At the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, I asked all Rotary members to become champions in our effort to illuminate mental health needs near and far. This includes helping one another feel more supported, advocating for mental health services, and building bridges with experts in the field to expand access to treatment.
It’s an important task and a big ask. But it’s also something that should feel familiar to every Rotary member — because everything we do is in the spirit of caring, giving, friendship, and compassion, and has been from the beginning of our organization.
Submitted by: Tim Clair, District 5580 Foundation Chair 2023-2025
Foundation wrap up - 2022-2023 fiscal year
The fiscal year 2022-23 came to a close on June 30, 2023. As I mentioned in previous articles, our Annual Fund giving goal is $100 per capita ($100 average per Rotarian in our district). While we did not achieve our annual fund goal, we had a very successful year closing out the year at approximately $92.42 per capita. That is the 2nd highest per capita contribution in the past 5 years! Considering we were sitting at $67 per capita in May 2023, the Foundation Committee extends a huge THANK YOU to the Rotarians that responded and impacted our Annual Fund giving!
District 5580 is now calling for nominations for the office of District Governor for the Rotary year 2026-2027, and qualified Rotarians may submit a nomination for consideration by the District Nominating Committee.
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.
Submitted By: Dale Kelm, Ashland Rotary Club President
On behalf of the Ashland Rotary Club and the City of Ashland, we ask for your support and commitment to our plans to build a community splash pad at Bayview Park in Ashland, WI. The construction of a splash pad will provide a safe and accessible recreational asset that will enhance our community for area citizens and visitors.
August 25-26th the Rotary Club of Superior and Duluth Skyline Rotary are partnering with 23rd Veteran to present the 20th Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival (LSDBF) at Barker's Island in Superior Wisconsin.
This festival is organized, operated and staffed by Rotarians to provide free, family, fun. Since 2002, LSDBF has raised over $1.3 million to support charitable organizations in the Twin Ports.
Come on down to race or to just participate in a day packed with fun. Visit https://superiordragons.org/ for more information.
Submitted by: Del Quigley, Noon Rotary Club of Minot, ND
The Noon Rotary Club of Minot ND would like to invite all District 5580 clubs and members to a tribute to 1st Responders on September 11 at 10:00 AM at the International Peace Gardens, located north of Dunseith, ND.
The tribute will be at the 9/11 memorial site within the gardens that was sponsored and paid for by Rotarians from District 5580 and Manitoba. Come when you wish but the program will be at 10:00 and there is a $25.00 per car entry fee to the gardens. Contact Del Quigley at (701) 260-3030 for more information.
Come to DL for our 40th Annual Noon Rotary Golf Tournament! September 15th at 12:30 PM at the Detroit Lakes Country Club. Our goal is almost 40 teams – 36 would be ideal. Last year we had 23 teams so Register my team today!
It’s that time of year again to check your health! Our 23rd Annual Community Blood Screening is September 13-15th from 7-9am at the EMS Building. We serve close to 600 people! This service helps the community, healthcare providers, Rotary, and youth programs and scholarships we fund.
Submitted by: Christi M. Stonecipher, Bismarck Rotary Club
Bismarck Rotarians enjoyed a wonderful social and potluck at the home of Dan and Karen Preszler on the evening of July 13. These gatherings outside of regular meetings and service projects help promote the sense of community and fellowship within the club. “The foundation upon which Rotary is built is friendship; on no less firm foundation could it have stood.” - Paul P. Harris, Founder
Submitted by: Tricia Geffre, Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary
Oktoberfest is coming to Downtown DL. September 30th we'll have games, food, biergarten, and more! Heinrich and Heidi (Andy and Sandy Lia) will be hosting. Come visit us! www.OktoberFestDL.com!
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