Imagine! 2023 Registration Open

Brainerd, MN 56401
Imagine! 2023 Registration Open![]() Saturday, April 29, 2023 Madden's Gull Lake 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula Brainerd, MN 56401 Cost: $45 per person (virtual option available) Time: 10 am - 4 pm (General Sessions) 4:30pm- 6:30 pm (President-elect Reception) Imagine! 2023 is the first-ever Tri-District Conference for Rotarians and Rotaractors from International Districts 5580, 5950, and 5960. Pack your bags and prepare for an engaging weekend filled with education, camaraderie, celebration, inspiration, personal growth, and fun! Participating in this one-of-a-kind event will make your club measurably stronger, healthier, and happier in the coming year. Your ticket gives you full access to the entire conference, and guests are invited to participate fully. |
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PI- The Power of Storytelling![]() (Pre-registration is required…this is not the link to join!) Also, if this isn’t enough Public Image content for you, we have a couple other opportunities for you to join in to specific District training sessions to learn more! District 5870 Annual Public Image Training: Saturday, January 14 from 9:00am to 1:00pm CST REGISTER District 6220 Monthly Rotary Education Webinar: “Leveraging Social Media Platforms to Promote your Club and Rotary”: Thursday, February 2 from 5:00-5:45pm CST REGISTER Questions? Email us at r36pubimage@gmail.com Check out our Regional Rotary Public Image Challenge and Resource Library for more great information! |
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Rotary Awareness Day![]() ROTARY AWARENESS DAY Rotary International Districts 5950, 5960 & 5580 Minnesota State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN. 55155 Monday, Jan. 30th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Options L’Etoile du Nord Vault Room (Capitol basement) RSVPs Required For Box Lunch REGISTER AT https://rotarymidwest.org/aware Come and go as you like. Rotary affiliates and legislators are invited to stop by, mingle, view exhibits and attend optional activities of interest. Personal possessions must be kept with you throughout the day. SCHEDULE (IN PROGRESS): 9:15 AM - The room opens for socializing and informal meetups. Coffee & tea are available. 9:30 AM- Greeting by Rep. Heather Edelson (Rotary Club of Edina). Topics: Process for introducing and managing a bill through the Minnesota House of Representatives. Example: A Rotary special automotive license plate. 10:00 AM - Option — Public Guided Tour of the Capitol. Free. Lasts 45 minutes. Meet before the hour at the Capitol Information and Tour Center located in Room 126 on the first floor to the right side of the main (south) entrance. 11:00 AM- Option — Minnesota Senate in Session. Option to join the public gallery and view. 12:00 PM - Registered guests have a box lunch. Option—Public Guided Tour of the Capitol departs. Free. Lasts 45 minutes. Meet before the hour at the Capitol Information and Tour Center located in Room 126 on the first floor to the right side of the main (south) entrance. 12:30 PM - Rep. Patty Acomb (Minnetonka Rotary) Minnesota Commissioner of Education Willie Jett. 1:00 PM - Option — Public Guided Tour of the Capitol departs. Free. Lasts 45 minutes. Meet before the hour at the Capitol Information and Tour Center located in Room 126 on the first floor to the right side of the main (south) entrance. 2:00 PM - Speaker (TBD) Option —Final Public Guided Tour of the Capitol departs. Free. Lasts 45 minutes. Meet before the hour at the Capitol Information and Tour Center located in Room 126 on the first floor to the right side of the main (south) entrance. 3:30 PM - Option —Minnesota Senate in Session. Option to join the public gallery and view. 4:45 PM - Room Closes — EVENT ENDS. ROTARY AWARENESS DAY Purpose is to socialize, tell our Rotary story to legislators, and to hear from them about state efforts related to our programs and values. We have several Rotarian-legislators who will be greeting us. Know a Rotary member-legislator? Invite them or schedule an office visit now. GUEST DROPOFF & PARKING: SEE CAPITOL COMPLEX PARKING MAP Drop-off for Guests with Disabilities & Multi-Person Vehicles — Paratransit location on Cedar Street (east side of Capitol). The path is flat. BUSES — If the driver stays with the vehicle, the vehicle may wait on MLK (the curved street in front of the Capitol, signed for “No Parking.”) METERED PARKING: $8 daily rate is recommended if you plan on several hours. Make a note of your stall number. Meters accept VISA, Mastercard, debit and credit cards, and currency. CENTENNIAL ORANGE: A nearby location. Walkers cross MLK Parkway via the crosswalk. RAMP F: A relatively flat transition walk. LOT Q: Walkers have a hill back and forth from the Capitol. REACHING L’ETOILE DU NORD BASEMENT VAULT ROOM B-15 — Guests enter underneath the South Steps on the Ground Floor, and take the elevator to the basement. (Room is beneath the Rotunda).
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International Assembly 2023 |
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Key Dates Grants Management and Global Grants![]() 2023-24 ROTARY DISTRICT 5960 KEY DATES FOR ROTARY FOUNDATION-RELATED EVENTS Click highlighted links to register! GRANTS MANAGEMENT SEMINARS GLOBAL GRANTS WORKSHOPS SHARK TANK TBA- early May 2023-24 GLOBAL GRANT SUBMISSION DATES Deadline for project submission: Friday, May 19, 2023 Project review date: Friday, June 2, 2023 - 1:30-3:00 pm 2023-24 DISTRICT GRANT SUBMISSION DATES Deadline for project submission: Friday, June 2, 2023 Project review date: Friday, June 16, 2023 - 1:30-3:30 pm |
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2023 Mid-Term![]() District 5960 Mid-Term EventJoin us!Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am"Free Event" Registration Required.Two ways to attend, as it is a HYBRID event! You can participate in person at Hamline University in the Anderson Center 774 Snelling Ave N, St Paul MN In-Person Registration Link - Click Here OR Online via Live Zoom (You will receive a link when registered) https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2prj4pH9c-7QlAWCfRqb2o0wYCy1dK There's More! Opportunity Cafe Registration - Have a project you want to promote? Click Here
Have Fun and Network with Fellow Rotarians and Guests We will have a special presentation on LIFT Hear from our Camp RYLA Team Update on District 5960 efforts with Ending Human Trafficking Exciting New Four-Way Test Program Hear about the upcoming District 5960 Peace initiative Rotary at the State Capitol Climate Action Committee Update Impact!
*Presidents-elect, your Mid-term registration will confirm your attendance at the PE Lunch/Training starting at 11:45 am |
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22-23 Club Awards![]() You’ve probably heard DG Dayle Quigley speak about the Awards program throughout the year. As we are closing in on the end of 2022, reviewing the 2022-23 Club Awards checklist is a great time to see what categories you have already completed this year and what is teed up for 2023. Though we are months away from the deadline for Award submission…we know how time flies, and March 29, 2023, will be here before we know it! Now, you may ask why you and your fellow club members should take time to enter your submissions for the Awards Program. Three great reasons:
As mentioned above, the deadline for submission is midnight on March 29, 2023. The time to start filling them out is now! The Awards Team has made it easy to submit this year: They have created fillable PDF documents to easily enter your club’s achievements and developed a SurveyMonkey portal to upload the documents and supporting pictures effortlessly. That’s it! Check out the Club Awards | District 5960 (rotary5960.org) for more information, links to the submission documents, and copies of past submissions…a great way to see how to ensure you’re developing great summaries! Interested in Judging? Sign-up link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V8WVQWV If you have any questions, please mail us at: rotary5960awards@gmail.com Thank you for participating in the District Awards Program, and we look forward to celebrating your efforts with you soon! Sincerely. Julie Wearn and Lynne Meghan Judges sign up link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V8WVQWV |
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2023-2024 GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP![]() Kaitlin Johnson has been selected as the 2023-24 Global Fellowship recipient for Rotary District 5960.
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2025-2026 District Governor Announcement![]() Glenn Bowers, Arden Hills-Shoreview Rotary Club, has been selected as the Rotary District 5960 Governor for the 2025-2026 Rotary Year. Congratulations Glenn!
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Camp RYLA 2023![]() CAMP RYLA – April 21-25, 2023 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN We are pleased to announce that registration is open for Camp RYLA 2023. Camp RYLA is a four-day leadership camp for High school sophomores and juniors, held at the YMCA Camp St. Croix outside of Hudson, Wi. Students are selected by their local Rotary Clubs (from Districts 5950 and 5960) who sponsor their participation. ($450 per student, $475 after April 1st.) For more information on the camp, visit our new website at CampRYLA.org. To reserve space for your students:
Once your students are selected:
Note there are now separate application forms for Students and for their Parents. |
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Searching for Service Podcast![]() Our District Radio Show and Podcast (in conjunction with District 5950) started Sunday, Oct 16th. It is everything Rotary, hosted by Kelly and Joe from the Edina club, but the focus is on service. The podcast is called Searching for Service and can be found at your favorite podcast site. The radio show is live Sundays at 3 pm on 950 AM The Progressive Voice of Minnesota. Dec 11th – Ed Marek and Bruce – Braver Angels Dec 18th – Brian Rusch – Rotational International DEI committee Dec 25th – Tom Gump – repeat airing Jan 1st – Jan 8th – Mike Kaiser – Good Samaritan Clubs Jan 22th – Stephanie Urchick – RI President 20224-25 (there will be a live Q&A via YouTube Live on Friday January 20th from 1-2pm) Jan 29th – Mike Deluca – Global Traveler’s Club INEXPENSIVE ADVERTISING - Would you like to support this effort? You can do this by being a sponsor or advertiser. You can "buy" a 30-60 second slot for $50 a week. You write or let the radio people write it for you. Read it yourself, have a host read it, or the radio station will have one of their readers record it. Either way, you get your name out there for a pittance. - Contact DG Dayle Quigley for information. |
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Guatemala Literacy Project![]() The Rotary Club of Rice Lake is the international sponsor of the Guatemala Literacy Project Global Grant #2238721, and they'd like to make sure all of the clubs in our district know how they can be a part of this wonderful program. ---- Did you see that the Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) was Rotary magazine's cover story for September?! Did you know that your district's Rotary Club of Rice Lake is the host of the international grant this year? This is the perfect way for your club to join an international service project and support a global grant without having to do any work on your end! The GLP assists with all the paperwork, including requesting matching funds from your district and The Rotary Foundation. Your club's generous contribution could multiply nearly three times, helping Guatemalan children to transform their future from poverty to opportunity. Who: Rotary Club of Rice Lake and your district, along with Rotary clubs and districts worldwide. What and where: Empower children—especially girls—and ensure their access to education. The GLP's four educational programs combine to give Guatemalan children the opportunity to learn to read, study with textbooks, gain vital technology skills, and receive scholarships. Why: With the ongoing support of the Rotary Club of Rice Lake and other Rotary clubs and districts worldwide, we can help 7,200 Guatemalan students join our projects this year, moving one step closer to breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala once and for all! When: We are gathering support now for Global Grant #2238721, hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Valle de Guatemala (D-4250) and Rice Lake, WI (D-5960); please make your pledge using our easy online form. Questions: Contact Claire Parrish, (715) 234-4861 ext. 1117 or email claireparrish@ricelakegov.org |
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Goals Make a Plan![]() The Second Learning Session (LS) is this Thursday, Dec 1. If the topic of GOALS - Make a Plan meets your needs, choose the time that suits your schedule. Pre-registration is required. https://www.rotary5960.org/page/2023-24-pets-orientation-training |
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Yes, polio still exists … but it can be eradicated |
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LIFT![]()
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Grow Rotary Through Service![]() We are delighted that Alex Johnson will be our speaker on Grow Rotary Through Service. All Rotarians are invited to attend. |
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Shoreview’s first pollinator and rain garden![]() 2021-22 Rotary District Grant Project, lead Arden Hills-Shoreview Rotary Club. Shoreview Press - By Preeti Mathur/Contributing Writer - The city’s first pollinator rain garden has been planted. Located at McCullough Park, the garden is a cooperative effort between Arden Hills-Shoreview Rotary Club, partnering with the Shoreview Parks and Recreation and Public Works Department and the Rice Creek Watershed District.
