The presence of Kay Bank recording studio, the Soma record label, Top 40 radio stations KDWB and WDGY, and dozens of teen dance clubs and ballrooms led to an explosion of rock ‘n’ roll in Minnesota in the early 1960s. These elements allowed bands like the Trashmen, the Castaways, the Gestures, the Underbeats, Gregory Dee and the Avanties and the Accents to become wildly popular, make a lot of money and, in some cases, land hits on the national pop charts.By the time Bob Dylan was achieving fame in New York and the Beatles were conquering U.S. shores, Minnesota bands had already established huge local followings, and more were forming by the day – as many as 500 by 1965. Tighter radio station playlists, changing musical tastes and a decline in teen dances eventually cooled the Minnesota rock scene, but the songs and the bands from that era will never be forgotten.

• President Carla Hauge called the meeting to order at 12:15
• Chuck Field from UBS Financial Services led attendees in singing God Bless America, accompanied by Bob Jones from Jones and Hauge on the piano.
• Matt Halley from Cookie Cart gave the Invocation, expressing gratitude for teachers
• Michael-Jon Pease from Park Square Theater introduced visiting Rotarians and guests

Thanks to a recommendation from Jodi, I have used Volunteer Spot to set up all of the volunteer opportunities for our upcoming meetings. So the answer to "how do I get to help out at the meeting?" is "follow this link and sign up."
 
http://vols.pt/hd7EGu

Or call me at 651.767.8497 (for those of you who prefer the phone).

You do not need to create yet another login and there are no passwords to remember! Just follow the link, confirm your email and start signing up for meeting teams. Volunteer Spot will send you reminders, and will let me know where the needs are for upcoming meetings. Attention new members: serving as a greeter and taking the microphone, either to offer the inspirational moment or to introduce guests and visiting Rotarians, is an excellent way to network and get your face in front of the club!
 
We are in particular need of scribes (note takers). There are three simple steps to taking the notes:
1) use the word document agenda you'll receive as your template - half of the information is already there!
2) Fill in a paragraph or two on the speaker and
3) email your notes to Jodi by end of day Wednesday.
 
(And you thought I was making it look like hard work!)
 
Thank you for whatever you can do to to make our weekly meetings a great experience!