Cogwheel for Meeting on November 21st (Nov. 20, 2024)

Stillwater Rotary Club

Dates to Remember

MEETING DATES: November 21st (Chamber Update). December 5th (Rotary Foundation), 12th (Club Assembly: "Building Our Buzz"), and 19th (Stillwater Vagabonds holiday concert).

SERVICE ACTIVITY: Wednesday, December 11th from 11am-7pm, there will be an opportunity to do bell ringing outside of Cub Foods in Stillwater. All slots are currently filled -- if you are interested in being a back-up, please let Alyssa know.

DECEMBER 12th (Club Assembly: "Building Our Buzz"): This conversation will expand on the President’s and Board’s vision of the club. Please join us in a meaningful conversation discussing what our club will look like in the coming years.

DECEMBER 19TH STILLWATER VAGABONDS

Crutches 4 Africa Collection Event

After hearing Lonny Stormo's Crutches 4 Africa presentation, we committed as a group to hold a collection on Thursday, December 5th.

Let’s help you declutter your storage of a few items we know you have…..old crutches! It can be walkers, canes, walking boots, prosthetic legs, wheelchairs (not electric), knee scooters, braces, slings, baby joggers (not strollers), and bicycle trailers that will all be delivered to people in need in Africa. Please bring any donations you may have to the club meeting on December 5th. Thank you!

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. More information to come!

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

Member Week Announcement

Starting in January 2025, the membership and program committees are implementing a new way to highlight and engage our current members. Each week, a member will be chosen to assist in finding the program for that week, provide a short bio/blurb about themselves to be included in the Cogwheel/Website/Facebook, and be the greeter.

Alyssa or Tom will follow-up with you regarding your "member week" and next steps 2-3 months before your scheduled date.

More to follow – please be sure to join us on Thursday, December 12^th!!

Last Meeting

Posted on Nov. 14, 2024

LAST MEETING: Founder of Books For Africa, Tom Warth, spoke to the club about his life, interests, and how Books for Africa was started. Visit their website for more information: Books For Africa

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: