This week at Rotary
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Lunch Buffet
Judy’s Delicious Cookies
Doors Open 11:30AM
12:00 PM START
At
Kitchi Gammi Club
This week’s program
Club #25 Fellowship
Join you fellow Club #25 Rotarians for friendly fellowship. Invite a prospective member to join you!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
August 12 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Second Harvest Northland Food Packing
2302 Commonwealth Avenue
We need at least 5 volunteers to sign up so please sign up with Allison Hanig-Landrus at
ahanigla@amfam.com.
Thank you for considering this opportunity! And I hope that you will join us!!
Your Rotarian Community
Twin Ports Rotary Interclub Council Opportunities
Fellowship with Rotarians and
See "A Chorus Line" at Rotary Night at Duluth Playhouse!
It's FREE! Snacks and Drinks provided. Guests welcome!
Email Kay Biga to let her know you're coming at kbiga@aol.com
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.
Highlights from Last Week’s Meeting
By Al Makynen
Considering the appealing summer weather outside, the large number of Rotarians in attendance for what turned out to be an energetic business meeting was unexpected (not sure about my grammar however both the attendance and the energy were unexpected). President Dan Maki knows how to have a party no matter what the occasion. Vinod Gupta provided a Rotary Reflection on the decision-making process, both in our personal life and within Rotary. Certain decisions are made immediately based upon past experience. Other decisions require the collection and analysis of new and sometimes confusing information. And when offering an idea, item, or skill endeavor to determine who best will value the idea, item, or skill.
A room full of Rotarians ready to party
Vinod Gupta schooling us on how to market our skills
One skill that was valued was that of Allison Hanig-Landrus and her ability to lead the committee that finds quality programs. As this was a compliment from the lectern there was no fine imposed. However, she is free to stuff the Golden Can in a later meeting. Jerry Pelofske was pleased to announce his 55th wedding anniversary. Greg Hansen recently celebrated 37 years of marriage by having dinner at Silos Restaurant. Nicely done to extract a business fine from Sandy Hoff. Andy Thielen reminded us of his previous $350 contribution representing $10 for every good year of his 35 years of marriage.
Allison Hanig-Landrus looking for cash
Greg Hansen getting a fine out of Sandy Hoff
A pattern during the self-reports, or during announcements, is to make one’s appearance up front serve a dual purpose.
Jerry Pelofsky also announced we will again be bell-ringing for the Salvation Army at all five SuperOne locations on Friday, December 4th and 11th. The hours are from 11:00 to 1:00. Get in touch with him soon as the choice locations fill up early. With a quick donation Captain
Anthony Nolan acknowledged the club’s support of the Salvation Army. It was also revealed he was last week’s Gimlet Reporter who missed mentioning the $350 donation by
Andy Thielen. It is hoped by Editor
Rob Hofmann and by the entire writing staff of the Gimlet that we have now fully covered this event. Our policy is to not issue corrections or retractions. We gleefully gloss over any errors, omissions, or gaffs. And not to be outdone, when announcing the
Harvest Festival at Bayfront Park on Saturday, September 12 from 9:45 to 3:30 (two shifts),
Geiger Yount announced it was her 65
th wedding anniversary.
Allsion Hanig-Landrus reminded the club of our commitment to Second Harvest next week on Wednesday, August 12 from 1:00 to 3:00. We all will receive an email invitation.
Jerry Pelofske looking for a few good Rotarians
Geiger Yount celebrating 65 years of marriage and announcing the Harvest Festival
Andy Thielen wondering what happened to his Gimlet coverage
President Dan Maki as Chair of the Day and primary presenter set the table for the rest of the meeting. The items to cover included: (1) Bylaws, (2) Organizational Chart, (3) Proposed Projects. (4) General Questions.
To review available documents, go to folder 2026 New Bylaws etc.:
The highlights of the proposed changes to the Bylaws, last updated in 2018, reflect the realities of how the club now needs to operate. The number of committees has been reduced to 14, there is not an office with administrative staff, and we have fewer members. The changes will be voted upon at our August 15 regular meeting.
There was particular interest in the change to the qualifications to be a Board Member and implementation of the monthly charge. The redline changes to the Bylaws and the Executive Summary have been emailed to every member. Please come prepared to share your comments. The Organizational Chart and companion document described the 14 club committees. The tasks for each committee along with the name of the current chair and committee members were provided. In addition, several committee sign-up sheets were on the table.
Projects past, present, and future were discussed. The consensus was that with any service project Rotary Club #25 should be recognized including signage on a physical project, wearing of Rotary clothing during the event, and an article in the media.
Jerry Thoreson continues his work to highlight past Gimlets.
Jay Ott is leading the charge to refurbish the Rotary signage at the Jean Duluth Soccer Fields.
Past President Zach Walters announced the Grand Rotary Raffle to be held on October 22, details to follow.
President Dan Maki leading the discussion on the future of the Club
Zach Walters getting ready to lead us on a new fundraising adventure
Club 25 – 100 Years Ago This Week
By Jerry Thoreson
The Gimlet
Vol. 10, No. 41 • August 11, 1926
Roll Call: Members 126. Visiting Rotarians 7. Guests 16. Total 142.
The Long Road to Rotary
The meeting minutes from August 5, 1926, read almost like a road map. Visiting Rotarians came from Superior, Hibbing, St. Paul, Ohio, Kansas and Michigan. They also welcomed a missionary from Nett Lake and a Rotarian traveling with his father.
Today, trips from Ohio, Kansas, and Michigan don't seem remarkable. A century ago, they were.
The August 11, 1926 Gimlet announced that Minnesota Highway Commissioner Charles M. Babcock would speak about the state's $54 million, two-year road building program. It was an ambitious plan. But just three months later, the new U.S. Highway System was officially approved, connecting the country from east to west and north to south on roads we're still familiar with today, including U.S. Hwy 53, Hwy 2 and what we now know as Scenic Highway 61. As U.S. Hwy 61, the route stretched from Grand Portage to New Orleans.
In 1926, long-distance travel by automobile was becoming more common, but drivers often bounced from pavement to gravel to dirt, hoping they were still on the right road.
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