Sophia Pesina welcomed our second of two Intern replacements – Madison (Maddi) Edwards.
Gretchen Oppriecht invited us to celebrate the 4th of July parade in Chanhassen.
Michelle Kraus delivered checks to Southern Valley Alliance (Anja Gridley) - $2500, and Bountiful Basket Food Shelf (Mary Hernandez and Patti Sinykin) - $1500.
Anja’s message summarized the benefits the Alliance provides to victims of domestic violence, including temporary housing, social services support and court advocacy. Link.
Patti (left) and Mary (right) noted Rotary’s continued partnership addressing food insecurity in our community. Our $1500 donation provides only one week of their financial need. Link.
FINEMASTER
George Glaros again dug deeply into the history files and produced many Independence Day factoids that stumped most of us. Happy Dollars came from Matt Podhradsky, Keith Payne, Michelle Kraus, John Roebke, and Dui DeBower.
Michelle Kraus gave trophies and certificates that humorously recognized contributions of some of our humbled Rotarians. These included Matt Podhradsky, Ken Hiller, George Glaros, Gary Hardel, Robin Nesburg, and Cindy and Greg Anderson.
Annual Review
Michelle Kraus distributed a four-page review of activities within the past year that exemplify the ideals and goals of Rotary. She noted the challenges induced by membership reductions but reveled in our ability to overcome this obstacle and still fulfill our commitment to our community. Keith Payne and Michelle Kraus shared their Presidency, and hopefully they were able to perceive our shared high regard for their dedication, innovations and leadership for the past year!
Note from John Roebke: Invocations can be a faith traditional prayer, or a meditation, or inspirational verse or quote. Brief 20 – 30 seconds. Light-hearted is okay. Option: focus on our Mission of Service Above Self. Need an idea – Google Rotary Invocations. Not a personal talent? Don't wait, tell me NOW, 612-790-7067, john.roebke@live.com. I will be glad to name another. If I forgot that you told me not a talent, please forgive me. Remind me. If not a good DATE, trade with a mate.
Gretchen Oppriecht invited us to celebrate the 4th of July parade in Chanhassen.
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