December 8th Preview: “History of the Red Kettle—Why Salvation Army Bell Ringing?” Guest: Marj Locke
Marj’s unwavering dedication to the Salvation Army over many years is a testament to her commitment and loyalty. Her journey began in the 1990s as a member of the Parkview Corps, where she has witnessed the Northside of Minneapolis evolve through numerous stages. Marj’s roots trace back to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a place […]
December 1st Preview: “Mock Job Interviews at Normandale Community College” Community Service Event
This month’s Community Service Project takes us to Normandale Community College to give students an opportunity to hone their skills at interviewing in a nonthreatening environment. Our volunteers include Kurt Hagen, Diann Kirby, Valeria Camboni Miller, Erika Rivers, Jane Fenton, Sara Tan, Bob Erickson, Don Stiles, Dave Senness, Eric Melbye, Deb Newman, Lee Mosher, El-don […]
November 24th Preview: “Strategies for Building an Engaging Online Presence” Rotarian Warsan Artan
One of our newer Rotarians, Warsan Artan, serves as the Bloom in Bloom-ington Program Facilitator for the city of Bloomington. She is an advocate for community development, youth empowerment, and equitable policy change. Her years of work with youth have given her a unique insight into social media and how best to use it to […]
November 17th Preview: “Meet and Greet” 5:00 PM Olive Lounge at the Hilton Hotel, France Ave. & Hwy 494
Our next Meet and Greet meeting is Monday, November 17, 2025. 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. We had a great turnout last month, including 4 spouse guests. All are welcome. There is no set charge for […]
November 3rd Preview: “Community Service at Mount Olivet Rolling Acres” Noon to 1:30 PM, Holiday Decorating
Don Stiles has set up a series of service opportunities for our club for this Rotary year. On Monday, November 3rd, we will head to Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA), a youth center at 1603 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431. Parking is available in the St. Luke’s church parking lot. The team members […]
October 27th Preview: “Mount Olivet Rolling Acres” Guest: Heather Guerin
Join us to learn more about Mount Olivet Rolling Acres’ three homes in Bloomington, MN—including our Youth Crisis Stabilization home. These residences are more than just places to live—they are safe, supportive environments where individuals with disabilities and youth in crisis are given the stability, care, and dignity they deserve. The home we are working […]
Camp Enterprise – November 6-8, 2025 Apply Now
Camp Enterprise is a three-day camp for high school juniors and seniors designed to introduce students to the free enterprise system and encourage leadership, entrepreneurship, and ethical business practices. It is free to attend and takes place on November 6, 7, and 8, 2025, at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, MN. The experience is often […]
Calendar…“Veterans Day Luncheon—November 13” Invite a Veteran as Your Guest. $33.00 per ticket, Edina Country Club
October 20th Preview: “Meet and Greet” Join us in the Hilton Olive Lounge at 5:00 PM
Meet and Greet set for Monday, October 20that the Hilton’s Olive Lounge – 5:00 PM Our next Meet and Greet meeting is Monday, October 20, 2025. 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. […]
October 13th Preview: “Intro to Crypto and Blockchain” Guest: Tony Margarit
Cryptocurrency is all the buzz currently, and most of us know very little about it. Tony Margarit is a finance leader in the crypto & blockchain industry with 15+ years of experience working with start-ups and high-growth companies. He started his career as a CPA and spent 5 years with a top-10 CPA firm providing […]