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STRIKE OUT POLIO![]() October is over, but we have heard from many clubs that they need a little more time to complete their Polio Event. So, our STRIKE OUT POLIO campaign here in District 5960 Has been extended to November 15th. |
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ARE YOU A TRIPLE CROWN DONOR?
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2022 Foundation Celebration![]() Imagine Even Greater Impact with a Stronger Rotary Foundation!DG Dayle Quigley & Scott Arndt Invite You to Join Them at theFoundation CelebrationSaturday, November 12, 2022Delta Hotel is located on Industrial Blvd and I35 near Roseville!Social Hour begins at 5:30 PMCost: $65 per person $10 discount for Youth Exchange, Host Families, and Rotaractors. CLICK HERE for More InformationCLICK HERE for RegistrationHotel Information:
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ALIGHT + ROTARY CALL TO ACTION |
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World Polio Day |
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Mapping Prejudice Project![]()
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Honorable Justice Alan Page![]() Mark your calendars to join Rotary District 5950, Rotary District 5960, and the Minnesota Pride Rotary for this extraordinary evening event. On Thursday, October 6th, the Honorable Justice Alan Page will talk about diversity, equity, inclusion, and the law at the Old Log Theatre in Excelsior, MN.
CLICK HERE for registrations - Please register as a guest - see the example below. |
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One Summit![]() Join Fellow District 5960 Rotarians WHAT: DISTRICT 5960 ONE SUMMIT “Imagination to Action” Virtual on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
VIRTUAL EVENT INFORMATION: WHEN: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE WHO: All Members of Rotary – Rotarians, and Rotaractors WHY: Participate in focused discussions with scenarios at One Summit (formerly known as One Rotary Summit), sharing about Membership, Public Image, and The Rotary Foundation and how the three work together in Rotary. Share how “Imagination to Action” is important for all of us as Members of Rotary – Rotarians, and Rotaractors. Gain insights about how your club can expand its reach, increase its impact, enhance its engagement, and increase its ability to adapt. Take ideas back to your club to implement! Questions? Contact Glenn Bowers, District 5960 Trainer, grbowers53@gmail.com or Ed Boeve, DG 2024-2025, edboeve5960@gmail.com
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District Governor Nomination Period Now Open!![]() It is my pleasure to officially open the nomination period for selecting District 5960’s District Governor for the 2025-26 Rotary year! I am excited to be leading the District and the District Governor Nominating Committee with this unbelievably important task. Having just come off my year in the District Governor role, I can tell you the journey from applying, interviewing, preparing, and doing the role, has been nothing short of amazing! As I have shared, I was not looking to apply for District Governor. But others saw something in me and felt I would be good in the role. It is only with this support and encouragement that I made the decision to apply. And that is where you come in! You may know someone that you have seen up close and thought would make a successful District Governor. I would ask that you give that qualified Rotarian the same encouragement I received. What are those qualifications?
I’ve already mentioned the experience of being District Governor as amazing, and I would also add that it is life-changing! Like anything we do, we get out of it what we put into it. To be sure, the time and energy required for the role can be demanding. But that’s true of anything we do that is worthwhile. Throughout last year, and hopefully, you have seen this yourself, the role of District Governor has been shared with the District Governor line. We support each other and work towards consensus so that we can build continuity. This TEAM concept is one of the accomplishments I’m most proud of from last year! All nominations for District Governor must be received in the District Office no later than Monday, October 10, 2022.. The Nominating Committee will meet to interview interested Rotarians on Friday, October 14th. Details on time and location TBD. Do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you. Yours in Rotary, Rotary District 5960 Governor 2021-2022 Rotary Club of Greater Mankato President 2017-2018 507-382-3317 KennyKlooster.D5960@gmail.com |
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Work Smarter, Not Harder, to Grow Your Club![]() n business, and in Rotary, past performance can be highly indicative of future results. In fact, the rate at which clubs attract and lose members is very consistent from year to year—unless something changes. What would you be able to accomplish if you knew how many members you might lose this year and how many you would need to attract to grow? Join us for the second webinar in our series, From Insight to Action: Work Smarter, Not Harder, to Grow Your Club on Wednesday, 28 September, at 11:00 Chicago time (UTC-5). Register now to receive access to your individualized membership goal-setting worksheet. Because we are an international organization, we recognize that the time of this event may prevent you from joining us live. Everyone who registers will receive a recording via email. During this webinar we will: • Share the exact number of members you will lose and need to attract to grow • Identify the reasons you may be struggling to grow • Set achievable goals that are unique to your club We look forward to hearing your thoughts and questions.
Sincerely, The Membership Development Team Rotary International |
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Welcome 2022-23 Youth Exchange Students![]() North Star Youth Exchange is so excited to welcome our 44 students from over 20 countries this fall. We had our first IB orientation at the MOA on August 27th . Many thanks to the MOA for making this experience memorable for the IB students and their host families. What a great opportunity for sharing and learning together. ![]() We are also pleased to have 36 students who have traveled outbound for this year. We can’t thank the volunteers, families, and students enough for making this year possible. ![]() We are excited to announce our Fall Event on Oct. 15th. The Inbound students will have an opportunity to visit the Mdewakanton Cultural Center, Severs Corn Maze and Minnesota’s largest Candy Store. Watch for additional information. Please, think of other opportunities you could provide to your local exchange student. It is important to have the greater Rotary Community embrace our global citizens! August kicked off our application for the 2023-24 exchange year. Please, contact the North Star office rotarynorthstaroffice@gmail.com or Jacke Johnston jackiesuej19@gmail.com if you are interested in having someone visit your club to share information about North Star and the exchange options available to your club and community. We are looking forward to working with you and your club! Jackie Johnston, NSYE Chair |
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“Effective Leadership - Getting People to Do Stuff”![]() The Rotary Club of Anoka is sponsoring a fantastic professional development event led by internationally recognized author and speaker Michael Angelo Caruso. His presentations are an attractive and effective blend of education and entertainment. He has delivered over 2,000 presentations and keynote speeches about leadership, and marketing. and presentations. He promises an outstanding program that we will be talking about for a long time. Michael Angelo’s motivational, interactive presentation, “Effective Leadership - Getting People to Do Stuff” is scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Green Haven Golf & Event Center in Anoka. 8:00 AM - Breakfast, 8:30 - 11:30 AM Program. Attendees will learn: · two things that motivate almost every time · pro-active communication and presentation skills, · the secret to building trust is that nobody makes time for · effective techniques to boost confidence · how to deal with underperformers · how to handle negativity and more Group discounts are available. CLICK HERE for the Brochure ticket link below. |
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Signature Projects Recognitions |
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Australia International Convention Trips![]() Dear Fellow Rotarians: Next year's Rotary International Convention will be held in Melbourne, Australia. In addition to the great program and fellowship opportunities offered by the conference itself, a trip Down Under offers the opportunity to explore more of this incredible continent. I hope that you'll join me for an informational webinar to learn more about two opportunities to travel and discover this incredible continent with your fellow Rotarians after the convention. Both webinars will have the same presentation, so please choose the one that works best for your calendar! Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtdOCtqjwpH9SOaItd8KvSYVkOzuIHBdFn OR Thursday, Aug 11, 2022 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcOitqjwvGtI3Ag5wACLOaXN4VFoIaxAR After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Ted Blank - Rotary Club of Forest Lake Owner, Ted Blank Luxury Travel & Adventure (651) 964-8245
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Cross Egypt Challenge![]() Dear fellow Rotarians, The members and the board of the Rotary Club of Alexandria Cosmopolitan - District 2451 wish you had a successful Rotary year 2022-2023. At the beginning of this Rotary year and as global travel resumes after Before this Rotary year ends, we would like to renew our invitation to you and the members of your club to join our Rotary organized initiative, "Cross Egypt Challenge" that will take you in a unique journey throughout Egypt this October. |
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Rotary Passport![]() The passport program is a 5960 brainchild. That’s right, we are extra special. With the idea of breaking down silos and recognizing that we are all in this together, the passport program rewards each member that gets out and visits other clubs. This does not just include attending another club's meeting but also their service projects, their social events, fundraisers, and anything else you can imagine. You can pick up your physical passport at your club, at the club you are visiting, or at the district. Yes, if your club runs out, we can get you more. When you visit another club, you get them to stamp your passport. If they forgot their stamp at the event, have them initial your passport. We are all trustworthy individuals. At the end of the year, each member will receive one raffle ticket for each stamp/initial in the passport. The raffle is for a limited-edition print by Darren Jones, Jennifer Jones’ brother. Very cool. |
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Jon Stillman Receives Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award |
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Rotary Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit![]() 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit OverviewDistrict 5950 2022-23 Governor Lloyd Campbell will provide perspectives on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and discuss our new Rotary Theme, Imagine Rotary. DEI Basics Seminar Laura Hotvet (Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Rotary Club) and Andrew J. Ramirez (MN Pride Rotary) will lead the morning session which will provide DEI Basic Knowledge within Rotary, including key initiatives. There will also be a small group discussion. Attendees will also learn about useful tools and resources to make clubs more welcoming and inclusive. Lunch Served (Complimentary Boxed Lunches from Panera Bread Company) The Business of Healing PDG Irene Kelly will share a project update for the Rotary Community Core at Lake Street project. This initiative led by Suzanne Kochevar (Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Rotary Club) was born out of the civil unrest and rioting that occurred in Minneapolis after the murder of George Floyd. A Club Culture Transformation Seminar Past Rotary International Director Stephanie Urchick and PDG Tom Gump will lead the afternoon session. The #1 reason for membership decline is… Club Culture. Learn to assess and transform with buy-in from your current members. It’s not hard to do, and the return on your time is priceless! **Rotarians from Rotary District 5950 can register HERE Non-Rotarians from other districts can register as guests. ** |
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2022 Rotary District 5960 Annual Meeting |
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Building an inclusive Economy in Minnesota![]() The Rotary Club of Edina, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and Rotary District 5950, is hosting a 2-part series entitled, “Building an Inclusive Economy in Minnesota.” This series kicks off on Thursday, June 2, from 11:30 am-to 1:30 pm at Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave, Edina, MN 55424. This event is based on an acclaimed 10-part national series entitled “Racism and the Economy,” sponsored and hosted by all 12 banks of the Federal Reserve System (see more about that program and all the videos at https://bit.ly/39Dws8O). The June 2 district 5950 event will focus on Employment, Housing, and Financial Services, and will feature a keynote by Alene Tchourumoff, Senior VP of Community Development for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, followed by panelists Kasey Kier, National Community Development Manager for Bell Bank; Louis King, President and CEO of OICA, Inc.; and Henry Jimenez, Executive Director and President of the Latino Economic Development Center. Registration is limited to 300, so register today at http://bit.ly/R-ESeries. Please share the attached flyer with fellow club members and friends and hope to see you there! |
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Shark Tank LIVE (Virtually)![]() YOU’RE INVITED TO DISTRICT 5960’S Third ANNUAL SHARK TANK LIVE...VIRTUALLY! TUESDAY, MAY 24 AT 4:00 PM Click HERE to register |
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Joanne Rosener Receives Prestigious Award
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THE DRILLING IN NICARAGUA HAS STARTED!
