The SME Rotary Club unveiled this year’s motto which is “Growth & Development”. This includes growing and developing our members into strong and passionate Rotarians, growing and developing our Rotarians personal leadership skills, and finally growing and developing our club and reach our goal of 20 members!
In efforts to help us reach our goal and get all of our members to focus on recruitment and retention the club launched a member competition called the Growth Games 2010! Reflective of the upcoming Winter Olympics, members will receive medals for their efforts in recruitment.
For more information including an overview, scoring and rules, and an up-to-date membership tracker visit the Growth Games 2010 Page!
I can’t believe that 2009 is coming to a close! It’s been a great year and an even better decade! I wanted to take a minute and just reflect before moving into a new year and new chapter for the South Metro Evenings Rotary Club!
Back in January 2009, myself and Michelle (previous member) began planning this new club from just an idea. We had the idea to bring young professionals in the Twin Cities together who were all passionate about giving back. We knew it would take time and we’d hit road bumps along the way, and even though we have definitely hit road bumps I personally think our successes and achievements out weight those rocky moments!
First, to the people who have committed as members, Thank you! You have exemplified passion for giving back, getting involved, and most importantly making the time to be a part of an organization that believes in “Service Above Self”. You all deserve many, many thanks as you’ve all taken time and made room for Rotary in your life!
Secondly, those who are new, get ready for amazing moments! The SME Rotary Club has been doing great things in the past few months and we have plans to continue to do that! I look forward to having you all apart of that journey!
Finally, remember that Rotary is about family and friends! The holiday season was a busy one, but I continue to encourage all of you to bring out your family and friends! To be successful we have to encourage a balance between work, family, and extra curricular activities like Rotary!
Moving into 2010 we’re going to focus on:
- Recruitment and hitting our 20 member goal!
- Service projects local and international!
- Member development and fellowship!
I look forward to 2010 and being a part of this great group with all of you!
Cheers & Hapy New Year!
Katie
The “Ugly” Holiday Sweater Party at Tavern on France!
Ugly Holiday Sweater Party – Tuesday Dec. 29th @ 6:30pm
Join us at Tavern on France at 6:30pm in the back party room for some pure holiday fun!
Wear your “ugliest” or just festive holiday sweater! We will have a contest for best sweater and also you can participate in the Holiday Gift Exchange by bringing a gift $5 or less!
Everyone is welcome, please bring friends and family!! The Edina Morningside Rotary Club has also been invited to join us at our last event of 2009!
If you have any questions please contact Leah C at leah [at] smerotary.com
“Freezin’ for a Reason” indeed. SME Rotarians are taking the Plunge on Saturday, February 6 in Maple Grove’s third annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. We invite all friends of SME Rotary to watch our inaugural Plunge and enjoy this exciting Minnesota winter tradition. The Plunge begins at 1:00 at Weaver Lake in Maple Grove – we hope to see you there!
SME Rotary is also looking for financial support of our team. $5, $15, $25 or more – your support of our efforts to improve the number and quality of athletic competitions for special needs athletes is commendable. To make a donation directly to the “South Metro Evenings Rotary Club” team please visit: http://tinyurl.com/yjw5xw3. In total, Maple Grove’s Plunge is looking to exceed the two year total of $139,000 and 700 Plungers in 2010. With your support, SME can do their part in achieving this goal!
February’s service event is sure to be a chilling success!
