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
Jackie Lara, Community Action Partnership (CAP)

Bob Roepke introduced Jackie Lara, from the Community Action Partnership (CAP), a non-governmental organization serving Scott, Carver and Dakota counties. 

  • The agency’s mission: “to assist and empower people to achieve social and economic well-being in partnership with our community.” 
  • Its goal: “At CAP Agency, we help people break down barriers by providing the tools and resources necessary to achieve success. We partner with businesses, schools, and other leading nonprofit organizations to create vital and lasting connections. We rely on our generous network of volunteers and donors to support our mission and their neighbors, strengthening our community as a whole.”

 

Jackie summarized programs offered by the CAP:

·      Food and Nutrition – senior meals delivery, mobile food distribution

·      Head Start and Early Head Start – education and assistance for parents

·      Energy Assistance – promoting the ability to pay for comfortable living

·      Thrift Store – located in Shakopee to repurpose items and support programs

·      Specialty programs – aimed at specific community needs

·      Housing – provides access to safe and affordable places to live

 

Jackie shared data illustrating the impact of CAP on the residents of the three counties, and the enormous contributions of volunteers. She encouraged our involvement in meal delivery to seniors, donation of money or business products, and spreading the word about CAP’s programs. In December, a Chaska office will be opened on 2nd Street.

 

Contact Information:

Jackie Lara, Associate Executive Director

Phone: 952-402-9859, email: jlara@capagency.org

738 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379

 
 
Announcements
  • Bob Chinnock summarized the STRIVE students’ visits to Dunwoody College of Technology and the Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas campus in Minneapolis  on November 6.
  • At the upcoming Holiday Market, Gretchen Oppriecht encouraged participation at the Rotary Wine Tent to raise club funds for Youth Scholarships. It’s scheduled on Nov. 9 and 10 at the Solseng Tin Shed (AKA SunMeadow Farm ). Hours on Saturday: noon – 9 PM; Sunday: 1100 – 1600 (European-style time).  Please let Cindy or Gretchen know when you can help. The event will offer mulled wine, a campfire, food preparation demonstrations and about 25 artists displaying their crafts.
  • Matt Podhradsky provided a brief update on the Miracle Field project. The funding has reached $700,000 of the 1 million dollar goal. Architectural designs are in development, so Matt and his son Lincoln were happy to bring us the news. Corporate sponsors and partnerships are now the primary focus to maintain the project’s momentum.

  • Sheryl Hough shared her excitement about our Holiday Auction on December 19. For our new members: the goal is to raise substantial money by bidding on surprise packages cleverly introduced with poems, clues, promises or threats. Re-gifting is a popular post-auction activity!  Other holiday-centered dates to add to your calendar should include the Chaska Tree-lighting on Dec 8 and Heroes and Helpers present-wrapping on Dec 7, 8:30AM to noon.

Update from our Exchange Student

Marcos has become a fan of the Timberwolves professional basketball team after attending games with his host family. Also in the past week, he enjoyed Halloween, going to a movie and playing too many hours of tennis. His positive attitude and energy brightened up the already sunny Sunshine Room at the Crown of Glory church.

 

International Moment
Ken Hiller presented this week’s club flag from Paris, France. In 2018, Ken visited the club at its lunch at Le Meuric Hotel (Wednesdays at 2:00 PM). He enjoyed its upscale cuisine and wine. Ken was also impressed with the hotel’s history and prominence in World War II. Last week’s flag from the Rotary Klub in Nuuk-Godthåb Greenland was also pinned to the blue mounting sheet
 
Invocation Schedule
Nov 14, 2024    Michelle Kraus
Nov 21, 2024    Erin Kerber
Dec 5, 2024      Jean Heyduck
Dec 12, 2024    Cindy Anderson
Dec 19, 2024    Kaylee McClellan

 
 
Speakers
Mike Phelps, CEO
Nov 14, 2024 7:30 AM
Ridgeview Medical Center
Rotarian Committee Meeting
Nov 21, 2024 7:30 AM
No Meeting
Nov 28, 2024 7:30 AM
Dan Martin, Author
Dec 05, 2024 7:30 AM
Extraordinary Popular Delusions of Our Times
Rotarian Committee Meeting
Dec 12, 2024 7:30 AM
Rotary Holiday Auction
Dec 19, 2024 7:30 AM
No Meeting
Dec 26, 2024 7:30 AM
Club Executives & Directors
President
Co-President
Treasurer
Immediate Past President
Vice President
Club Foundation Chair
Executive Secretary / Director