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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
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Member-at-Large
 
Membership Chair
 
Youth Exchange Chair
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
ClubRunner
Stories
Weekly Inspiration
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 
Art: The Unexpected Application of Skill
Two years of organizing brought Art Works Eagan to a brick and mortar home in the heart of Eagan. Two months of renovation and intense volunteerism have made it possible to open the doors of Art Works Eagan to the public!  Come and celebrate the grand opening with friends and neighbors!

Experience the perspective of featured artists: Kristin Hoelscher-Shacker, Brenda Lyseng, Felix Guadalajara, Becka Rahn and Thomas Schrunk.
Food provided by the Lone Oak Grill. Admission is free!

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!
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!
Invoices are Out!
You should have received an e-mail with your invoice from Tom Hofstad.
Please remit your dues at your earliest convenience.
Contact Tom with any questions.
Hurricane Maria Devastates Puerto Rico
Many Kick-Starters have loved ones in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Imagine if a disaster occurred that left every resident of those three states with no electricity, safe drinking water, or even mobile phone service. 3.5 million people desperate for help, some trapped in isolated locations, some with serious medical needs.
This is not a hypothetical scenario. It is happening right now, not in the Upper Midwest, but in Puerto Rico, where the entire population, equal to that of three nearby states, is suffering with no relief in sight, perhaps for months.
Please check out this link or other organizations dedicated to assisting the Americans of Puerto Rico, and help however you can.
 
One Rotary Summit Recap
Eagan Kick-Start Rotary sent three representatives to the One Rotary Summit on Sep. 15 at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Doreen Runquist, Greg Oxley, and Mike Supina teamed with Rotarians from throughout District 5950 to brainstorm strategies for diversifying Rotary membership with regard to gender, age, and culture. District organizers gathered the ideas generated by the 200+ Rotarians in attendance and will synthesize them into new recruiting strategies for keeping Rotary relevant, energized, and more representative of evolving district-wide demographics.
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
Conceal Carry
Dec 28, 2017
Eagan Forward
Jan 04, 2018
Jan 11, 2018
Business Meeting
Jan 18, 2018
DG Visit
Jan 25, 2018
CaringBridge
Feb 01, 2018
Bricks to Bread
Feb 08, 2018
Business Meeting
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