September 9 Preview: “Wilderness Inquiry” Guest: Erica Rivers

Wilderness Inquiry’s mission is to connect people of all ages back-grounds, identities, and abilities through shared outdoor adventures so that all people can equitably experience the benefits of time spent in nature. They are headquartered in the Twin Cities, but op-erate globally. They collaborate with hundreds of local, national and international organizations to assure they […]
September 5 Preview: “Community Service at VEAP”

Up to 8 Rotarians can volunteer their time at VEAP for the after-noon to help along side others from VEAP with food packing (sorting, breaking down items, repackaging) in the Pantry or help-ing clients with their shopping so clients are able to pick the variety of items that they need. Join for whatever time you […]
August 26 Preview: “Update on International Village Clinic” Rotarian Abul Sharah

Dr. Abul Sharah has spoken to us many times about his work in India. This week we will be hearing about an expansion of the same work Abul has been doing in India. This new clinic is being established in San Lu-cas Toliman, Guatemala. Abul always dreamed about expansion of his work and he has […]
August 22 Preview: “All Family Picnic” Bush Lake Shelter #2

Come One, Come all…RSVP via your Club Runner invite. Bloomington Rotary Family Picnic…All Invited!When: Thursday, August 22Where: West Bush Lake Picnic Shelter #2Time: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PMClub will provide: meats, buns, paper plates, utensils.What to Bring: A Dish to share of your choice and your own beverages. Lawn Games to share if you have […]
August 12 Preview: “Bravo Zulu House” Past DG Holly Callen Special Guest: Jack Zimmerman, Veteran

Every hour a Veteran somewhere in the U.S. commits suicide! We owe our Veterans more! Bravo Zulu House has “Declared War on PTSD!” – one of the main causes of suicide among our Veterans. Bravo Zulu is the FIRST and ONLY ALL-VETERAN sober living home in the U.S. helping veterans deal with the combined problems […]
August 8 Preview: “Community Service at VEAP” Volunteer at VEAP between 2:15 and 5:00—Please RSVP

Up to 8 Rotarians can volunteer their time at VEAP for the afternoon to help along side others from VEAP with food packing (sorting, breaking down items, repackaging) in the Pantry or helping clients with their shopping so clients are able to pick the variety of items that they need. Join for whatever time you […]
July 29 Preview: Vocational Visit “Donaldson Company” 1400 W. 94th Street, Bloomington, 55431

Today we will move away from the Hilton to visit a promi-nent business within our city. Donaldson Company is one of the leading providers of filtration systems and replacement parts worldwide. After lunch and brief club business, a tour of the company will be available. RSVP was necessary through your Club Runner Invite. Lunch is […]
July 22 Preview: “District Governor Sharon Bloodworth”

Sharon Bloodsorth is our District Governor for Rotary year 2024 to 2025 and her home club is Minneapolis Rotary Club #9. She celebrates her 21st anniversary in Rotary this year! Sharon owns one of the largest private investment firms wholly owned by a woman in Minnesota and Florida. She says she attributes much of this […]
July 18 Preview: “Meet and Greet” Hilton Chop House Bar Area

We will be continuing our third Thursday evening Meet and Greet meetings throughout the coming Rotary year except August and December. August is our Family Picnic and December will be a special Holiday gathering. We gather at 5:00 PM at the Hilton on France Avenue and Hwy 494 in the Chop House Bar area. We […]