Welcome to the Futura! Learn about upcoming speakers and events, last meeting's presentation, and other club updates.
Upcoming Speakers
February
17 - Khai Tran - Community Foundation, Carver County
24 - Rotary Leads the Way in May
Upcoming Events
February
16 - Club Social Gathering; from 5:00-6:30 PM
17 - Chaska Rotary Board Meeting
Last Week's Presentation
Invocation: Erin Kerber
PRESENTATION: Our Club’s Legacy and Accomplishments
Vic Benetti led the review of our club’s legacy and accomplishments and challenged us to meet and exceed them in our future. Paul Harris awards were listed, then our major contributors and those whose donations have gone beyond the formal Paul Harris levels were acknowledged.
Dave Pokorney took us down memory lane and listed Community Service projects from the past 50 years. He brought out an impressive virtual “family” photo album to illustrate events and activities and reminders of what we looked like in younger days. Erin Kerber sent an email with a PDF file with slides filled with images that challenged us to continue our tradition of service.
Phil Solseng reviewed 40 years of international Exchange Students and efforts by our members that crossed borders and built bridges around the world. Phil summarized 4 aspects of our international activities: Youth Exchange, New Generations, Service Projects, and international travel that included a Rotary focus. Our Exchange Program has touched many lives here and around the world, so Phil was able to share testimonials from participants that should encourage members to be host families. Phil also encouraged us to add a welcome sign in Chaska that invites contact by visiting Rotarians. Examples from other cities are shown below.
Gary Cooper closed the presentation by noting that when a Rotarian is asked to help, we don’t say “No”. The power of Rotary is proven by the $580,000 we have contributed to the Rotary Foundation and the projects reviewed by other presenters.
Club Announcements and Updates
Finemaster and Happy Dollars: No Finemaster today but Happy dollars were provided by Gary Cooper, Vic Benetti, Mike Fahey, and Ray Schalow.
Gretchen Oppriecht invited us to a Club Social gathering on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 5:00 – 6:30 PM at the J. Carver Distillery in Waconia.
Gary Cooper reminded us the STRIVE mentoring activities are scheduled to re-start on Feb. 17 at Chaska High School, room G250.
Erin Kerber piqued our interest when she announced our club will host an Exchange student from Denmark in the next school year. Vi er spændte!!!!! (We are excited!).
Volunteer/Sponsorship Opportunities
We are looking for volunteers and sponsors for these upcoming events:
Scholarship Committee - contact Gary Goeman for more information.
Swimming Lessons & other "Lead the Way in May" events (May '22)
Chaska Rotary Pond Hockey (Jan. '23) - contact any board member if interested.
All help and contributions would be greatly appreciated!
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