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Welcome to the Stillwater Rotary Club
Stillwater
Service Above Self
We meet Thursdays at 11:45 AM
Lowell Inn Banquet Room
102 N 2nd St
** Check "Speakers" for Meeting Location Changes **
Stillwater, MN  55082
United States
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Upcoming Speakers
Aug 02, 2018
Rotary DG
Aug 09, 2018
St Croix Valley Fdn
Aug 16, 2018
New hotels in Stillwater
Aug 23, 2018
Diversity
Aug 30, 2018
Fifth Thursday Social: Swirl Wine Bar
Past Speakers
Jul 26, 2018
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Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Peter Polga
August 5
 
Jon Lindstrom
August 18
 
Anniversaries
Nathan Pearson
Shelley Pearson
August 4
 
Shelley Pearson
Nathan Pearson
August 4
 
Lyle Anderson
Clara Lou Anderson
August 7
 
Peter Polga
Kathy Polga
August 8
 
Dave Magnuson
Mary Magnuson
August 14
 
Ed Jones
Ruth Jones
August 14
 
Keith Komro
Jessica Komro
August 14
 
Erv Neff
Betsy Neff
August 15
 
Jerry Maier
Becky Maier
August 16
 
Bob Eiselt
Deb Eiselt
August 23
 
Katie Rolf
Don Rolf
August 24
 
Bev Driscoll
Fletcher Driscoll
August 25
 
David Wettergren
Gretchen Stein
August 28
 
Gretchen Stein
David Wettergren
August 28
 
Orv Johnson
Kathy Johnson
August 29
 
Join Date
Keith Komro
August 2, 2007
11 years
 
Roger Smith
August 6, 1998
20 years
 
Peter Polga
August 8, 1989
29 years
 
Bob Eiselt
August 11, 2005
13 years
 
Robin Anthony
August 18, 2016
2 years
 
Anne Anderson
August 24, 2017
1 year
 
Denise Pontrelli
August 27, 2015
3 years
 
Shelley Pearson
August 27, 2015
3 years
 
Stories
Last Week's Program
Trish Kaufmann from Solid Ground (fka East Metro Women's Council) discussed homelessness and housing issues.
 
 
 
Juba Project - Meeting August 2nd
Andrew Steele and Mawien (from Juba South Sudan) will come in at 11 on Thursday, August 2nd, for a “special meeting” with interested Club members to present an update on the Juba project.
 
 
Bus Loop Project - Grant
At our last Rotary board meeting, our very own Sally Anderson presented on the challenges of transportation and maintaining mobility and access to services for all people in the community.    Community Thread has been on the forefront of trying to address the transportation gap since 1967 and has had success in connecting volunteers to people who need transportation to medical appointments but other transportation needs have gone unmet.   We are pleased to grant $1,500 to the Bus Loop Project.
 
DARTS, a nonprofit organization serving seniors and their families in Dakota County, is currently providing circulator bus routes in 4 communities (South St. Paul; West St. Paul; Lakeville; Hastings). DARTS approached Community Thread about partnering to bring a circulator “loop” to the greater Stillwater community (to be defined as municipalities that choose to support the project). Loop routes are designed around survey results and provide an affordable option for senior and disabled citizens from their residences to a variety of community amenities. Fares range from $2 - $5 for an all-day pass.
DARTS received funding from the Department of Human Services to expand into Washington County as a pilot project. This loop, if funded, would be a one year pilot project, being directed by Community Thread in partnership with DARTS. A loop route costs $25,000 per year to operate and DARTS will direct $10,000 in funding the first year. Community Thread is approaching potential funders to raise $15,000 for a year of service starting Sept. 2018. Our community would need to secure $25,000 in funding for year two for the loop to be continued. Sponsors will be displayed on the outside of the bus and in promotional materials.
DARTS provides the service (the bus and driver). The bus seats 16 people and is handicapped accessible. It makes the loop for 5 hours a day, one day a week. A local community advisory group will recommend changes to the route and the all-day fare that will be charged to the rider. This transportation service offers planned stops on an hourly loop schedule, as well as the flexibility to request a stop nearby.  It would be a cost effective way to connect downtown Stillwater to Highway 36 retail options, as well as offer stops at the library, health care facilities, the government center and senior housing complexes. Contact Sally Anderson at Sally@CommunityThreadMN.org for more information.
 
 
 
Patrick Boley

We have received a membership application from Patrick Boley. Patrick is an attorney with Eckberg Lammers. His sponsor is Shannon Enright. We look forward to inducting Patrick into our Rotary club.

 

 

 

Make-Up Opportunities
It's a been a busy summer and some of us might appreciate opportunities for Meeting Make-Ups and Fellowship!
Please consider participating in these Rotary events:
Tap Room Tour                  Thursday, August 2nd at Flat Earth Brewery
Summer Tuesday               Tuesday, August 7th in Stillwater
Rotary Race Day                Friday, August 10th at Canterbury Park
One Rotary Summit          Thursday, September 13th in Forest Lake
One Rotary Summit          Tuesday, September 18th in Northfield
Tap Room Tour                  Thursday, September 20th (Brewery TBD)
Foundation Celebration   Saturday, November 10th in Oakdale
 
 
 
Summer Tuesdays Opportunity

We have a great opportunity for exposure for our club at the August 7 Summer Tuesdays at Lowell Park in downtown Stillwater.

 

We will run the Summer Tuesdays booth and sell drinks for the evening. We will also be partnering with Stillwater Sunrise Rotary. Four people are needed for each two-hour shift (two from our club and two from Sunrise). Please sign up if you can help. 

 

 

Save the Date - Tap Room Tour
 
Rotary Race Day -- Friday August 10th
Districts 5950 and 5960 are hosting a
Rotary Race Day
Live horse racing, silent auction, kid’s activities, and cards!
 
Who:   Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends, family and kids!
 
When:   Friday, August 10, 2018
 
Where:   Canterbury Park - Silks Party Area (1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MN)
 
Time:   Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Live racing starts at 6:30 p.m.
 
Cost:   $10.00 per ticket which includes admission, hot dog and soda. (coupon will be handed out at event)
 
     Children 17 and under are free, but must buy $10 ticket if they want hot dog and soda.
 
How:  Purchase tickets from any Rotarian (Rotary president has access to more tickets)
 
100% of Ticket Sales will benefit Polio Plus!
Thank you to Canterbury for donating admission, hot dog and soda!
 
One Rotary Summit

We are excited to announce that our district will be presenting One Rotary Summits on September 13 and September 18 this Rotary year. These summits emphasize the relationship among Membership, Public Image, and Humanitarian Service (the latter especially through The Rotary Foundation) and are a unique and effective way to help club members understand and become truly engaged in the opportunities offered by Rotary.  Please see the fliers and registration links to the left for more information.

 

Training: Forrest Lake

Date: Thursday, September 13,2018
Time: 5:30pm - 8:45pm
Training Start Time: 5:45pm
Meal Service: Small meal provided
Location:
Vannelli's By The Lake
 
 
 
Training: Northfield
Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2018
United Methodist Church
1401 Maple St
Northfield, MN 55057
Rochester, MN 55901
 
Time: 5:30pm - 8:45pm
Training Start Time: 5:45pm
Meal Service: Small meal provided
 
 
 
2018 Foundation Celebration
 
 
 
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