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Jul 05, 2018
"The Pigeon River Outlaw Bridge."
Jul 12, 2018
Jul 19, 2018
Rotary Guatemala Project
Jul 26, 2018
Club 25 Rose Sale Kick-Off Meeting
Aug 02, 2018
Experience as producer of Channel 8's "Native Report"
Aug 09, 2018
Aug 16, 2018
Aug 23, 2018
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Stories
This Week's Meeting
 
We Meet at 5:30 on Wednesday, June 27th, 2018
in the Grand Avenue Chalet at Spirit Mountain
 
 
President's Night
 
 
 
 
 
Notes from the Meeting March 29, 2018
President Tricia Bunten opened the joint meeting of Club 25 and the Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth, with an Easter greeting to all.  There was some conjecture at the head table about the length of time this joint Spring meeting has taken place, hosted by our Rotary Club. It seems to be something beyond 40 years as a durable and much appreciated tradition.
Past President John Baumgarten accompanied a rousing National Anthem, followed by a very appropriate invocation about new beginnings, by Beth Storassli.  Kiwanian President Gary Madison recognized Kiwanians with birthdays, followed by the traditional Kiwanian serenade, smilingly endured by all.
President Tricia reminded all Rotarians to send committee selections for 2018-2019 to the Rotary Office. Tricia also invited all Rotarians, guests and friends to the Rotary 25 Dinner and Auction at Marshall School on April 19th. She noted that this event will replace the regular meeting that week.
Chair of the day and Past President Bob Bennett came to the podium to introduce today’s program speaker, one of our newest members, Sara Cole.  How often has it been said that some of our very best programs are presentations by our own members?  It was certainly true today, as Sara enthusiastically and passionately shared a topic, obviously near and dear to her, the past and future of the YMCA, both locally and nationally.  Sara’s own values of servant leadership were taught by her parents, who urged her and her siblings to be active and engaged citizens.  She carries these values into her role as President and CEO of our Duluth “Y”, and expands those values into a more contemporary environment of diversity and inclusiveness. 
The YMCA’s innovative future is focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Their commitment to youth development begins with their support of “personal empowerment, exploration and learning. One example of this is the creation of programs emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).  Food access is an issue that first caught Sara’s attention working for the Y. In her past position in Rochester, NY, she made a significant impact on the community’s ability to access food on a regular basis. As an example she shared a story of a child who rode his bike several miles to find breakfast because “there was no food at his house”. As food access is also an issue in our community, she hopes to do the same at the Duluth Y. Sara’s goal for Duluth, which is in sync with YMCA’s across the nation, is to create a Y that makes a difference for all community members. Sara’s enthusiasm was contagious, as she introduced the vision of a new Y in Hermantown and her hope to make the Duluth Area Family YMCA a place that helps those in Duluth and surrounding areas.
President Tricia Bunten and Speaker Sara Cole
 
Member Spotlight
Justin Terch,
Member of Rotary Since 2017
I grew up in Eveleth Minnesota on the Iron Range.  I moved to the Duluth area in 2002 to attend college and have stayed in the area ever since!  I received my undergraduate degree in legal studies from UW-Superior and my MBA and MA from The College of Saint Scholastica.
I really enjoy fishing and spending time outdoors.  I am also an avid reader of non-fiction.  I teach on a half-time basis and UW-Superior in the School of Business & Economics and I really enjoy that as it allows me to stay on top of my profession.  I teach courses within the Legal Studies major as well so I get to stay involved in both law and business.  The ability to help prepare young professionals is enjoyable and rewarding. 
My wife Amber is the Administrative Assistant to Greg Hansen at Hansen House Co., an accounting firm in Duluth.  We have two children, Katie (8) and Ben (7).  They attend Queen of Peace Catholic School in Cloquet.
I really enjoy meeting people of different professional backgrounds in Rotary.  Because my management consulting is particularly focused on managing human capital, I find it really enjoyable to meet people who are passionate about their chosen profession.  Rotary gives me the opportunity to share experiences with truly great people while serving others.
 
