One clean road and found masterpiece later, Rotarians completed the fall ditch pick. No rain date necessary. Thanks to all of those who came out to help!
Speaker
Matt Russell, Corporate IT Manager and Rotarian, and Courtney DeChaine, Public Education Specialist, came out from CTC to talk about Cybersecurity Awareness month.
They covered the history of the educational month and why it's still as important as ever. Provided updates on the most common types of attacks and just how big the Cybercrime industry is. Matt spoke on how good habits and behavior are still some of the best ways to protect yourself, yet how we need to update our thoughts due to the proliferation of AI. A focus was placed on how AI has sped up cybercrime at a rate we've never seen before and how the cybersecurity industry has adapted.
Courtney highlighted why it's important to CTC that they educate the communities they operate in as they bring connections and digital options those areas may not have had before.
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Save the Date
Rotary Speakeasy Planning Meeting - October 22nd
7:30pm - 8:30pm via Zoom. Planning for our Speakeasy night is underway. Anyone interested in helping plan this fantastic night can reach out to Adam Reese for an invite link.
Worlds Largest Polio Walk - October 24th
October 24th the District is calling for local clubs to participate in the Worlds Largest Polio Walk. The Club is tentatively planning a walk from Gregory Park to Rotary Riverside Park. If you’re interested in helping plan this event please talk to Heather.
Rotary Socials - October 21st
The Club has brought back Rotary Socials! For Rotary Socials we are planning to have Rotarians represent our club and Rotary in general at Jack Pine’s Pints for a purpose events. The Next event is October 21st for HOPE. Plan for 4:30pm and a very informal gathering.
Greeters:
10/13/2026
Jeff Torfin, Richard Adams, Keith Binggeli
Speakers:
10/13/2026: Luke Christiansen, Crow Wing Power. Energy Topics
10/20/2026: Andy Rangen, Club Meeting
10/27/2026: Eusebio "Chappy" Rios, CRMC Chaplain
11/03/2026: Matt Brodin, DNR Conservation Officer
Sergeant At Arms
10/13/2026
Travis Grossman
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.
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 26-30, 2027, Barcelona, Spain
Brainerd Club Board
Meeting occurs at 11am on the third 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.
Social Media and PR
Please take and share photos of current rotary club events. Share with Matt Russell mrussell2006@gmail.com so we can keep our website and social media platforms current. Thank you!
