Where do we meet? Time: Every Monday - 12:00 - 1:30 PM Place: Airport Hilton, - Bloomington MN |
Who are Bloomington Rotarians? Chartered in 1961, Bloomington Rotary has a wide variety of men and women members. They range from new, younger members to charter members. They are community leaders, business people, government and school officials, clergy, and others. Roughly half of our members lives and works in Bloomington. |
What is Rotary? Rotary international is an organization of 1.2 million business and professional leaders in some 31,000 Clubs in more than 165 countries. In 2005, Rotary International celebrated their 100th year as the world's oldest service club. For more information on Rotary International please visit www.rotary.org. |
This is Bloomington Rotary The Rotary Club of Bloomington is for civic-minded, current and emerging business and professional leaders who join together for fellowship, professional enrichment, and the opportunity to serve. Our members provide volunteer time, money and expertise to improve the community and support the youth of Bloomington. The club encourages high ethical standards in business and professions and fosters international understanding and goodwill. To learn more about our club please download the Bloomington Rotary Brochure. |
| Upcoming Programs February 20: “Board of Directors Meeting” Hilton 10:45 AM February 27: Daymakers Rotary “Service Matters” Event March 7: “State of the City”, City Hall Plaza March 11: “Taste of Chocolate” Noon to 4:00 PM, Center for the Arts March 19: “Board of Directors Meeting” Hilton 10:45 AM April 16: Vocational Visit, “Hennepin County Jail” June 19, 2012: Tuesday, “International Village Clinic 10th Anniversary Celebration” Minnesota Valley Country Club SAVE the DATE Rotary on Cable, Channel 14 BEC-TV Channel 14 Spread the word…."Like" us on Facebook and "Join" our group on Linkedin. In both cases the search keywork "Bloomington Noon Rotary MN". |
| Mission An organization of leaders working together to make a difference in our community and the world. |
| The Four Way Test Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all Concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? |
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Four Avenues of Service
Club Service focuses on strengthening
fellowship and ensuring the smooth
functioning of Rotary clubs. Learn about
effective club service in Membership and
Training.
Vocational Service involves club members
serving others through their professions
and aspiring to high ethical standards.
Rotarians, as business leaders, share
skills and expertise through their vocations,
and they inspire others in the process.
Community Service is the opportunity
Rotary clubs have to implement club
projects and activities that improve life in
the local community.
International Service encompasses efforts
to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach
around the world and to promote world
understanding and peace. It includes
everything from contributing to PolioPlus to
helping Rotary Youth Exchange students
adjust to their host countries.
Copyright 2012 The Rotary Club of Bloomington, MN
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| “An Artist’s Life” Guest: Gregory Graham, Artist May 21st, 2012 - Noon - 1:30 PM Bloomington Airport Hilton |
Where does one find inspiration and clarity of voice or
style that makes them unique? What does it take to
create? Our guest, Gregory Graham, a nationally known
artist, grew up in Watervliet, New York. He received his
BA and MA from the State University of New York at
Albany and his MFA from the University of Tennessee,
Knoxville. Graham has been the recipient of numerous
style that makes them unique? What does it take to
create? Our guest, Gregory Graham, a nationally known
artist, grew up in Watervliet, New York. He received his
BA and MA from the State University of New York at
Albany and his MFA from the University of Tennessee,
Knoxville. Graham has been the recipient of numerous
awards, including grants from the Jerome Foundation and the Minnesota State Arts
Board. Graham's creative work has historically focused on painting and printmaking,
but he has also experimented with filmmaking in the last decade.
Graham's work has been exhibited in venues around the country including the
Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock; Centennial Art Center, Nashville; Groveland Gallery,
Minneapolis; Honolulu Academy of Arts; Oklahoma Art Center, Oklahoma City; and
our own Bloomington Art Center, among many others. He is also represented in the
collections of The Bayly Museum, University of Virginia, Charlottesville; Purdue
University, West Lafayette, Indiana; Quaker Chemical Foundation, Philadelphia; and
many others.
Graham has screened his films at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design; the
Minnesota Museum of American Art; the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center, Saint
Paul; the Riverview Theatre, Minneapolis; and the Bloomington Art Center. Pictured
here is one of Graham’s paintings, “Kwik Trip (Foray)”.
Board. Graham's creative work has historically focused on painting and printmaking,
but he has also experimented with filmmaking in the last decade.
Graham's work has been exhibited in venues around the country including the
Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock; Centennial Art Center, Nashville; Groveland Gallery,
Minneapolis; Honolulu Academy of Arts; Oklahoma Art Center, Oklahoma City; and
our own Bloomington Art Center, among many others. He is also represented in the
collections of The Bayly Museum, University of Virginia, Charlottesville; Purdue
University, West Lafayette, Indiana; Quaker Chemical Foundation, Philadelphia; and
many others.
Graham has screened his films at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design; the
Minnesota Museum of American Art; the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center, Saint
Paul; the Riverview Theatre, Minneapolis; and the Bloomington Art Center. Pictured
here is one of Graham’s paintings, “Kwik Trip (Foray)”.