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Financial Literacy![]() Do you have students or adults who need guidance with financial literacy? The recording shares how the Rotary Club of Arden Hills-Shoreview partnered with a bank to provide high school students the foundation to understand and manage their personal finances. Speaker: Jack Livingston, Old National Bank. ONB is one example of excellent programs being offered. As Jack mentioned, whether you use ONB or another bank, the important thing is to empower youth so they can make wise financial decisions. |
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16th Annual Sunrise Forum![]() Save the DatePerspectives: Creating A Safe and Just Community Together Thursday, April 28, 2022 7:15am - 9:15am Location: The Woman's Club of Minneapolis Hosted by: St. Paul Sunrise, Minneapolis City of Lakes, and Roseville Rotary Clubs Join us and our experienced panel on April 28th at the Women’s Club of Minneapolis for our 16th Annual Forum, Perspectives: Creating a Safe and Just Community Together. We will spend our time pondering ways to create and support a safe and just community together while enjoying breakfast. See all the event details and register at |
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Public Image-Fundraising![]() Please join us and forward this invitation along to any of your District Leaders, Club Presidents, and more! Date: Thursday, March 24 Time: 4PM - 5PM Click Here to Register
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District AwardsFellow Rotarians, The Awards program has three ways to recognize what clubs are doing. 1) District Governor’s Citation 2) Club Awards, 3) and the brand-new Signature Project Recognition Deadline for 1 and 2 Award submissions is April 18th. (Friendly competition) Deadline for the Signature Project Recognition is April 20th. (Non-competitive) Now, you may ask why should you and your fellow club members take time to enter your submissions for the Awards Program? Three great reasons: 1. Club pride! It’s a great way to summarize the accomplishments you’ve had as a club…think of it as a historical record, and a nice “bar” to set for future leaders to improve upon 2. By submitting what you’ve done as a club, you’re sharing your successes with other clubs and giving them ideas for things they can initiate as well…nothing like sharing and spreading good ideas! 3. You’ve worked hard this year, and you deserve to be recognized for your accomplishments! It is extremely easy to submit the information: Enter your club’s achievements in the fillable PDF documents. Upload the documents and supporting pictures into the SurveyMonkey portal. That’s it! It is so easy. Check out the DISTRICT AWARDS PAGE for more information, links to the submission documents, and copies of past submissions…a great way to see how to ensure you’re developing great summaries! And remember: the Awards will be announced at the District 5960 Let's Celebrate June 16, 2022. Mark your calendar today…you won’t want to miss it! Questions? Reach out to Patricia McCleese at rotary5960mccleese@gmail.com . Thanks for your participation in the District Awards Program, and we look forward to celebrating your efforts with you soon! |
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Rotary Peace Fellowship application open now |
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Polio-Free World Award![]() Prior Lake, MN – On Wednesday, March 2, Prior Lake Rotarian Kyle Haugen was awarded the International Service Award for a Polio-Free World for 2021-2022 by Rotary International in recognition of significant active personal service toward the goal of polio eradication. He was 1 of only 8 Rotarians or Rotaractors worldwide to receive this competitive award. Congratulations, Kyle! |
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North Star Zone Event![]() The 2022 Rotary Zones 25B and 29 Institute will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 15-18. This is the place to meet fellow Rotarians from around our Zone, network, learn from experienced Rotary members, and share your talents with others. You never know who you will meet, or how you will be inspired. Our paired Zones extend from Canada down through the middle of the US to Texas. Any Rotary member can attend the Zone Institute, and your significant other is welcome to join. This is a celebration of the efforts of over 49,000 Rotary members in our Zone, how we lead ourselves, and our communities, and set a path for how we will continue to move Rotary forward. The event begins with training for District leaders from our paired zones to find their True North Star for the 2023-2024 Rotary Year. There will be education sessions for the following: ![]() I'm a future district leader - should I attend this Institute?Yes! The target audience for district leader education (other than the DG-line) focuses on people serving during the FOLLOWING, not CURRENT Rotary year. Talk to your District Governor to learn about why it is important for you to attend. |
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ROTARY FOUNDATION: SHARE THE LOVE!!![]() Following a great happy hour kickoff, we are pleased to announce our SHARE the LOVE campaign for 2021-22 to encourage giving to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund-SHARE for February! Each year, we encourage all Rotarians to give to the Foundation’s Annual Fund, which are the funds that come back to our clubs/district to utilize in grants. Plain and simple, the more we give to the Annual Fund, the more impact we can have in our communities and around the world. This year, we set an achievable goal of raising $500,000 in our District for the Annual Fund (we reached a record total of $471,834 in 2020-21), and now it’s time for all of us to work together to achieve that goal. Since Rotary’s birthday is in February, and so is Valentine’s Day, we figured it was a great time to roll out our campaign to encourage giving to TRF’s Annual Fund-SHARE…and thus SHARE the LOVE was born! As Club leaders, we need your help in this effort. First, please make a personal contribution to the Annual Fund…that shows leadership! Also, we’d ask that you, along with your Foundation Teams, work in your clubs to promote the importance of giving to the Annual Fund to your members this month…and ask them to give. And, we’ll be there to help in several ways:
We would like to encourage all members to donate to the Foundation’s Annual Fund-SHARE this month. As always, we just encourage people to give something, regardless of the amount. After all, when we are all working together, our impact is that much greater! We do want to encourage people to be generous though, and that’s why we are having a special matching program…with FOUR LEVELS!! We have many donors in our District that have made The Rotary Foundation one of their charities of choice and have become our “Foundation Champions”. Like we did in October with our “STRIKE OUT POLIO” campaign, we have asked many of them to allow us to use their Foundation Recognition Points. We all get recognition points when we give to TRF, and these points can be used to help recognize others for their actions or incent people to give to TRF. It’s our hope that utilizing these points as an incentive will help create a new generation of Foundation Champions! Once you’ve decided how much you are comfortable giving, it’s easy to give to the Annual Fund-SHARE: You can give a check (made payable to The Rotary Foundation with “AF-SHARE” in the memo line) to your Club President or Foundation Chair, or you can make a payment online at www.myrotary.org/give. One note: you do need a My Rotary account to give through Rotary Direct: CLICK HERE for easy set-up instructions. Thank you for all that you do as Rotarians, and for your contributions to The Rotary Foundation. Remember, it’s not just about the money or recognition, but it’s the impact we’re making with the funds. We are changing lives when we donate to The Rotary Foundation, and that’s why we ask you to SHARE the LOVE! Thank you in advance for your partnership in this initiative and please let us know if you have any questions or would like any other resources to assist you. Share the Love Points and Recognition.
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Tri-District Conference Canceled![]() While it continues to be my honor to serve you as your District Governor, it does not bring me any pleasure to report that our Tri-District Conference will NOT be held in April 2022. We, the three District Governors (#5580, #5950 & #5960), have decided to postpone our event. This is not the decision we wanted to make but the decision we had to make at this time. When planning an event of this magnitude it was time to begin signing contracts and making decisions that would be irreversible & cost non-refundable $. When dealing with risk/reward scenarios, this is the prudent thing to do for a variety of reasons (COVID-19, staffing shortages etc). There has been a team of 83 Rotarians, from all three Districts, working for the past 2 1/2 years to bring us all a top-notch event. A make-up date has not been determined yet and if you have already registered and paid, you will be refunded 100%. Please join me in thanking the team of Rotarian volunteers that have worked for the past 30 months to get us to this point. We are hoping to continue to build upon their efforts and Regroup & Reimagine our event to make it Bigger & Better and be able to hold it safely for everyone involved. Please remember “Serve To Change Lives” Sincerely, Kenny -- Kenny Klooster Rotary District 5960 Governor 2021-2022 Rotary Club of Greater Mankato President 2017-2018 507-382-3317 KennyKlooster.D5960@gmail.com |
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2022-23 DG INSTALLATION![]() ![]() Event Ticket LinkScott Arndt and Dayle Quigley Can't Wait to See You!![]() A District Governor Installation Like No OtherGet ready to party like it's 1929! Our setting is The Commodore, where Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald welcomed their only child into the world (in between dance sets on the old rooftop nightclub!). This Jazz Age cocktail party features live music by the Weinberg Trio. Professional dancers will teach you the Charleston, the Black Bottom and other period moves. A collaborative painting project will turn brushstrokes from all the guests into a new artwork that would put Picasso to shame. This event includes a pre-party on Dayle and Scott's nearby porch and a limited-capacity walking tour about F. Scott Fitzgerald led by historian Mark Taylor. Post-party digs available with a special Rotary rate at The Davidson and Hotel 340. |
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District and Global Grant Workshops![]() 2021-22 ROTARY DISTRICT 5960KEY DATES FOR ROTARY FOUNDATION RELATED EVENTSGRANTS MANAGEMENT SEMINARS Thursday, March 24- 7:00-8:30pm - Video Link Saturday, March 26- 9:00-10:30am - Video Link GLOBAL GRANTS WORKSHOPS Thursday, March 31 - Video Link SHARK TANK TBA- early May 2022-23 GLOBAL GRANT SUBMISSION DATES Deadline for project submission: Friday, May 20 2022-23 DISTRICT GRANT SUBMISSION DATES Deadline for project submission: Friday, June 3 All trainings and presentations will be conducted via Zoom |
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Presidents-Elect Training Dates![]() REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Early Bird Rates End January 15th! The 2022 North Central Presidents-Elect Training will be held virtually this year - a more detailed schedule is listed on the Agenda page at www.northcentralPETS.org. DATES: Thursday, February 24 | 3:00pm - 6:00 pm Friday, February 25 | 1:30 pm - 5:50 pm
Tuesday, March 29 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm & 5:15 - 6:15 pm Tuesday, May 3 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm & 5:15 - 6:15 pm |
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What's Cooking in Lake City?![]() A novel idea was proposed by one of our members of having a cookbook that would be a fundraiser as well as an instrument of smiles and laughter. What was dreamed up became a reality with the catchy phrase of: "The Great 2020 Pepin Pandemic Cookbook", which by the way is on its third printing, led by our member Dick Boerger, the cookbooks were put together and then the work began to sell this cookbook.
