Volume 112 #12
 

Prof. Khan’s research falls within the new and emerging field of medical and health informatics. She is working towards robot automation in the areas of navigation, facial recognition, sentiment classification, verbal communication, and social interactions. Humanoid robots, as well as wearable and spatial sensors, are employed in developing assistive technology to enhance the delivery of care to:

More recently, Dr. Khan’s research interests have evolved into robotic assistive technology in medication management and recovery after open heart surgery. Come learn about cutting edge humanoid robotics engineering that may soon impact the delivery of our health care. Chair of the day: Past President Elizabeth Simonson

 

 

The women of the Club are invited to a cozy backyard bonfire at the home of Natalie Junk on Friday, 10/2, at 6pm. Bring a friend and a snack to share. Beer and wine will be provided. Please RSVP Natalie by 9/28 at njunk283@gmail.com .

 

 

Saturday, October 3rd 

Our regional Alzheimer’s folks visited us a few weeks ago. Rotarian Angel Saczko and her guests mentioned how Rotary has been a part of these walks for years…  Check it out.

 

Second Harvest Northland (2302 Commonwealth Avenue Duluth MN 55808)

Wednesday, October 14th from 1pm to 3pm

We have 5 spots reserved for our group.

Please RSVP to Allison Hanig Landrus at ahanigla@amfam.com.

It's always different what we are doing when we volunteer here, but it all helps ending hunger in our community.

 

 

Twin Ports Rotary Pickleball Players: Starting in September 
We’ll organize it as a men’s & women’s mixed doubles league. We’ll play twice/month on a flexible schedule. We won’t be keeping track of wins and losses; we’re just playing for pure fun! To sign up or for more information contact Brad Jenson (past president of Harbortown) at 218-349-7566 or bradley.jenson1956@gmailcom.

 

 

President Dan Maki rang the bell. We stood and said the Pledge of Allegiance and the Rotary 4-Way Test. Past President Branden Robinson offered the Reflection, recalling that 25 years ago last Friday, the United States was attacked. When four hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania, the nation’s sense of security evaporated. First responders ran toward the danger. Many died. Since that time, camaraderie among Americans has declined. But division does not have to define us: remember the love and courage that that tragedy awakened in you. We can still serve others without first asking about their politics. Let us honor the lives lost on 9/11 by striving to be worthy of the selfless courage displayed that day.

 

Past President Branden Robinson urged us move past division by selfless service to others

 

President Dan Maki then welcomed our guests: Joe Cavanaugh, founder and CEO of Youth Frontiers, Maria Diesel, exchange student from Brazil, Kim Lawler of Youth Frontiers, Cory Ohman of Mac Metal (Hot Springs, AR), guest of father Jon Ohman, Andy Potter of Youth Frontiers, Judy Sage, guest of husband Allen Anway, Beau Walsh of the Cultural North, guest of Jerry Thoreson

 

The speaker’s table with many a guest

 

Several people kicked the Golden Can with a donation this week. Past President Branden said that the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra will open its 96^th season on Saturday. He also put in $100 for having forgotten to attend the Club board meeting this morning! President Dan said his son started playing violin in the school orchestra—just like Dad. John Magas invited all to attend the public reveal of a 100-year-old time capsule retrieved from the cornerstone of Denfeld High School on Friday, 9/25, at 3:00pm at Denfeld H.S. He also encouraged everyone to vote; tomorrow early voting begins. President Dan thanked President Elect Jay Ott for running last week’s off-site meeting. Geiger Yount thanked the Harvest Festival volunteers, who successfully raised $6,000 for the Sustainable Farming Association.

 

President Dan Maki’s son followed in Dad’s footsteps and is playing in the orchestra

 

John Magas invited all to attend the opening of the 100-year-old time capsule from Denfeld H.S.

 

Geiger Yount acknowledged Harvest Festival volunteers

 

Festival volunteers Angel Saczko, Chana Stocke, and foreign exchange student Maria Diesel

 

Festival volunteers Chana Stocke, Elizabeth Simonson, and Jim Schwartz

 

Then President Dan awarded Past President Zach Walters a Past President’s Rotary lapel pin.

 

President Dan Maki awarded Past President Zach Walters the Past President’s pin

 

Three opportunities were announced by Allison Hanig-Landrus:

 

North Shore Inline Marathon aid station, this Saturday, 9/19. Come volunteer at the North Shore Inline Marathon aid station, 26^th Avenue E. and London Road, 7am-1:30pm.

Club 25 Ladies’ Event, Friday, 10/2, 6pm. The women of the Club are invited to a cozy backyard bonfire at the home of Natalie Junk. Bring a friend and a snack to share. Beer and wine will be provided. Please RSVP Natalie by 9/28 at njunk283@gmail.com

2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Saturday, 10/3. Come to walk or volunteer! The event will be at the DECC, with set-up at 7am. The walk is at 10am. Want more info? Check it out. And REGISTER HERE. To volunteer, please contact Allison (ahanigla@amfam.com).

 

Allison Hanig-Landrus shared opportunities for members to connect

 

President Dan had three announcements:

 

The Rotary District 5580 Conference will be held 10/2-4. Plan to attend! https://rotary5580.org/page/2026-district-5580-conference-brainerd-mn/ .

 

Hosting. Our guest and Rotary foreign exchange student, Maria Diesel, needs a gracious Rotary host family for November/December/January. Interested? Contact President Dan at dmaki@ascentialwealth.com .

 

ClubRunner. On your table are sheets detailing how to download and use the Rotary ClubRunner mobile app. A useful tool!

 

Past President Zach Walters introduced an inspiring speaker.

 

Chair of the day Past President Zach introduced Joe Cavanaugh of Youth Frontiers.

 

Joe Cavanaugh’s life was changed when he met a student who was being bullied

 

In the past, Joe said, he was a keynote speaker. Then one day a student named Diane told him, “Kids are bullying me.” This set Joe on a new path: He had to help kids learn the importance of character.

 

This lesson had imprinted itself on his mind when he and his wife watched the movie “Titanic.” The true failure was not the engineering of the boat but the lack of character of two people on board: the owner of the boat, who wanted to be able to boast of having the fastest boat to cross the North Atlantic and arrogantly refused to listen to reason, and the captain of the boat, who knew that attempting to accomplish that goal was too dangerous under the weather conditions they were facing, but who was too cowardly to refuse. Lack of character took down the Titanic.

 

Joe founded Youth Frontiers (www.youthfrontiers.org/ ). He wanted kids to understand what he had taught his daughter, Tess: “I don’t care if you’re safe. I care that you’re strong.” Life is hard and sometimes we are not safe, but if you are strong, you will endure. The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus wrote, “Character is destiny.” Joe agrees.

 

Youth Frontier staff, based in the Midwest, travel to schools to talk with students about character. They challenge kids to be good, not just to feel good. Research demonstrates that it takes about 8 hours of experiencing a new idea to bring about a change in thinking. Youth Frontier staff lead groups of students in 6-hour kindness (or other) retreats. They encourage kids to value honesty, humility, courage, and one another. This is followed by two hours of character work in the classroom. It changes lives.

 

Youth Frontiers is coming to two Duluth elementary schools, Laura MacArthur School and Lester Park School. Club 25 is helping make it possible by providing grants. Joe said Youth Frontiers also teach parents, teachers, and businesspeople. He thanked us for all Rotary does to build character.

 

Fittingly, school superintendent John Magas won the 50/50 drawing, pocketing $37.

 

         (L to R) Jack Seiler, Allison Hanig-Landrus, Megan Maki, Dave Fulda, Past President Chana Stocke, and Past President Bill Gravelle

 

 

 

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