Events

Jenny Kedward is a wasted food prevention specialist for Hennepin County. She has been talking trash professionally for two decades and is passionate about waste management and consumption. After many years of focusing on recycling and composting, she now gets to focus her work on preventing food waste and feeding people. She chose to get her bachelor’s degree in Biology to fully understand the world she wanted to protect. Kedward is trained in social marketing and behavior change and uses her enthusiasm to educate residents on using the food they have and buying the food they’ll eat. Through changing consumption habits and developing a more mindful system, she believes we can protect our air, water, and land for future generations.

Scott Swenson joins us to build excitement for the upcoming Rotary International Convention in Barcelona. A Rotarian since 1989 (Eagan Rotary, twice President), he's now District 5950 Governor Nominee and a Rotary Foundation Bequest Donor. He helped found the Eagan Kick Start Club and Interact Club, and has served on District Membership and Foundation Committees. Retired after 45 years in banking.

Please join for the fun celbrating the city of Minneapolis and their restaurants!

Join us at the Good Day Cafe in Golden Valley for our monthly Community Service Meeting.

This ISC meeting is on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6126013730

Evening Event:  Come to a live, behind-the-scenes Behavioral Grooves podcast experience, “Resilience in Our Uncertain Times” instead of a morning  meeting. Get your tickets here 

https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3082/Events/resilience-in-our-uncertain-times-community-forum

Past Presidents: All Aboard Schmitt Happens!

Tuesday Sept 29 (backup date Oct 1)
5:30 boat push off until 7 PM boat docks
Setups, bottled water and beer and wine available
Potluck – Bring food/snacks to share 
Check 394 road construction for potential delays/detours

Please RSVP to Maria if you have not done so already.

Contact Doug if you have other questions.

Join us  for our annual volunteer food packing event at Every Meal on Wednesday, September 30th from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. There is no scheduled morning meeting that day.

Every Meal provides food to students for the weekends when they are not in school. These events are fun, and you feel good knowing this contributes to feeding our youth in need. There is a registration link in the Club Calender along with a map. You must register on the link so I can get everyone registered with Every Meal. This is family friendly and children at least 8 years old are welcome. I look forward to seeing everyone at Every Meal!

Dave Snider brings a powerful story of transformation and purpose. After being
sentenced in federal court in 2009 as a career offender, Dave spent over 14 years in
prison—an experience that ultimately became a turning point in his life. While
incarcerated at FMC Rochester, he served in the inmate hospice program, supporting
men at the end of their lives and gaining a deep appreciation for service, accountability,
and the value of each life.
During his time inside, Dave also spent seven years speaking to high school and
college students about the impact of life choices, learning to turn his past into a tool for
growth and education. He is trained in Restorative Justice and advocates for its broader
application in communities.
Dave helped shape the founding mission of the Redemption Project through his insights
on reentry and was part of its first cohort. Today, he continues to invest in the program’s
growth, using his journey to inspire change and help others break cycles of harm and
build meaningful futures.

International Service Committee for the 26-27 Rotary Year meets the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00PM, with a 5:30-6:00PM social. We gather at Namaste Café (2512 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

Join us for our monthly Community Service Meeting at the Good Day Cafe in Golden Valley.

Join us in the Oak room of the Minneapolis Club after the club meeting.

Help fulfill Rotary's promise to eradicate Polio.  Join us with your guests at the Mall of America to show our support.  Walk a little or walk a lot. Registraion coming soon on District 5950 website.

Sylvia Strobel serves as the President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT), bringing over 30 years of experience as an executive and attorney in the public broadcasting sector. Throughout her career—including leadership roles at American Public Media Group, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and Ideastream Public Media—she has navigated major industry shifts, digital expansions, and evolving audience habits. Today, as public media adapts to historic structural changes and shifting funding models, Sylvia offers invaluable insight into how local broadcasting organizations are innovating, diversifying revenue, and reinforcing their commitment to community education and trusted local storytelling.

International Service Committee for the 26-27 Rotary Year meets the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00PM, with a 5:30-6:00PM social. We gather at Namaste Café (2512 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

Join us and celebrate our club members who receive the COL Heart of Rotary Award, Emerging Leadership Award, Dick DeVore and Paul Harris Fellow Foundation Awards. We'll also celebrate a non-profit leader in our commuity for creating lasting impact with our Hope Award and philanthropic gift. 

Join us in the Oak Room of the Minneapolis Club after the club meeting. 

Rise Early Learning Center is a high-quality affordable childcare program placing specific emphasis on supporting whole families and equipping extraordinary staff to provide better outcomes for the children they serve. COL Rotary has been a supporter of Rise Early almost since their inception. Come learn what's changing in Childcare and how this unique program is meeting the calls to replicate thier model.

International Service Committee for the 26-27 Rotary Year meets the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00PM, with a 5:30-6:00PM social. We gather at Namaste Café (2512 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

International Service Committee for the 26-27 Rotary Year meets the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00PM, with a 5:30-6:00PM social. We gather at Namaste Café (2512 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

Annual report and celebration of what we've achieved and where we are going into the future. 

Join us at the Good Day Cafe for our monthly Community Service Meeting.

David Daily is a licensed REALTOR® and designated Luxury Property Specialist with Coldwell Banker, primarily focused on residential real estate in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. In 2025, he was named a Super Real Estate Agent by Mpls St. Paul Magazine, a recognition reserved for the top 5% of agents serving the Twin Cities.

Prior to real estate, David spent 20 years leading advertising campaigns for some of the world’s largest brands, including Target, United Airlines, Best Buy, and UnitedHealth Group. Today, he leverages that marketing expertise for his real estate clients, bringing the same level of patience, attention, and care to every relationship.

Known for his thoughtful guidance, strong market knowledge, and client-first approach, David will discuss the state of the residential market, trends, and answer your burning real estate questions.

Join us in the Oak Room of the Minneapolis Club after the club meeting. 

Anshu Chandra has 16 years of experience providing eye care in Haiti. She leads a permanent clinic in Fond-des-Blancs, supports mobile clinics, and helps train local eye care professionals, including the Haitian ophthalmology residency program in Port-au-Prince. She holds a Doctor of Optometry degree and completed her residency at SUNY College of Optometry. She has provided care in Nepal, Haiti, Peru, Lebanon, Tanzania, Honduras, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Indonesia, and India.

www.globaleyeproject.org

International Service Committee for the 26-27 Rotary Year meets the second Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00PM, with a 5:30-6:00PM social. We gather at Namaste Café (2512 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405)

Jioin us in the Oak Room of the Minneapolis Club aftter the club meeting.