14 members heard new member Dr. Nick Weinand speak entertainingly about his background, (Korean adoptee raised in the Twin Cities); education (English major before a U-turn 20 years ago into dentistry); career (many years of service at a nonprofit clinic in St. Paul); family (wife Nancy and two children); and interests (music, books, camping, tabletop games).
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: June 17- meet at 730 at The Golden Nuts sweets and snacks store, 4801 Central Avenue, Columbia Heights. Replaces meeting at Central Mix. June 24- Club President Paul Nealy, Rotary Year-End Review. July 1- NO MEETING due to the July 4 holiday.
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
A sign-up sheet for staffing the informational table at the Columbia Heights Arts and Info Fair on June 17 from 4-7 pm was passed around at today’s meeting. Contact Bob Tholkes at
fchrotary@gmail.com if you can spend some time at the table.
Social Committee Scott Lund informs that only 3-4 places remain for the summer social at the “Broadway and More” show at Crooner’s Supper Club, 6161 Hwy 65, Fridley. Show at 6 pm, several are showing up at 5 for dinner.
Treasurer Will Rottler expects to issue invoices within the week for the current billing quarter, which ends June 30. Watch your email!
Rottler has also been elected as President-Elect, replacing Erik Johnston.
CLUB OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Help staff an informational table or assist at club functions:
Wednesday, June 17- Columbia Heights Arts and Info Fair, 4-7 pm, Huset Park West,
520 Mill St.
Thursday, July 16 – Fridley 49er Days. Fun Run, St. Philip’s Church, 6180 Hwy 65,
Fridley, 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 23 - The Columbia Heights Monarch Festival, Kordiak Park, 1845 49th
Ave NE, Columbia Heights, 5-8 pm.
Thursday, July 30- Golf or fill non-golf functions at the annual Golf Classic fundraiser at The Refuge Golf Course, 21250 Yellow Pine St NW, Oak Grove, MN, an all day event. Our only fundraiser! All hands on deck!
CLUB REMINDERS
The District Governor line (District Governor, DG Elect, and DG Nominee) installation party for 2026-27 DG Michael-Jon Pease of St. Paul Rotary is scheduled for Sat., June 27, from 2-4 p.m. at Dove Hill historic mansion, 260 Summit Avenue. Register at https://registrations.dacdb.com/Register/index.cfm?EventID=77857860&NoCaptcha
Area 9 social- Members are invited to participate in the District 5960 Area 9 social, 5 pm on Tuesday, June 30 at the Green Mill Restaurant, 1000 Gramsie Rd, Shoreview.
Treasurer Rottler is available by phone for online dues payments on Square. Contact him at 763-670-4259. Payments can also be turned in at meetings or mailed to FCH Rotary, 3966 Reservoir Blvd., Columbia Heights 55421.
The club board meets next via Google Meet at noon on Tuesday, August 11. More info TBA.
Rotary International announced that the May 27-28, 2028 RI convention will be held in Minneapolis. It will be organized cooperatively by Districts 5580, 5950, 5960, and 6250.
MEMBER SPECIALS
Rich Coleman reminds that Grace Evangelical Free Church, 755 73rd Ave NE, Fridley, welcomes volunteers on the second Friday of each month to help sort food and fill grocery carts for distribution at its food shelf. Volunteers are particularly needed this Friday, June 12, from 4-7 pm.
Scott Lund, founder of the Fridley Arts Foundation, seeks volunteers to walk the 49er Days parade route on Thursday, July 16, and hand out flyers for its upcoming arts dedication ceremony.
Kristen Stuenkel passes on the following June events at Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall Street, Minneapolis, partner in our Operation Pollination group:
Rooted in Water Open House | Thursday, 6/11 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Oh, How the Words Flow a River poem unveiling with Andrea Jenkins | Saturday, 6/13 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Main programming from 10:00-10:40 a.m. with time to linger and explore afterwards)
Share the River | Saturday, 6/27 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Coffee and light refreshments and a paddle on the River with Wilderness Inquiry. Everyone welcome!
