One of Rotary’s greatest strengths is the ability of our members to come together to create lasting change, and The Rotary Foundation helps us transform dreams of change into reality.
From eradicating polio to building peace, much of the work we do around the world would not be possible without our continued support of our Foundation.
The cause of peace is especially important to me, and one of the most effective ways we build peace is our Rotary Peace Fellowship — a product of The Rotary Foundation. The program helps current and aspiring peace and development professionals around the world learn how to prevent and how to end conflict.
Kay Parries (bio) pictured with her husband Dan Parries
November is Rotary Foundation Month
The Magic of Giving
November is a particular time for Rotarians around the world. It’s Rotary Foundation Month, a time to celebrate The Rotary Foundation's incredible impact and renew our commitment to its mission of “Doing Good in the World.”
The Magic of the Rotary Foundation
There’s a certain magic to The Rotary Foundation. It’s the magic of turning a single donation into a life-changing opportunity. It’s the magic of bringing people from all around the globe together to work towards a common goal. And it’s the magic of creating a lasting impact that will be felt for generations to come.
We just finished visiting the Clubs in District 5580. In our Club visits and travels across District 5580, I’ve seen and experienced the “Magic” you bring to your clubs and communities. You are people of Action!
Attention Club Presidents, as we the start the second quarter of your 2024-25 Rotary year, it’s the perfect time to align your club’s goals with the larger vision of Rotary International. By entering your goals into Club Central, you’re not just planning for the year ahead—you’re contributing to the global Rotary movement, showcasing the impactful work you’re doing, and helping us track our collective progress.
Why Set Your Club Goals in Club Central?
Setting goals for your club is more than a checklist; it’s a way to measure progress, stay focused, and celebrate your achievements. The process is simple, flexible, and provides you with a clear view of how your club is advancing in areas that matter most to Rotary’s mission. Whether your focus is on engaging members, increasing your community impact, expanding your reach, or enhancing your adaptability, Club Central makes it easy to track and adjust your goals as needed.
Submitted by: Marg Woods, Thunder Bay-PA Rotary, District Environmental Committee
A Delicious Plant Rich Diet Challenge for Rotarians
The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group, ESRAG, has launched a “Plant-Rich Diet Task Force encouraging communities to eat more plant foods – whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, and fewer animal products – meat, dairy, eggs, fish and seafood. Talks, workshops, and challenges are regularly organized to spread awareness about the massive environmental and health benefits of plant-rich diets, as well as guidance and support for how to adopt them.”
Join the ESRAG challenge, like the Rotary Club of Thunder Bay-Port Arthur, that has started a plant based dinner club for fellowship and fun exploring new recipes and sharing food experiences.
WE CAN ONLY SHARE YOUR CLUB'S NEWS, IF WE KNOW ABOUT YOUR CLUB'S NEWS!
The number one thing most clubs want to know is what is happening around the District, but we can't help spread the word if we don't know what your club is up to.
Please submit a summary of your club events, news and projects to Renae Ronquist and Gloria Mink by the 10th of each month. We can include information in our Monday Minutes and in our newsletter.
Last week, on World Polio Day, our Wahpeton Breckenridge Rotary Club hosted Pints for Polio at Firehouse Pub in Wahpeton. Our event ran from 5-8 PM. Firehouse Pub contributed $1 for every drink sold and we also collected cash donations. We raised $520 (before the Bill & Melinda Gates donation.) We had a great crowd and gave out door prizes every 15 minutes. We had a sponsored taco bar and good participation from Rotarians.
Your club could win a vest for each member, plus an additional 10% for those new members that will join after seeing you working in those vests. The vests are sized to your members (be sure to allow room for sweaters and coats!) and your club logo will be on the vests. To enter your club in the January vest drawing, send an email to RotaryLinda5580@gmail.com.
The Bismarck Rotary Club once again had a successful concession stand at Papa's Pumpkin Patch three weekends in October. This fundraiser brings in thousands of dollars for the club every year. Local high school students work alongside Rotarians, earning service hours for National Honor Society and other clubs. Rotarians enjoy interacting with area youth in service while raising funds for a variety of club projects.
Dickinson Rotarians dressed as a baker, pancakes and bacon handed out candy to a record 3,000 trick or treaters at Trick or Trunk in downtown Dickinson on Halloween. The club recently held its annual Pancake Karnival, with proceeds going to support the end of polio worldwide.
Dickinson Rotary Club recently welcomed two new members: Caitlin Clatterbuck, sponsored by Kari Shea, is the senior living coordinator at CountryHouse and Josiah Cuellar, sponsored by Joy Schoch, is the owner of his own business, Buffalo Eye Photography.
Adam Hughley is the business owner and manager of Happy Sleeper Mattress and Furniture Store. He is also a youth hockey and soccer coach, board member of Glen Avon Hockey Club, and an avid mountain biker.
Joe Meierhoff
Joe Meierhoff is the Regional Sourcing Manager for Strategic Materials (SMI), North America’s largest glass recycler. He is responsible for the Midwest: Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and his home base Duluth Minnesota.
Joe was born and raised in Duluth, went to school in Proctor followed by a tour of duty with the US Marine in the Gulf War. He is married to his beloved wife Laurena of 30 years and has two kids Lily and Jace.
Spending time with family out on the water or on the ski hill is where you’ll find him in his off time.
Welcome new members to the Duluth Skyline Rotary Club!
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