Events

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)

What does a city council member actually do? Who runs the city from day to day, and why can a decision that sounds simple become surprisingly complicated? Longtime Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club member and past president Brock Ray will offer an inside look at his first year serving on the New Hope City Council. Brock will share how he went from interested resident to appointed council member, explain how New Hope’s council-manager form of government works, and describe what happens beyond the meetings residents see on television.

Brock will also discuss some of the major questions facing cities like New Hope, including affordability, redevelopment, city services, public safety, privacy, and planning for the community’s future. Along the way, he’ll reflect on what has surprised him, what he has learned about making decisions as part of a five-member council, and what campaigning for local office has taught him about his neighbors. Bring your questions for a candid and nonpartisan conversation about the work, responsibilities, and unexpected realities of serving in local government.

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

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

We're coming together for something BIG — a bold, unified step toward a polio-free world.  We are calling on 36,620 Rotarians and 964 Rotaractors across 11 states and 2 countries to take part in the World’s Largest Polio Walk — a powerful, visible demonstration of our commitment to ending polio forever.

Doors Open 7:30 a.m., Program 8:00 a.m.

Register here https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50084/events/world-s-largest-polio-walk-in-district-5950-at-moa

This is more than a walk. It’s a movement.

Every step taken helps raise awareness and support our collective goal of raising $1 million to end polio. Together, we are “This Close” to eradication—and this is our moment to push across the finish line.

How Clubs Can Participate:

• Invite members, families, friends, and community partners
• Wear your Rotary or End Polio Now gear
• Capture photos and videos to share on social media
• Use your voice to educate your community about Rotary’s fight to end polio

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. 

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)