Upcoming Speakers

03/03 
Virtual Meeting Only
Sheryl Fried - REACH Together
A brief discussion about:
a) Why refugees come to Minnesota
b) The problems they encounter
c) How REACH Together was formed and the needs it fills
e) REACH Together's successes and setbacks
f) Plans for the future

​03/10 
​In Person Meeting Only

03/17
​Virtual Meeting Only
Sarah Lehada Shila, Salvation Army
Sharing life experiences on combating human trafficking targeting children of age 7-18 years through victims Identification and recruitment, rehabilitation and reintegration process. Sarah is currently a Social Worker at The Salvation Army Tanzania’ Kwetu Anti human trafficking and psycho social support Project since 2018-up to date Role on providing needed support to the children Girls age 7-18 years who are most vulnerable to trafficking and those who have been trafficked.

03/24​ 
In Person Meeting Only
Social Activity, Board Meeting Follows

03/31
Virtual Meeting Only 
Club Assembly​

4/7 
Nanette LaNasa - Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce

4/14
Teresa Ryan - Classification Talk

4/21 
Bruce Morlan & Ed Marek - Braver Angels
Our politics are dividing us more and more. This division, as evidenced by the 2016 Presidential Election and the 2020 Election, including the events of 6th January, have led some to suggest we need to find and listen to our better angels. Braver Angels grew from this recognition, and in this talk we will describe briefly how polarization works to divide us and how Braver Angels can help heal those divisions. This healing is important if our Rotary Clubs are to hold together to open opportunities and continue to make the world a better place.

4/28
Social Activity - Board Meeting Follows

5/5
Neil Gatzow - Wyoming Historical Society

5/12
Alan Bakke - Classification Talk 
I have been an avid fisherman all my life. My dad and I used to go fishing together. I will talk about the MN fishing opener that happens on May 15th. Also, about all the fishing opportunities in MN and the surrounding area.

5/19
Rick Heidick - Fast for Hope 
The Fast for Hope Initiative is based on the belief that while project based funding is critical to address immediate needs in developing parts of the world, a new model needs to be created in order to more effectively address the problem of systemic poverty in the world. This new model is based on a belief that the local community knows best what they need and that the community must take ownership of any solution in order for it to be successful. Finally instead of doing a project in multiple communities, this is intended to be a multifaceted effort simultaneously addressing the myriad of needs that are interconnected and which cause the residents of one or two particular communities to live in extreme poverty.


5/26
Social Activity, Board Meeting Follows

6/2
Jon Eisele, Enbridge Energy
This presentation will touch on the energy needs in Minnesota, and the country going forward. This will touch on Enbridge's operations and responsible transportation of energy.

6/9
Linda Madsen, Classification Talk

6/16
Amanda Fulk - Alexandra House
The mission of Alexandra House is to empower victims of domestic and sexual violence, and inspire social change, through education, support, and advocacy.

6/23
Social Activity, Board Meeting Follows 

6/30
Club Assembly

Past Speakers

7/1/20
Club Brainstorming Session
7/8/20
Committee Meetings-Board Meeting
7/15/20
Haleigh Gulden - Rotary Peace Scholar
7/22/20
Mara Bain - City of Forest Lake Mayor
7/29/20
Abby Leagjeld-FLHS Tennis Club Fundraiser
8/5/20
Acres for Life-Lynn Moore
8/12/20
Ted Blank-COVID Travel Update
8/19/20
Finding Priceless Treasures-Mark Gibson
8/26/20
Club Assembly-Visioning Recap-Board Meeting
9/2/20
Mark Bliven-Dept of Corrections
9/9/20
Jerry Grundtner - Forest Lake Lake Association
9/16/20
Classification Talk -Angie Comstock
9/23/20
Social Activity-Board Meeting
9/30/20
Club Assembly-Committee Meetings
10/7/20
Global Grant-Computer Clubhouse-Fred Treiber
10/14/20
Committee Meetings
10/21/20
John Klawiter-Sacred Settlement-Colleen Diemer
10/28/20
District Governor Visit-Ed Marek & Kyle Haugen
11/4/20
Clare Lillis-180 Degrees-Mary McRoy & Michele Hall
11/11/20
Classification-Steve Massey
11/18/20
​ACT United-Jessica Bartholomew
11/25/20
No Meeting-Thanksgiving
12/2/20
Together for Good-Maridel Sandberg
12/9/20
Rick Olson- Prior Lake- Nakivale Refugee Settlement Global Grant
12/16/20
Holiday Party-Social Activity
12/23/20
No Meeting-Christmas
12/30/20
No Meeting-New Years
1/6/21
Melissa Niederkorn-Website/Tech Day
1/13/21
Lee Sinna-Community Scholarship Foundation
1/20/21
Kaycee Stanley- Reel Hope Project
1/27/21
Social Activity-Board Meeting
2/3/21
Ted Blank-COVID Travel Update
2/10/21
Club Assembly
2/17/21
Mary McRoy-180 Degrees
2/24/21
​Social Activity-Board Meeting
About Forest Lake Rotary
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