October 6th Preview: “Community Service at Mount Olivet Rolling Acres” Noon to 1:30
Don Stiles has set up a series of service opportunities for our club for this Rotary year. On Monday, October 6th, we will head to Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA), a youth center at 1701 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431. Parking is available in the St. Luke’s church parking lot. Our team of […]
September 29th Preview: “Loaves and Fishes Community Service,” Christ the King Lutheran Church, 4:00-6:00 PM
Christ the King Lutheran Church, 8600 Fremont Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420The shift will run from 4:00 to 6:00. There will be no noon meeting on Monday, September 29th.We are heading off-site for a community service project with Loaves & Fishes. Rotarians will be working at Christ the King Lutheran Church on Monday, September 29th. […]
September 22nd Preview: “District Governor Mark Shockey”
District 5950 Governor Mark Shockey boldly tells others, “Nothing compares to the way Rotary clubs serve others every day, both locally and globally.” He says that without a doubt, the leadership skills he has gained in his 30 years in Rotary have helped prepare him for several organizational roles and provided experiences that he uses […]
September 15th Preview: “Meet and Greet” Olive Lounge Hilton Hotel 5:00 PM
Our next Meet and Greet meeting is Monday, September 15th, 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 will continue these social evenings every third Monday throughout this rotary year. Please join us this month. We always […]
September 8th Preview: “Film Making and a Chaska Rotary Film” Guest: Gwen Briesemeister
Gwen Briesemeister is an independent filmmaker, former gifted/talented coordinator, and video production instructor. Gwen has worked for more than 26 years mentoring students in various film projects, from documentary to narrative to weekly news shows. She created her own production company 13 years ago and has been working on short independent documentary projects ever since. […]
August 25th Preview: “Update on Tanzania Grant with Edina Morningside Rotary” Guest: Rotarian Norman Siekman
Iringa Hope has had an ongoing partnership with the University of Iringa. Norm Siekman has given guest lectures at the University, Professors have used the Iringa Hope conference rooms for their seminars, and Iringa Hope has hosted interns from the University. The Dean of the Law Faculty approached Norm to discuss the need for smart […]
August 18th Preview: “Meet and Greet” Hilton Hotel, Olive Lounge, 5:00 PM
Our next Meet and Greet meeting is Monday, August 28, 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 will continue these social evenings every third Monday throughout this rotary year. Please join us this month. We encourage […]
August 11th Preview: “How You Can Help at NCC” Guests: Beena Cook and Dr. Megan Shakow
Today’s program will introduce you to the many ways that you can get involved volunteering at Normandale Community College. Our guests are planning to briefly discuss the Academic Support Centers—who they are and what they do. Then, we are going to briefly discuss how the rotary members can be involved and/or support the work we […]
August 4th Preview: “Community Service at Cornerstone” Cornerstone Building, Noon to 2:00
On Monday, August 4th, we are helping at Cornerstone to clean up the outdoor space at their main facility from Noon until 2:00PM. Cornerstone Advocacy Service, 1000 East 80th Street, Bloomington, 55420. Plan on bringing your gardening gloves and water bottle. Cornerstone will provide tools and yard bags. Don Stiles is coordinating the project. Email […]
July 28th Preview: “Onward” Eden Prairie Guest: Tricia Wright
The importance of a safe home: Onward provides transitional housing and support to young adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability. In this presentation, Executive Director Tricia Wright will share how Onward was founded, its unique approach, and stories of resilience from the young people it serves. Attendees will gain insight into the impact of stable […]