Speakers

J. Drake Hamilton is an acclaimed national speaker about actions in Minnesota that benefit our economy while growing clean energy and making Minnesota a climate leader. She was appointed by Gov. Tim Walz to a 4-year term on the Advisory Council on Climate Change, and she contributes to a large number of working groups. J.’s household is now finishing a solarized garage. All the information is public, and she would love to share it with you. Minneapolis-Saint Paul Magazine named Hamilton as one of "100 Minnesotans Who Make Things Happen." Audiences leave her talks knowing how to help people across Minnesota to benefit; they also will be inspired and energized.

Dr. Bruce David Forbes, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, Morningside University (Sioux City, Iowa) is the author of several books and articles about Christmas and other holidays. His presentation, with Power Point visuals, will focus not on the nativity story itself but instead on how the holiday has developed over the centuries, with its widespread cultural influences and several fascinating surprises.

Our Rotary President, Shaun Irwin, will present his State of the Club address.  You won't want to miss this informative meeting about what our Club has achieved at the mid point of our Rotary year and what we will achieve in the months to come.

Our 2024 recipient of the John Fischer Rotary Hope Award, Tricia Wright, will speak about the work Onward is doing regarding youth homelessness.