President Adam Rees chaired the meeting.

 

Rotary Announcements
 

 

Adam Rees: Today is the last day to register for the Change of Gavel! Please RSVP by 4:00 pm so we can get final numbers to Cragun's. If you need assistance, please reach out to Sarah Smith or Michelle Francis.

 

Michelle Francis: Kevin created invitation cards to assist Rotarians in inviting guests to our meetings. Please also note we are no longer charging for guest meals.

 

Adam Rees: We need a new champion for our Peach Sale. If we do not get a volunteer, we will not be having the peach sale this year. Please see Adam or anyone on the International Committee if you would like more information on spearheading that fundraiser.  

 

Aaron Antony: Ditch Pick was a success! Thank you to everyone that volunteered!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Journey will be held October 17-18 this year. Volunteers will be needed for this over-night event.

 

2025 District Conference will be October 24-25 in Duluth.

 

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.

 

 

 

Barb was born and raised in Lakeville, MN. Community service was integral to her family. Barb pursued forestry at Bemidji State University and Itasca Community College. Barb moved to the Brainerd Lakes Area a year and a half ago to help care for Dutch. Barb's future goal is to apply her knowledge in the trades and in ministry to guiding the next generation. 

 

 

Club Meeting - Adam Rees

 

Today's program was an overview of our club background and activities. Part of our club dues goes to Rotary International. Our club also has it's own foundation. There are some openings on the Foundation Board. If you're interested, please see Julie Anderholm.

 

When our club was founded the objective was to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. 

 

Adam also went over the opportunities for Rotary International Fellowships. If you're interested please visit this link: Fellowship. 

 

We still have a few openings on our club org chart. We need a Chaplin, a Club Service Chair, a New Generations Youth Chair, and someone to schedule Rotary Socials. 

 

Buford Johnson spoke about the Rotary International Foundation. The club would like to see 100% of our members contributing to the Rotary International Foundation. Our club has always been a strong supporter of the Polio Plus effort. If you would like to donate to the Rotary International Foundation, please visit this link: Donate. Make sure you log in before donating so you get credit toward a Paul Harris. 

 

 

Jeff Birks spoke about Salvation Army Bell Ringing. For many years, our club has been ringing bells for one day each season. It's been easier to fill slots since we increased the time commitment to 1.5 hours. 

 

John Forrest spoke about the need for additional volunteers at Rotary Park. Peter Nelson will be less involved while he's serving as District Governor. The Master Plan for the Park will be added to our web page. 

 

Photos from Rotary Park:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brainerd Rotary Club meets on Tuesdays at 12pm at the Northland Arboretum (lower level) - 14250 Conservation Dr, Baxter, MN 56425

 

June 21-25, 2025, Calgary, Canada

 

 

 

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