We Meet at Noon on Thursday

January 26, 2023

For Those Attending in Person

BUFFET LUNCH

(Zoom Meeting Opens at 11:45)

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Most people change jobs 10-20 times before they find their “career.”  SOAR thinks this is a waste of time and earning potential and would like to help job seekers skip this trial-and-error portion and get into the career portion of their work lives.. 

 

 

 

“Service above Self” is more than a motto for Rotarians, it is Rotary in action. Sharing the Reflection of the Day, Vinod Gupta told the story of “The Snowflake”. How much does a snowflake weigh? Nothing. But when snowflakes gather on a tree branch, eventually the combined weight of snowflakes may cause the branch to bend or break. So it is with acts of service—whether you are first or last-- together our acts of service make a difference. Thank you for each act of service.

 

 

The Reflection was proceeded by President Barb Perrella welcoming Rotarians and guests, singing “America the Beautiful” accompanied by Past-President John Baumgarten and reciting “The Four Way Test”.

 

Dates to remember: February 9—Fireside Chat from 5:00-7:00 at the Kitchi Gammi Club. There will be no noon meeting that day. February 2—Rotarian evening at The Playhouse for fellowship and enjoying “The Glass Menagerie”. Please see Past President Elaine Hansen's email for details. March 22—Craft Beer & Wine Social Event at Barker's Island from 6:00-9:00 pm hosted by Rotary Club of Superior. And their Online Auction is from March 20-26. www.Biddingowl.com/SuperiorRotary 

 

 

Tom Young introduced Club 25's newest member Reid Skeldahl. Reid moved to Duluth from Des Moines, Iowa in early December. Reid shared that his father has been a Rotarian for 30 plus years and the service opportunities his Dad has participated in have made a positive impression.  Following his Dad's example, one of the first things Reid did after settling into his new position with Involta was to contact Rotary Club 25 regarding membership. At the Christmas party Reid sang with the Rotary Singers and he is looking forward to serving in many other ways. Welcome, Reid.

 

Our speaker Jill Hinners

 

Today's speaker was introduced by Chair of the Day Traci Marciniak. Jill Hinners is the Executive Director of Mentor North. January is National Mentoring Month and Mentor North seeks to build a stronger community one mentor at a time. They seek to match caring adult volunteers with youth for support, mutual learning and fun. They have found that the one on one consistent role model has a great impact on the youth and their family. Ms. Hinners shared an email received at Mentor Duluth:

 

As a mother of 2 mentees, I can confidently say that this program has not only impacted my children but the entire household...One of my children has had a mentor for 7 years. With all the changes in our lives, this has been the ONE constant thing...the one steadfast person who has been there with her through it all. --Parent

 

The youth accepted into the program are from 7-14 years of age but may stay in the program until they turn 18. Mentor matches are made based on shared interests and personalities. The time commitment is 4-6 hours per month and a minimum of one year. Currently, there are 34 youths waiting for a mentor.

 

To learn more about Mentor North, visit their website: mentornorth.org.

 

 

(L to R) Jill Baum District 5508, Traci Marciniak, speaker Jill Hinners, Jill’s guest, and President Barb Perrella

 

(L to R) two Harbor City Junior Rotarians, Geiger Yount and Steve Burgess

 

(L to R) Roxanna Esguerra, Past President Michelle Buria, Assistant Governor Tricia Bunten and Skeeter Moore