Joining the FCH Rotary breakfast meetings on Zoom: open the link below, click on Open Zoom Meetings, and follow the prompts.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5539809296
PROGRAMS
On January 25, 16 members heard Executive Director Laura Herman and Gladys share information on the mission and programs of Helping Paws Foundation's service dog training. Laura and a Helping Paws trainer were informative, and Gladys was especially well-behaved. On February 1, 16 members heard Janelle Erickson of White Bear Rotary described in detail her club's Rotary District Grant project in Lesotho, Africa, in cooperation with the Touching Tiny Lives Foundation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
STRIVE students will visit Minneapolis College and Summit Academy on Tuesday, February 14. Members are invited to accompany the group. Contact Steve Klaers at 612-599-8103 if planning to attend.
The club board met on February 1 and agreed to donate $1000.00 to the Fridley 49er Days celebration to help defray its expenses.
REMINDERS The Pollination Committee will meet next on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30 a.m. on Zoom. The Zoom link is https://colheights-k12-mn-us.zoom.us/j/86557933324. Contact organizer Kristen Stuenkel with any questions at stuenkek@colheights.k12.mn.us.
Social Committee Scott Lund is planning a limited-capacity mystery event for April or May.
Save The Date: the annual district 5960 conference is scheduled for April 29, 2023, a joint conference with Districts 5580 (northern Minny and NoDak) and 5950 at Madden’s Golf Resort on Gull Lake in Brainerd. Registration is now open.
Additional mentors for Fridley STRIVE students are sought, and potential mentors next year for a mentoring program at Columbia Heights High School are encouraged to attend the ongoing mentor meetings with Fridley STRIVE students. Contact Steve Klaers at 612-599-8103.
Rotary International produces podcasts on various subjects, available at https://on.rotary.org/3VnjizH.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: February 8: Brooke Summers of EveryMeal.org will speak about its programs providing meals to students in Columbia Heights and Fridley. February 15: Susan Fullerton, new Executive Director of the Lee Carlson Center, will provide an update on the Center's programs. February 22: Betsy Hoium, daughter of member Vern Hoium, will describe her work as a hospital chaplain.
