• If you want to grill something on-site bring your own grill and supplies as there is an outdoor space on the south side of the Event Center.
• The building will be open by 4:30 pm which should give you enough time to set up.
• There will be tables available for your club to set up.
• There are outlets available for electricity if needed; please bring your own extension cords.
• The ovens in the kitchen at the Event Center will be available if you need to warm things up.
• Plan for approximately 60 people but everyone will be sampling so portions do not need to be very large.
• Dishes and silverware will be provided.
• The Event Center will make “sides” that will go best with the BBQ theme and there will also be those famous and delicious Lake Elmo Inn desert treats as well.  The cost will be minimal at $15 per person.
• Recognizing our Valley resources; the Judges will be from the Lakeview and Woodwinds hospitals.
• The judging will be “blind” tasting, i.e. they will not know which club produced what food and the Judges will be isolated in the Brides dressing room.
• We will play a few games to help us all mingle.
• There will be a cash bar.

1. Attend another Rotary meeting. Whether you are on vacation or in a different part of the Cities, you can attend any club. You will pay for your meal there and receive a make-up slip. Bring that to club, and you will receive a credit on your next bill as well as an attendance make-up.

2. Participate in a Rotary service event such as bell ringing, Hockey Day Rotary tent volunteer, Lake Elmo tutoring, STRIVE program, etc. Come to club and make a note that you volunteered, and you will receive an attendance credit.

This is a great way to showcase what our members are doing and allow you to work toward a 100% attendance pin at the annual picnic in June.