March 23rd Preview: “How to Make a Bronze Statue” Guest: Mike Knudsen
Have you ever wondered how artists actually create the beautiful bronze statues that you see in museums, community gardens, or your church? Join us for a unique program and learn the complete process for sculpting a bronze statue from idea to finished product. Mike Knudsen is a working artist. His mother and grandmother were both […]
March 16th Preview: “Meet and Greet” Hilton Hotel Olive Lounge, 5:00 PM
Our next Meet and Greet meeting is Monday. We gather at 5:00 PM at the Hilton on France Avenue and Hwy 494 in the Olive Lounge just outside the Chop House Restaurant. Please join us this month. We encourage guests, and spouses are always invited to join at these meetings. There is no set charge […]
March 9th Preview: “Endurance Leadership” Guest: Tony Loyd
On April 29, 2025, Tony Loyd was diagnosed with lung cancer. As a non-smoking endurance athlete,the news was devastating. He knew he had to dig in and find his personal endurance. As a formerFortune 500 executive, he did what he has always done. He turned to the experts. Together with hispartner, he scoured peer-reviewed research […]
March 2nd Preview: “Wilderness Inquiry Community Service” Host: Nell Holden
930 East 80th Street, Bloomington, MN 55420Noon to 1:30, Free Parking available. Wear closed-toe shoes and long hair tied up. Rotary Club members will be visiting local nonprofit Wilderness Inquiry to prepare meal kits for spring/summer 2026 adventures on March 2, 12:00–1:30 pm. Nell Holden, the organization’s director of finance and operations, will host our […]
February 23rd Preview: “Middle School Sports Update” Rotarian Eric Melbye and Guest John Born
John Born has been with the Bloomington School District for three decades. For 27 years, he taughthistory and civics as a social studies teacher, helping students understand the world around them.He also coached middle school track and field and middle school football. Currently, he serves as aBehavioral Interventionist, where he supports students in navigating the […]
February 16th Preview: “Meet and Greet” Hilton Olive Lounge 5:00 PM
Our next Meet and Greet meeting is Monday, February 16, 2026. We will gather at 5:00 PM at the Hilton located on France Avenue and Hwy 494 in the Olive Lounge, which is just outside the Chop House Restaurant.France Avenue and Hwy 494 in the Olive Lounge just outside the Chop House Restaurant. We will […]
February 9th Preview: “Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies” Guest: Megen Balda, Executive Director
Megen Balda joined the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) in 2003 and has served as executive director since 2011. She leads strategic planning, fundraising, and program development, and oversees the daily operations of GTCYS’ 38-member artistic and administrative staff, stewarding a $2.7 million budget and multiple endowed funds. Under her leadership, GTCYS has grown […]
February 2nd Preview: “Mount Olivet Rolling Acres” Community Service, Noon to 1:30 PM
On Monday, February 2nd, we will head to Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA), a youth center at 1603 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431. We will be taking down the variety of decorations that were placed in December for the holidays. Parking is available in the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church parking lot. The team […]
January 12th Preview: “Five Ways to Transform Your Body and Life in 2026” Guest: Eric Peacock, Puravida Fitness
Did you make a New Years resolution to work to become more fit or healthier in 2026? If you did, then this is the program for you! Eric Peacock has been a personal trainer for over 31 years and has owned his Puravida Fitness business for over 20 years. He loves to speak to groups […]
January 5 Preview: “Community Service at Bloomington Public Schools” Lunch Assistance—Various Schools
Rotarians will be helping with school lunches on Monday, January 5th, in a variety of elementary schools throughout Bloomington. This is a chance to interact with the students as you help to bus tables and chat. Normandale Hills Elementary (11:30 to 1:06 PM)9601 Toledo Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55437Angela Wandera, Diann Kirby, Paul Niederberger, and […]