We have a new Interact Advisor at BHS. We need a club member to step up and be our Interact Coordinator. Interact meets at BHS at 7:45 a.m. on Mondays. Michelle is attending next week if anyone was interested in helping out.
The Foundation Board has an opening. If you're interested in getting involved, please see Aaron Peterson.
If you have ideas for programs, please contact Lee Seipp.
Bell ringing will be on Dec 6th this year. Sign-up emails went out
Sarah Smith gave a STRIVE update and there were 18 students at the first meeting!
Save the Date
Bell ringing for the Salvation Army will be on Saturday December 6th, 2025.
We will not have a meeting on December 30, 2025.
Our Club will host the District Conference in 2026! The conference will take place from October 1, 2026 - October 4, 2026 at Cragun's Resort.
Lee really got into the spirit of Halloween for today's Sgt. at Arms!
Speaker
This week, our speaker was Jennifer Jacquot-DeFvries from the Crossing Arts Alliance. They have a wonderful organization and you can read more about them here.
Greeters:
10/21/2025: Carol Johnson, Ed Menk, Bill Potvin
10/28/2025: Annmarie Lacher, Paul Cibuzar, Rod Carlson
11/04/2025: Marc Halverson, Paula Persons, Carol Johnson
11/11/2025: Michael McConkey, Jeff Birks, Eric Charpentier
11/18/2025: Terri Foster, Nick Broyles, Kevin Egan
Speakers:
10/28/2025: Jennifer Jacquot-DeFvries - The Crossing Arts Alliance
11/04/2025: Jim Roelofs - "Buddy" Book launch presentation
11/11/2025: Club Meeting - District Conference
11/18/2025: Shawn Hansen - The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes
You are invited to visit us at an upcoming meeting.
Brainerd Rotary Club meets on Tuesdays at 12pm at the Northland Arboretum (lower level) - 14250 Conservation Dr, Baxter, MN 56425
Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back. Join us here for updates, announcements, and stories.
To see our schedule of upcoming speakers, click HERE. If you have an idea or question, contact Lee Seipp at leeseipp@live.com.
Rotary International Convention:
June 13-17, 2026, Taipei, Taiwan
Brainerd Club Board
Meeting occurs at 11am on the Second Tuesday of the month at The Northland Arboretum. Anyone can attend.
Brainerd Foundation Board
Anyone is welcome to join the meeting at 11am on the fourth Tuesday of the month at The Northland Arboretum. More information on Foundation Grants, grant process, grant applications at https://www.brainerdrotary.org/page/brainerd-rotary-foundation.
