Events

Debra Warner, a Past District Governor of District 5580, is thrilled to be back at our club for a visit! Many opportunities have come her way since she was a Club President of the Iron Range Rotary Club (formally the Virginia Rotary Club) in 2011-12.  These opportunities have enhanced her life tremendously and is excited to share her journey with us.

As a Rotarian, you can become involved not only in your club but at the District and Zone Level as well and she a will discuss ways you can participate. Debra is the Co-Chair of the Zone Institute in Bloomington, MN on September 15-18th, 2022 and will share how you can take part in the Institute through a District 5580 stipend. 

Chair of the Day Tricia Bunten

Duluth’s Grand Old Architecture 1870–1940, the newest book by Duluthian Tony Dierckins and the late Maryanne C. Norton, is the result of ten years of research by the authors of Lost Duluth. Dierckins describes the journey of creating the book—which features over 300 historic structures illustrated by 425 vintage images—and provides a sneak peak at some of the book’s most fascinating buildings and homes.

The history and background of this signature project of the downtown La Crosse Rotary Club will be presented, with an emphasis on how and why this project can be effectively implemented in the greater Duluth area in collaboration with the Every Child Ready Duluth initiative.

Volunteer at the Courage Kenny - Shoot for Fun - Fundraiser event on September 10th, 2022.   This event will raise money for the Courage Kenny program to provide equipment, programs, and activities.   More details to come.   Please contact Stacy Oltmanns or Dan Maki with questions. 

Inclusion is a word getting a lot of attention these days. With the onset of racial injustice, a pandemic, and the great resignation, inclusion is a goal more and more organizations seek to achieve.  Let’s find out how it boosts your business, impacts economy, and matters in building a thriving community.

Chair of the Day Geiger Yount

The Duluth International Airport is more than the sum of its runways, planes and people. It’s also a promise — a promise to provide an exceptional customer experience; every customer, every time. Leading this promise is Executive Director, Tom Werner. Recently completing a master plan for the Duluth International Airport, Tom will detail the next 20 years’ growth and development that will support the region’s economy. Join us to learn what the future holds for the Duluth International Airport and its travelers. 

Chair of the Day Jim Landwehr

While the world shut down in 2020, Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) Operation Inherent Resolve continued to work by, with, and through regional partners to militarily defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, in order to increase regional stability.  Lt. Cmdr. Wencl served as the Force Protection Officer for the CJTF and was responsible for the plans, policies, and leadership initiatives used to protect our military force and allow the CJTF to execute its core functions, even in the face of Covid, asymmetric military threats, and severe natural hazards to defense installations, infrastructure, and troops.

Chair of the Day Barb Perrella

In early 2020, Northspan undertook considerable groundwork to determine the feasibility of welcoming community work. It conducted a survey of potential partners to determine interest and buy-in to the concept, conducted research on the potential benefits and pitfalls of such work, and worked with other regions in Minnesota. These background investigations revealed both a strong desire to address these topics and a clear empirical case that a more welcoming community is a source of growth for regional populations and economies. This presentation will inform you of the Welcoming Community activities now in action in northeast Minnesota.