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Vocational Service Month![]() ![]() Ideas for YOUR Club During January, Rotarians are encouraged to focus on this important avenue of Rotary service. Discussions on vocational service can lead to projects that not only develop the ethical consciousness and vocational skills of Rotarians but also the talents within their communities. Vocational Service Month is an opportunity to begin year-long vocational service activities, ranging from Rotary discussions to awards to community projects.
Vocational Service focuses on: • High ethical standards in business and professions. Following are possible activities to undertake during Vocational Service Month: 1. Devote meetings in January to examining Vocational Service, including The Four-Way Test and The Rotary Code of Conduct* 2. Need a 4-Way test program? Schedule one with the District Ethics team. Contact Al Zdrazil, zdra0004@umn.edu 3. Show your members the District video on Elevating the 4 Way Test https://www.rotary5960.org/50121/Page/ShowSitePageClassCode=SitePage&Slug=ethics . Solicit member input in planning projects for the remainder of the year. 4. Introduce a “mini-classifications talk” series; 1) each member gives a three-minute talk on his or her current or former vocation or retirement activity. Schedule speakers throughout the year 2) Form a panel of members with the same profession. Talk about hot topics in their field and ethical issues faced. 3) Create a list of “Where You Go For Service “ and provide member names, service area and contact information. 4) Have a Member in the Spotlight time. Give the member a set of questions and he/she can pick a couple to answer. Example questions: What did you want to be when you grew up? What was your favorite job? Why? What was least favorite job? Why? What was your first job? Did it help you to decide what you would do in the future? 5. Present a vocational award to someone or organization in the community who has exemplified outstanding professional achievement while maintaining high ethical standards. Promote the presentation within the community, and consider making it an annual January event. 6. Give a Four-Way Test framed certificate to all speakers to post in their office with your club’s name on it. 7. Invite experts to give a presentation on the vocational needs of the community and develop a project in response to those needs. 8. Work with local businesses to create mentorship, internship, or practicum opportunities to help young people achieve their career goals. 9. Share the Rotary Code of Conduct. Booklet : https://bit.ly/36CjVyA |
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2022 Mid-Term "Taste of Rotary" |
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Are you looking for an opportunity to serve? |
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Ed Boeve Selected as 2024-25 District Governor |
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Rotary Peace Fellow Announced |
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Forest Lake Interact Making a Difference![]() The Forest Lake Rotary Interact Club invites you to participate in their 3rd annual Military Care Package Drive. The drive will run from November 9th-19th with the help of Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network, ShiptoMilitary, and the Forest Lake Rotary Club. It will send care packages with food, hygiene, and entertainment items, as well as handwritten letters, to deployed Minnesotan troops. The ways in which you can help are listed below. |
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The electrical vehicle movement is gaining ground in Northfield, MN.
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On World Polio Day, it’s good to notice that vaccines work![]() MinPost on October 24, 2021 - https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2021/10/on-world-polio-day-its-good-to-notice-that-vaccines-work/ by Charles Adams Cogan and Joe Stahlmann, District 5960 PolioPlus Team Leads In 1946, the Minnesota State Fair was canceled because of a polio outbreak. Uncertainty was everywhere and no effective vaccine was yet available. Now, the world is on the verge of being polio-free. Fall is everywhere, from colorful leaves landing on lawns to reminders to get a flu shot to the powerful piece in this month’s Smithsonian magazine on the fear and devastation wrought by diphtheria until an effective vaccine was found. The author notes that “Despite all the progress preventing and treating the disease, diphtheria has not been eradicated and still flares up around the world.” As we fight our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, we can take some comfort from the success of one global vaccination effort: the fight to eradicate polio. Oct. 24 is World Polio Day and there is a real chance that polio will soon be eradicated, though there is still work to be done. After the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the African region free of the wild poliovirus last August, the focus turned to Pakistan and Afghanistan, the last two polio-endemic countries. The concern was that the COVID-19 pandemic had made it difficult to conduct polio immunizations for several months and there was fear that wild polio would rebound in both countries. After a brief pause in early 2020, vaccinators began polio immunizations again in both countries, using new protocols to avoid the risks of transmitting COVID-19 while protecting children from polio. These protocols involved masking the vaccinators and providing masks to families, frequently using hand sanitizer, conducting vaccinations outdoors whenever possible, and asking vaccinators to double as educators and communicate about the best ways to stop the spread of COVID-19. During the first eight months of 2021, just one case of wild polio was reported in each country, though there are still several months left in the year and some regions of Afghanistan have been difficult to access. Nevertheless, the polio program has operated for many years in both countries amid challenging circumstances and critical work will continue.
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District Governor Dinner 2021![]() Every couple years, Past District Governors and the current District Governor line gather to socialize and enjoy a nice dinner. This past Sunday, September 24, the Current, Future, and Past District Governors gathered at Lillydale Yacht Club. Pictured: (Top left) Gary Campbell (2013-14 Anoka), Paul Perez (2019-20 Prior Lake), Cathy Smith (2003-04 E-club), Mike Becker (2018-19 Greater Rochester), Clare Lillis (2007-08 Forest Lake), Bill Rust (2002-03 White Bear Lake), Kyle Haugen (2017-18 Prior Lake), Newell Krogmann (2009-10 Le Sueur), Patricia McCleese ( 2023-24 Greater Rochester), Jon Stillman (1995-96 Stillwater Sunrise) (Bottom left) Tom Yuzer (1996-97 Roseville), Jerry Meigs (1993-94 St Paul ), Kenny Klooster ( 2021-22 Greater Mankato), Ed Frederick ( 1982-83 Waseca), Karel Weigel ( 2014-15 Rochester) |
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Running a Hybrid Rotary Meeting![]() One of the most significant impacts on Rotary membership growth, engagement and retention during 2021 will be the way every Rotary club shifts from primarily virtual club meetings to Hybrid Meetings (a combination of members meeting in-person and virtually). Just as clubs effectively pivoted to virtual meetings, the next opportunity is to prepare for the in-person/virtual hybrid experience. As the pandemic declines, and more are vaccinated, many members will want to gather again. The Hybrid Meeting model honors and serves both groups … those who wish to meet in person and members most comfortable attending virtually. CLICK HERE for more information. ![]() |
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Snapshot of District 5960 Literacy Projects |
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One Rotary Summit |
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RI President Shekhar MehtaRead about Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta's commitment to addressing the education gap, ending vaccine hesitancy, and diversifying membership: https://on.rotary.org/3kDcJK0
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Rotary Interactive Action Planning - Public ImageTuesday, August 3rd at 4 pm the District 5960 Public Image Team will be joining your club leaders in our Interactive Action Planning. Topics to include: Creating your public image team, Brand Consistency, Social Media Usage, Newsletters, Telling Your Rotary Story, Keeping your website up to date, and People of Action. REGISTER TODAYhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoc-mqqj0pGtyMHE0_ktr7dZ7TPvwAuBtR When registering, please enter your club name. How can Public Image help your Membership and Foundation Teams? Our team will help explain how to tell your Rotary story. We will also discuss how can you help the District PI Team. Every club that is represented at the Action Planning will be entered into a drawing for $250 to use as your club wants. It could be used for Public Image like business cards, signs, posters, brochures, or it could be used for a club project, it is the clubs choice. And for everyone that attends has a chance to win a $150 Visa Gift card for themselves. |
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Understanding Culture Change and
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Have you considered how accessible your meetings are? |
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District 5960 Virtual 5K Run!![]() |
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SAVE THE DATE![]() GET EQUIPED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 2022 TRI-DISTRICT CONFERENCE APRIL 21-23, 2022 ST. CLOUD, MN MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
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Plastic Pollution Resources![]() MRCTI Plastic Pollution Project - UNEP Site Marine Debris Site TREX Program - Collect single use plastic and receive a bench with 500 lbs collected. BOGO MOGO - here is a coloring book pdf that is available to help kids understand the issue of plastic pollution in the waterways. |
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Shark Tank Live! |
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Ellie Krug![]() As the leaders in your club, one of the goals you have before you is to grow your club. One of the keys to growing clubs is to be welcoming. How welcoming is your club?
Over the years as I have visited clubs, I have found there is one thing every club has in common and it is also the one thing that makes them different from each other. I am speaking of a club's culture. The culture is a blend of the members’ individual life experiences and perspectives. A club’s culture can be a huge help in welcoming guests and new members or it can be a hindrance. To help you get a better idea of how and why your club’s culture can affect your ability to be more welcoming and bring in new members, we are presenting a two part training on |
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St Paul Sunrise Forum |
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DG Kenny Klooster Installation![]() Join Us! Installation for Kenny Klooster Greater Mankato Rotary Club 2021- 2022 District Governor Rotary District 5960 Friday, June 25th 6pm - 9pm Location: The Blue Boat, 12 Civic Center Plaza , Suite 1710, Mankato MN 56001 Hor d'oeuvres provided. Cash bar. Free Event but Registration Requested - Click Here Make it a Night! Block Hotel Rooms: 20 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN, 56001, US Room Rate: $136 plus tax Booking Code: C-Rot Call Direct 507-344-1111 and request the Rotary Kenny Rate.
