Pat Johns, former president of Anoka Ramsey Community College, celebrated with his former colleagues and community friends at a reception in his honor.

 

Pat is highly regarded and respected leader of the college during a time of significant growth in enrollment and facility expansion. 

 

Below are some pictures from the event.

  

 

Betty Notto, ACHHC, an initiative to end homelessness in Anoka County.

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff Dahlman, Twin Cities Kids in Need Resource Center

 

Twin Cities Kids in Need Resource Center works with schools facing high poverty rates in St. Paul and Minneapolis by providing eligible teachers a shopping visit at our free store. Through our Caring Tree program, we award grants to social services and other community-based agencies across the state to distribute backpacks and supplies to students in need.

 

The local chapter is based in Roseville where teachers are invited to shop twice yearly to pick up classroom supplies for kids in school.  Supplies can include new backpacks, pencils, crayons, markers, and paper.  Items can include books and cosmetics, as well.  Each visit teachers typically take about $500 worth of supplies for their students.

 

Surprisingly, one of the challenges of the program has been reaching out to schools to participate.  About 170 schools participate in program’s give-away.  Jeff Dahlman, executive director, has been performing out-reach to ensure schools are aware of the service his organization provides.

 

 

 

 

 

PEACOCK AWARD:  Letty Van Ert

 

MONEY WINNER: Al Hamel

 

APRIL 29^TH we will have a regular meeting at Kendall’s at 12:15pm.  With our New Member Orientation being held during happy hour at the Boulevard on April 18, President Grant made the decision to not hold his customary 5^th Monday of the month at a local establishment.

 

PRESIDENT-ELECT ERIC HEGG is beginning to recruit his officers for 2019-20 Rotary year.  Bob Hylland has agreed to serve the Club as its secretary and Russ Weaver is conserving the treasurer’s role.  There are other opportunities to be part of Eric’s team, including bulletin editor.  If you’re interested in becoming more active in your Club contact Eric.

 

Interest has been expressed to start a Rotary Interact Club at the CRHS.  President Grant is discussing this possibility with staff at CRHS. 

 

TIM GADSON has officially joined our Club.  Please introduce yourself to Tim, as we are excited to have him a member of our Club. 

 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION will be Thursday, April 18 at 4:30pm at the BLVD Bar and Grill in Coon Rapids.  Al Hamel will host.  A mutiny nearly erupted when Al proposed a breakfast meeting.  Rotary members objected loudly and forcibly; hence Mr. Hamel quickly changed the gathering time more conducive and customary for beer and wine; instead of bacon and eggs.

 

ROAD CLEAN-UP DATE has been set for May 11^th.   The crew will be fishing for new and unique ditch treasures.  Mark your calendars!

 

LOAVES & FISHES next event will be Saturday, April 27^th from 9am to 3pm.  This date is tentative and may change if the latest report of a snow free zone not occurring until July 4^th.

 

WRITING CONTEST will be held on May 13^th.  Which is the Monday following Road Clean-up.