Thursday 7/16 Borgen Project Ambassador, Nicholas Collins
Thursday 7/23 Maple Plain Council Member, John Fay
Thursday 7/30 NO MEETING (5th Thursday)
The following report is from Plymouth MN Rotary Foundation Chair, Bruce Behm:
Here are the results for FYE 2020 (June):
*Total raised: $10,113, we show 37 Members for an average Club donation of $267 vs $254 for the District, slightly above average.
*We received donations from 22 Members (an average of $345/Member donating or just short of our request of $365/Member) plus approximately $2,500 from Dues and Fines.
*15 Members choose not to donate
Thank you all for your support of the Rotary Foundation – Polio Plus and it’s goals.
Bruce
NEW PROJECT:
Some years ago the Club’s Annual Fundraiser was Duck on Parade. It was held at the Hilde Performance Center following Plymouth on Parade. Numbered plastic Ducks would be sent down a wood sluice into the pond, then two Rotarians in a small row boat would “fish” them out of the pond in random order to determine prize winners from those who had “leased” a duck/s for the Duck Race.
When we gave up the Duck promotion for the similar basketball lottery plan we now use, we had to find a place to store the large wooden sluice and Peter Bartling came to the rescue. He owns a steel building he acquired when he purchased a lake cabin some years ago, and offered to have us store the sluice there for possible future use.
We now want to dismantle the sluice and recover the lumber, allowing Peter to reclaim the space used.
OPPORTUNITY:
(1) Do any of you know of some worthy non-profit which might have need for some free lumber? That would be a good use of the reclaimed lumber, mostly 2 by 4’s and plywood. If you have suggestions, please call Steve Beachler at 763-473-3069 or 612-701-5510.
(2) We will need a few Rotarians and a couple of pick-up trucks to travel to Peter’s cabin on a date yet to be selected, to dismantle the lumber and bring it back to Plymouth, hopefully to donate the material to some deserving non-profit. Probably would be a half-day outing on a weekend yet to be selected.
Welcome to a New Rotary year!
Dear Rotarians,
Rotary is People of Action. We are where neighbors, friends and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders and take action to create lasting change.
We are being met with unforeseen challenges in our world and I am so proud to be taking these issues on together with you. Our mission, "Service Above Self" will help build connection to each other and our community even when we may feel so separated.
The health and safety of our members and community will be a top priority as we move through this year together.
I am so excited about OUR upcoming year and the actions WE will take to create lasting change in the world.
It is my honor to be of service to our club and community.
Thank you,
President Mary Christensen
Rotary in Action: Over the past 100-plus days, our club has used funds to purchase computer tablets for senior assisted living and nursing homes, so that residents and tenants can stay connected to family and friends. Relationships were established with local businesses that provided donated flowers to folks. Ice cream treats, soda and snacks were delivered, too! You can be a part of this activity. Please call club member, Carol Parrish to take part.
Heart Safe Plymouth has help train folks to properly use hands-only CPR and AED, automated external defibrillator, for several years. Sessions scheduled in April and May were cancelled, but it is our hope we can resume public and business sessions this fall. We will update.
Thank you to the club members Russ Carlson, Don Weber, Norm Okerstrom, Steve Marti and Steve Beachler who have coordinated this work. Plymouth MN Rotary is proud to support.
Our Brewfest fundraiser that raises funds for Heart Safe was cancelled for 2020. We are looking ahead for 2021.
Congratulations to the new Rotary District 5950 Governor Tom Gump. For District 5950 information, please click here.
2020-2021 District Elections:
Lloyd Campbell, Rotary Club of Glenwood, MN was elected District Governor for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
Mike Mullin, St. Cloud, MN Rotary Club was elected Council of Legislation Representative and Jim Nelson, City of Lakes Rotary Club was elected as his alternate.
Tim Murphy, Edina, MN Rotary Club was elected Representative for our Bi-Zone Director Nominating Committee.
In addition the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Financials were approved with anticipated revenues being $198,515 and Expenditures being $198,515.
Quarterly club invoices are being sent out. Please review and submit payment to the club's P.O. box address. If you have questions, please reply on the email or call a board member for assistance.
