Thank you, Jim Hunt, for the update on Fast for Hope. Fast for Hope has been around since the ’70s. It is unique to our district. It is called Fast for Hope because initially, clubs would forgo one meal each year and the monies for that meal would go to Fast for Hope. Now clubs…
The Twin Cities witnessed a recent explosion of craft beer breweries and brewpubs, but the region’s beer history reaches back generations. The Minneapolis Brewing Company introduced the iconic Grain Belt beer in 1893, and it remains a local favorite. A fur trapper and bootlegger Pierre “Pig’s Eye” Parrant established a St. Paul tavern along the…
Thank you Minahil for giving a great presentation about Pakistan and yourself. Minahil means Paradise Breeze in Arabic. Pakistan is an Islamic Country, established in 1947, founded by Muhammed Ali Jinnah. The national language is Urdu and the official language is Urdu and English. More that 20 languages in almost 70 different dialects are spoken.…
Kara Salzmann, Minnesota native, mother of two children and one Goldendoodle pup, founded Picnics With A Pup in 2018 with the hope of spreading the same amount of gratitude she feels every single day as she reflects on the many blessings in her life! A magical thing happens when gratitude meets the calling for service…
Patrick “Packy” Mader has a background in education, agriculture, and business. He grew up on a small dairy farm near St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, with six brothers and sisters. He has always enjoyed Minnesota sports, history, and geography. Packy and his wife, Karen, enjoy outdoor family activities, reading, and traveling. Their children, Karl and Ellen, competed…
Sylvia Allen, Allen Consulting, presented to our club on how to write a story and get it published by local news, as she has done for our club in the past. Public relations, social media, PSA’s for radio/tv, personal contact, e-mail, newspaper/magazines For the Twin Cities: Mpls-St. Paul Magazine Minnesota Monthly patch.com The Minnesota Woman’s…
Dawn Elm is the Executive Director, Center for Ethics in Practice at Univerity of St. Thomas. She presented on ethics in business. Be AWARE of ethical situations. “We don’t want to be involved.” “We think someone else will take care of it” Think about the consequences. What will happen if I get involved? Business -…
Hope Dental Clinic serves over 2,000 and 250 children each year that are not able to afford dental insurance or their plan doesn’t cover the procedure. Tim Mercure explained Hope Dental has a volunteer staff of more than 60 dentists and as many as 300 volunteer students, and other dental professionals providing cleanings, extractions, fillings, referrals,…
Brian Peterson from Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans presented on their new property for female veterans in Maplewood. Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans’ mission is to End Veteran Homelessness by providing housing, employment, and legal services. We accomplish our mission by providing these services directly and in collaboration with community partners. Homelessness and its consequences…
Jennifer is the Partnership Specialist for the School District 622, North St. Paul, Maplewood, and Oakdale. Her team has been working to create a database of volunteers and to create a consistent application and screening for volunteers. The goals include Volunteers that are trained and have knowledge of issues our students face, have clear expectations, have a contact person…