MPA Student of the Year and Elevator LIFT
Mounds Park Academy NSPMO Student of the Year Cassie Atkinson and Elevator LIFT with Jim Hunt. Jim presents a new presentation about the Elevator LIFT (formerly Fast for Hope) project.
It’s in your own backyard – Lynne Megan & Beatriz Menanteau
Chances are you already know a victim Human Trafficking impacts every community. Anyone can be a victim. And it does happen in your own backyard. In the U.S., 2-4 million victims are being trafficked; 75% are exploited for sex. Almost half are children, and most are women and girls. Victims come from all demographics. Learn…
The Moments Between Dreams – Judith Brenner
Judith Brenner, Author, The Moments Between Dreams is a captivating story of a 1940s housewife who conforms to the rulebook of society until Joe pushes her too far. His constant intimidation shrinks Carol’s confidence while she tries to boost Ellie’s. Church-going neighbors in Carol’s tight-knit Polish community are complacent, but Sam, a handsome reporter, stirs…
Expedition Alpine with Madison Eklund
In the summer of 2022, New York native Madison Eklund traveled 1700 miles by kayak from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay. She was the first to complete this historic route solo. Along the way, she connected with the local towns and promoted environmental conservation through water samples taken for the state of ND. Her blog, Expedition…
The Rotary Foundation with Margie Horning
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the…
Seni-ti-zo Grant Project with Cindy & Ted
Senitizo is a humanitarian, non-profit organization that provides life-saving health services to people without access to healthcare in the Central African Republic (CAR). Senitizo directly supports and operates health clinics with on the job training and mentoring for health workers, providing essential drugs and medical supplies, and repairing basic, essential infrastructure. Learn more at https://senitizo.org/
District Governor Dayle Quigley 2022-2023 Rotary District 5960
We welcome Noemi Trevino as this years President, thank you Noemi for stepping in at a moments notice. We induct a new member, Adam Hines from the Salvation Army. We look forward to your expertise and partnership opportunities with our club. Dr. Dayle Quigley presents us with a check for our Rotary Park project signage…
Jack Conzemious Scholarship Winner & Black Patti Records by Jason Madore
Congratulations to Selena Pineda-Martinez for winning the Jack Conzemious Memorial Scholarship. The label was owned by the Chicago Record Company, which in turn was owned by promoter Mayo Williams. The label was named after 19th century African-American singer Sissieretta Jones, who was nicknamed The Black Patti after famous Opera star Adelina Patti. Mayo Williams had…