Events

Founder of Chip's Pickleball Club, a 12-court indoor club in Eagan. He seeks to bring people together to build community and promote active lifestyles and is focused on helping others become the best versions of themselves.

As an all volunteer nonprofit chapter of an international organization, the Twin Cities South chapter of Sleep In Heavenly Peace (SHP) joyfully builds and delivers beds to kids 3-17 that are sleeping on the floor and in other uncomfortable situations. They are locally funded by organizations and individuals, receive support from local volunteers to build and deliver beds, and serve kids in portions of Dakota and Scott counties. Beds are assembled in the child's sleeping area and come with mattress, pillow and bedding so they are sleep ready the same day.

We will be collecting new twin sized bedding sets for this organization (in partnership with the Eagan Interact Club) so please conder bringing a donation to this meeting.

Wallie Kuchinski has been on board all 15 seasons of the Glenn Caruso era, guided a defense that earned a reputation among Division III's best and quickly placed it as one of the best in Division I FCS. His defensive athletes received 15 All-America honors in the last 11 seasons.

Trainer, speaker, conference facilitator… Jody Janati has an Ed.D. degree in Organizational Leadership, and a M.A. degree in Speech Communication. She currently teaches in the Communication Studies Department at the University of Minnesota. She offers a variety of public and professional workshops on conflict reduction tactics and effective communication skills throughout the year. During her academic career she has held a number of administrative positions in higher education, taught for various colleges in the Twin Cities metro area and authored four books.

Mobile Lunch Box Snack Pack Packing.

Choose your seat carefully because each table will work as a team in this fierce competition for bragging rights and a fabulous prize!

Come celebrate this year's accomplishments with us and vote in our Board members for next year!

Hear from our Eagan Funfest Ambassadors about their year of volunteering, developing leadership skills, and connecting with other communities. 

Join your Rotary friends in this community-wide celebration!

Camillie Heyman, President of Program Operations, Minnesota Behavioral Specialists

As a behavioral specialist Camille has conducted both in-home and center-based ABA therapy since 2002. During her time working in the field of ABA, Camille has worked as a Behavior Therapist, Lead Therapist, Program Supervisor, and Treatment Supervisor.

Can Do Canines is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with specially trained dogs.

Harry Daubitz is Social Studies educator currently working at the Middle School level in Eagan, Minnesota and previously in Madrid, Spain and Minneapolis, MN. He has extensive experience with curriculum development, EdTech implementation, behavior management, social emotional learning environments, as well as athletic and academic coaching. He believe in providing complete, collective, and inclusive history to students of all ages and abilities. He currently serves on the district history curriculum transformation committee, STEAM curriculum teams, and the National Constitution Center's Teacher Advisory Council.

Ruff Start Rescue is a foster-based nonprofit companion animal rescue that radiates compassion and dedication. Their mission extends beyond borders, reaching communities throughout Minnesota and the southern states plagued by stray pet overpopulation. They rescue the voiceless victims of neglect, abandonment, and despair—dogs, cats, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, and many other critters. Every single day, their efforts are propelled by volunteers, fosters, and supporters who unite as a force of unwavering love, saving thousands of lives.

Their vision statement,  is simple: "We strive for a world where every companion animal has a safe and loving home and their family has the knowledge and resources needed to give them the life they deserve."

Eric Johnsrud is the current chair of the North Star Rotary Youth Exchange. 

North Star Youth Exchange encompasses two Rotary districts (5950 and 5960), which are large geographical areas in south-central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Throughout this area, local Rotary clubs provide this international opportunity to eager, ambitious, and inquisitive high school students — both to come to our area to experience American life, or to go abroad to one of over 30 countries around the world.

Dress for Success Twins Cities believes in empowering every woman through employment. They offer high touch, high impact career and workplace skills development programs for low income women to help them achieve career advancement, career stability and economic sustainability. Their purpose is to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. Dress for Success Twin Cities is part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures.  https://www.dressforsuccesstwincities.org/

Over the course of 25+ years, Mike LaFleur has perfected his signature methodology while assisting leading organizations including Emerson, AT&T, and BellSouth with product development, market expansion, and strategic acquisitions, driving top-line growth while boosting gross margin and profitability.

The Ask Listen Innovate Methodology gives you the power to go beyond the Voice of the Boss, the Voice of Sales, and the internal assumptions about your customers’ requirements. It allows you to bring your customers’ into a conversation in a way that enables them to describe their needs so you can produce the solutions they require.

Elisabeth Wilson is the Program Director for Making Our Moms Successful (M.O.M.S.). The M.O.M.S. Program is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that empowers single moms through holistic growth, including spiritual, educational, and personal development. The program's mission is to foster well-being and economic stability for single moms and their families through Christian mentoring and coordinated services.

The M.O.M.S. Program officially started in 1990 and has been serving single moms for over 30 years. The program is unique in that it provides long-term mentoring relationships, typically lasting up to five years, to help single moms achieve their individual goals and build healthy, stable homes for their children.

The Drawer is an organization that provides clean socks and underwear to homeless and underprivileged individuals. They collect donations of new socks and underwear through partnerships with community organizations, individuals, and other partners. The organization not only provides essential items to those in need but also aims to foster a sense of community and empower individuals to make a positive impact in the world.

At this meeting, we will be hands on working with The Drawer to put together bundles of socks and underwear to be donated to those in need.

Experienced sustainability professional passionate about supporting communities in achieving resilience and environmental justice in the face of a changing climate.

Michael Thomas Sunnarborg is a career coach, best-selling author, relentless optimist, and Founder of The White Box Club™. He helps people find clarity and balance during life transitions. You can learn more at michaelcreative.com.