Announcements from 12.16.2025 meeting:
President Michelle Francis chaired the meeting.
 
Rotary Announcements
 
 
  • 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. 
 
 
Save the Date
 
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.
 
 
Paul Harris Awards
 
Today we had 2 recipients of their latest Paul Harris awards.
 
 
 
Speaker
 
Today our program was Kaitlyn Schroeder from Jacob's Voice. It was a very powerful program and you can learn more about Jacob's Voice here.
 
 
 
 
Greeters:
12/16/2025 Nicholas Barth, Terri Foster, Terri Foster
12/23/2025 Michael Burton, Daniel Brown, Jeff Torfin
 
 
Speakers:
12/16/2025: Kaitlyn Schroeder - Jacob's Voice
12/23/2025: Allie Verchota - Hot dogs!
 
 
Rotary Park Happenings
 
Below you will find the website address for the iNaturalist website for Rotary Riverside Park.
 
 
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.
Reminders, Links, and More Information...
Speakers
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.
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
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
44 years
 
Rod Rangen
January 1, 1995
31 years
 
Heather Kelm
January 9, 2018
8 years
 
Kristi Westbrock
January 15, 2019
7 years
 
Ray Gildow
January 18, 2000
26 years
 
Jennifer Person
January 29, 2008
18 years
 
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