ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- We will meet in the Brick City room at the Curling and Event Center next week, on July 20.
- Erin Kerber reminded us of the Prior Lake Music Festival this weekend and the commitments by members to help at the event – and reap financial rewards for our club.
- Cindy Anderson is accepting volunteer and time slots for staffing of our wine Tent at River City Days on July 28 and 29.
- Jodi Hesse sent out an email to all members on June 28 asking for help with the Sergeant At Arms duties of greeting attendees, arranging the raffle tickets, and setting out name badges.
- John Roebke is asking for Invocation volunteers and declinations from those who don’t want to be considered for the task.
- Finemaster volunteers are also needed.
- It looks like a pattern is emerging! Please contribute to the vitality of the club by participating in these recurring efforts.
FINEMASTER: None
Happy Dollars were donated by Dan Keyport, Matt Podhradsky, Gary Hardel and Matt Szybnski.
PRESENTATION: Matt Podhradsky and Marshall Grange – Chaska Cares Music Festival
Matt Podhradsky - Chaska City Manager, and Marshall Grange - Chaska Parks and Recreation Director, provided their plans for a Chaska Cares Music Festival on October 7 at the Athletic Park baseball field. With less than three months to go, this is a fast-moving project. Matt was energetic in his admiration of the Chaska Lions success in providing beer sales at River City Days, and he hoped that we could duplicate their revenue for our club at our festival. He indicated that the Prior Lake Music Festival model could benefit Chaska businesses as well as our club. Our interest in a recurring Pond Hockey tournament has faded as the reliability of adequately frozen surface has diminished.
The musical theme for our festival is Folk, Blues and Americana. Marshall listed the potential groups and musicians for the venue. He also provided a summary of the anticipated financial requirements and conservative estimates of revenue. Southwest Transit will be a key partner that will manage transportation for attendees.
Matt’s vision of this festival is for it to be a sustainable event, generating income for our club (and city) that will fund the Miracle Field and other endeavors that further the Rotary mission.
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From the Miracle League of North Mankato:
We are thrilled to announce another year of the JP4 Foundation's “Take Me Out to the Ballgame Event.” Families of Crescent Cove, Miracle League, and Special Olympics are all invited to enjoy a fun-filled ballpark experience. The primary goal of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” is to provide a joy-filled and accessible baseball event for your children. The event is entirely FREE and features a complimentary ballpark meal, a photo station, and a baseball clinic. Children of all ages are welcomed to enjoy activities such as running the bases and having batting practice in a safe and adaptive environment. “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” allows for communities to come together and share in the wonder of America’s favorite pastime.
This year, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” will occur on Sunday, August 13 at the University of Northwestern St. Paul’s Reynolds Field. Check in for the event will begin at 11:30am with activities from noon to 2pm. This event is tailored to provide a meaningful and accommodating experience for everyone involved.
We would love to have you join us. You will not want to miss this delightful experience that is sure to create lasting memories. Link:
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