Posts Tagged ‘TRF’
Why Rotary?
“I was with Soo Select Credit Union for years prior to our merger with Wings Financial Credit Union in 2018. With Soo Select, I did nothing with or for the #community. When I say nothing, I mean nothing. We didn’t participate in any clubs, organizations, events, fundraisers, nothing.
When Wings Credit Union took over, they were a very Community focused organization. So honestly, I was told I was joining Rotary. I had no idea what Rotary was, what they did locally or internationally. I hadn’t even heard of them before.
That first meeting was so intimidating, but I realized there were people in that room that I already knew. Everyone was inviting and walked me through step by step how things worked.
Over time I have developed #relationships with fellow Rotarians that I wouldn’t have had without this club. These relationships kick started my entire community involvement which filled something that had been missing in my life. I do tend to stretch myself to thin sometimes, but I love it and wouldn’t change a thing.
Four years later, I am the previous club president. This has been both challenging and #rewarding at the same time. Rotary does so much for and with the community children. Anything for the children, I am all in.” – Rhonda Stucy, Branch Manager of Wings Financial and previous President of the TRF Rotary Chapter.
#ServiceAboveSelf #TRF #Rotary
“Why Am I a Rotarian?
As a new transplant to Thief River Falls 14 years ago, I decided to join a social/philanthropic club in an attempt to “plug in” to the #community. Little did I know #Rotary would become a great source of #comradery for me. Some of my strongest #friendships outside the club got their start because of my membership in Rotary. When I first moved here it was explained to me that Thief River is a town large enough that when you go out, you won’t know everyone, but small enough that you will probably run into someone you do know. I think joining Rotary has made the community feel closer knit to me and makes that statement ring true. In addition, if I ever have a problem or need to seek information only “locals” would know, I know that I can turn to my network of friends that is the Rotary Club. And in turn I am happy to do so when I can be of help to others! This “service” naturally extends itself to the community at-large and I am grateful to have a larger platform – through Rotary – to help others in the community.” -Joe Hedrick, Airport Manager
#ServiceAboveSelf #TRF
Scott Fricke will be hosting Michelle Hutchinson & Nate Hasse from ATR Childcare Fund.
Rotarians and guests are welcome!
6/18/24 at noon at the Legion in TRF.
Why Rotary?
“The focus of service to others has been the focal point of Rotary during my short membership. There is a priority in all activities of children and community. I appreciate the ability to network with our community leaders in a manner that is so impactful. It has been a productive and positive experience!” – Dr. Christopher E. Mills
Superintendent of Schools
Thief River Falls Public Schools
#ServiceAboveSelf #Rotary #TRF #service #comejoinus #children #community #leaders #positive
Why Rotary?
“I enjoy being in Rotary for the opportunity to socialize with smart, motivated people; to hear and learn from speakers about area events and organizations that I would not otherwise; and to support local and global charitable projects.” – Richard Laager
#ServiceAboveSelf #Rotary #TRF #ComeJoinUs #opportunity #socialize #Smart #motivated #people #charity
“Welcome to Week ONE of RI’s Month of Rotary Fellowships.
No better news this week than one coming from the on-going international conference in Singapore.
The sum of $30m has been set aside by Rotary International in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and World Vision to fight deadliest diseases in four African countries including Nigeria. In a statement distributed in Nigeria by Ibim Semenitari (communications unit of Rotary) with the endorsement of Claudia Brunner (Rotary International), Nicole Harris of World Vision, and Gates Foundation leadership, it was disclosed that the USD$30 million program is to tackle ‘Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge’ and strengthen health systems and tackle leading childhood killers named as malaria, pneumonia, and diarrheal diseases.
The focus countries, according to the statement include the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mozambique, Nigeria, and Zambia. Over the next three years, the Rotary Foundation, World Vision, and the Gates Foundation will collectively contribute US$30 million to fund large-scale, high-impact programming, with local leadership and organizations to improve health outcomes for children in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mozambique, Nigeria, and Zambia.
“Investing in community health workers is one of the best things we can do to bolster the fight against malaria and other preventable diseases,” said Philip Welkhoff, Director of Malaria at the Gates Foundation. “We are proud to build on our partnership with Rotary and World Vision and are confident this new initiative will help ensure that children in these four countries have the opportunity to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.”
Over the last 100 years, US $5.5 billion has been awarded through The Rotary Foundation.” – Submitted by: Christopher W Knapp, District 6000 Foundation Chair
#ServiceAboveSelf #Rotary #TRF #rotaryinternational #fellowship
Brian Carlson will be hosting our guest speaker, Miranda Solem, Sanford Director of Behavioral Health Services at our 6/4/24 Rotary meeting at noon at the Legion in TRF.
ServiceAboveSelf #Rotary #TRF #Sanford #BehavioralHealth
Thank you Hunter Bradley for hosting Karen Good – Red Lake Rosie’s Rescue at our Rotary meeting on Tuesday! https://www.redlakerosie.org/
It was fascinating to learn about the work they do and how many animals they help each year.
Did you know they have 13,948 total rescued and rehomed animals through 2023, 8,461 total spayed or neutered community animals through 2023? That’s a big impact.
#ServiceAboveSelf #Rotary #TRF
Thank you to the Lincoln High School students who we sponsored to go to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) for coming back to tell us about your experience! She enjoyed RYLA so much that she applied and was accepted to be a mentor at the next camp.
Plus, thank you to this month’s Student Rotarian for visiting us the past few weeks and keeping us updated on all things Lincoln High School activity related.
We are proud of what you both have accomplished and will accomplish moving forward.
We appreciate your time and are always excited to serve the youth in our community the best we can.
What is RYLA? Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/rotary-youth-leadership-awards
#ServiceAboveSelf #Rotary #lincolnhighschool #TRF #Leadership #youth
Thank you Tim Benedict for hosting our guest today, Dave Odette who gave a great update on what’s going on at the St. Bernards church/school.
Come back again soon Dave. We always enjoy guests and new Rotarians to help us make a bigger impact in the community.