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End Human Trafficking Forum![]() END HUMAN TRAFFICKING A COMMUNITY FORUM FOR ALL LEARN . UNITE . ACT . PREVENT Thursday, April 15 7pm - 8:30pm Join us for this free, virtual forum for students, parents, teachers, & residents. Learn about human trafficking in our community, how our students are most vulnerable, online safety, and how to spot the signs. Sponsored by: Rotary Clubs of Arden Hills-Shoreview and New Brighton-Mounds View Human trafficking is not anew problem, but caring about it is. Zoom Webinar Video Link Questions Email: Rotary.HT.Fortum@gmail.com Sponsored by Arden Hills-Shoreview and New Brighton-Mounds View Rotary Clubs Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZTuD32G7Q6eHYkEizffV6Q |
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2020-21 Key Seminar Dates and Information![]() GRANTS MANAGEMENT SEMINARS AND GLOBAL GRANTS WORKSHOPS REQUIRED FOR 2021-2022 ROTARY FOUNDATION GRANTSAttendance by at least one member of a club is required at one of the following Grants Management Seminars (GMS) in order for a District 5960 Rotary Club to receive a Rotary Foundation District Grant or a Global Grant in Rotary Year 2021-2022. (Attendance at a GMS last year does not qualify a club for grants in 2021-2022. Annual attendance at a GMS is required.) Grants Management Seminars in preparation for the Rotary Year 2021-2022 will be presented on the following dates. There is no charge to attend. Each person must register separately. If you are going to sponsor a Global Grant, YOU MUST ATTEND both the GMS and Global Grant Workshop. Other Dates: SHARK TANK TBA - early May 2021-2022 GLOBAL GRANT SUBMISSION DATES Deadline for project submission: Friday, May 21, 2021 Project review date: Friday, June 4 - 1:30pm -3:00pm 2021-2022 DISTRICT GRANT SUBMISSION DATES Deadline for project submission: Friday, June 4, 2021 Project review date: Friday, June 18 - 1:30pm - 3:30pm All trainings and presentations will be conducted via Zoom. GRANT MANAGEMENT SEMINARSThursday, March 25, 2021 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm Saturday, March 27, 2021 - 9:00am - 10:30am GLOBAL GRANT WORKSHOPS Thursday, April 1, 2021 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm Click Here for Registration Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm Click Here for Registration If you are going to sponsor a Global Grant, YOU MUST ATTEND both the GMS and Global Grant Workshop. Rotarians and Rotaractors attending will: · Obtain a general overview of the Rotary International and District 5960 grant process. · Acquire the tools to successfully manage Rotary Foundation Grants. · Be able to complete both the district and global grants forms. · Understand how to identify, develop and implement a project. · Know how to manage and report the progress of a grant. · Meet one of the requirements for qualification for a grant. If you have any questions, please contact: Kyle Haugen, DRFTL 2020-2023,at, jkylehaugen@gmail.com or call him at 612-382-3168(Cell) |
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Four-Way Test Stories![]()
Thank you for sharing your Four-Way Test Story. |
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Positive Peace and Rotary |
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It's February...time to SHARE THE LOVE! |
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TRF Virtual Happy Hour![]() ROTARY FOUNDATION VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR!!![]() 2019-2020 TRF Giving Award Presentations Recognize 26 clubs for their 2019-20 TRF Giving! Get tips from successful clubs on how to improve your club’s giving! Kick off our SHARE THE LOVE campaign! Click Here for a list of the 2019-20 TRF Giving Club Awards |
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Rotary PodcastsEach episode, host Nick Taylor brings together voices from around the Rotary world to find a new approach to All Things Rotary. Recent Episodes: Podcast Link
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Education Equity![]() White Bear Lake Rotary Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Agenda 11:15 am to 11:30 am for social 11:30 am to 12:00 pm Invocation and White Bear Rotary Club business announcements 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm Retired Associate Justice Alan Page 12:30 pm to 12:45 pm Four-way test and dismissal Justice Page will be speaking with us about the Page Education Foundation, the Education Amendment he is proposing with Neel Kashkari and issues of equity in education. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuc--srT8iHNADBlJhjaybi421jz9yqLsZ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. |
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2021 Conference of Clubs Announcement![]() The purpose of the District Conference of Clubs is to engage members at all levels, from our most senior leaders to the newest club members. It should inspire all to become more involved and give them a vision of Rotary beyond the club level and to provide a memorable, fun fellowship experience. In considering the purpose of the conference, the ongoing pandemic and the upcoming new focus area, we are pivoting to a different Conference experience. One that will allow engagement, provide fellowship and introduce and celebrate our 7th Focus Area: The Environment. I am asking our Clubs to join with their neighboring clubs in planning and implementing an environmental project in their area. These projects, either new or ongoing, can be put into action anytime during the months of April and May, culminating in a celebratory event on June 5th. You can do joint projects or support each other’s projects in your own communities. In addition to working with neighboring Rotary Clubs, I would like to encourage you to consider partnering with other service organizations, environmental groups, State/County/Local Government, Schools (Elementary, Middle, High and Higher learning) and youth groups in your community. As our Vision Statement declares, “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action...”. Here is an opportunity to put that into practice. Even though the vaccinations are being rolled out, it will still take time for enough people to receive them to be completely safe. This winter will continue to find us living indoors and we will be yearning to have an opportunity to see each other in person. By doing projects outdoors, masked and socially distanced, we will have the opportunity to do exactly that. June 5th, World Environment Day, is when we will celebrate what we have accomplished. There will be more details to follow. We would like to hear from you with a brief statement of what type of project you are considering by February 26. The attachment provides some sample ideas to get you started on thinking of possible projects. Here is the LINK to pass along your information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or Kathy Hughitt. Thank you for all you are doing for Rotary during these challenging times. I look forward to visiting your Club’s project in the spring! Ed Marek District 5960 Governor 2020-21 Rotary Club of St. Paul Sunrise 612.210.4342 ROTARY - A Sweet Place to Be |
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Mid-Term 2021Join Us! To Celebrate Clubs Doing Amazing Work! & Workshop On Rotary's Innovative Club ModelsMonday, January 25 @ 6:30pm &
This year’s Mid-Term will be different than previous years. Since we are not able to get together, we thought we would focus on a few things that are new and helping Clubs to thrive during this time. On Monday, January 25th, at 6:30 p.m. we featured a panel of representatives from three clubs that are doing some amazing work. YouTube Video Link - CLICK HERE (https://youtu.be/zr8bYm49YQ0)
On Thursday, January 28th at 4:30 p.m. we will be offering a virtual Workshop on Rotary’s Innovative Club Models. Kathy Fahy will reprise her role as facilitator from NCPETS last year in Rochester leading this training. This will be an interactive session that will not only help us explore forming new clubs, it will also help us think about our own Rotary experiences and how we can engage and grow our membership. Click Here for worksheets that will be used in the session. If you are able, please print and have them ready when the session begins. If you aren't able to print, have them available electronically so you can reference. You may also want to have a pen and paper handy to make notes. CLICK HERE for Video Link |
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Ideas for YOUR Club![]() During January, Rotarians are encouraged to focus on this important avenue of Rotary service. Discussions on vocational service can lead to projects that not only develop the ethical consciousness and vocational skills of Rotarians but also the talents within their communities. Vocational Service Month is an opportunity to begin year-long vocational service activities, ranging from Rotary discussions to awards to community projects.
Vocational Service focuses on: • High ethical standards in business and professions. • The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations. • The contribution of your vocational talents to solving the problems of society and meeting the needs of the community. Following are possible activities to undertake during Vocational Service Month: 1. Devote the first meeting in January to examining Vocational Service, including The Four-Way Test and The Rotary Code of Conduct* 2. Show your members the District video on Elevating the Four-Way Test CLICK HERE or schedule a presentation by emailing rotary5960ethics@gmail.com. Solicit member input in planning projects for the remainder of the year. 3. Introduce a “mini-classifications talk” series; each member gives a five-minute talk on his or her current or former vocation or retirement activity. Schedule one speaker at the beginning of meetings throughout the year until everyone has made a presentation. 4. Present a vocational award to someone or organization in the community who has exemplified outstanding professional achievement while maintaining high ethical standards. Promote the presentation within the community, and consider making it an annual January event. 5. Give a Four-Way Test framed certificate to all speakers to post in their office with your club’s name on it. 6. Invite experts to give a presentation on the vocational needs of the community and develop a project in response to those needs. 7. Work with local businesses to create mentorship, internship, or practicum opportunities to help young people achieve their career goals. 8. Share the Rotary Code of Conduct For more details: Introduction to Vocational Service: https://bit.ly/36CjVyA |
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Covid-19:The Path Ahead |
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Rotate the Circle |
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Covid-19 and Rotary Around The WorldThe Rotary Club of Prior Lake, MN invites you to join them for “Covid-19 & Rotary Around the World” on Wednesday, December 9 from 7:15-8:30AM CDT. This program will feature a panel of “Friends of Prior Lake Rotary” from around the world sharing how Covid-19 is impacting their communities, and what Rotarians are doing to help. We are pleased to have panelists joining us from 6 continents! This will be open to Rotarians from around our District and beyond, so please consider inviting anyone to attend. Please register at the link below. You can send that link to anyone you’d like to invite as well! Prior Lake Rotary will begin their meeting at 7:00 AM and will conduct our club business until 7:15 AM. At that time, we will open it up to all guests and begin the program, which will end at approximately 8:30AM. |
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DG 2023-24![]() Patricia was born in St Louis, MO but the family relocated to LaFayette, Georgia when she was in third grade. Her education includes: University of Georgia - BS Elementary Education Georgia State University - Masters in Reading Nova Southeastern University - Ed.D Administration and Supervision Patricia is a member of the Greater Rochester Rotary Club in District 5960 from 2006 - present. She served as club president in 2018– 19 and has served as Community Service Chair, Membership Chair, Program Chair. She Is on the Rochester Rotary Clubs’ teams: Tree Planting, Ethics Day, Holiday Classic Basketball Showcase and a STRIVE mentor. At the district level, Patricia was a member of the German Cultural Exchange Team 2018-2019 and is currently serving as Vocational Service Team Lead. The team consists of Ethics, Literacy, and STRIVE. The majority of Patricia’s professional career was spent as an educator. She served as an elementary teacher, teacher trainer, assistant principal, and principal in Atlanta Public Schools from 1969-1999. After moving to Rochester, MN, she worked at Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity as a Volunteer Coordinator from 2002-2015. Patricia was awarded the Bridge Builder Award for organizing an Inter-Faith Build involving 4 faith communities and 100+ volunteers. Patricia has served: as a trainer for MAVA - Minnesota Association of Volunteer Administrators, leadership team of RAVA - Rochester Area Volunteer Administrators, United Way Women United leadership team. She loves being a Reading Champion at the Rochester Public Library tutoring children with dyslexia. After Patricia retired, she married her high school sweetheart, John Davenport, and relocated to Rochester. The plan was to stay a few years and return home to the south after he retired. But plans have a way of changing and now Minnesota is home and they go south to visit. They also have three very spoiled cats. Patricia loves duplicate bridge, needlepoint, travel and being with friends. |
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End Human Trafficking Training![]() "Human Trafficking Club Champions Virtual Training will be presented on Saturday, November 14th 9-11am. A general session will feature Stacy Schaffer, Founder and Executive Director of 31:8 Project which educates, advocates and raises awareness to order to prevent human trafficking. Club Champions from 2-3 clubs will talk about their projects around human trafficking and then breakout sessions will allow Club Champion's to share ideas, successes, and hurdles faced." Meeting video link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0HQs2ezefE |
