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Greeter Schedule
Jun 21 Greg Oxley
Jun 28 Dianne Miller
Jul 05 Doreen Runquist
Jul 12 Stacey Schany
Jul 19 Derek Schilling
Inspiration/HappyBucks
Jun 21 Kip Springer
Jun 28 Denise Sjoberg
Jul 05 Robert Schuchman
Jul 12 Derek Schilling
Jul 19 Stacey Schany
Weekly Checklist
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•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
Hy-Vee Market Grille
Jun 26, 2018
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Year-End Celebration!
Central Park Pavilion
Jun 28, 2018
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Eagan Foundation Community Business Happy Hour
Bald Man Brewing
Jul 16, 2018
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Kick-Start Board Meeting
Hy-Vee Market Grille
Jul 31, 2018
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
 
Sunday Salon @AWE
Art Works Eagan
Aug 05, 2018
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Mary Nell Zellner
July 1
 
David Verbeke
July 2
 
Mark Anderson
July 7
 
Karen Dare
July 17
 
Barry Minsker
July 20
 
Denise Sjoberg
July 27
 
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
 
Member-at-Large
John Diedrich
 
Membership Chair
Nate Danielson
 
Youth Exchange Chair
Mary Nell Zellner
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
ClubRunner
Stories
Weekly Inspiration
Posted by Mike Supina
Love is at the root of everything - all learning, all relationships - love, or the lack of it.
The greatest thing that we can do is to help someone know that they are loved and capable of loving.
 Fred Rogers 
Adopt-a-Street Cleanup
Kick-Start's street cleanup is scheduled for 9am Saturday May 5.
We will be doing THREE cleanup sessions in 2018 because the street was closed last year due to the Vikings construction.
Meet at the corner of O'Neill Drive and Lone Oak Parkway.
Wear appropriate footwear and bring work gloves if you have them. Vests and trash bags will be provided.
Sign up on Clubrunner. See you there!
Spring has (finally) Sprung!
And that means it's time to garden!
If you plan to purchase plants from Gertens, Kick-Start can benefit at NO COST TO YOU!
Simply order Gertens Plant Cards from Mike Supina and pay with cash or a check payable to Eagan Kick-Start Rotary.
Mike will pick up the cards each week and distribute them at each Thursday morning meeting.
Gertens allows Kick-Start to purchase the cards at a 15% discount; the club keeps the difference.
Remember, Gertens Plant Cards can be used for live plants only, not for other gardening supplies or equipment.
So get outside and plant!
Kick-Start Volunteers at The Open Door
On Thursday May 3 Eagan Kick-Start has committed to providing a team of 6-7 volunteers to The Open Door to assist in client grocery shopping and checkout. Clients arrive beginning at 5:30pm; volunteers should arrive 20 minutes early for orientation. Spouses/partners are welcome.

UPDATE!
  • We have EIGHT(!) volunteers already signed up! THANKS Kick-Starters!
  • Since our club began volunteering in 2017, well over half of our members have participated, and even more have assisted The Open Door in other ways. The Open Door would like to recognize your service at their VOLUNTEER PICNIC on May 20 from 6-8pm at Blackhawk Park. RSVP here.
Young Life Host Families Needed
Tony Ripley, a former member of the Eagan Rotary Club, is looking for some host families to host students he is bringing from Bulgaria to the United States. The days are fairly booked. The hope is the host family could provide breakfast, an end of day respite, and a place to sleep. Contact Scott Swenson with any questions. 
Thanks!
2018 Rotary Revue!

Monday, May 21  |  Guthrie Theater
REGISTER NOW!

Keynotes:  Marilyn Carlson-Nelson on sex trafficking, Maria Pacheco on the power of Rotary making a difference, Mitty Chang on the future of Rotary.
Award "Oscars" program: like you've never seen it before.
Rotary show:  Ever fancied performing on-stage at the Guthrie?  Here's your chance!  Put your skills learned in "How to make the most of Rotary" to use ON STAGE at the Guthrie
Done in a Day:  Just because the SuperBowl is over, doesn't mean the problem has gone away. Come and create care packages for victims of sex trafficking.
Friendship Hall:  Come and meet the Youth Exchange students as they tell you about their countries, as well key Rotary initiatives and charities.
Fun.....friendship....tears.....laughter......SHOWTIME!!
 
District Tree Planting
Our club has supported the District Tree Planting project in partnership with Great River Greening.  District 5950 will plant 3000 trees in the Crosby Farm Park in St. Paul on Saturday May 19.  The planting will happen between 1:00-5:00pm.  75 volunteers are needed to assist with the project.  If you would like to help, you can sign up directly at:
Our club contributed $10 per member to support President Risely's goal of planting one tree for every Rotary member worldwide.
 
There is another opportunity to plant trees on the North Shore on Thursday May 10 & Friday May 11 near Two Harbors, MN.  This project is with the Nature Conservatory and they are in need of 20 volunteers.  Steve Solbrack is organizing this event and you register by emailing him at steve@solbrack.com.
Propel Your Passion!
Take a minute to think about what you are truly passionate about. Then, the next time you are among your Rotary friends, take a look around. The people you see are the horsepower ready and willing to turn your passion into action. Then take a look at the Rotary District 5950 Grants webpage. There awaits a pool of funds to do the same.
Helping to turn your passion into action is why we all meet each week. So develop your idea and harness the club to do what it does best!
 
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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
Jun 21, 2018
Pat Geagan, Former Eagan Mayor & Police Chief
Bootleggers in Eagan
Jun 28, 2018
No Meeting
Jul 05, 2018
Tony Ripley
Young Life in Bulgaria
Jul 12, 2018
No Speaker Scheduled
Business Meeting
Jul 19, 2018
Rotation: Eagan Fire Department
Jul 26, 2018
TBD
Aug 02, 2018
TBD
Aug 09, 2018
No Speaker Scheduled
Business Meeting
Aug 16, 2018
Steve Chávez
Met Council 101
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