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…
Prior Lake Rotary is building a comfortable outdoor space for Passageways in Prior Lake, Mary Haugen presented. She also spoke about future plans for the facility and future opportunities to help Passageways which include, a music studio, provide therapy supplies, and a library and educational area. How will Rotarians help? Share expertise in music or…
Many of us have the image of human slavery taking place in other parts of the world. However, it is happening in our own country AND is a significant industry right here in Minnesota and in your community. Human Slavery has been identified as such a global issue that Rotary International has identified this as…
Bonnie Wilson from Oakdale Wellness 50+, a team of volunteers aimed at engaging Oakdale residents age 50 and older in health-focused activities that lead to measurably improved wellness. To that end, free programs led by the Vital Aging Network are offered every month at the Oakdale Discovery Center. Mark Skeie from Vital Aging Network, is to promote…
From 1982–2009 the Twins called the Metrodome their home. During that time there were World Championships, Hall of Fame performances, crazy bounces, and balls lost in the roof. It was a different kind of ballgame and the Dome had many critics, but you always knew the game would be played. Along the way, the Twins…
Melinda Coleman, Maplewood City Manager and Kristin Reither, Maplewood Community Center YMCA Branch Director, presented to our club about the merger and operations for the Maplewood Community Center. The City of Maplewood and the YMCA entered into an agreement regarding the operation of the Maplewood Community Center. The YMCA began operating the MCC on November…
District Mike Becker visited our club to talk to us about the District and International goals for 2018-19. Mike joined Greater Rochester Rotary in 2002. He has served the club on every board position with the exception of Secretary/Treasurer and was club president 2010-2011. Currently, he is the District Governor, past Tech Team Chairperson for…