We Meet at Noon on Thursday

May 12, 2022

For Those Attending in Person

BUFFET LUNCH

(Zoom Meeting Opens at 11:45)

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At

Dan Hartman, Executive Director

Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center

We all know the iconic buildings on the waterfront that, together, make up the DECC. Join us as we learn the “inside story” of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (the DECC) — It’s past, present, and future! We’ll hear from Executive Director Dan Hartman about his visionary plans for the future and how they will impact and re-energize our community.

 

 

By Patra Sevastiades

 

After two years of covid-19 preventing our annual spring fundraising gatherings, this year’s Cinco de Mayo fundraising event was evidence that Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Duluth #25 were ready to gather again to enjoy one another’s fellowship and raise funds for charitable causes Rotarians to support in the community. More than one hundred guests attended this dazzling event at Marshall School. Mexican-themed food was catered by G. B. Schneider. Beverages were BYOB. A good (and delicious) time was had by all!

 

Bonita Nelson, with the help of Sheryl Homan and Assistants District Governor Tricia Bunten others, festively decorated the space in the Cinco de Mayo theme

 

The Raffle Boxes attracted a buzz of interest. Dozens of baskets, from a canine-themed basket to a pamper yourself basket, to a pizza basket drew hundreds of raffle tickets.

 

The Dessert Auction featured a luscious selection of cakes, cheesecake, biscotti, tarts, and pies.

 

The Silent Auction gave attendees a chance to bid on a tour of Bent Paddle Brewing Company

Signature merchandise, among other wonderful options as viewed by Jon Ohman.

 

(L to R) Mary Young, Tom Young, Renee Mattson, Bill Burns, and Jon Ohman shared a table.

 

M.C. Tom Young opened the festivities and helped to keep events moving along.

Allen Anway bid for a live auction item.

Tom Sullivan, guest auctioneer.

 

Past President Branden Robinson chose heads

Paul Helstrom chose tails.

Heads was chosen by event chair Al Makynen.

Many guests chose heads too.

 

The final four participants in Heads and Tails, Dick Moore, Patra Sevastiades, Bill Burns, and Anne Orman, were called to the front for a final showdown.

 

It came down to two contestants: Anne Orman (heads) won over Patra Sevastiades (tails)!

 

Hard working Stacy Oltmanns with President Elect Barb Perrella holding gift certificates for the Live Auction.

 

President Elect Barb Perrella looks on as Renee Mattson displays the live auction item of a two-night stay in a Cliffhouse Townhome at Lutsen Resort.

Dick Moore bid on a live auction item. 

Paula Bloomquist, dessert maker.

    Skeeter Moore and Kathy Sullivan

 Past President Branden Robinson enjoyed the auction.

 

Rob Hofmann persuasively described the 3-hour sail aboard the 52’ schooner Abbey Road.

 

A tremendous thank you to the 22 members of the Rotary committee who made this evening a success! Past Assistant Governor Al Makynen, Event Chair; Darlene Anderson, Paula Bloomquist, Assistant Governor Tricia Bunten, Past President Dean Casperson, Jeff Fifield, District Treasurer and Past President Elaine Hansen, Sheryl Homan, Renee Mattson, Gary Melander, Rose Misiewicz, Past President Bonita Nelson, Jerry Thoreson, Jerry Pelofske, President Elect Barb Perrella, Jon Ohman, Jim Schwartz, Elizabeth Simonson, Karol Sowers, President Chana Stocke, Tom Young, and Geiger Yount.