Peter Ivy invested time in justified his “Pun-Master” title and gathered fines while entertaining those not reaching for their wallets. Targets that Peter hit included Dan Keyport, Ray Schalow, Scott Knight, Vic Benetti, Neil Wingert, Dui DeBower, Gary Goeman, and Mike Wentzell.
Chaska Rotary
408 posts
Dan Lundahl presided over the annual presentation of Paul Harris awards for contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Dan Keyport explained the positive impact of the Foundation, and the multiplying effect of a single contribution. Donations of $1000 or more resulted in the following club members receiving lapel pins, pendants […]
Kevin Eide thanked the 3 exchange student host families – Greg + Cindy Anderson, Carl + Kristy Miklas, and Michelle Kraus. He also gave appreciation for the ongoing support from Phil + Claudine Solseng. Kevin challenged more Rotary families and their neighbors to become involved in this life-changing program by […]
Invocation: Ray Schalow Ron Cossette vacationed in Kauaʻi, Hawai’i, and brought back a banner from the Hanalai Rotary club. Vic Benetti and Ray Schalow are keeping in touch with Karl Nyline during his stroke recovery and report that Karl will be moving to: All Saints Senior Living, 1880 Independence Drive, […]
Flooding waters of the Minnesota River have closed Highways 41 and 101 between Chaska and Shakopee and drastically reduced access to the downtown businesses of Chaska and Carver. Chaska Rotary member Lori Anderson and the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce have created “Rally for Downtown Businesses” Gift Certificates which can […]
Thank you Chaska Rotary for an unforgettable and fulfilling year as Chaska Rotary’s President. I am proud the hard work of our members that helped create fundraising successes with one of our biggest Gala gives and also getting the Golf Ball Drop off the ground as a new fundraiser. At […]
In Eastern Carver County Schools a plan has been implemented “Check & Connect”, a Student Engagement Intervention. In the past year, Check & Connect provided 1:1 mentoring to close to 250 of our secondary students struggling to be successful in school and in learning. MINNESOTA READ CORPS MEMBERS In Minnesota, nearly 1 in 3 third […]
Fred Plocher, former Rotary colleague and past-president (1984-85)) of Chaska Rotary, returned from Arizona to spend the summer with family. The big news is that Fred has become a published author with his first book, “Stealing Watermelons.” This adult novel is a moving story that takes place during the placid 1950s and turbulent 1960s […]