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The Rotary Club of Harlem , The Rotary Club of Topeka, and The Rotary Club of Minneapolis recently held their first ever joint meeting for an important conversation on Unconscious Racial Bias and Accountability. The attached resource page was created with the hopes that each member will seek to deepen their understanding on the concept of unconscious bias and how it plays a role in the context of our society.
I am pleased to share the news that we have received a membership application for Mary Pat Cumming. Mary Pat's sponsor is Jim Vos.
Mary Pat is a High School Principal at the FAIR (Fine Arts Interdisciplinary Resource School) School in downtown Minneapolis, the current Secretary for the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals, the President-Elect for the Hennepin Division of MASSP, and President of the Minneapolis Association of School Principals - Secondary Division.
She enjoys ballroom dancing and golf - and wants to join City of Lakes Rotary to engage and provide service to the downtown MPLS community as well as bridge to education and youth engagement for members.
If you would like further information about, or have any objection to, Mary Pat’s application for membership, please contact Ross Naylor before July 27th, 2020.
One of the world’s greatest Cuban pianists will be with us July 22! Nachito Herrera will be joined by Marlene Pauley for a very special presentation. Combining Western classical music with traditional Cuban rhythms, Herrera is in high demand in the US and abroad. Last year, he was a featured guest artist with the Wayzata Symphony Orchestra for the 2019-2020 season, working closely with Marlene Pauley ,WSO Music Director. Pauley will join the Zoom meeting for Q & A with Nachito to discuss his immigration to the US, music education and playing with the Wayzata Symphony Orchestra. Watch a performance here.
Our Club has sponsored ACT United and their work with Prevention of Human Trafficking for the last 3 years. Last year, Jessica Bartholomew, the Executive Director, was awarded our Rotary of Hope award for her outstanding youth programs. We are happy to see our Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison highlight the importance of this prevention work.
THANKS EVERYONE, FOR MAKING THE 2019-20 ROTARY YEAR A GREAT SUCCESS!!
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE GREAT PEOPLE SERVING ON THE CLUB AND FOUNDATION BOARDS:
- Carol Russell – President-Elect
- Scott Benson – VP & Membership Chair
- Brock Ray – Immediate Past President
- Bill Klein and Bob Baker – Foundation
- John Vandermyde – Foundation
- Anna Coskran – Treasurer
- John Coskran – Assistant Treasurer
- Maria Bavender – Secretary
- Gayle Noakes – At Large, District Liaison
- Terryl Brumm – Projects Chair
AND, THANKS TO MORE GREAT PEOPLE THAT CHAIRED COMMITTEES/SERVED THE CLUB:
- INTERNATIONAL SERVICE - Alex Falenczykowski and Christine Hutcheson
- Youth Exchange Subcommittee Chair – Christine Hutcheson
- VOCATIONAL SERVICE – Jeff Meacham and Steve Morris
- COMMUNITY SERVICE – Marlene Dieterich and Ellen Archibald
- CLUB SERVICE – Aaron Wicks and Jodi Massey
- PROGRAMS – Dean Sanberg and Matthew Prediger
- MEMBERSHIP – Scott Benson and Jean Johnson
- CLUB ADMINISTRATION – Sheila Gothmann and Dick Mosman
- WEBMASTER – Chad Eslinger
- AUDIO VISUAL – Tom Tamura
- ZOOM CZAR – Brock Ray
AND THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR DONATING TO THE CITY OF LAKES AND THE ROTARY FOUNDATIONS - HERE'S WHERE YOUR DOLLARS HELPED DURING 2019-20:
- INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
- Mila Tres water project – A huge thank you to Bill Jackson for his work on the RI grant application for Mila Tres!!!!
- Days for Girls
- Wakimi Village Guatemala
- Sudan Health
- Youth Exchange – sponsored 2 incoming students (Davi and Judith!)
- VOCATIONAL SERVICE
- Camp Enterprise
- Junior Achievement
- Prodeo Academy – computer equipment for remote learning
- Dunwoody College – YCAP program
- COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Community Emergency Services
- Edison High School – Harmony Bridge
- Hennepin County Library – Read to Me
- Jefferson School Eco Crew
- Joyce Preschool – Literacy Champions
- Reading Partners
- Way to Grow
- The Sheridan Story
- Warm Hands Warm Hearts
- ACT United – Human Trafficking
Our hearts are heavy because of the recent events in Minneapolis – the tragic death of George Floyd, the damage to many local businesses and neighborhoods, and the pain and suffering seen on the faces of people speaking out against racism and inequity.
At Rotary, we have no tolerance for racism. Promoting respect, celebrating diversity, demanding ethical leadership and working tirelessly to advance peace are central tenets of our work. After the events of the past several weeks, it is clear that we have work to do to create more just, open and welcoming communities for all people.
We know there are no easy fixes and that challenging conversations and a lot of hard work lie before all of us. Rotary's strength has long been our ability and commitment to bringing people together. We will tap into that strength now as we stand with those who are working for peace and justice.
We are people of action. We will do our part to listen, learn and act to ensure that we continue to contribute to making positive change in our communities and throughout the world.
Following is the proposed slate of candidates for the 2020-21 Minneapolis City of Lakes Board of Directors and Committee leaders. Thanks to all who agreed to serve next year! This slate will be voted on at the January 8, 2020 meeting.
2020 – 2021 Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club Slate | |
Board: | |
President | Carol Russell |
Past President | Jewelie Grape |
President-Elect | Scott Benson |
Vice President/Membership Chair | Ross Naylor |
Membership Co-Chair | Jean Johnson |
Treasurer | John Coskran |
Assistant Treasurer | Cindy Lennie |
Secretary | Maria Bavender |
Sergeant-at-Arms | Tom Tamura |
Club Administrator | |
Assistant Club Administrator | Dick Mosman |
Projects Chair | Terryl Brumm |
Foundation Chair | Bill Klein |
Foundation Co-Chair | Bob Baker |
Programs Committee Chair | Matthew Prediger |
Programs Committee Co-Chair | Jim Vos |
At Large – Social Media | Sangam Napit |
At Large | Patrick Joyce |
At Large – District Liaison/Strategy | Gayle Noakes |
Web Master | Brock Ray |
Avenues of Service: | |
Community Service Committee Chair | Ellen Archibald |
Community Service Committee Co-Chair | Kathy Kuehl |
International Service Committee Chair | Chris Hutcheson |
International Service Committee Co-Chair | Bill Jackson |
Vocational Service Committee Chair | Steve Morris |
Vocational Service Committee Co-Chair | Pending |
Club Service Chair | Jodi Massey |
Club Service Co-Chair | Anna Prisacari |
July 15, 2020
- Day Chair: Dick Hall
- Greeter: Anna Coskran
- Reflection: Jennifer Creadick
- New Member Vocational: Zal Parakh
