I grew up in rural southern MN about 20 miles SW of Mankato, in Madelia. I attended Gustavus Adolphus College where I received my Financial Economics Degree. My wife Mary, and I have been residents of Eagan for 26 years, and we have 2 boys, Collin and Krister. Collin is attending the College of St Scholastica in Duluth, and Krister is at Eagan High School.
Other employment since college has included Dean Witter Reynolds Brokerage, and Norwest Bank. For the past 27 years, I have served south metro Educators and school employees with Horace Mann Insurance. We specialize in all the personal lines of insurance (auto, home, toys), Life Insurance, and retirement programs. I am the Agency Owner/President of the Mark G. Anderson Insurance Agency, Inc. My office is located in Burnsville and includes myself, two licensed producers, and two office assistants.
I am Head Course Marshal for the Twin Cities Marathon TC 10 mile, “Shortcut to the Capitol” and have served on several event committees with TCM, and metro area groups. In my spare time I enjoy running, golfing, triathlons, attending Timberwolves games, supporting the activities/sports of our boys (in basketball, Collin was Freshman of the Year and contributed 36 pts in 4 OT loss in the UMAC Championship Game last season), and helping my wife with the many running events she manages. Highlights of activities include the destination marathons that I have completed in NYC, Honolulu, and Disney World.
Eagan Kick-Start Rotary would like to welcome Jason Viana of The Open Door with contributions of food, household supplies, and gift cards to local markets.
Jason will speak to the club at the August 17 meeting.
The top five needed items are:
* Peanut butter
* Canned tuna or chicken
* 16-48 oz bottles of vegetable oil
* 64 oz bottles of 100% fruit juice
* Toilet paper
In addition, gift cards to Cub, Target, Sam's Club or other local food markets are always welcome.
Bring your donations to the 8/10 or 8/17 meetings where they will be bundled for The Open Door.
Are you storing unused sewing and knitting machines, material, yarn and supplies….they are needed in Uganda!!
The Rotary Club of Maple Grove is collecting sewing machines + supplies (fabric, thread, needles, scissors, etc.), and knitting machines + supplies (yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, etc.) to create a sewing center in Uganda near one of the largest refugee camps in the world. They are also accepting bed linens and gardening tools.
The sewing center project will impact the lives of women and their children who arrive in Uganda as economic, political and war refugees. These refugees have no way of supporting themselves or make a living, and these families ending up homeless and hungry on the streets Kampala and the surrounding area.
These items will be used in a sewing cooperative and each machine donated will help a family become financially independent. Many women have been victims of wartime sexual violence and because of a lack of skills, tools and/or supplies, they are trapped in the sex trade. Learning to sew and knit can liberate them.
Sewing and knitting equipment and supplies will be accepted until September 17, 2017 as the 40’ container will leave Minnesota for Uganda in early October. In December, several people from Minnesota will be traveling to Uganda to teach people how to sew and knit.
INSPIRATION AROUND EVERY CORNER JOIN US IN TORONTO 23-27 JUNE 2018
Rotary International looks forward to welcoming you to the 109th Rotary convention in Toronto. It will be an exciting event, where we’ll celebrate a year of successful service and look ahead to the future. Not only will you hear captivating speeches and attend lively breakout sessions, you’ll also get to explore the service of others in the House of Friendship while connecting with fellow Rotarians from around the world. Register today and take advantage of early registration savings!
From: 8:00am to 1:00pm (Breakfast Buffet and Box Lunch provided)
For: Club presidents, officers, Membership chairs, Public Image chairs, The Rotary Foundation chairs, and general membership. Charge: Free for all District 5950 Rotarians! (Paid by training fee)
