About Rotary Club of Chaska
We are part of Rotary International, a secular, non-political, global network of 1.4 million committed individuals who volunteer their skills and resources to solve pressing issues and address community needs.
 
We meet each Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Crown of Glory Lutheran Church, 1141 Cardinal Street, Chaska. We'd love you to join us!
 
 
Notes from Our Most Recent Meeting

PRESENTATION: Diana Dalsin – Bridging

Wayne Ward introduced Bridging’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, Diana Dalsin. Many of us have fond memories of her previous visits accompanying Bridging Founder Fran Heitzman as we were treated to his boundless energy and encouragement for us to keep performing “Good things." 

Diana provided a summary of the help Bridging has been providing Twin Cities communities since 1987. It is amazing to think about the amount of coordination and partnerships that are responsible for the 5,000+ clients served, and 15 semi-trailer loads of housing supplies and furniture moved each week. Bridging depends on volunteer hours and donations of cash and materials, and partnerships with 260 local agencies. 

Former Rotarian Steve Mueller was responsible for organizing our club’s efforts, including the 2019 collection drive pictured in the photos below.

Diana’s contact info: phone 952-888-0746, email diana.dalsin@bridging.org, website www.bridging.com 

 
Bridging founder Fran Heitzman and Diana Dalsin when they visited our club in 2015. 

2019 Bridging Photo Collage– Chaska Rotarians:  Steve Mueller, Gary Cooper, Jeff Pierce, Ken Hiller, exchange student Sander Pleumeekers, Mike Vandenberg, Mike Carpentier, Steve Wein, Dan Keyport, Phil Solseng.  Not pictured: Vic Benetti, Neil Wingert.

 
Announcements
  • Congratulations to Wayne Ward, who this month celebrates 24 years in the club.
  • Erin Kerber repeated her request for volunteers to sell Raffle Tickets at several community events: Fire & Ice, River City Days, Carver County Fair, Carver Steamboat Days, Latin Music Fest, and the main event, our Music Fest. Refer to the Upcoming Events in this newsletter for specific dates and web page links.
 
 
We say a very fond farewell to our exchange student, Marcos Alonso
 
Marcos and Erin Kerber looked at their calendars and determined that this would be his last meeting with us.  All of us, including Marcos, were shocked and saddened that our weekly mornings would not have the photos and vicarious energy from this young man. Marcos talked a little about his upcoming trip to Boston, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and Orlando. He previewed some of his future plans for college in Madrid and maybe Switzerland. His appreciation of his time and activities with us needed no translation, and hopefully he felt our enjoyment of his months with us.
 
International Moment
Dan Keyport highlighted the flag from Lusaka, Zambia. The club of Zambia’s capital city was formed 71 years ago and is continuing to provide the benefits of their work in many projects. Dan put on his traveler hat and recommended Zambia as a country to visit. (Link to Wikipedia)
 
Invocation Schedule
 
June 19, 2025 - Wayne Ward
June 26, 2025 - Mark Omann
July 10, 2025 - Matt Szybnski
July 17, 2025 - Vic Benetti
July 24, 2025 - John Roebke
July 31, 2025 - Dave Pokorney
 
       
Coffee Schedule
July 2025                                                                 
10 – Peter Ivy
17 – Gretchen Oppriecht
24 – Gretchen Oppriecht
31 – Gretchen Oppriecht
 
August 2025
7 – Gretchen Oppriecht
14 – Grechen Oppriecht
21 – Lindsey Hagen
28 – Ken Hiller
 
September 2025
4 – Celi Haga
11 – Bob Chinnock
18 – Peter Ivy
25 – Lindsey Hagen
 
October 2025
2 – Ken Hiller
9 – Celi Haga
16 – Bob Chinnock
23 – Peter Ivy
30 – Lindsey Hagen
 
November 2025
6 – Ken Hiller
13 – Celi Haga
20 – Bob Chinnock
 
December 2025
4 – Peter Ivy
11 – Lindsey Hagen
18 – Ken Hiller
 
Speakers
Current Presidents
Jun 19, 2025 7:30 AM
Rotarian Committee Meeting & Financials
Current Presidents
Jun 26, 2025 7:30 AM
President Change-over Breakfast
No Meeting
Jul 03, 2025 7:30 AM
No Meeting
Current Presidents
Jul 10, 2025 7:30 AM
New Presidents Vision
Mark Shockey
Jul 17, 2025 7:30 AM
Rotary District Governor
Dr. Robert Brenner
Jul 24, 2025 7:30 AM
Ridgeview Spine & Pain
Club Executives & Directors
President
President Elect
Co-President-Elect
Co-President
Treasurer
Membership
Immediate Past President
Vice President
Club Foundation Chair
Executive Secretary / Director