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August 27, 2026
 
Lebanon Hills Visitor Center (860 Cliff Road)
 
Speaker:
 
Niki Geisler
 
Inspiration/Happy Bucks:
 
Scott Swenson
 
Greeter:
 
David Edwards
 
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Weekly Inspiration
 
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.”
 
~ John Muir

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UPCOMING SPEAKERS
 
8/27 - Lebanon Hills Regional Park Visitor Center - Niki Geisler 
9/3 - SOCIAL!!!
9/10 -  Hope Chest
9/17 - Catholic Charities
 
Inspiration/HAPPY $$$  
8/27 - Scott Swenson
9/3 - Eric Swanson
9/10 -  Mike Supina
9/17 - Denise Sjoberg
 
MEETING GREETER:
*Please arrive at 6.40am
8/27 - David Edwards
9/3 - Mike Ferber
9/10 - Anna Gleason
9/17 - Gary Hansen
 
Please find a sub when needed!
Member Birthdays
Cindy Yanchury
August 10
 
John Diedrich
September 3
 
Mike Ferber
September 24
 
Elizabeth Lamin
September 27
 
#FUN

Change

Saturday, September 26th

Noon to 5pm

Central Park Pavilion

1497 Central Pkwy, Eagan

  • We are hosting our annual Men Wear Pink Fundraiser supporting the fight against breast cancer as part of the American Cancer Society
  • Our goal this year is to raise $50,000. Donations can be made online at Men Wear Pink of MN
  • We will have food supplied by This Little Piggy and Nothing Bundt Cakes.  There will be beer from Bad Weather Brewing
  • We will also have live music from Musical Wallpaper and Recycled Ride
  • There will be kids' games and activities led by community ambassador groups
  • We will also have an online auction that will go live the second week of September
  • Any questions, please reach out to Scott Swenson at (651)485-0306 or soswens@msn.com

 

Can Do Canines Wooferoo

  • Saturday, September 12
  • Can Do Canines Wooferoo provides clients assistance dogs to clients at no charge, which can change their lives for the better.  
  • Do donate, visit this link: Can Do Canine Wooferoo
Happy Buck Photos???
  • Add life to your Happy Bucks by sharing happiness photos with Andrew Pimental and Chris Whitfield: andrew.pimental@eaganmn.gov and cjwhitfield@spscommerce.com 
  • Your fun will highlight the meeting slide deck!
 
Got an interesting Rotary article or story you want to share with the group? Send your suggestions to Chris Whitfield at cjwhitfield@spscommerce.com.
 
EKSR Service Opportunities
 

Mark Your Calendar!

September 11

5:30pm-7:45pm

Northern Tool Building

2800 Southcross Dr W

Burnsville, MN 55306

  • Join us for another opportunity to make a difference in our community at  Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build
  • On Friday, September 11, from 5:30-7:45pm, we'll be helping build beds for children who do not have a bed of their own.
  • Volunteers will sand, finish and assemble bed components.  All tools, safety gear, waer and a free Chick-Fil-A meal card will be provided.
  • Please sign up directly on the SHP website: Sleep In Heavenly Peace
  • When registering, select “Additional Times” and choose “Fri, 9/11 5:30pm-7:45pm CDT”.  After entering your personal information, select our group the Eagan Kick Start Rotary
  • Questions about the work involved?  Contact Doug Petesch at dpetesch@comcast.net.
Looking for a way to engage? Sign up to pick up our Thursday breakfast here: 
 
 
Trivia Time

When did the Minnesota State Fair first begin?

A. 1910
B. 1858
C. 1901
D. 1879

Did You Know?
 

Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar is the highest grossing food vendor at the Minnesota State Fair.  They bring in approximately $4.9 million in gross sales, and can produce about 44,000 cookies every 12 minutes across their three locations.  

 
Q3 dues are due
 
The EKSR dues account is with Gateway Bank.
  • Know there are 2 ways to pay dues. First: by check made to EKSR. There are no processing fees by writing a check. Give the check to our Treasurer, Kendall Hillis at the next meeting. Your receipt will be your cleared check.
  • Second is online with a credit card. There is a 3% convenience charge that EKSR must pay with each credit card dues payment. You'll have the option of covering that 3% fee. We find that of those who pay online, about ½ of us include the fee in their payment.
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