eventOne of two shifts:
5pm-8pm
8pm-11pm
OR…if people are able to help from 5-11pm…that’d be cool too.
Contact: amycoltart@earthlink.net
Hurricane Katrina
Our thoughts are with all of those who are affected by Hurricane Katrina.New Orleans alone is home to several clubs including # 12.There are several funds set up by local districts to help those in need.All of this information is found on the Rotary International website.Please check it regularly for more information. www.rotary,org
Click here to read the letter from the RI President.
Rotary Club of Lake Elmo Charter Celebration!
Monday, September 19, 2005 from 6:00–9:00 PM
Lake Elmo Inn | 3442 Lake Elmo Ave. | Lake Elmo, MN 55042
$30 per person
Contact: Tami if you are interested in going!
RI President Stenhammar Visits the Twin Cities!
Rotary Districts 5950/5960 2005-2006 are pleased to announce the arrival of Rotary International President Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammarand his wife, Monica
DATE: Tuesday, October 11, 2005
WHERE: Ramada Inn (formerly Thunderbird Hotel)
2300 East American Blvd, Bloomington
WHEN: 11:30 am Luncheon(sponsored by Rotary Clubs of Saint Paul, Minneapolis and hosted by Bloomington Noon)
All Rotarians and guests welcome!
COST: $30.00 per person. Reserve early with registration form and payment to: Jingle Mahan, District 5960651
Phone:
636-9054 | Fax: 651/636-8799
jingle@rotary5960.org
ROHMSID: Planning to reschedule in the fall.
Member Challenge #44:
We only have three meetings before the end of our Books for Africa drive.Please bring your items in to the next three meetings or contact Glenda or Jen to arrange an exchange.It’s just not limited to books, see the details below.
School Supplies are on sale and some are on the list.
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GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE - GSE:
Group Study Exchange is an educational program funded through the Rotary Foundation. It is a cultural and vocational exchange program between districts in different countries for businesspeople and professionals ages 25-40.
Rotary District 5960 is opening the applications for Group Study Exchange (GSE) team members and team leaders immediately for an exchange to Heidelberg, Germany (District 1860) in May, 2006. Applications are open for Team Leader and Team Member positions and are due from your Rotary Club to the District office by 5:00 pm on Sept 22, 2005.
Some important deadlines and information:
1. The outbound exchange will occur from May 15 – June 10, 2006.
2. Team leaders must be Rotarians
3. Team members must be non-Rotarian business or professional people between the ages of 25-40 years engaged in a recognized business or profession on a full-time basis for at least the past 2 years.
4. District level interviews for both team leaders and members are scheduled for October 8th at the Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America in St. Paul. All applicants must be available all day, starting at 9:00 am. (Qualified candidates will be notified several days before of their interview time)
5. The President must sign the completed application.
6. Signed applications are due from Rotary Clubs on September 22 to the District Office.
7. All candidates must receive permission from their employers to participate in the exchange BEFORE the interview process.
8. Additional qualifications for team members (not team leaders) - Candidates cannot be spouses or lineal descendants of current Rotary members, they must be citizens of the United States of America, and must live or work within the limits of Rotary D-5960 and its clubs (St. Paul, southeastern and central MN, parts of western Wisconsin)
9. Applications are available on-line for download.
Consider getting your Rotary club involved in Group Study Exchange, - not only do the participants describe having a life changing experience, but individual clubs gain exposure of and within a new culture.
The timelines are short for this interview and selection process, so please act today by announcing the opportunity, recruiting qualified candidates by talking with your local businesses about the leadership and business development opportunities that GSE holds or consider asking your employee or a club member to apply.
For further information contact:
Kathy Stutzman D-5960 GSE Chair 2005-2006
kastutzm@smig.net | 507.219.0912
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Dinner Club:
Bill is hosting the dinner club in September. Stay tuned for details!
Books for Africa Drive
Our first quarter collection drive for the 2005-2006 Rotary year will be for Books for Africa. You can start bringing in your items to the next meeting.
Here is a list of some of the items that they need:
- $$ (whole 20' container costs $5700-6000 to send; monetary donations accepted in any denomination- it all adds up); some people donate the shipping fee/book they donate- $0.38/book approx.
- volunteers for book sorting, Tues eve's from 5-9p.m., Wed from 9a.m.-4p.m., 1st & 3rd Sat. from 9a.m.-3p.m.
- books (1980 or more recent, nothing older than 1980)
- college texts (law and medical books much needed!!! science/engineering, various academic/trade journals, etc.)
- reading books (hard cover or trade paperback (i.e. the larger ones w/ more durable covers)
- children's books (books to learn on- Curious George, Goldenbooks, etc.)
- dictionaries (1990 or more recent, not paperback)
- school supplies (pencils, paper, pens, crayons)
What they don't need:
- markers
- regular paperbacks (the smaller ones typically have original price $2.95-7.95)
- grammar -high school texts
Events Sponsored by Former Speakers:
District Del Sol movie night, starting June 23: http://www.districtdelsol.com/movies.html
Stevie Ray Improv in the Park: (One-hour comedy shows every Sunday at 5:00 and 7:00pm, June 5 - August 28, 2005. No show if it is raining or the grass is too wet to sit on.) http://www.stevierays.org/entertainment_comedy_improv.html
Guess the TC Nights Member! :
Who in our club is from Blooming Prairie?
Last week’s answer:
Nora Stuchal knows how to drive a zamboni. I have also found out that Tami Eshult also knows how to drive a zamboni. However Nathaniel Damron nor Jen Neid know how to drive one.
Don’t forget to send your answers in. The person with the high score will get a prize at the end of each quarter. If the question is about you, you get credit.
Chris W -4
Nora -3
Tami-3
Jen -2
Virgil-2
Erin-2
Grete-2
Michelle M -1
Upcoming Events:
Need more info about the event? Click on the event for the contact information!
9/6-Speaker-Peter Hutchinson
9/7-Fundraising Committee Meeting
9/8-Club GSE Deadline
9/13-Board Meeting
9/15-Rotaract Event
9/19-Lake Elmo Charter Night
9/20-Speaker-TBA
9/27-Membership Orientation
10/04-GSE Team to Caribbean
10/05-Membership Meeting at Tami's
10/11- RI President Stenhammar Luncheon
10/18-Speaker-TBA
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