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13
Apr.
2026
Membership Team Meeting
Apr. 13, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
15
Apr.
2026
Rotary Exchange Students

The Adventure of a Lifetime!

Apr. 15, 2026

Rasmus and Nicole recap their exchange with year and show us why their families and home countries are so special.

16
Apr.
2026
Dinner Club - Join us at Minari
Apr. 16, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Our next COL Dinner Club event for members and guests will be at another new and talked about restaurant, Minari in Northeast Minneapolis. The menu features a diverse range of Asian flavors, with standout dishes including dumplings and shrimp toast in a visually stunning enviornment.

Details: Individuals will pay for their own food and beverages. If your plans change, please update your registration and email Lynn at lynnfotis@aol.com so we can confirm our seating reservation with the restaurant. Only 18 seats available-register early. Sign-ups close April 15th at noon or when we're full.

Join us. Good food. Good company.  https://www.minarirestaurant.com/

 

 

20
Apr.
2026
International Service Committee Meeting
Apr. 20, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
22
Apr.
2026
Anna Coskran and Jim Vos — Zoom Only

Minneapolis Downtown Commercial Real Estate

Apr. 22, 2026

Join us online only to hear from two of our members and Twin Cities premier commercial real estate brokers on the state of commercial real estate in Minneapolis.

Register for the Zoom meeting today.

25
Apr.
2026
District Assembly
Apr. 25, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

For current and aspiring Rotary leaders. Learn best practices and find Rotarians with  common interests. Go to District 5950 website to register https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50084

25
Apr.
2026
A Night Under the Sky Gala
Apr. 25, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Russ Michaletz has purchased a Table for 10 for this elegant  fundraiser supporting Coated in Love's 3000 Acts of Kindness project.  Proceeds benefit homeless neighbors in our community. 

We are now SOLD OUT thanks to the generosity of Russ and members attending to Fund a Need.  

27
Apr.
2026
Community Service Committee meeting
Apr. 27, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
28
Apr.
2026
Board Meeting
Apr. 28, 2026 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Club and Foundation Board meetings via Zoom

06
May
2026
Mark Capaldini & Mark Pitzele: LifeSource

Consider Becoming an Organ Donor -- Lives Hang in the Balance

May 06, 2026 7:15 a.m.

Mark Capaldini is a retired business executive from Eden Prairie, MN.  He donated a kidney in February 2022 helping his partner in the National Kidney Registry, Mark Pitzele, move up on the kidney transplant priority list.  He is an active volunteer with several organizations including Life Source.

Mark Pitzele lives in Maple Grove, MN. He has received twp organ transplants; a heart in 2017 and a kidney in 2022.  He actively promotes the benefits of organ donation to different organizations in the metro area.

Notes:  Life Source is the Federally designated nonprofit supporting organ donation in Minnesota, the eastern Dakotas, and western Wisconsin. Website:  www.life-source.org

11
May
2026
Membership Team Meeting
May 11, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
13
May
2026
OFFSITE International Market Square Tour

ARE YOU COOL? (If not, learn what’s hot!)

May 13, 2026 7:15 a.m.

Join us for a fascinating off-site at International Market Square(275 Market Street, Minneapolis with free parking right outside the front door on the west side of the building). Three flagship businesses are opening their doors just for us in an exclusive, behind-the-scenes update on what’s new. The extremely popular company, Eyebobs, has been making original readers for original people since 2001. Come get a sneak peek at the latest trends in glasses. Also, Rabbit Creek, which serves interior designers and their discerning clients via their lighting and furniture, will be featured, as will the ever popular Fuse will share their story of beauty, honesty, and sustainability.

Expect breakfast, tours, and fun!  Arrive at the usual time 7:15 a.m. with the program running from 7:30-8:30.  

Our thanks to Russell Herder CEO and COL member Carol Russell for arranging this special event!

 

 

13
May
2026
Vocational Services Team Meeting
May 13, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Join the conversation after our club meeting. 

