Events

Sylvia Strobel serves as the President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT), bringing over 30 years of experience as an executive and attorney in the public broadcasting sector. Throughout her career—including leadership roles at American Public Media Group, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and Ideastream Public Media—she has navigated major industry shifts, digital expansions, and evolving audience habits. Today, as public media adapts to historic structural changes and shifting funding models, Sylvia offers invaluable insight into how local broadcasting organizations are innovating, diversifying revenue, and reinforcing their commitment to community education and trusted local storytelling.

Grab your rake, bring your family, and join us for one of our club’s favorite fall service traditions!

Rake, Rattle & Roll is a fun, family-friendly morning of service where members, families, and guests come together to rake yards for seniors, shut-ins, and other homeowners who could use a helping hand in the Longfellow-Seward neighborhood of South Minneapolis. It’s a great opportunity to introduce children to the fun of serving others while enjoying a fall morning together.

Please register yourself and your guests so we know who will be joining us.

What to Bring

If you have a rake, bring it along and mark it with your name and phone number. Leaf blowers are also helpful. No rake? No problem—there are plenty of leaves to bag! And don’t forget a good pair of work gloves.

We rake rain or shine, so dress for the weather. We would only cancel for lightning or more than two inches of snow—and in roughly 25 years, we’ve never had to cancel!

Stay for a Jucy Lucy!

After we finish raking, keep the fun going and join us at Matt’s Bar & Grill at 11:00 a.m. for one of Minneapolis’ famous Jucy Lucys.

Lunch requires a separate registration:  https://colrc.org/event/matt-s-bar-and-grill--after-raking-jucy-lucys/
 

We split the lunch tab evenly, so please bring cash. Space at Matt’s may be limited to accommodate its regular customers, so registering early will help us plan.

Come lend a hand, bring the family, and enjoy a morning of service, teamwork, and fun!

If you have registered for Rake, Rattle & Roll, please join us for lunch at Matt's.  We will split the tab so please bring cash. Register in advance so we can reserve enough seats. 

International Service Committee for the 26-27 Rotary Year meets the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00PM, with a 5:30-6:00PM social. We gather at Namaste Café (2512 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

Join us at the Good Day Cafe in Golden Valley at 6:00pm for our monthly Community Service Meeting.

Join us and celebrate our club members who receive the COL Heart of Rotary Award, Emerging Leadership Award, Dick DeVore and Paul Harris Fellow Foundation Awards. We'll also celebrate a non-profit leader in our commuity for creating lasting impact with our Hope Award and philanthropic gift. 

Save the Date, WNN is holding a networking event and COL members are invited.  Join us anytime between 4 and 7 p.m.  Come when it works for you and stay as long as you'd like. RSVP link: https://wnnnetworkevent.eventbrite.com

Join us in the Oak Room of the Minneapolis Club after the club meeting. 

Rise Early Learning Center is a high-quality affordable childcare program placing specific emphasis on supporting whole families and equipping extraordinary staff to provide better outcomes for the children they serve. COL Rotary has been a supporter of Rise Early almost since their inception. Come learn what's changing in Childcare and how this unique program is meeting the calls to replicate thier model.

Join us for our Community Service Committee Meeting at 6:00pm at the Good Day Cafe

Mark Ostrom doesn't just design spaces — he transforms lives.

A designer with nearly three decades of experience shaping landmark commercial, hospitality, and Fortune 50 workplace environments — including the original Rainforest Cafe and a million-square-foot expansion of the DeVos Center in Grand Rapids — Mark channeled that expertise into something deeply personal in 2019: Joy Collaborative, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that transforms spaces into immersive, personalized experiences called Joy Rooms for people facing life-limiting conditions.

Joy Collaborative fills a gap no one else does, sitting between new construction and wish-granting organizations to deliver essential design services for the estimated 25% of Americans living with a disability, and their caregivers, one in five of whom are family members left to solve these challenges on their own.

Since its founding, Joy Collaborative has partnered with organizations including Ronald McDonald House Twin Cities, MHealth Fairview, and Make-A-Wish Minnesota. Its 20th completed project brought the number of people served by Joy Rooms in the Twin Cities past 9,000.

