Michelle Kraus asked for volunteers to provide functional assistance needed for the Chaska Cares Music Festival. We need to check IDs and distribute wrist bands that authorize alcohol sales. Selling drink tickets and raffle tickets are also actions that will be needed. Shifts are 3:30 – 7:00 PM and 7:00 – 10:30 PM.
INSTRUCTIONS Sellers should ensure the ticket buyer’s name, address, phone and email information are legible. The portion not stapled to the packet is to be kept by the buyer so they can deposit the left stub to be eligible for prizes at the Fest. The “Night of Prize Ticket” should be ignored – it remains stapled to the other stubs. The buyer does not need to be present at the Fest to be entered in the drawing for half the cash collected. That winner will be announced at 8:45 PM on Sept. 20 at Firemen’s Park. The buyer’s personal information will be shredded after the Fest. To comply with Minnesota’s raffle rules, all stapled ticket stubs must be accounted for. Unsold tickets will not be billed to Rotarians. Proceeds should be given to Michelle or Keith Payne. To help you explain the good deed that contributors are doing when they buy a raffle ticket, direct them to the website explaining the Miracle League and Field project: LINK.
Michelle also asked for help selling Raffle tickets at the Latin Food and Music Fest on Friday, Sept. 13 at Firemen’s Park, 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Neil Wingert and Robin Nesburg responded. Link.
Kevin Hegland invited us to the Awards in Philanthropy dinner on Sept. 18. Bob Roepke will be one of the honorees. “Difference Maker” grant recipients will also be recognized. Talk with Kevin to obtain tickets for the event: 952-448-8546 or 612-202-3501. To learn more about the Community Foundation for Carver County: Link.
You should talk with Jean Heyduck if you’re interested in a leadership position within Rotary District 5950.
Our best wishes are being sent to Gary Hardel and we hope to see him back in our meetings.
Cindy Anderson asked for culinary contributions for our Pot Luck Social at the Solseng’s shed on September 28. Good food, Rotarians, art studios – what could be more FUN? !!!
Ken Hiller hung up a blue cloth that will be displayed weekly at our meetings. On it, the club flags from Chicago club #1 and Bergen-Syd, Norway. Revival of showing our collected flags will be a welcome reminder of the worldwide fellowship within Rotary
ROTARY EXCHANGE STUDENT - Marcos Alonsos
Marco has filled his hours outside of the classroom with soccer games and practices and spending time with friends. He’ll be spending a few days with Greg and Cindy Anderson this weekend.
FINEMASTER + HAPPY DOLLARS
Finemaster George Glaros opened this week’s British concentration on Queen Elizabeth II with a noteworthy imitation of her voice. Many of us thought there was something wrong with the microphone electronics, however, everything in that department was jolly good. George then visited each table asking about Prime Ministers, hobbies, football leagues, corgis, dual birthdays and other little-known headlines from the British press. Happy Dollars from a variety of smiling faces were donated by Vic Benetti, Cindy Anderson and Kevin Hegland.
After ensuring our club members were bedecked with crowns and sashes, Erin Kerber introduced Sharon Bloodworth – Rotary District 5950 Governor 2024-25. From her bio on the District’s webpage: “In 2023 she completed the largest ever fundraiser for our Rotary District – raising $3 million on top of the usual annual $1 million as District Foundation Chair. For fun she coaches the top 150 women in global tennis on financial behaviors. She is a five-time Minnesota State Fair blue ribbon winning flower arranger and she collects shoes of very famous women including Margaret Thatcher and Audrey Hepburn.”
Born in England, then travelling the world with her family, Sharon developed her British accent and global perspective. She is a professional financial advisor with White Oaks Wealth Advisors in Golden Valley, and a member of Minneapolis Rotary club #9. Sharon gave us insight into her belief in the importance of education and health care; providing examples she has encountered where the actions of a single person have had worldwide effects.
Data from our club’s generous Rotary Foundation history may have shocked some of our newer members, but Sharon encouraged us to continue our philanthropy to surpass the million-dollar threshold. Although membership numbers have declined throughout the country, “Don’t be shy!” was her enthusiastic advice to grow our merry band of sisters and brothers. Indicating more information to be forthcoming, Sharon mentioned District involvement in Polio Plus in India, donations to the Caribbean and the International Convention in 2029.
Ending her rapid-fire presentation with a smile, Sharen joined our crowned sash-wearing group for a memorable photo.
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