This week was a club meeting week. Discussions were had on the proposed corporate membership classification and how to turn that into member recruitment. Conversations are being had as to what the application process looks like, look for more information to come in the coming weeks.
Another focus was the Clubs upcoming events. Please take a look and attend what you can this week as we have a busy schedule!
Save the Date
Rotary Socials - November 4th
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 November 4th for the Crossing Arts Alliance. Plan for 4:30pm and a very informal gathering.
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.
Club Service Day - Tree Planting - October 23rd
There will be a Club Service Day at the Rotary Riverside Park on Friday, October 23rd. Great River Greening is coordinating a tree and plug planting event at the park starting at 12:00. Planting is expected to take 2 hours. Following planting there will be a 15 minute educational hike which will be followed by a planned 1.5 hour plug planting in the Field of Seeds.
Pre-registration is requested at the followings link:
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.
Greeters:
10/27/2026
Eric Charpentier, Keith Binggeli, Jeff Torfin
Speakers:
10/27/2026: Eusebio "Chappy" Rios, CRMC Chaplain
11/03/2026: Matt Brodin, DNR Conservation Officer
11/10/2026: Eric Klang, Crow Wing County Sheriff
11/17/2026: Andy Rangen, Club Meeting
Sergeant At Arms
10/27/2026
Michelle Francis
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!
