This fun and engaging presentation covers "Getting Seniors Outdoors" in relation to communities, multi-generational connections, active lifestyles and health principles.Randy Thoreson, Project Manager/Outdoor Recreation Planner, National Park Service / River's & Trails Program has been giving talks around the U.S. (DC included) on this subject.
His presentation includes collaborative ideas on connecting seniors to the outdoors, visual pictures, talking points, data studies, as well as challenging the audience members to think about how they interact with the elderly sector of our population and what opportunities currently exist and/or can be integrated in community planning, health initiatives and organizations outreach efforts such as Rotary International.
Randy Thoreson is an Outdoor Recreation Planner with the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program of the National Park Service (NPS). He is located in St. Paul, Minnesota and works for the Midwest Region of NPS. He also is involved in a number of National Projects and Programs Trained in the planning, environmental, outdoor recreation fields, he has worked in the Mountain West and Midwest as a Director, Administrator, and Project Manager on a wide variety of projects/programs for local, state and federal government agencies. He has also served as Executive Director of a Chamber of Commerce and owned his own consulting firm. Immediately prior to working with the RTCA program, he held the position of Coordinator (Cooperative Management Plan) for the NPS Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway preceded by working as Lead Planner for a large Midwest and National Consulting Firm. Interests and hobbies include wood carving (whittling), outdoor activities (rivers, trails, camping, etc..), barbershop singing, and classic vehicle interests.
We are in desperate need of photography help for the RYLA, April 22-26. We are looking for people to come out and take pictures during weekend. Shifts can be as short as a couple of hours. We would like to document as much of the weekend as possible.
We also need help creating the slide show. Any help would be appreciated! To sign-up or for more information, please emailmnryla@gmail.com
All Rotarians, their family and guests are welcome to come out to RYLA, at lovely Camp St. Croix in Hudson, on Sunday April 24 for an ethical discussion with the students. It is a great way to see the program in action and will help restore your faith in the future after you meet such a great group of kids. Please come out at 4:00 PM, or anytime after lunch. We are asking for a $15 dollar donation to RYLA to cover the cost of dinner, which will follow.
Saint Paul Rotary will hold its 7th annual food packing event to support Feed My Starving Children. This year’s packing will take place April 22-24 at Summit Brewing Company in Saint Paul.
Packing shifts are two hours in length. Both individuals and groups may sign up to pack food.
To register for a shift (or shifts), just click on the link to Feed My Starving Children below and follow the registration instructions.
As most of you know, Maple Grove Rotary has been hosting several sew-a-thons in an effort to make feminine hygiene kits and this effort was published in the Osseo Press, which has generated lots of interest so below is a list of upcoming sew-a-thons and I hope to see you there!!
Future sew-a-thons (both sewers and non sewers are needed)
•Saturday, April 9th from 8:30-11:30 at Faith Lutheran Church, 11115 Hanson Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
On May 13 at the Rotary District Conference we will be assembling these components into kits to be distributed among Rotary clubs are going to remote areas in the world. So far in two years, we have made distributed 535 kits and they have gone to Bangladesh (Brooklyn Park Rotary), Kenya (North Minneapolis Rotary), Senegal (North Minneapolis Rotary), Gambia (North Minneapolis Rotary), Guatemala (Maple Grove Rotary - Jamie Sledd), India (Bloomington & University Rotary).
Our goal for the year is 450 kits and so far we have distributed 235 kits for Rotarians traveling abroad and we have enough components to assemble 300 more kits, so 235 + 300 = 535 kits so we have exceeded our goal which was possible by generous contributions of time and fabric!
Thank you so much for your help on this human issue!
Please join us as we “Celebrate Our Gifts to the World” at the Districts 5950 and 5960 Conference on May 12 and 13 at Mystic Lake Conference Center. For the best rates, sign up by April 15 at: http://www.rotary5960.org/dc2016/REGISTRATION.cfm
On Thursday golfers from both districts can play golf (Click Here for Golf Registration/Information)to End Polio and everyone can attend the Welcome Reception to enjoy time with old and new friends. Friday keynoters are Ross Bernstein and Chris Heeter (with her dog TuuWeh). With special guest speaker for North Star Youth Exchange, Barbara Nieviadonski. Entertainment will include Twin Cities Jazz Cats and Stevie Ray.
There are over 30 breakout sessions that fit within 8 categories: Rotary, Health and Wellness, Technology, Fun to Learn, Business, Personal Interest, Life and Variety, and Service. Sample topics include: Developing Rotary FUNdraisers, Social Media, Organizing with Confidence, Not Being Another Fish in the Dark ‘Net, Guatemalan Cooking, How Good Leader Work Less, Computer Tips, Tips for a Powerful First Impression, and lots more which will be listed on the conference website.
If you’d like discounted rates to stay at Mystic Lake Hotel, book by April 12 by calling 800-548-8536 (reference 5950-5960 District conference) or booking online http://usmlc.webhotel.microsdc.us/ and using the conference block code: 1604rotary If you stay for the weekend, you can enjoy some great hotel entertainment on Sat. night, a Friday Night Dance Party, Bingo and casino games every day, plus the pool, fitness center and more.
How would you like to play golf to end polio? Well, that would take a lot of golf! But you can do your part by signing up and playing in the Rotary 5950/5960 Joint District Conference Golf Tournament to End Polio!
This fun event will be held Thursday, May 12, 2016 at The Meadows Golf Course, at Mystic Lake (this is where the District Conference is being held). We have arranged for this shotgun event to start at 11:00 am. We will wrap up the awards and fellowship afterwards in time to join everyone at the District Conference Welcome Reception. Your golf registration fee includes a ticket to the Welcome Reception. (No, you don't get a discount or money back if you don't go to the Welcome Reception.) You may ask - do I need to be a good golfer to participate and still have fun? Good news: you do not have to be a great golfer! For the "Fun Golfer," you can compete in the Scramble Format - that means you take the best shot, and everyone picks up and shoots from there, this process is repeated after each shot.
The "Serious Golfer" may prefer to have the challenge of playing The Meadows with his/her own ball (Own Ball Format). Each foursome plays one or the other: Scramble Fun Golfer or Own Ball Serious Golfer. We will have awards for each category winner. Of course, the big winner is Polio Plus - proceeds from this tournament will go to Polio Plus! We need 100 golfers, the golf registration fee is $150. Do you have a business you would like to promote? Please sign up for one of the sponsorship packages and email me your company logo. We will promote your business on the website and inside the District Conference Program. Click the link below and sign up today! Thanks!
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."
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!
All Rotarians, their family and guests are welcome to come out to RYLA, at lovely Camp St. Croix in Hudson, on Sunday April 24 for an ethical discussion with the students. It is a great way to see the program in action and will help restore your faith in the future after you meet such a great group of kids. Please come out at 4:00 PM, or anytime after lunch. We are asking for a $15 dollar donation to RYLA to cover the cost of dinner, which will follow.
