Kick Start News - January 4, 2024 (Jan. 03, 2024)

Welcome to the
Eagan Kick-Start Rotary Club!

Thursdays at 7:00 AM

Eagan City Hall

3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
United States of America

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January 4, 2024

Topic:

Derek Walters, Storm Creek

Inspiration/Happy Bucks:

Eric Swanson

Greeter:

Katy Uzpen

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Weekly Inspiration

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."

- Harriet Tubman

"As the new year dawns, let us walk forward with confidence, courage, and a determination to make each day count."

Offered By: Mike Tierney

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UPCOMING SPEAKERS

1/11 - Maureen Scallen Failor, Hope Chest

1/18 - Anna Williams, ISD 196 School Board Member & DEI Consultant

1/25 - Club Enterprise Report - Misa and Lilly from Interact

2/1 - Jason Viana, The Open Door (Paper Products Donation Day)

2/8 - TBD

INSPIRATION/HAPPY BUCKS

1/11 - Mike Supina

1/18 - Kip Springer

1/25 - Denise Sjoberg

2/1 - Derek Schilling

2/8 - Alex Rud

GREETER SCHEDULE

1/11 - David Verbeke

1/18 - Chris Whitfield

1/25 - Cindy Yanchury

2/1 - Mary Nell Zellner

2/8 - Mark Anderson

Member Birthdays

Russ Zellmer

May 13

Kaleb McCulloch

May 30

Vanessa Jenkins

June 15

Michael Berndt

June 19

Dom Tapplin

June 23

#FUN

Monday - VINGO

Eagan Arms Public House, meet at 6:00pm. Connect with Denise if interested.

February 1, 2024 - HH after The Open Door Volunteering

Join The Open Door volunteers for Happy Hour at Union 32.

#SERVICE!

Saturday 2/10/2024 - Super Bagging Event

The annual Super Bagging Event is February 10th and 11th. This year our club will have one dedicated shift likely the morning of February 10, 2024 at the Cub Foods at Lexington and Diffley. More details and sign-up to come...

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The Open Door

EKSR will resume quarterly volunteer evenings at THE OPEN DOOR - first Thursday of November, February, May, and August. The shift is 4:15pm to 7:00pm

Please use this link to sign up: this link

Note that you can also sign up for future dates at the same link.

Got an interesting Rotary article or story you want to share with the group? Send your suggestions to Derek at fossilseeker65@yahoo.com.

Rotary is an opportunity to create hope in the world by supporting our members and those we serve. Even among challenges, we can achieve lasting change.

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A message from Club President Marie Olson:

Happy New Year Kick-Starters!

The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on accomplishments and goals. As I look back on what we’ve achieved the first 6 months of this Rotary year I couldn’t be more proud.

Here’s some highlights:

Enhancing Participant Engagement

We have coordinated 8 social activities (#fun) and the majority of our club members have participated in a least one service project. We will continue to offer activities and opportunities for all to get involved.

Increasing our Impact

We have completed 7 service projects and have several more on deck for 2024. We have also contributed nearly $4,000 toward our Annual Rotary Fund and over $1,000 towards PolioPlus.

Expanding our Reach

We have welcomed 5 new members and continue to connect with more prospects to reach our goal of 40 active members. We have participated in several activities with Interact students and continue to have a strong presence in social media.

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From Scott Swenson:

Drake Bank will be hosting the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce monthly coffee break hosted by Drake Bank on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 8:00am – 9:00am.

RVSP Here

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The speaker on February 1, 2024 will be Jason Viana from The Open Door.

The meeting on the 1st will also be a Paper Products Donation Day. Please plan to bring a donation of paper products to the meeting. We are looking specifically for Size 5 Diapers, Toilet Paper, Tampons and Pads. But all donations are appreciated and will be accepted.

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