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Onboarding New Members![]() Your Invited!Monday, November 9 @ 7pm District 5960 Membership Team Meeting - Open discussion on "Onboarding New Club Members" led by Dana Bruce, St. Paul Rotary Club. All Rotarians Welcome! Discussion Highlights Include:
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89379197844 Meeting ID: 893 7919 7844 One tap mobile +13017158592,,89379197844# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,89379197844# US (Chicago) Questions? Contact Steven Griffith District 5960 Membership Team Lead
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Braver Angels - With Malice Toward None |
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Friday Feature - David KoneJoin Us! Friday, November 13, 2020 @ 9AM for our Friday Feature with David Kone, Executive Director: Opportunity International Nicaragua Our District Fast for Hope program has entered into a pilot partnership with Opportunity International. David Kone (DK), as Opportunity International's Program Director in Nicaragua, will be speaking about Opportunity’s flagship model for Community Economic Development. Through this program, Opportunity has helped to drive sustainable solutions to engage communities to build pathways out of poverty. Yucca farmers, young school children, and entire communities have experienced support and reaped the benefits of participating in this initiative, earning greater income and the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty. David will be speaking about how Opportunity’s model for Community Economic Development, along with a food processing plant and a high school focusing on entrepreneurship, are driving economic development in Nicaragua. Additionally, he will provide exciting and insightful information on how Opportunity Nicaragua is the conduit for District 5960 Fast for Hope to address extreme poverty in effective and sustainable ways. View this meeting - District 5960 YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/tQWiRw08eQA |
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Friday Feature - Stella Center |
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One Rotary Summit![]() One Rotary Summit 2020 Not your grandfather's One Rotary Summit Event. This year we’re shaking it up. Forget a 3 hour long event with a lot of flip charts. Instead we will be meeting virtually for 3 one-hour sections. Each section will focus on a different pillar – membership, foundation, and public image. Come and hear what’s not yet known by the general membership, be on the cutting edge, hear from clubs in the district, and learn a new skill that you can put into action immediately. Thirty minutes of presentation and 30 minutes of rapid-fire questions and answers. You won’t be disappointed, you’ll be exhilarated. The interactive program will be facilitated by Dayle Quigley, District Governor Nominee. Register now. Dates: Thursday, November 5 (4pm - 5pm ) - Membership - Video Link - https://youtu.be/ng-PMC_eKqc Monday, November 9 (4pm - 5pm) - The Rotary Foundation - Video Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaeMx9DN2eQ Monday, November 16 (4pm - 5pm ) - Public Image - Video Link - https://youtu.be/iEk_dAaYMp8 |
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Friday Feature - Kimberly MullKimberly Mull is a highly sought after policy expert, consultant, and public speaker. She is a survivor turned advocate. She was a victim of domestic child sex trafficking and child pornography between the ages of 11 and 14, as well as domestic violence, multiple sexual assaults, and sexual exploitation. Now on a mission to radically shift the understanding of sex trafficking in America, Kimberly empowers her audiences to make an immediate impact in their own communities. YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/6Wl_LW4_1VY |
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The Amazing Race to End POLIO![]() REGISTRATION IS OPEN!CLICK HERE to register (Remember to register as a GUEST) Our friends in District 5950 are holding a first ever event to help eradicate polio - “The Amazing Race (to End Polio) Scavenger Hunt,” and we are invited to participate!" This interactive, virtual event will be held on World Polio Day, which is October 24, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Partner up with a family member, fellow Rotarian, or friend and create a team of two for this fun morning of Polio scavenger hunt to raise awareness. Teams will race against each other to find 10 items in their local communities that tie to a fact or reference to Polio. IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE SCAVENGER HUNT, PLEASE REGISTER AS A GUEST AND EACH MEMBER OF YOUR TEAM AND INCLUDE YOUR TEAM NAME/THE NAMES OF YOUR TEAM MEMBERS IN THE COMMENT BOX. **Please note that all local social distance and mask guidelines need to be followed while participating** Teams will make a pledge for $.10 to EndPolioNow. Yes, Ten Cents. This is the cost of one dose of Oral Polio that will protect a child against polio. To learn more about our efforts, to make a donation, or to join us in raising awareness or donating you time, visit https://www.endpolio.org/
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Strike Out PolioOne Day. One Focus: Ending Polio October 24 Join us for World Polio Day as global health experts and partners share our progress on the road to polio eradication. Visit the Rotary International Facebook page to watch with other end polio supporters. CLICK HERE for more information
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Butterfly EffectRotarian Magazine Article by Frank Bures Along the monarch butterfly’s migration route, the habitat it needs to survive is disappearing. Rotarians are pledging to restore it Late last winter, just before the world shut down, my family flew from Minneapolis to Mexico City, then drove two hours west toward the city of Valle de Bravo. From there, we continued on to Santuario Piedra Herrada, a nature preserve situated in the forested mountains of central Mexico. The next morning, as the sun rose behind the mountaintops, we began our hike up a mile-long trail. The air was cool, and the sky was obscured by patchy clouds. Higher up the path, we noticed the oyamel fir trees start to take on a different appearance. They looked solid. They looked so heavy that they might fall over. They looked like they had been colonized by some strange creature. When we reached the top, we could see that in fact it wasn’t one creature that had colonized the trees, but many: Millions of orange-and-black monarch butterflies covered the branches and trunks of the now orange-tinged trees, huddling together for warmth as they have done every winter for thousands of years. When the sun emerged from behind the clouds, the insects, warmed by its rays, filled the air, and the beating of their wings sounded like a soft rain. In a few weeks, those same butterflies would take off from these hills — Santuario Piedra Herrada is one of a handful of places where monarchs gather to spend the winter each year — and fly to Texas and other parts of the southern United States, where they would lay their eggs on milkweed plants. Those offspring would then fly north as far as Canada to lay their own eggs. After a third generation, at the end of the summer, a fourth, "super" generation, whose life span is as long as nine months (as opposed to its predecessors’ two to six weeks), would embark on a journey back to Mexico, following the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains until reaching the hills around Piedra Herrada. CLICK HERE to read the complete article in the October Rotarian |
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Friday Feature - Mary BergeMary is a phenomenal speaker and facilitator! She was on the Training Team for the International Assembly in San Diego when I was District Governor Elect, and I experienced this first-hand. This is a Rotary International President-Elect appointed position and only the cream of the crop are invited! - Past District Governor Paul Perez "Rotary makes people happy. The givers and receivers of our Rotary service are happy people! And when we are happy, we work, play, and love harder and better. Our performance, energy and creativity increases. In Rotary, the happier we are, the harder and better we serve others!" Friday Feature Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkwI9Ln2MuI |
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Good news for a gloomy time:![]() Good news for a gloomy time: Polio has been eradicated from Africa By Charles Adams Cogan September 15, 2020 — 5:41pm As of Aug. 25, it is official. The World Health Organization African Region has been certified free of the wild poliovirus. |
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Friday Feature - Tony PedrianaThe Rotary theme for September Is Basic Education and Literacy. “The more you read, the more you will know. The more you learn, the more places you will go.” Dr Seuss, “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut”. What can Rotarians do to jump start children into reading? River Falls Rotarian Tony Pedriana will share a program focused on getting books into the hands of preschool and young children. |
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Friday Feature - Angelina Amerigo![]() One Bottle, One Straw, One Bag at a Time. Join us to hear Angelina Amerigo, Miss Heart of The Lakes 2020-2021, for this plastic reduction and awareness presentation! YouTube Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUXNuVOxGso |
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Friday Feature - Rebecca Crooks-Stratton![]() Speaker Rebecca Crooks - Stratton, Secretary/Treasurer at Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC),speaking about Tribal Sovereignty. Video link for today's program; https://youtu.be/Bep7eCurBxg Tribal Sovereignty Tribal sovereignty means that tribes have an inherent authority to govern themselves. During this session, SMSC Secretary/Treasurer Crooks-Stratton will explore the importance of sovereignty and walk attendees through 200 years of federal Indian policy and how it has impacted tribal nations. She will also cover economic development in Native American communities and provide present-day examples of how tribes like the SMSC work alongside federal, state and local governments on shared priorities. |
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Friday Feature-Anthony Galloway“Anthony Galloway’s conversation with our St Paul Sunrise Rotary Club members was deeply moving and illuminating. I am grateful to him for sharing how words our country’s founding fathers used or how artistic images, such as the Statue of Liberty or media portrayals of icons such as Rosa Parks, have shaped our beliefs today about race.” ~Ellen Luepker |
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Friday Feature-Raina FoxCome hear about Rotary International’s new program - Positive Peace Activators - from Rotary Alumni Raina Fox. Rotary District 5960 sponsored Raina for the Rotary Peace Fellow Program. Hear about her Rotary journey and how she is now very well situated to help the world achieve Positive Peace! YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/pVeUDnH3QbA?t=10
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Friday Feature: Emma MulhernNorth Star Rotex: Rotary Youth Exchange Alumni Giving Back Through Service in Rotary Speaker: Emma Mulhern, Rotex president
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Mentorship/Mentee Program![]() Click Here to Register One of Rotary's areas of service is Vocation Service. As a Rotarian, how can you put these ideals into action? Consider these suggestions: |
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Friday Feature- Undoing Aging |
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Friday Feature: A view from the front linesFriday Feature with Richard Huston, Faribault Rotary Club, " A view from the front lines: Polio eradication in Pakistan"
YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/rcKMoSv6wyw |
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Friday Feature-World War II Story of PFC RileyJune 12, 2020 Friday Feature Presentation from Mounds Park Academy junior, Salmah Elmasry, and Upper School teacher, Katie Murr to hear the moving World War 2 story of PFC Riley from Minnesota. YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/Ma5Fstu_TwE |
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Friday Feature-Conflict Resolution and Civil DiscourseThis week we welcomed Mike Gregory, The Collaboration Effect, his topic: Conflict Resolution/Civil Discourse . Mike raises participants to new heights by engaging the mind, touching the heart, stirring the soul and inspiring action to develop enlightened solutions. Discussion will include the "10-Steps to De-escalate Many Solutions" and tips on "When conducting a negotiation:" YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/bGoO_QXIHtw |
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District’s Rotary Foundation PUSH for $400K!![]() Today, we are asking you to join us in our PUSH for $400K by contributing to the Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund before June 30th. |
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Friday Feature May 29-STRIVESTRIVE: Investing in Our Future Whether your STRIVE program is already successful , needs a boost or you are interested in starting one, the May 29th Friday Feature on STRIVE will be informative. Diane Ilstrup , Rochester Rotary Club and Brent Voight , Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club will share successes, how challenges are addressed, or what they feel are the next steps in how the program is evolving. |
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Friday Feature - May 22 with Dr. Ira HelfandThe truth is: If we do not abolish nuclear weapons, sooner or later they will be used (Rotarians can help preserve Planet Earth!) Speaker: Rotarian Dr. Ira Helfand District Youtube Channel Video Link: https://youtu.be/3fySliLWLMA |
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ROTARY LEADER-CLUB CLINIC |
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ROTARIANS RESPOND TO THE PANDEMIC
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Friday Feature - Suzi Howe, May 15Friday, May 15, at 9:00 am via Zoom for District 5960 Friday Feature. Suzi Howe, Rotary International Director 2020-2022. YouTube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDjobEkTayY |
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Shark Tank LIVE...Virtually!![]() DISTRICT 5960’S SHARK TANK LIVE...VIRTUALLY! Video Link Available On The District YouTube Channel!
