Be the Change

On October 24, Rotarians around the globe participated in the World’s Largest Polio Walk, united in Rotary’s promise to eradicate polio. Locally, Rotary District 5950 gathered at the Mall of America, where District Polio Chair Tim Malcrone reminded participants why every step matters. Maria, Bob, and Margo represented Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary.

The annual Minnesota vs. Iowa football challenge on the same day is also raising money for the same important cause. COL members can pledge—or pay up based on their a friendly wager on their favorite team—and every dollar raised is matched 2-to-1 by the Gates Foundation, tripling its impact.

Rotary’s efforts have helped reduce polio cases by more than 99.9%. Wild polio remains present in only Pakistan and Afghanistan, but children worldwide must continue to be vaccinated to prevent its return. Rotary will keep walking, pledging and working until polio becomes only the second human disease ever eradicated, after smallpox.

Grab your rake, bring your family, and join us for one of our club’s favorite fall service traditions on November 7!

Rake, Rattle & Roll is a fun, family-friendly morning of service where members, families, and guests come together to rake yards for seniors, shut-ins, and other homeowners who could use a helping hand in the Longfellow-Seward neighborhood of South Minneapolis. It’s a great opportunity to introduce children to the fun of serving others while enjoying a fall morning together.

Please register yourself and your guests so we know who will be joining us  https://colrc.org/event/rake--rattle---roll-%e2%80%93-bring-the-family/

What to Bring

If you have a rake, bring it along and mark it with your name and phone number. Leaf blowers are also helpful. No rake? No problem—there are plenty of leaves to bag! And don’t forget a good pair of work gloves.

We rake rain or shine, so dress for the weather. We would only cancel for lightning or more than two inches of snow—and in roughly 25 years, we’ve never had to cancel!

Stay for a Jucy Lucy!

After we finish raking, keep the fun going and join us at Matt’s Bar & Grill at 11:00 a.m. for one of Minneapolis’ famous Jucy Lucys.

Come lend a hand, bring the family, and enjoy a morning of service, teamwork, and fun!

City of Lakes Rotary is powered by people — leaders, innovators, volunteers, mentors, and community builders who bring their talents and heart to everything they do.

Humans of City of Lakes Rotary offers a glimpse into that community through a collection of member portraits and short profiles created to honor and document the people who make our club special. The portraits, photographed by professional photographer and Rotarian Sawyer Brice, capture members in a creative and authentic way.

The images shown here represent a sampling of a larger project designed to showcase the breadth and depth of talent within our club.

Each profile highlights what members do professionally, who they serve, and how fellow Rotarians and community members might collaborate or refer business. The project helps members connect more deeply while celebrating the people whose leadership, service, and generosity shape City of Lakes Rotary.

Together, these portraits and stories offer a window into a vibrant community.

Whether you’re a long-time member or exploring Rotary for the first time, we invite you to get to know the people behind the impact.