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Greeter Schedule
Dec 21 Michelle Boe
Dec 28 Mark Bönström
Jan 04 Nate Danielson
Jan 11 John Diedrich
Jan 18 Scott Erickson
Inspiration Schedule & Happy Bucks
Dec 21 Eric Swanson
Dec 28 Gene Kuppenbender
Jan 04 Keevan Kosidowski
Jan 11 Holly Jenkins
Jan 18 Jamie Hopkins
Weekly Checklist
•Add photo/skills & interests on Rotary.org
•New members: Update bio/photo on ClubRunner www.eagankick-startrotary.org
•CLICK HERE for document "How To - ClubRunner"
•New members: bio/photo to Mike Supina for newsletter
Upcoming Events
Kick-Start Board Meeting **CANCELED**
Dec 26, 2017
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Kick-Start Volunteers at The Open Door
The Open Door
Jan 04, 2018
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
District Governor Bob Halagan Visit
Granite City
Jan 18, 2018
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Kick-Start Board Meeting
Hy-Vee Market Grille
Jan 30, 2018
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Mickiel Fedde
January 7
 
Keevan Kosidowski
January 8
 
Doreen Runquist
January 9
 
Buzz Anderson
January 17
 
Derek Schilling
December 15
 
David Bullock
December 20
 
Holly Jenkins
December 20
 
Michelle Boe
December 28
 
Executives & Directors
President
David Verbeke
 
President Elect
Karen Dare
 
Treasurer
Tom Hofstad
 
Secretary
Mike Supina
 
Past President
Eric Swanson
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
Doreen Runquist
 
Member-at-Large
Jerri Neddermeyer
 
Membership Chair
Nate Danielson
 
Youth Exchange Chair
Mary Nell Zellner
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
ClubRunner
Stories
Kick-Start Volunteers at The Open Door
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!
Weekly Inspiration
Posted by Cathy McCoy
Those who contemplate the beauty of the Earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts...There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature - the assurance that dawn comes after night and spring after winter.
 Rachel Carson 
Budget Game Plan 2018
Questions about Eagan's budget priorities? Wondering what value you will receive from your City tax dollars in 2018?
Send your questions now. Then the Eagan Finance Team will address them during a live Facebook Chat on November 28 at 3:00pm.
Kids 'n Kinship Informational Meeting

You are invited to attend a Kids 'n Kinship Information Session on Monday, Oct 30 from 6 to 6:45 pm at the Wescott Library in Eagan.

The Information Session is the place to hear about the children who are waiting for mentors, the volunteer screening process and the activities and benefits provided by Kids 'n Kinship. Mentor application materials will be available.
 
Mentoring is rewarding and you can make a big difference in the life of a child!
Let us know if you can attend via email or phone at: rykinship@aol.com or 651-686-0990. Thank you!

 
An Evening for TreeHouse

Please join TreeHouse for a fun evening of beer, food, live music, and dancing.
TreeHouse will present an encouraging message of love, hope, and transformation for at-risk teens in our community.

Wednesday, November 1st
6:30 to 9:30pm
Bald Man Brewing
2020 Silver Bell Road, Eagan, MN 55122

Hors d’oeuvres by Andiamo
Big Band tunes by Steam Heat for your listening and dancing pleasure

RSVP to Scott Erickson at Scott.Erickson55@gmail.com
Kick-Start Volunteers at The Open Door
On Thursday Nov. 2 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. Sign up electronically on Clubrunner.
Exchange Student Host Needed for Giovanni
As most of us know, the Eagan Rotary clubs are hosting a young man from Italy - Giovanni. We need two more families who live in the Eagan High School district to serve as hosts for Giovanni starting at the end of November and then at the end of February.

Would you or someone you know be interested in serving as a host family? It's a very rewarding and enriching experience.

Would all of you who qualify, please give this serious consideration? And also please forward to persons in your network who could be hosts or who may know others who would want to be hosts. You don't have to be Rotarian but need a loving home (and pass a background check!).
 
Keevan (currently hosting Isa from Brazil) would be happy to answer questions about her experience, which has been great! Also, Ryan Murphy, our Rotary Exchange Officer who is doing a wonderful job in is role, is a great resource as well. Thank you so much for your help and consideration!
Guild Ladder of Hope
Join Guild Inc. at their annual benefit lunch to hear unforgettable stories of hope and recovery.
 
Date: Wednesday, December 6th Registration 11:30 a.m. Program 12:00 - 1:00 p.m
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront: 11 E Kellogg Blvd St. Paul, MN 55101
RSVP to your table captain - Gary Hansen.

Free parking will be available for guests at the InterContinental and Capital City parking ramps. Parking vouchers distributed at event.
Visit the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront website for detailed directions.
 
To learn more about the Ladder of Hope, call 651-925-8454 or visit www.guildincorporated.org
 
Guild Incorporated: Integrated treatment and services for people with mental illness. 
Share Your Inspiration!
Posted by Mike Supina
For me, one of the highlights of each meeting is hearing those pearls of wisdom that each of our members finds inspirational.
So I want to try something new - email your inspiration to me after each meeting and I will use it as a header for Kick-Start News the following week.
Gives those who missed it a chance to see it and those who heard it a moment for further reflection. Thanks!
Kick-Start Rotary on LinkedIn
KICK-START ROTARIANS!
Connecting to your fellow club members helps you network and helps the club learn about potential new members from among your other connections!
2018 Rotary Convention - Toronto
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!
 
 
 
Speakers
Dec 21, 2017
Gary Shade
Conceal Carry
Dec 28, 2017
Dianne Miller, Assistant City Administrator
Eagan Forward
Jan 04, 2018
Twin Cities Orthopedics
Jan 11, 2018
No Speaker Scheduled
Business Meeting
Jan 18, 2018
District Governor Bob Halagan
DG Visit
Jan 25, 2018
Sona Mehring
CaringBridge
Feb 01, 2018
Jeff Larson
Bricks to Bread
Feb 08, 2018
No Speaker Scheduled
Business Meeting
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