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OPEN MIC![]() Rotary District 5960 Presents! Open Mic! Thursday, May 28 7 PM - 9 PM Hosted by Ryan Gillespie & Joe Stahlmann
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Friday Feature-Covid-19 & DV![]() Conversation on COVID-19 & Domestic Violence with Rebecca McLane A stay at home order is not a good thing if you have to stay at home with an abuser. Tight quarters and confinement with an abuser is a recipe for disaster. We will hear from a local advocate for abuse survivors. Find out what is really happening and what Rotary can do to help. Watch on the District 5960 Youtube Channel @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktzwnxfQBMk Here is good piece on DV-COVID from the Battered Women’s Justice Project which you might want to share with your group: |
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A Special Night of Connecting |
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Testing: The Key to Our Future |
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District 5960 Training AssemblyThe District is offering online training for your incoming Club Officers for Membership, Foundation and Public Image on the evenings of May 12th, 13th and 14th respectively. These sessions will prepare your officers for the upcoming year by introducing them to planning ideas and the resources for a successful year. |
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Testing: The Key to Our Future
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Friday Feature - TRF and Positive PeaceFriday Feature for April 24, Kyle Haugen, our District Rotary Foundation Team Leader, shared how The Rotary Foundation allows us to maximize the impact we make in our communities and around the world. Hear about how we make a difference through the Six Areas of Focus and the concept of Positive Peace! ![]() |
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PolioPlus Responding to the Covid-19 Challenge![]() By Mike McGovern, Chair of the Rotary International PolioPlus Committee and John Germ, Past Rotary International President and Chair of the Polio Countdown to History Committee
A program begun by Rotary is employing thousands of health workers to address the Covid-19 pandemic. The program is the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) which includes Rotary’s PolioPlus program. From the earliest days of polio eradication in the Philippines, the generosity and advocacy of Rotarians and our partners has nearly stopped polio, stopped Ebola from becoming an epidemic in Nigeria and now responds to Covid-19. |
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Friday Feature -Operation Pollination April 17April 17th for District 5960's Friday Feature virtual meeting with our guest Chris Stein from the Heritage Areas and Large Landscape Initiatives National Parks Service. Do you like to eat? This program will inform Rotarians about a project that aims to engage local partners in pollinator habitat restoration and protection across the USA -- Operation Pollination. After a quick review of the nation's National Heritage Area program (with a focus on the Midwest), you will learn about three national conservation priorities that the National Park Service is seeking partners for...pollinators, migratory land birds, and grasslands (including Rights of Way as Habitat). Learn about a pollinator partnership idea that started in the St. Croix Valley that has now spread to National Heritage Areas across the USA. With a special focus on Operation Pollination, you will learn about National Heritage Area efforts and the movement to engage diverse areas in pollinator habitat restoration and protection. |
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Friday Feature -Jennifer Jones April 10This Friday, April 10th , will be Jennifer Jones, Rotary Foundation Trustee, Vice President Rotary International 2016-17. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS PRESENTATION Jennifer Jones |
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Friday Feature - Alternative Clubs and Formats![]() April 3, 2020, meeting recording link can be found on our Membership page, https://rotary5960.org/page/membership.
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A Night with Water Warrior Jon KaufmanWednesday, April 8, 2020 CLICK HERE for April 8th meeting recording link Hosted by Twin Cities Rotaract Jon Kaufman joined Rotary 8 years ago for a specific purpose... to disrupt and improve the way safe drinking water is provided to the poorest of the poor around the globe. Forming H2OpenDoors
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2020 Conference of Clubs - A Special MessageA message from DG Paul Perez We are dealing with unprecedented times that are causing significant challenges with our normal Club and District functions and events. |
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2nd Annual Rotary People of Action Photo Contest![]() Calling all Rotarians in District 5960!They say a picture is worth a thousand words: The District 5960 Public Image team agrees and the 2nd Annual People of Action Photo Contest will prove it. Rotarians are people of action and photos of Rotarians in action are a great way to spark awareness and conversation about Rotary. PLUS there is are CASH PRIZEs totaling $600 for the winning entries! |
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Grants Management Seminars-UPDATE![]() REGISTRATION OPEN! ROTARY FOUNDATION GRANTS MANAGEMENT SEMINARS REQUIRED FOR 2020-2021 ROTARY FOUNDATION GRANTS |
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Around the District - January![]() AROUND THE DISTRICTIT'S A ROTARY THING!My fellow District 5960 Rotarians and Rotaractors - We hope you are enjoying our monthly newsletter videos. We enjoy "Connecting" with you! Thank you for taking this January 2020 trip "Around the District!" See the links below for more details. |
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Taking a risk after a life-changing diagnosisLinda Mulhen |
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Fly a chopper into historyJon Stillman |
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Around the District - December |
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Rotary OpportunitiesYou Can .......Become a Rotary Exchange Student High School students live abroad with Rotary families and attend high school. |
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Rotary Learning CenterWhat’s new in the Learning CenterCheck out these new courses in the Rotary International Learning Center: |
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Ending Human Trafficking![]() What Rotary is DoingOur mission is to End Human Trafficking in communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and parts of Ontario (regions covered by Rotary Districts 5950,5960, and 5580). We will serve as facilitators and problem solvers, and provide forums for discussion. |
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Learn about the WASH in Schools Target Challenge![]() Through the WASH in Schools Target Challenge, Rotary and UNICEF are recognizing Rotary clubs whose sustainable projects help children stay healthy and stay in school. Support clean water, better sanitation, and hygiene education in schools, and let Rotary know how you’re making a difference. Visit rotary.org/WINS for more information.
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Give the gift of Rotary![]() The charitable season kicks off 3 December with Giving Tuesday, an online movement that celebrates and encourages giving to make the world a better place. This year, make The Rotary Foundation your charity of choice. A donation to the Foundation helps build sustainable communities around the world.
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Rotary Mentor MeetupWe have our first Rotary Mentor Meetup event coming up Wednesday, November 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Summit Brewing Company.
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Around the District - November |
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2022-23 District Governor |
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2020 Conference Announcement |
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Around the District - October |
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Save the Date!![]() Plan on joining us at Mystic Lake Event Center, Prior Lake, MN. Keynote Speaker Announcement! |
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Get Ready for World Polio Day!![]() How can you triple your impact? Thanks to a 2-to-1 match from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, every donation made to Rotary to end polio will be tripled. |
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November Rotary Foundation MonthREGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Great events to CELEBRATE Rotary Foundation Month this November |
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Around the District - September |
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One Rotary Summit![]() SESSION FULL 2019-20 Connected by Our Rotary Stories “Joining Rotary was one of the best decisions I ever made!” People around the world express this opinion every day. Explore the “Stories” of Rotary in a conversation at (one of) this year’s District 5960 One Rotary Summit(s).
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Human Trafficking ForumTAKING ACTION TO PREVENT HUMAN SEX TRAFFICKING: Learn what you can do to increase the safety of our children! The Edina Rotary invites you to join them on September 19th, 11:30-1:30 p.m. at a weekly meeting that will start early as they present a workshop on Human Sex Trafficking Prevention.
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Good news: Africa hasn't reported a case of polio in three yearsOnly two countries remain in our efforts to eradicate the virus, and you can help. By Charles Adams Cogan and Tim Mulcrone AUGUST 29, 2019 — 5:40PM ![]() Health workers administered a polio vaccine to a child in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, in 2014. On Aug. 21, we turned on our computers to learn of great news from Africa. Nigeria, the last country on that continent to report cases of the wild poliovirus, had not reported a case in three years. |
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Good news: Africa hasn't reported a case of polio in three years
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DG Nominations for 2022-2023![]() NOMINATEOUR NEXT DGNDDGND = District Governor Nominee Designate To serve as our leader in the 2022/23 Rotary year Rotary International District 5960 is now calling for nominations for the office of District Governor for the Rotary year 2022-2023. |
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Rotaract Club Chartering EventJoin South Metro Networking - a new Rotaract club in Rotary District 5960 - as we kick off the fall with our official Chartering Ceremony. It's the perfect time for Rotarians across the district to network with the newest Rotary family as they become members of the new South Metro Networking Rotaract Club for young professionals. |
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July Membership Vision |
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Campaigning against exploitation"It doesn't feel right to focus all my energies after the fact, after the harm has occurred." Noelle Volin |
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New Midwest Rotary Website! |
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Rotary Day at the RacesJoin Us on Friday, August 9Rotary Day at Canterbury ParkTicket Cost: $10.00 per person (See your Club President for tickets) 100% of ticket sales benefit PolioPlus
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2019 District Assembly WebinarsWe are excited to announce the reinstatement of District Training Assemblies to the roster of other District Training programs: |
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Rotary Connects The WorldWelcome to the 2019-2020 Rotary year! ![]() How does DG Paul Perez plan on connecting this Rotary year, and what are some opportunities for you to connect? Here more from him directly in this video message!
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Rotary at the Fair![]() Hundreds of Rotarians Are Needed Friday, August 30, 2019 Show your Rotary pride and meet new Rotary friends at the Minnesota State Fair! |
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Thank You 2018-29 DG Mike BeckerGreetings Fellow Rotarians, The Rotary calendar is fast approaching to July 1st and my time as your District Governor is waning. I want you to know that this year was filled with new friends, endless adventures, family, stress, work and best of all - FUN! |
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ROTARY FELLOWSHIP MONTH
Rotary offers a multitude of opportunities to connect with people in your club, your district, and elsewhere in the world who share your hobbies or interests. |
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June Membership MomentMembership VisionProgress ReportJune 20192,774 MembersBuild camaraderie in your club to attract young professionals, create interest groups such as biking, hiking, sailing, or environmental sustainability, that appeals to younger Rotarians. |
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5 Questions on District Grantswith Margie Horning, Stillwater Sunrise Rotary and District 5960 District Grants Team Leader. |
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Is It The Truth"The Four-Way Test is one of Rotary’s central principles. It is of special interest in the current day, when truth — or, more precisely, truthfulness — seems to be losing its prestige in public life." —Joseph Epstein https://on.rotary.org/30vTgyn
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Service Above Self Award![]() Kyle Haugen, Newell Krogmann, Mike Becker, Paul Perez At this year’s Conference of Clubs, PDG Newell Krogmann received a rare honor. He was selected to receive Rotary International’s Service Above Self award. |
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Putting Civility back into Civil Discourse![]() Rotarians are busy people. So, in the event you haven’t read the May issue of The Rotarian you may want to check out the article, Putting Civility back into Civil Discourse. Here is the link.
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19-20 Club Awards Brochures |
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Membership Vision May |
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Advanced Global Grant Seminar![]() ADVANCED GLOBAL GRANT SEMINAR Tuesday, May 21, 2019 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Rotary District 5960 1700 West Hwy 36 9th Floor Conference Room A CLICK HERE for Registration |
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Membership Vision |
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People of Action Photo Contest![]() Calling all Rotarians in District 5960! They say a picture is worth a thousand words: The District 5960 Public Image team agrees and is kicking off a People of Action Photo Contest to prove it. |
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Registration Open! |
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ContestDistrict 5960 Pin and Banner Contest Announcing a new fun contest for Rotary 5960. It was found that we are finally running out of pins and banners for the district and this is an opportunity to make a change! If you are creative and ingenious, then this is for you. |
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Tell Rotary's StoryKhou Yang - Coon Rapids Rotary Club I have never heard of Rotary before until this past April, 2018, at social function in Anoka. After a few searches online, I decided to give a chance to the Coon Rapids Rotary and officially became a member in May of 2018. As I listened and interacted with the Coon Rapids Rotary, Read More in the January 2019 Newsletter |
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Rotary's 2017-18 Annual ReportThis year’s annual report includes:
Read more about Rotary’s accomplishments during 2017-18 at rotary.org/annualreport. |
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Global Fellow - Ambele Mwamelo![]() Ambele presenting at the Edinburgh District Conference October 2018 Ambele Mwamelo is currently attending the University of Edinburgh as a Rotary District 5960 Global Fellow as a Master of Public Health (MPH) Candidate. Ambele is currently working with one of her professors on organizing an exhibition to engage the community and school children on global health matters.
