Fundraiser Debrief
We discuss how our fundraiser went. What went well and the items we need to change.
Exploring Peace and Reconciliation Through Braver Angels
Our world faces political divisions that are arguably unlike any we’ve seen before. This challenging talk will explore Where we are, how we got here and what we can do about it. Rotarians are problem solvers, it’s in our DNA, and we must be informed and engaged. Speakers: Bruce W. Morlan and Richard DeBeau; Northfield…
Kristin Poffenberger – President Goals and Introductions
New President Kristin Poffenberger opened the first meeting of the year. Greg Kraupa, Foundation Chair, presented Paul Harris awards. Kristin then presented her goals for the Rotary year and introduced new members to our board and changing roles in our club. Kristin had club members do an activity to talk about bringing in new presenters…
2020-21 Rotary Year Wrap Up – An Unusual Presidency
This week was our last meeting of the Rotary year. President Barb Buckley had an unusual year, like all Rotary Presidents, but she pulled through and finished strong. The meeting opened up as a normal meeting, with the Pledge of Alliance, five-way test, words of encouragement, and Randy’s Wake up Quiz. After the quiz Randy…
Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association with Amber Backhaus
Amber Backhaus of Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association, “California Dreaming: Why California’s Emissions Standards Are Wrong for Minnesota”.
Jim Hunt – Parkinson’s “The Disorder and the Fight Against It”
Jim Hunt is a member of the White Bear Lake Rotary Club. He was District Governor during the 2016-17 Rotary year. Jim has been a Rotarian since 1989. He is very active at both the club and district level. At the club level, Jim is a Board of Director member and leads the Membership team.…
Classification Talks with Char & Claudia
We learn more about our newest member Char Winnen and why she decided on our club. We also hear from Claudia Nicholson on her new adventure www.themuseumlady.com.
You’ve Got Friends in Rotary
You’ve Got Friends in Rotary by Joe Stahlmann
District Governor Ed Marek
Rotary District 5960 Governor Ed Marek made his scheduled visit to present on his goals, the Districts goals, and Rotary International President Holger Knaack’s goals for the Rotary year 2020-2021. Ed was a member of the Shakopee Rotary Club and the Eden Prairie Rotary Club in District 5950 from 1990 – 1996. He left Rotary…
The NSPMO Rotary Song by John Poulson
Long time member, John Poulson, wrote a song about our club.