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FCH Rotary not meeting at ShortStop Grill today.
 
             
April 22, 2020
 
INVOCATION
Stephen Keeler:
Covid-19: A Prayer of Solidarity
For all who have contracted coronavirus,
     We pray for care and healing.
For those who are particularly vulnerable,
     We pray for safety and protection.
For all who experience fear or anxiety,
     We pray for peace of mind and spirit.
For affected families who are facing difficult decisions between food on the table or public safety,
     We pray for policies that recognize their plight.
For those who do not have adequate health insurance,
     We pray that no family will face financial burdens alone.
For those who are afraid to access care due to immigration status,
     We pray for recognition of the God-given dignity of all.
For our brothers and sisters around the world,
     We pray for shared solidarity.
For public officials and decision makers,
     We pray for wisdom and guidance.
Father, during this time may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all.
     Grant peace.
     Grant comfort.
     Grant healing.
     Be with us, Lord.
 Amen.
 
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Vern Hoium: "That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons of history."  Aldous Huxley.  
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
From District 5960: Hello District Rotarians and Rotaractors! We are excited to present a special District event, "A Special Night of Connecting!" This will be held virtually through Zoom so everyone can participate. The date is May 1 and the night will feature two speakers that we had lined up to be our keynote speakers for the District Conference of Clubs. Rotary International General Secretary and CEO John Hewko will be our keynote speaker, and Rotary Geek Tiffany Ervin will be our special guest and opening speaker. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uJYqd-Cupj4tPFdnb7TlDJN1GjSC8B3cKw 
 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 
REMINDERS:
The Bikes for Kids bike giveaway scheduled to take place on Saturday morning, April 25 at Stevenson Elementary School, 6080 E. River Road in Fridley has been postponed indefinitely. It will serve as the next club service project, with volunteers responsible for helmet-fitting.
 
The District 5960 Conference of Clubs will take place April 30-May 1 at the Mystic Lake Event Center, Prior Lake, has been cancelled.
 
The district Awards Team needs Rotarians to help determine which clubs should be the winners of our annual District Club Awards. This task is completed by email. It offers a glimpse into the activities of other clubs in our area. Contact Mitch Popple, District Awards Team Leader at (calmar.popple@gmail.com) if you will help. The process has been postponed until mid-May.
 
2020-21 District Governor Ed Marek of the St. Paul Sunrise Club is scheduled to be installed on Tuesday evening, June 23 at the Wilder Foundation, 451 Lexington Pkwy, St. Paul.
 
The event website, fchgolfclassic.com, is up for the 2020 Classic is scheduled for Monday, July 20, at The Refuge Golf Club in Oak Grove, last year’s site.