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Social Media7 tips for creating compelling social media content Sharing stories that show Rotarians as People of Action on social media is an easy and effective way to amplify your club’s success to the world and build awareness and understanding of what we do. |
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Rotary Climate Action Team |
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2021-2022 District GovernorPlease welcome Kenneth "Kenny" Klooster of the Greater Mankato Rotary Club as District 5960's District Governor Nominee Designate for 2021-2022.
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GCE 2019ANNOUNCEMENTGroup Cultural Exchange Spring 2019 with District 1860 in Germany ![]() This will be approximately a two-week trip. The outbound team to Germany will travel the end of May (21st-31st). |
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2018-19 Awards |
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Mid-TermSAVE THE DATESaturday, Jan 12, 2019Rotary District 5960 Mid-Term Location: Hamline University, Anderson Center Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Cost: Free Event Click Here for Registration(Lunch Included) ![]() Special Guest Speaker Geoff Cochran Rotary International Club/District Support. How are you going to answer the question What is Rotary?
Plan to Attend Mid-Term. You can answer the question with your fellow Rotarains. |
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Holiday EventJoin Us!![]() Black Nativity |
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How to take better club photos
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Past District Governor Dinner![]() (Photo information below) This past weekend fourteen of District 5960 Past District Governors and two of our future District Governors, spouses and guests joined 2018-19 District Governor Mike Becker and his spouse Nancy Becker at the Lillydale Yacht and Pool Club for dinner and fellowship. |
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Hudson Rotarian Todd Bol, Little Free Library founder diesLittle Free Library founder dies, leaving a legacy of helping cities 'one book at a time' Story by Jenna Ross Star Tribune - Oct 18, 2018 Todd Bol helped Eddye Watkins erect a Little Free Library on her yard in Minneapolis in October 2013. Rotarian's grieve the loss of Hudson Rotarian, Todd Bol, a champion Rotarian, creator of the Little Free Library. Todd passed away to pancreatic cancer on Thursday, Oct 18, 2018. The Star Tribune published a nice tribute to Todd, http://www.startribune.com/little-free-library-founder-dies-leaving-a-legacy-of-helping-cities-one-book-at-a-time/497938831/ |
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Rotary Fun! in OctoberJoin Us!ARC Social/Tap Room TourPostponed to Spring 2019Oct 10, 2018 Turning Waters - Back Alley Brewing Co., Wabasha These will be FUN Social Events that will give you an opportunity taste some quality craft beer in a relaxed setting, and even provide an opportunity to learn more about Rotary, socialize with fellow Rotarians and tour the local establisment's brewing process. Read More
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2019-20 DG InstallationJOIN US!TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 Please join us for the installation of Paul Perez 2019-20 Governor Rotary Intl District 5960 |
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Better Angels Skills WorkshopRotary District 5960 Presents![]() How to Talk Across Our Differences Thursday, Oct 18, 2018 3 Locations Please join us for the Better Angels Skills Workshop to:
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District 5960 Newsletter - August |
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17th Annual Foundation CelebrationSaturday, November 10, 2018Registration: CLICK HERELocation: Inwood Oaks, 494 Inwood Ave N., Oakdale, MN 55128 5:30pm - 6:30pm - Social/Fellowship Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Dinner 7:30pm - Awards/Program Guest Speaker: Nancy Barbee (bio) A member of the Maysville Rotary Club since 2000, Nancy is a Sustaining Member, Paul Harris Fellow, and Paul Harris Society Charter Member and a Benefactor. She was instrumental in establishing a library at St. Anthony’s School in India as a project for her club. |
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Paul Harris Society Auto-NotificationStarting in August, TRF will start notifying Paul Harris Society members when they've reached $1,000 in giving for the Rotary year. Theses notifications will be sent electronically to PHS donors, with the intent to make it easier for them to track their giving. |
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Tell Rotary's StoryUSE THE PEOPLE OF ACTION CAMPAIGN TO TELL ROTARY’S STORY When someone asks you about Rotary, how do you respond? Our new People of Action public image campaign aims to help you answer that question quickly and effectively. |
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Rotary Race DayDistricts 5950 and 5960 are hosting a Rotary Race Day Live horse racing, silent auction, kid’s activities, and cards! |
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Tap Room TourJoin Us!Tap Room TourThursday, Aug 2, 2018Flat Earth Brewing688 Minnehaha Ave East |
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One Rotary Summit![]() Why Rotary? Ed Marek, DG 2020-21, will lead us in conversation at this year’s District 5960 One Rotary Summit. Sessions will be held Thursday, Sept 13 at Vanelli’s in Forest Lake and Tuesday, Sept 18 at the United Methodist Church in Northfield.
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STRIVE |
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Membership 2020 |
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June 2018 Newsletter |
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Ethics Team April 2018Ethics TeamApril, 2018 Updates New Resources AvailableFour-Way Test What separates Rotary from other clubs and service organizations? It's the Rotary Four-Way Test! The Ethics team has a new video available to help you elevate the Four-Way Test in your community. |
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Bob Lupton-Toxic CharityOpportunity International and Rotary District 5960 present: AN EVENING WITH BOB LUPTON Author of Toxic Charity Wednesday, June 27, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm CLICK HERE for more information CLICK HERE for registration |
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DG Mike Becker Installation |
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North Star Youth Exchange Earns Gold AwardThe North Star Youth Exchange encompasses Rotary Districts 5950 and 5960 in southern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. |
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2018-19 presidential theme: Be the InspirationRI President-elect Barry Rassin laid out his vision for the future of the organization on Sunday, calling on leaders to work for a sustainable future and to inspire Rotarians and the community at large. |
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Conference of Clubs 2018 |
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Important ChangesRotary Foundation global grants will soon require community assessments Starting 1 July 2018, any club or district that applies for a global grant to support a humanitarian project or a vocational training team will be required to include community assessment results in their application. Whether or not you apply for a Foundation grant, a community assessment will guide the planning and implementation of any project, small or large, to make sure it succeeds and makes the maximum impact. Take advantage of the Rotary assets below to help with assessments: |
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2016-17 Rotary International Annual ReportThe 2016-17 Rotary International Annual Report is now available.Check out the NEW digital Edition. Read More
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Membership Minute-DecemberNew year, new connections - engaging with prospective members |
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Mid-Term Rally![]() Mid-Term Rally Saturday, January 13, 2018 8:00am – 2:30pm Free Event including Lunch! Join us for a morning that re-energizes you with innovative ideas, as we enjoy the fellowship and networking of fellow Rotarians and a special New Member Recognition. Registration & More Information.
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Meet District Governor Nominee Designate ED MAREK![]() As the newly selected District Governor Nominee Designate, I wanted to take this first opportunity to introduce myself. Read More
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A world of change awaits with Group Cultural Exchange![]() Rotary International has created a new Group Cultural Exchange (GCE). This is a hybrid between the traditional Group Study Exchange and Rotary Friendship Exchange, and is open to Rotarians and Non-Rotarians! Read More
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Rotary International Convention |
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Rotary Clubs & Districts Liability Insurance ProgramOn 5 December 2017, at 1:00PM CST Rotary International’s Risk Management Team will be hosting a live informational webinar that will inform interested Rotarians about the U.S. Rotary Clubs & Districts Liability Insurance Program (“Program”) and how it relates to events your club is planning. |
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Faribault Rotary Buddy Bench DedicationThe Faribault Rotary Club dedicated Buddy Benches at all of Faribault’s elementary schools Wednesday. |
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Meet District 5960 District Governor-elect Mike BeckerHello District 5960 Rotarians. Since being nominated to serve as your District 5960 Governor for 2018-2019, I have had the opportunity to begin traveling throughout the district to visit clubs. As a member of the Club Visioning for years, I had that same opportunity to see clubs and their accomplishments and achievements. Read More
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A person of action, a champion of peaceWhite Bear Lake Rotarian Ann Frisch Peace. On the surface it seems likes such a simple concept. But if you ask Ann Frisch, you'll quickly learn that there is a lot more to peace than meets the eye. Read More |
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10 tips to attract and retain quality members |
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Faribault Rotary- Multiple Paul Harris Fellows!Copied from The Faribault Rotary Club Newsletter
Pictured are Keith Kramer, Foundation chair, members Cate Grinney, Carmen Dorr, Dr. Dick Huston, Bart Jackson and president Troy Dunn.
The Faribault Rotary Club has recognized four members as Paul Harris Fellows. Rotary members achieve this distinction each time they have given $1000. |
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World Polio Day![]() Where are we in the fight to end polio? What are our successes and challenges? Find out during a live event on October 24 @ 4:30pm CST - World Polio Day. Endpolio.org |
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16th Annual Foundation Celebration DinnerSOLD OUT Join us on Nov 4th at Brackett's Crossing Country Club as District 5960 celebrates Rotary: Making a Difference. |
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Rotary works to end human trafficking in Minnesota
Read More in the District 5960 September Newsletter |
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The secret sauce to Rotary Growth in LaCrosseThe eight Rotary clubs in and around La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA, have created a shared orientation program for new members made up of six sessions every other month. The Rotarians also maintain low walls between ![]() |
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How to help hurricane victimsThe Rotary Foundation and clubs along the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, USA, are collecting emergency relief funds to help flood victims of Hurricane Harvey, which slammed into southeast Texas over the weekend. A ![]() |
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White Bear Lake's Ann Frisch to be honored for Rotary Peace Champion award
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August 2017 NewsletterCOMING SOON!! GROUP CULTURAL EXCHANGE Have you thought about travelling to another country to meet fellow Rotarians, learn more about other cultures and explore ideas for new projects your club can be a part of? Read More in the District 5960 August Newsletter. |
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What's New in Rotary Club CentralThe new and improved Rotary Club Central is here. It's now faster, easier to navigate, and presents past and current club data in a more accessible way. Additional features include: |
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One Rotary Summit![]() 2017-2018 One Rotary Summit (ORS) Training
Gain additional leadership skills. Discover ideas to share with your Rotary Club. Prepare to take action. |
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Celebrating Rotary Fellowships |
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Rotary Gateway Park![]() |
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2017-18 D5960 Awards |
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Prior Lake Rotary's Lakefront Music Fest8th annual Lakefront Music Fest featuring The Fray on July 14th and Billy Currington on July 15th!
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Anoka Rotary Riverfest Run |
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Rochester Risers - Club Visioning
The Rochester Risers Rotary Club recently held their third club visioning event on May 31st, 2017. |
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Paul Harris Fellow +10![]() Marv Schrader was recently honored as a Major Donor to the Rotary Paul Harris Foundation. Marv, a long time member of the Faribault Rotary Club was recognized because he has given more than $10,000 during his years of membership.
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Twin Cities Rotaract
Greetings from TC Rotaract!
We are striving as a club to connect Rotary and Rotarians with Rotaractor and Rotaract Clubs. As part of this we want to share with you news and opportunities.
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DISTRICT 5960 MIDTERM RALLYDG Jim Hunt and DGN Mike Becker |
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Rotary Values of District 5960 Leadership TeamKeyword Surveys Click Here for District 5960 |