11.12.2024 (Nov 12, 2024)

Announcements from 11.05.2024 meeting:

President Adam Rees chaired the meeting.

Rotary Announcements

Peter Nelson: Paula Chapulis will taking over for Peter Nelson as Assistant District Governor. Paula will be responsible for the following clubs: Wadena, Long Prairie, Staples, Central Lakes, the Sunrise Club, and our Club.

Jeff Birks: December 7, 2024, is Salvation Army Bell Ringing for our club. Shifts will be 90 minutes. The sign up sheet was shared during the meeting and will be emailed out soon. Please sign up!

Future Meetings

December 24, 2024 & December 31, 2024, Rotary meetings will be cancelled.

Change of Gavel will be held on June 17, 2025, at Cragun's. We will not have a noon meeting on that date.

Sergeant at Arms

Jeff Torfin and Aaron Peterson fined everyone that hasn't readied their home winter and anyone that has a heated deer stand.

Speaker

Club Meeting Day - Adam Rees shared information about his recent trip to Salt Lake City to present information and raise funds for the Cambodia Medical Mission. Adam met with Sharon Eubank, Director of LDS Charities with hopes of collaboration, followed by a Rotary Dinner that raised $5,000.00.

Greeters:

11/12/2024:	Paula Persons; Aaron Peterson; Donn Peterson
11/19/2024:	Eric Peterson; Bill Potvin; Trevor Pomnea
11/26/2024:	Tim Ramerth; Andy Rangen; Rod Rangen

Upcoming Speakers:

11/12/2024: Darrel Olson - City of Baxter

11/19/2024: Dan Hegstad - Oxcart Trails in Minnesota

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.

Speakers

To see our schedule of upcoming speakers, click HERE. If you have an idea or question, contact Bob Nystrom at robertnystrom5@gmail.com.

Rotary Youth Exchange

Ricco Janqueira Lemes from Santos SP Brazil will arrive the summer of 2024. If you’d like to be more involved in our youth exchange program and willing to join our Youth Exchange committee, please contact Jesse Hopkins at 218-515-0821 or jesse.hopkins@hhrarchitecture.com or jesse.david.hopkins@gmail.com.

Rotary International Convention:

June 21-25, 2025, Calgary, Canada

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 Third 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.

Social Media and PR

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Member Birthdays

Donn Peterson

January 1

Ed Menk

January 6

Sam Anderson

January 10

Buford Johnson

January 25

Spouse Birthdays

Wes Mink

January 8

Kevin J. Egan

January 10

Kathleen Burton

January 20

Join Date

Mark Erickson

January 1, 1982

43 years

Rod Rangen

January 1, 1995

30 years

Heather Kelm

January 9, 2018

7 years

Kristi Westbrock

January 15, 2019

6 years

Ray Gildow

January 18, 2000

25 years

Jennifer Person

January 29, 2008

17 years

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