Stillwater Rotary Club
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Dates to Remember
MEETING DATES: January 9th, 16th, and 23rd.
 
SERVICE ACTIVITY: World Snow Accessibility Day. Tuesday, January 21st from 2-4:40pm. Five volunteers needed to help Limitless Cycling with their Action Track Chairs so that visitors can enjoy the snow sculptures who wouldn't otherwise be able to due to the uneven and slippery terrain. You may sign up here: World Snow Accessibility Day | Rotary club of Stillwater. A paper copy will also be available at the meetings.
 

SERVICE ACTIVITY: Volunteer at StyleXchange. Thursday, February 27th from 4-7pm. 10 volunteers needed to help sort clothing to be displayed at Valley Outreach's StyleXchange. Guests welcome! You may sign up here: Volunteer at StyleXchange | Rotary club of StillwaterA paper copy will also be available at the meetings.

Club Runner Update
As we start 2025, the club would like to make sure contact information is correct for our members. If you could please take a moment to log into your Club Runner account and update your information, that would be greatly appreciated. You can access Club Runner by going to the stillwaterrotary.org website and clicking on "Member Area" in the upper right hand corner of the page. If you help logging in, please contact Alyssa Mena.
Shout It Out! Stillwater 2025

Please save the date for our annual fundraiser – February 13, 2025 from 6-9:30pm at Lift Bridge Brewery.  Grab your sweetheart and celebrate Valentine’s Day early with live music and good company!  Tickets are available for purchase at the link below.  Sponsorship opportunities are available.  We are looking for members to donate bottles of wine, liquor or gift cards with at least a $20 value for the raffle board.  Donations can be given to Lois at any club meeting.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shout-it-out-stillwater-tickets-1075371377739?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_campaign=postpublish

Bell Ringing Update
Thank you to the sturdy bell ringers who braved the cold on December 11th to raise funds for the Salvation Army.  In just the short time that volunteers were out, our club raised $348 dollars for the Salvation Army.  Good work!
Club Secretary Position
We are looking for a club secretary.  The position provides overall administrative support to club leadership and members.  The estimated hours per month are 5-10 hours.  Please contact Amanda Lathrop for the complete job description if you or anyone you know is interested. 
Member of the Week
Scott Alan Mercer
 
Financial Advisor with Raymond James
 
Became a ember of the Stillwater Rotary Club in January 2002 (member for 22 years).
 
I was introduced to Rotary by Tracey Galowitz who I had been networking with when I first moved to Stillwater in March 2001. Ever since, I have loved what Rotary stands for and have been drawn further into service through International Projects and Service.  There’s no question Rotary has been my “Third Place” ever since. 
 
In September 2019, I married Michelle Xiong and between the two of us we have 6 children (Christopher, Chris, Andrew, Anthony, Caroline and Jon).  Four of the six have served in branches of the United States Armed Forces including the Marine Corps, US Air Force and Navy.   Christopher is still in service within the Air Force and is stationed at Yokota Air Force Base near Tokyo Japan.  Michelle and I met while working for the same boss at Merrill Lynch and she works in the Office of the CIO at the Minnesota and St Paul Foundations in St. Paul.
 
I served as President of Stillwater Rotary in the 2010-2011 Rotary year and ever since have been active at the District level as an Assistant Governor, Assistant Governor Team Lead and then back to Assistant Governor.  During these years I have met and maintain many Rotary relationships outside of the Stillwater Club and feel welcome across the District.  I am looking forward to being more active at the Club level in the coming years and attending the Rotary International Convention in Taiwan in June 2026.
 
Last Meeting
LAST MEETING: Connor Schaefer, Senior Planner with Washington County Public Works spoke to the club about the Middle St Croix Valley Regional Trail, a 14-mile north-south arterial trail between Stillwater and Downtown Afton. Copies of the brochures and handouts of the project were left at the meeting. If you would like a copy, please let me know.
 
District Events

Mid-term event: January 18th 9-11:30am

Join us for an inspiring event with Rick Kyte, Rotarian and author of Finding Your Third Place, hosted by DG Ed Bove. The event will feature an update on Rotary District 5960 and an engaging keynote where Rick will share insights on:

  • The concept of a “third place”
  • Creating and sustaining vibrant communities
  • How hospitality fosters belonging and social connection
  • The ways third places build friendships and community ties
  • Steps to find and create your own third place

Free event open to all Rotarians and guests - Click Here for registration. 

 
2025 District Conference
 
 

Join the Movement for Peace: Secure Your Spot Now!

Experience the power of unity and join us in our mission to promote peace worldwide. By securing your spot today, you have become an integral part of a global movement dedicated to fostering harmony and understanding. Together, we can make a difference and create a more peaceful future for all.  Registration Link

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Club Information
Welcome to the Stillwater Rotary Club
Stillwater
Service Above Self
Thursdays at 11:45 AM
St. Croix Event Center
5880 Omaha Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
United States of America
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Speakers
Jan 09, 2025
5960 Peace Team: Positive Peace
Jan 16, 2025
Former State of Minnesota Demographer
Jan 23, 2025
School Construction Projects
Jan 30, 2025
Feb 06, 2025
Update on Valley Opera
Feb 13, 2025
Feb 20, 2025
Financial Update
Feb 27, 2025
Mar 06, 2025
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Schuyler Olson
January 18
 
Join Date
David Peterka
January 1, 1984
41 years
 
Brian Mueller
January 5, 2023
2 years
 
Patty Radoc
January 8, 2015
10 years
 
David Palmer
January 15, 1984
41 years
 
Scott Mercer
January 16, 2003
22 years
 
Amanda Lathrop
January 24, 2021
4 years
 
Tom Hollatz
January 25, 2018
7 years
 
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