UPCOMING PROGRAMS: October 23- Member Brenda Lewis leads an across-the-street expedition after breakfast to Fridley Public Schools’ new VISTA alternative-learning facility. October 30- President Mike Oakley will lead a club business session. Nov. 6- NO MEETING- Charter Dinner (see below).
PROGRAM
15 members and guest Craig Malm of Mahtomedi, a former, longtime member, met at RAO Mfg. in Brooklyn Center and toured its metal stamping and assembly facility.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Several Fridley Public School officials, including board chair Jake Karnopp, are expected to breakfast with the club on October 23 and accompany members on the tour of the VISTA facility.
The Fridley STRIVE program will kick off with the first meeting of mentors and students on Thursday morning, October 24 at 9 a.m. at the school. Contact Steve Klaers at 612-599-8103 if interested in attending.
With the club board approving an expenditure in 2025-26 for a Rotary grant proposal, members are encouraged to suggest possible projects for either a district or international grant. Contact Secretary Bob Tholkes at
fridleychrotary@gmail.com.
Places remain at the Rotary table for 10 at the Columbia Heights High School Alumni Foundation dinner at Banquets of Minnesota on Thursday, October 24. Our invite to attend on a complimentary basis now extends to members and guests.
REMINDERS
On October 23 member Brenda Lewis will lead a presentation about and tour of Fridley Public Schools new VISTA alternative learning program, housed across the intersection of Shortstop and Old Central Avenue. Breakfast and the Rotary meeting will be at Shortstop followed by the walk to VISTA.
The annual Charter Dinner will take place on Wednesday evening, November 6, at Banquets of Minnesota, 6310 Hwy 65, Fridley. Doors open at 6:00. District 5960 District Governor Ed Boeve will be on hand. Sign up at a breakfast meeting or contact Scott Lund at 612-860-3235.
The next club board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4 at 9 a.m. at Fridley Community Center, 6058 7 St NE. All members are welcome.
Rotary International announced that the May 27-28, 2028 (changed from 2029) RI convention will be held in Minneapolis. It will be organized cooperatively by Districts 5580, 5950, 5960, and 6250.
Additional mentors for Fridley STRIVE students are sought. Contact Steve Klaers at 612-599-8103.