Rotary 25 Dinner and Auction
The Rotary Club of Duluth- Club 25 invites all area Rotarians, friends and guests to the Rotary 25 Dinner and Auction on Thursday, April 19th beginning at 5:30pm with a social hour.  The location of the event is Marshall School, 1215 Rice Lake Rd., Duluth, MN, 55811. The cost of the event is $40 per person (Rotarians who pay prepaid meals will only pay an additional $22.50 to attend the event). The event will be catered by Duluth Grill and the menu will include bison chuck roast, chicken marsala, deconstructed smashed potatoes, wild rice pilaf and savory squash with apples and toasted pecans. There will be a silent auction, live auction, raffle boxes and the ever popular Head or Tails Game. The prizes will include something for everyone with desserts, signed jerseys, fun vacations, and more. We hope you can join us for this great Rotary event!
This is a B.Y.O.B. event (no wine wall this year). So please do not forget to bring your own adult beverages! To register please sign up via our website by clicking here.
 
Monthly Billing Begins April 1st
Rotary Club of Duluth is transitioning to monthly billing beginning April 1st. The first monthly bills will be sent out this week (unless you signed up for recurring payment). If you have any questions regarding your bill, please contact Bri in the Rotary office (bri@duluthrotary.org or 218-722-0451).
 
District 5580 Conference
The Rotary District 5580 Conference will be April 26th– 28th in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. With an inspiring theme of “Building Bridges, Goodwill, & Friendship” acknowledging Rotary International and the capacity of Rotary, Rotary Clubs and Rotarians around the world, this conference is sure to “make a difference” through goodwill and friendship.  You don't want to miss this!  
Register Today! Lodging must be booked by March 26th. Transportation is available from Duluth to Thunder Bay.
Please contact Phil Strom if you would like to carpool to the District Conference.
 
April Volunteer Opportunities
Project Joy
When: Friday, April 5th
Where: Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank
What: Feeding local children in need
How: You can help by volunteering to pack bags of food that will be placed in the backpacks of students around the Twin Ports to provide food on the weekend when they are out of school.
Who: Contact Jim Schwartz at 218-390-4644 to sign up for this event.
 
Community Food Distribution
When: Wednesday, April 11th
Where: Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank
What: Help locals collect food from Food Bank
How: You can help by volunteering pack and load food items into the cars of local residents.
Who: Contact Jeff Fifield at 218-722-3777 to sign up for this event.
 
This Week's Meeting
We meet Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
Spirit Mountain
200 W. 1st Street8551 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN  55808
United States
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Upcoming Events
Volunteer Opportunity: Project Joy Backpack Program
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank
Jul 06, 2018
 
Volunteer Opportunity: Community Food Distribution
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank
Jul 11, 2018
 
Board Meeting
Kitchi Gammi Club
Jul 17, 2018 8:00 AM
 
July Board Meeting (Marine Room)
Kitchi Gammi Club- Marine Room
Jul 17, 2018
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
 
Rose Sale Committee Meeting - Lyric Kitchen
Lyric Kitchen
Jul 17, 2018
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Fellowship Breakfast
Valentini's
Jul 27, 2018
7:30 AM – 9:07 AM
 
Volunteer Opportunity: Project Joy Backpack Program
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank
Aug 03, 2018
 
Volunteer Opportunity: Community Food Distribution
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank
Aug 08, 2018
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Deborah Medlin
July 3
 
Jon Helstrom
July 7
 
David Allison
July 11
 
Traci Marciniak
July 11
 
Eric Dott
July 12
 
Jim Jarosz
July 16
 
Skeeter Moore
July 16
 
Todd Fedora
July 16
 
John Hawley
July 17
 
Bruce Anderson
July 18
 
Dick Carlson
July 21
 
Dennis Cummings
July 22
 
Jenny Peterson
July 23
 
Wally Holt
July 27
 
Dan Mundt
July 28