·      Our meeting venue has changed.  The Crown of Glory church will be our host, unless otherwise noted in this newsletter.  No breakfasts are planned, but coffee will be provided. Address: 1141 Cardinal St., Chaska.

·      Neil Wingert invited us to the “Celebrate India” cultural awareness event sponsored by Chaska’s Human Rights Commission.  It is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25 at 6:00 PM at The Lodge in the Chaska Community Center.

·      Cindy Anderson invited us to visit a European-style Holiday Market with craft sales and to staff the Rotary Wine Tent to raise club funds for Youth Scholarships.  It’s scheduled on Nov. 9 + 10 at the Solseng Tin Shed (AKA SunMeadow Farm).  Hours on Saturday: noon – 9 PM; Sunday: 1100 – 1600 (European-style time).   Please let Cindy know when you can help.

·      Robin Nesburg researched and presented this week’s club flag from the Tuusula club in Finland, near Helsinki. The Rotaryklubi started in 1971 and now has 46 members, with six women.  Activities include End Polio Now, ShelterBox, medical help in Tanzania, a school project in Namibia and the Youth Exchange program. (Link)

MUSIC FEST

Erin Kerber asked for feedback from all the pieces that came together to produce the Music Festival and Raffle ticket sales.  On Facebook, Michelle Kraus announced the winner of the Raffle – Joan Seedorf, who collected $5,710.  Joan works with the Chaska Parks and Recreation Department and helped with the event.  Karma!