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Positive Peace and Rotary |
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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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New - Rotary Podcasts
Each episode, host Nick Taylor brings together voices from around the Rotary world to find a new approach to All Things Rotary. But Like, How Do I Actually Start A Rotary Club?In their pilot episode, join host, Nick Taylor in conversation with a Brian Rusch, charter president of the Rotary Club of Global Action District 5150, and fellow RI staff on how you can actually start a Rotary Club. |
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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 2021
Join 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 World
The 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 Kone
Join 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 Mull
Kimberly 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 Polio
One 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 Effect
Rotarian 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 Berge
Mary 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 Pedriana
The 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 Fox
Come 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 Mulhern
North 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 lines
Friday 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 Riley
June 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 Discourse
This 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-STRIVE
STRIVE: 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 Helfand
The 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
Jenny Stotts, District 6690 membership chair and assistant governor, shares what she has learned about engaging members and keeping them (Rotary) happy.  |
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ROTARIANS RESPOND TO THE PANDEMIC
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Friday Feature - Suzi Howe, May 15
Friday, 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 Assembly
The 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 Peace
Friday 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 17
April 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 10
This 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 Kaufman
Wednesday, 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 Message
A 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 diagnosis
Linda Mulhen |
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Fly a chopper into history
Jon Stillman |
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Around the District - December |
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Rotary Opportunities
You Can .......Become a Rotary Exchange Student High School students live abroad with Rotary families and attend high school. |
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Rotary Learning Center
What’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 Meetup We 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 GovernorWelcome Dayle Quigley Hayward Area Rotary Club 2022-23 District 5960 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 Month
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Great events to CELEBRATE Rotary Foundation Month this November |
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Around the District - September |
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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 Forum
TAKING 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 Event
Join 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 Races
Join 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 Webinars We 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 Becker Greetings 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 Grants with 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.jpeg) 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 “3000 x 2020”…we can do this together! |
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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 Story Khou 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 Report This 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 Governor Please 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 AwardsAnnouncing the 2018-19 Awards Program  2018-2019 District Awards Brochure and Criteria |
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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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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 |
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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 Celebration |
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Paul Harris Society Auto-Notification Starting 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 Day Districts 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 Tour |
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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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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 InstallationJOIN US! June 12, 2018 DG Mike Becker Installation Cost $40 per person  |
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North Star Youth Exchange Earns Gold Award The 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 Inspiration RI 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 Changes Rotary 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 Program On 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 Dedication The 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 Becker Hello 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 Are you looking for tips to attract and engage 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 Dinner |
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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  clubs, doing a lot of activities together. The approach has helped each club grow and thrive, serving their communities with vigor. |
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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  Gulf Coast Disaster Relief Donor Advised Fund has been established. Here’s how you can contribute. |
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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 Summit2017-2018 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 Rotary District 5960 introduces Club Awards program for 2017 - 2018! |
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Prior Lake Rotary's Lakefront Music Fest 8th 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 |
Jennifer Jones is the president and CEO of Media Street Productions Inc., an award-winning television production company in Windsor. Jones has served Rotary in many roles, including as RI vice president in 2016-17. She is co-chair of the End Polio Now: Make History Today campaign to raise $150 million. She has been a leader in cultivating experiential fundraising opportunities such as Rotary’s Polio Golf Day with Jack Nicklaus in Jupiter, Florida, USA, which raised over $5.25 million for polio eradication.
Human Slavery has been identified as such a global issue that Rotary International has identified this as one of the next global initiatives to solve as we get close to celebrating the end of polio.
Ann Frisch, White Bear Lake Rotary, honored for 2017 Rotary People of Action: Champions of Peace Award. Ann is very well deserving of this award, and was selected on International Peace Day. 
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