Its newest initiatives, Joy Mobile and Joy Zone, bring sensory environments directly into communities, delivering measurable stress reduction in under five minutes. Both debuted on the national stage at the Special Olympics USA Games in June 2026. Mark's work is built on a simple but powerful belief: when design removes barriers and reflects who you truly are, trajectories change. Everyone deserves a space to be themselves.

Every space tells someone they matter. We invite you to consider joining Joy Collaborative in creating more of them — as a partner, a supporter, or simply someone who believes everyone deserves a space to be themselves.

International Service Committee for the 26-27 Rotary Year meets the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00PM, with a 5:30-6:00PM social. We gather at Namaste Café (2512 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

2026 COL Rotary Holiday Party December 16^th 5-8 pm.

Join us for a festive holiday gathering at the Dayton YMCA!

Location: Dayton YMCA, 651 Nicollet Mall, Floor 3, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Enjoy delicious Mediterranean food from Sphere and beer and wine served by the Minneapolis School of Bartending.

We invite everyone to bring their favorite seasonal sweet treat to share as we celebrate the season, enjoy good food, and spend time together.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Renowned speaker and expert in auditory wellness, Brian Felsen, is
dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations in the
prevention, preservation, and treatment of noise-induced hearing
loss (NIHL) and tinnitus, and OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.95
compliance.
With a wealth of knowledge and a dynamic, experiential teaching
style, Brian delivers impactful training sessions that blend
scientific insights with actionable strategies. Through engaging,
evidence-based educational presentations and motivation, Brian
instills heightened awareness regarding the importance of hearing
protection, conservation, and treatment, equipping audiences with
the tools to safeguard their auditory health.
Brian is a sought-after authority in the field, committed to
fostering a culture of hearing preservation that creates a healthier
and more vibrant community.

International Service Committee for the 26-27 Rotary Year meets the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00PM, with a 5:30-6:00PM social. We gather at Namaste Café (2512 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

Join us at the Good Day Cafe for our monthly Community Service Meeting.

Annual report and celebration of what we've achieved and where we are going into the future. 

David Daily is a licensed REALTOR® and designated Luxury Property Specialist with Coldwell Banker, primarily focused on residential real estate in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. In 2025, he was named a Super Real Estate Agent by Mpls St. Paul Magazine, a recognition reserved for the top 5% of agents serving the Twin Cities.

Prior to real estate, David spent 20 years leading advertising campaigns for some of the world’s largest brands, including Target, United Airlines, Best Buy, and UnitedHealth Group. Today, he leverages that marketing expertise for his real estate clients, bringing the same level of patience, attention, and care to every relationship.

Known for his thoughtful guidance, strong market knowledge, and client-first approach, David will discuss the state of the residential market, trends, and answer your burning real estate questions.

Join us in the Oak Room of the Minneapolis Club after the club meeting. 

Anshu Chandra has 16 years of experience providing eye care in Haiti. She leads a permanent clinic in Fond-des-Blancs, supports mobile clinics, and helps train local eye care professionals, including the Haitian ophthalmology residency program in Port-au-Prince. She holds a Doctor of Optometry degree and completed her residency at SUNY College of Optometry. She has provided care in Nepal, Haiti, Peru, Lebanon, Tanzania, Honduras, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Indonesia, and India.

www.globaleyeproject.org

International Service Committee for the 26-27 Rotary Year meets the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00PM, with a 5:30-6:00PM social. We gather at Namaste Café (2512 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

Jioin us in the Oak Room of the Minneapolis Club aftter the club meeting. 

Wood-n-Hearts corporate mission is to provide furniture to Veterans who have been displaced and are in need of assistance.  We all share in the responsibility to make sure people who have served our country are given the assistance they need.  Having a nice bed to sleep in and a place to put their clothes will help them feel as if people really care about them.  Wood-n-Hearts wants to inspire others to join in on our mission to support those who have served and are in need.  

International Service Committee for the 26-27 Rotary Year meets the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00PM, with a 5:30-6:00PM social. We gather at Namaste Café (2512 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

Join us in the Oak Room of the Minneapolis Club after the club meeting. 

International Service Committee for the 26-27 Rotary Year meets the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00PM, with a 5:30-6:00PM social. We gather at Namaste Café (2512 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

Join us at the Good Day Cafe for our Community Service Committee meeting at 6:00pm on April 13th.

Join us in the Oak Room at the Minneapolis club after our club meeting

Save the Date! Details coming soon.