We collected donations for the Chaska Public Safety Heroes and Helpers Team to buy presents at the Chaska Target Store on Dec 7. A wrapping party pitting Rotary and Lions Club volunteers against each other starts at 8:30 AM. This fun annual event enables children to pick presents for their family members and enjoy the gift of giving during the holiday season. Let Kristy Miklas know if you want to be billed for a donation, which will add to the $$ that filled our blue pig.
Our club received a Thank You note from Joan Seedorf, the Chaska Parks and Rec employee who bought the winning raffle ticket supporting the Music Fest. She included a $500 check to celebrate her win and help our Miracle Field project. The Chaska Education Association generously donated $1,000 to that project alsBob Chinnock and the STRIVE mentors will meet today. Cozy Whittman will be speaking about preparing for college life. (Fifty years ago the checklist included bell-bottom jeans and a “Make Love Not War” button.)
Phil Solseng launched our attention across the Atlantic to the Chimay-Couvin Rotary club in Belgium. (Club link) It was brought to us in 1997 by the exchange student Cecile Rochus. Professionally, Cecile works for RaDiOrg, an organization in Belgium helping those with rare diseases. Link.
ROTARY EXCHANGE STUDENT – Marcos Alonsos
Marcos is attending practice for the high school’s Nordic skiing team. He watched a boxing match on TV but wasn’t impressed. Instead, he enjoyed soccer and bowling with friends. Snow on the ground this morning also gave him a new experience. At his home in Spain, only the mountains have snow. When asked about school, Marcos said that the courses were easier than he expected, with Biology being his favorite.
HAPPY DOLLARS
No Finemaster this morning. Happy Dollars were donated by Gary Hardel, Neil Wingert, John Roebke, Phil Solseng and soon-to-be-a-member Lindsay.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community: Bob Roepke discussed the committee’s efforts to resurrect the George Klein award, a training program for potential community leaders, and the need for sponsors for several West Creek apartments.
Fundraising: Michelle Kraus provided a summary of fundraising projects over the past year.
Chaska Cares Golf Day - $10,500.
Chaska Music Fest - ~$20,000.
Lakefront Music beverage sales - $1,350.
River City Days beverage sales - $3,200.
Holiday Market beverage sales - $790.
Bingo and Meat Raffle data were not available.
Membership: Gary Hardel noted the recent gains in members.
International: Ken Hiller reminded us of the presentation (October 10 Futura) by the Global Travelers Rotary Club and the schedule of projects that the virtual club has organized - www.rotaryglobaltravelers.com
Jean Heyduck indicated that the Committee documents are available on the ClubRunner website, in the Admin section, within the Documents section.
Rotarian in the News: On Nov. 17,Greg Anderson’s skills and strength with kettlebells were rewarded on the podium at the IKMF Championship in Belgium. Facebook has more information and photos.
Upcoming Invocation
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.
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