Ryan Murphy of the Eagan Noon Club has asked to meet to discuss our club's involvement in Rotary Youth Exchange. We'd like to form a committee of people who are interested in this cause and would like to serve as club champion with the exchange program. If you would like to join this group please let Dave Verbeke know and stay after the 12/21 meeting to talk to Ryan. One person will serve as chair of this group and several others are needed to help out.
On Thursday Jan. 4 Eagan Kick-Start has committed to providing a team of six volunteers to The Open Door to assist in client grocery shopping and checkout. Clients arrive beginning at 5:30pm; volunteers should arrive 20-30 minutes early for orientation. Spouses/partners are welcome.
This is a busy time of year at The Open Door; please consider volunteering if you can, thanks!
As you contemplate your year-end giving options, considerThe Rotary Foundation. Recent contributions have been used to fund a worldwide campaign to eradicate polio which is very close to succeeding. Your contribution can make a difference on this and future initiatives.
Kick-Start kicked in funds to purchase warm hats and gloves for residents of Lewis House, a Sexual and Domestic Violence shelter in Eagan. We wanted to send along our friendliest faces with the delivery but they weren't available so instead we sent Buzz and Greg. Thanks guys!
The Cooks for Kids (CFK) Meal Providers program at Ronald McDonald House in St. Paul is a fun, flexible group volunteer opportunity that makes an enormous difference in the lives of families with seriously-ill children. Eagan Kick Start Rotary will send a team of volunteers to plan, prepare and serve buffet style meals to Ronald McDonald House families at the Ronald McDonald Family Room located inside Children's Hospitals & Clinics of MN, St. Paul. After a long day at their child’s bedside, families tell us that a hot meal served by friendly volunteers is a highlight of their day. Check out the Event Calendar for more details or to volunteer!
If you have ever wondered what the future of Rotary will be, you need look no further than the Eagan High School Interact Club. In just the past few months they have served our community with a fall leaf raking project, a winter coat drive, and a grocery bagging fundraiser at Cub Foods. What an inspiration for Rotary Clubs everywhere hoping to up their community service game!
Eagan Kick-Start Rotary has committed to sponsoring one night of the Emergency Winter Shelter when it locates to Easter Lutheran Church in Eagan 2/17-3/17/2018. All proceeds collected from Happy Bucks at our weekly meetings in December and January will be earmarked for this cause; the club will make up any shortfall.
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!