Welcome to the Stillwater Rotary Club
Stillwater

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Thursdays at 11:45 a.m.
5880 Omaha Ave. N.
Stillwater, MN 55082
United States of America
Stillwater Rotary Club Motto
Home Page Stories
Doug Brady - General Manager
 
 
Doug Brady
General Manager
18 years in Rotary
My boss told me I was joining Rotary. I stay because of the people.
People are the most important part of life. If you can make an impact by helping anyone to have a better life you are successful person.
I was a Ballet Dancer as a child.
Mimori Kibata - Rotary Exchange Student
 
    
 
  
Minori shared with us her adventures in Stillwater and at Stillwater Area High School and told us about Japan and her hometown of Osaka.
 
 
Bridge to Books is partnering with Valley Bookseller for a give back after-hours event. From 6-7:30pm on February 17th, 20% of sales will be donated to Bridge to Books. Stillwater Rotary is a founding supporter for Bridge to Books. Hope to see you there!
 
 
Global Grants
 
Planning a District or Global Grant for 2026–27? District 5960 has released the full schedule of required trainings, workshops, and grant deadlines. Grants Management Seminars will be held March 21, 24, and 26, with Global Grants Workshops following on March 31 and April 2. The always-popular Shark Tank session is set for May 6. Global Grant submissions are due May 15, and District Grants are due May 29, with review dates later that month and in June.
 
 

2026-27 ROTARY DISTRICT 5960

KEY DATES FOR ROTARY FOUNDATION RELATED EVENTS


GRANTS MANAGEMENT SEMINARS
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 4:00-5:30pm - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HIqPr_ntQjWeW-8N71OCSg
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 6:00-7:30pm - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/U176eyT1SgWr26WFgx7hHA
Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 10:00-11:30am
In-Person At FamilyMeans - https://www.ismyrotaryclub.org/RSVP/Index.cfm?EventID=77884118

GLOBAL GRANTS WORKSHOPS
Tuesday, March 31, 20624 - 7:00-8:30pm - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lDOXn_4gQSK3fIM0ZGJTyw
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 3:00-4:30pm - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jKlawCfkTnWoajhm9AeK1A

SHARK TANK
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – 4pm - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1jwXEHlsRMWd2JCNa8KPzQ

2026-27 GLOBAL GRANT SUBMISSION DATES
Deadline for project submission: Friday, May 15, 2026
Project review date: Friday, May 29, 2026 - 1:30-3:00 pm - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fVciSECkStqj2K05YObOmQ

2026-27 DISTRICT GRANT SUBMISSION DATES
Deadline for project submission: Friday, May 29, 2026
Project review date: Friday, June 19, 2026 - 1:30-3:30pm - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsd-CsrjsjGdxBWNB8nAoCLpKksyw8UU-9
BINGO, BINGO, BINGO
 
  
 
 
Left to Right:
Lois Conn, Jon Conn, Amanda Lathrop, Katie Johnson, Molly Landgreen, Scott Mercer, Michelle Mercer and Patti Radoc
 
Had a great time Thursday January 29th at the Lake Elmo Rotary Fundraiser. Congratulations to Amanda and Michelle for being the table winners. A great time was had by all.
SERVICE ACTIVITY: 
 
Salvation Army Bell ringing
 
Thank you, Amanda, Bob, Kim, Steve, Lois, Dave, Scott, Bev, Patty, Jonathan, Tracey and Katie, for taking the time to ring the bell for the Salvation Army on 12/10/25 
 
 During our bell ringing shift, we raised $1,088 for the Salvation Army!  That’s 3x more than last year – but we had frigid cold and wind last year.
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
Roadside Clean Up
 
Thank you, Scott, Amanda, Lois, Patty, Dave P. and Kim for helping with the roadside clean-up on October 15th.
 
 
 
Stuff the Bus
 
THANK YOU to Patty, Sharon, Tom, Lois, Katie, Amanda, Bev, Clare and Sam (Clare’s son) for packing 40 backpacks for United Way’s Stuff the Bus campaign.  They helped ensure that local kids would have all that they need to succeed on the first day of school.   Service above self in action!
 
  
  
  
 
 
Relay For Life
 
 
We were proud to sponsor this years Relay for Life. Thank you to Clare and Molly for coming out to man our table. Thank you Lois and Amanda for participating in the Relay.
 
 
 
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