- Community Committee: Bob Roepke shared the committee's ideas of areas in which our club could focus, discussed the committee’s efforts to resurrect the George Klein award, a training program for potential community leaders, and the need for sponsors for several West Creek apartments.
- Fundraising Committee: Michelle Kraus provided a summary of fundraising projects over the past year.
- Chaska Cares Golf Day - $10,500.
- Chaska Music Fest - ~$20,000.
- Lakefront Music beverage sales - $1,350.
- River City Days beverage sales - $3,200.
- Holiday Market beverage sales - $790.
- Bingo and Meat Raffle data were not available.
- Membership Committee: Gary Hardel noted the recent gains in members.
- International Committee: Ken Hiller reminded us of the presentation (October 10 Futura) by the Global Travelers Rotary Club and the schedule of projects that the virtual club has organized - www.rotaryglobaltravelers.com
- Jean Heyduck indicated that the committee documents are available on the ClubRunner website, under the Organization tab, within the Documents section.
- We collected donations for the Chaska Public Safety Heroes and Helpers Team to buy presents at the Chaska Target Store on Dec. 7 . A wrapping party pitting Rotary and Lions Club volunteers against each other starts at 8:30 AM. This fun annual event enables children to pick presents for their family members and enjoy the gift of giving during the holiday season. Let Kristy Miklas know if you want to be billed for a donation, which will add to the dollars that filled our blue pig.
- Our club received a thank you note from Joan Seedorf, the Chaska Parks and Rec employee who bought the winning raffle ticket supporting the Music Fest. She included a $500 donation to celebrate her win and help our Miracle Field project. The Chaska Education Association generously donated $1,000 to that project also.
- Bob Chinnock and the STRIVE mentors will meet today. Cozy Whittman will be speaking about preparing for college life. (Fifty years ago the checklist included bell-bottom jeans and a “Make Love Not War” button.)
Marcos is attending practice for the high school’s Nordic skiing team. He watched a boxing match on TV but wasn’t impressed. Instead, he enjoyed soccer and bowling with friends. Snow on the ground this morning also gave him a new experience. At his home in Spain, only the mountains have snow. When asked about school, Marcos said that the courses were easier than he expected, with biology being his favorite.
Phil Solseng launched our attention across the Atlantic to the Chimay-Couvin Rotary club in Belgium. (Club link) It was brought to us in 1997 by the exchange student Cecile Rochus. Professionally, Cecile works for RaDiOrg, an organization in Belgium helping those with rare diseases. Link.
On Nov. 17, Greg Anderson’s skills and strength with kettlebells were rewarded on the podium at the IKMF Championship in Belgium. Facebook has more information and photos.
Congratulations, Greg!
Nov 21, 2024 - Erin Kerber
Dec 5, 2024 - Erin Kerber
Dec 12, 2024 - Cindy Anderson
Dec 19, 2024 - Kaylee McClellan
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