Jeff Berks shared info about Peach sales. Please take flyers and or posters from the tables to distribute to your friends and coworkers. Adam explained we want to raise more money for international efforts like Cambodia so please ask people to consdier adding a donation over and above the purchased peaches, especially if they don't want peaches. Our web page has a drop down menu with an option to donate $20 or more by using the quantity button. For example, I want to contribute $100 to international projects like Cambodia you would click the drop down and select $20 add to cart. Then in your shopping cart click "5" for quantity and the total becomes $100. You can copy and paste this into your web browser as well (https://www.brainerdrotary.org/). Lastly orders are due August 14th with and expected delivery between August 18-19.
heather reminded us that the REHT Music festival is this Friday and Saturday. Please sell/buy or contribute on this link.
Speaker: Paula introduced Dave Long, 2023-2024 District Governor Visits, 8 international conferences, served as assistant governor, District and Club Rotarian of the year and very active in his Detroit Lakes club, and amateur athletics.
Dave shared facts about our district including we are over 200,000 square miles comprising Ontario Canada, North Central MN, ND and NE WI. We are within Zone 29 which includes the heartland of country and much of Texas as well. Rotary started many well known organizations including the Boy Scouts, Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Community Corps, Jr Rotarians, RYLA, and Rotary Peace Centers. Our youth exchange program is the gold standard in the world. Rotary with other supporters also started Unicef, United Nations, Easter Seal and Unesco.
The 2023 international theme "Create hope in the world" and prioritizing mental health, building peace and empowering girls was shared by Dave and he encourages us the watch the attached youtube video's for further information.
Rotary Theme 2023-2024 "Create Hope in the World" (8 minutes). RI President Gordon McInally’s message – from village in Thailand in 2006 following tsunami in 2004. Link.
Rotary International Assembly 2023: GS5 - The Importance Of Mental Health In Rotary (9 min) by RI President Gordon McInally. Link.
Dave's 5580 impact focus is mental health (like reducing stigma), environment, collaboration (together people create change).
Upcoming Speakers:
August 1: Jessica Whales, Warrior Warehouse. Brainerd High School & Forestview Middle School
August 8: Darrell Pedersen, shares his new book "Campfire in the basement". Telling of life's lessons and what he's learned
August 15: Adam Rees, District Conference Take Aways.
Greeters:
July 25: Curtis Nielsen, Dan Brown
Aug 1: ???
Aug 8: Daniel Klement, David Schaeffer, David Ten Eyck
Aug 15: David Winkelman, Dawn Genz, Debby Erickson
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 Bob Nystrom at robertnystrom5@gmail.com.
Sergeant at Arms
Our committee is continuing on! The President of the year designates where the funds go from the dollars raised for the year. The committee is looking for 1-2 newer members who would be willing to join the committee. It's a great way to get to know your fellow Rotarians. Contact Paula at paulachapulis@gmail.com.
Rotary Youth Exchange
Samanta Candia Aguirre - from Peru will be arriving this summer. 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:
May 25-29, 2024, Singapore.
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 second 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 Allie Verchota allie.verchota@deerwoodbank.com or Brian Andrews executivedirector@larjp.org so we can keep our website and social media platforms current. Thank you!
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