18
May
2026
International Service Committee Meeting
May 18, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
20
May
2026
TBD

TBD

May 20, 2026 7:15 a.m.
26
May
2026
Board Meeting
May 26, 2026 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Club and Foundation Board meetings via Zoom

26
May
2026
Community Service Committee Meeting
May 26, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
27
May
2026
No Meeting - Memorial Day

No Meeting - Memorial Day

May 27, 2026
03
Jun.
2026
TBD

TBD

Jun. 03, 2026
08
Jun.
2026
Membership Team Meeting
Jun. 08, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
10
Jun.
2026
TBD

TBD

Jun. 10, 2026 7:15 a.m.
10
Jun.
2026
Vocational Services Team Meeting
Jun. 10, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 9:04 a.m.

Join the conversation after our club meeting. 

17
Jun.
2026
Italian Serenade in PM

No Morning Meeting

Jun. 17, 2026 5:30 p.m.

Save the Date! Details and exact time coming soon.  At the Minneapolis Club.

22
Jun.
2026
International Service Committee Meeting
Jun. 22, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
23
Jun.
2026
Board Meeting
Jun. 23, 2026 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Club and Foundation Board meetings via Zoom

01
Jul.
2026
July 4th Holiday

No Rotary Meeting

Jul. 01, 2026 7:15 a.m.

No meeting this Wednesday. Happy 4th of July!

08
Jul.
2026
Brian Kimmes

New President’s Vision & Inspiration from Taipei

Jul. 08, 2026

As our new President Brian Kimmes shares inspiring moments from the Rotary International Convention in Taipei and how the global energy, ideas, and connections will shape his vision and priorities for an impactful year ahead.

 
15
Jul.
2026
District Governor Leif Hagen

The New Rotary Year

Jul. 15, 2026 7:15 a.m.

Start the new Rotary Year with an inspiring and practcal message from District 5950 Governor Leif Hagen. 

Leif Hagen grew up in Stevens Point and graduated from St. Olaf College in 1988 with a BA in German and French. His early career included teaching languages in Zug, Switzerland, and high school English in Gero, Japan. In 1992, he entered the financial services field as a financial planner with Lutheran Brotherhood, later joining LPL Financial in 2002. He now owns Achievement Financial in Eagan, Minnesota, offering financial planning and Medicare supplemental insurance services.

Leif has held multiple leadership roles within Rotary, including two terms as President of the Eagan Rotary Club and serving as the two-year charter president of the MN Pride Rotary Club. His Rotary involvement includes leading a GSE team to Bangalore, India hosting GSE visitors from Finland and Brazil, serving as District Conference co-chair, Assistant Governor for Area 2, and currently serving on the District Foundation grant committee. He is a Paul Harris Society member, a Major Donor, and has attended Rotary International conventions in Birmingham, New Orleans, Bangkok, and Hamburg. He will serve as Rotary District 5950 Governor for 2026–2027.

Leif lives in Eagan with his partner, Valdir Oliveira, and has three daughters — Kajsa, Svea, and Britta. He enjoys foreign languages, international travel, collecting art, and attending art shows.

22
Jul.
2026
TBD

Jul. 22, 2026 7:15 a.m.
05
Aug.
2026
TBD

Aug. 05, 2026 7:15 a.m.
12
Aug.
2026
TBD

Aug. 12, 2026 7:15 a.m.
19
Aug.
2026
TBD

Aug. 19, 2026 7:15 a.m.
02
Sep.
2026
TBD

Sep. 02, 2026 7:15 a.m.
09
Sep.
2026
TBD

Sep. 09, 2026 7:15 a.m.
16
Sep.
2026
No Meeting, Community Forum is Next Week

Sep. 16, 2026 7:15 a.m.
22
Sep.
2026
Save the date Comm. Forum Sept 22, 23 or 24 TBD

Sep. 22, 2026
23
Sep.
2026
Save the date Comm. Forum Sept 22, 23 or 24 TBD

Sep. 23, 2026
24
Sep.
2026
Save the date, Community Forum Sept 22, 23 or 24

Sep. 24, 2026
07
Oct.
2026
TBD

Oct. 07, 2026 7:15 a.m.

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