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Burnsville Rotary Achievements!	Burnsville Rotary Achievements!	Tony Compton	2024-11-16 06:00:00Z
Burnsville Uncorked 2024	Burnsville Uncorked 2024	warren mosier	2024-11-05 06:00:00Z
Burnsville Rotary supports Rock the Hill Burnsville Rotarians are proud to have supported Rock the Hill: a Fundraiser for the Fallen at Buck Hill on September 11th. Funds from the event will provide essential resources for our first responders through the Burnsville Police and Fire Foundation.	Burnsville Rotary supports Rock the Hill	Tony Compton	2024-09-12 05:00:00Z
Service Above Self at Camp Explore Burnsville Rotarians recently demonstrated "service above self," delivering 175 hot dog lunches to kids enjoying Camp Explore at Neill Park in Burnsville. Read more...	Service Above Self at Camp Explore		2024-08-11 05:00:00Z
Joe Nelson Takes the Reigns Read more...	Joe Nelson Takes the Reigns	Tony Compton	2024-07-14 05:00:00Z
Thank you, Laurie Thulien! Read more...	Thank you, Laurie Thulien!		2024-07-13 05:00:00Z
Burnsville Rotary Clubs team up for service Read more...	Burnsville Rotary Clubs team up for service	Tony Compton	2024-03-24 05:00:00Z
Burnsville Uncorked 2023 Burnsville Uncorked Thursday, November 9, 2023! Get your tickets now.	Burnsville Uncorked 2023	warren d. mosier	2023-08-15 05:00:00Z
BrainPower in a BackPack Service Project BrainPower in a BackPack Service Project	BrainPower in a BackPack Service Project	warren d. mosier	2023-04-07 05:00:00Z
The Rotary Round Table - Episode 7 In this episode, Karyn sits down with Volunteer Manager, Lindy Engelken, of DARTS - an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of our aging community. Lindy outlines the history of the DARTS, the variety of services they provide to senior citizens, the need for volunteers, and how you can help.	The Rotary Round Table - Episode 7		2023-01-31 06:00:00Z
ShelterBox Hero - Silver Our club was recognized as a ShelterBox Hero for our contributions to their organization.	ShelterBox Hero - Silver	Karyn Braddock	2023-01-29 06:00:00Z
Bundling with The Drawer Burnsville Rotarians help bundle socks and undies at The Drawer for homeless and underserved individuals. Read more...	Bundling with The Drawer	Karyn Braddock	2023-01-29 06:00:00Z
The Rotary Round Table - Episode 6 In this episode, Karyn sits down with Gina Lindquist, Executive Director of The Drawer in Eagan, MN to discuss their mission to bring warmth and dignity to the homeless, underserved, and underprivileged.	The Rotary Round Table - Episode 6		2023-01-11 06:00:00Z
The Rotary Round Table - Episode 5 In this episode, Karyn sits down with Issac Russell - Public Policy Expert and Candidate for Ward 3 for the St. Paul City Council - to discuss his journey from homelessness to leadership. Issac is currently the Director of Public Policy for the Center for Economic Inclusion, and has nearly 10 years of legislative and policy leadership. He intends to use this foundation to serve the St. Paul, MN community and further the city's initiatives.	The Rotary Round Table - Episode 5		2022-12-23 06:00:00Z
Bricksworth Social/Service Burnsville Rotarians packing homeless bags at Bricksworth Beer Co in Burnsville!	Bricksworth Social/Service	warren d. mosier	2022-12-05 06:00:00Z
Brain Power in a Back Pack Burnsville Rotarians continue making deliveries for Brain Power in a Backpack! November 2022.	Brain Power in a Back Pack	warren d. mosier	2022-12-05 06:00:00Z
The Rotary Round Table - Episode 4 In this episode of The Rotary Round Table Karyn sits down with Steve Stoutenburg, the Director of Student Engagement for Destiny Rescue - an organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of children enduring sexual exploitation and slavery. We touch the tip of the iceberg on human trafficking, how it happens, where it happens, what Destiny Rescue is doing to help, and how you can help too	The Rotary Round Table - Episode 4		2022-11-22 06:00:00Z
The Rotary Round Table featured in The Sun The Rotary Round Table was featured in The Sun! Check out the article HERE	The Rotary Round Table featured in The Sun		2022-11-16 06:00:00Z
The Rotary Round Table - Episode 3 In this episode of The Rotary Round Table, Karyn sits down with Chris John & Robert Timmerman of the Burnsville Planning Commission to discuss what makes a Community Impact Player.	The Rotary Round Table - Episode 3		2022-11-08 06:00:00Z
Monday Motivator 10.31.22 Join us at 12pm today at the Med Cafe to hear Bob Nicholas, Head Coach of the Burnsville Mountain Bike Club, share about the club mission, his coaching experiences, and how cycling helps kids build courage and resilience.	Monday Motivator 10.31.22		2022-10-31 05:00:00Z
Monday Motivator 10.17.22 Join us today (10/17) at 12pm at the Mediterranean Cruise Cafe for a visit from Meet the MN Makers Founder, Michelle Sharp.	Monday Motivator 10.17.22	Karyn Braddock	2022-10-17 05:00:00Z
Trash Day - Fall 2022 Our club hit the streets as stewards of County Rd 5 to Nicollet Ave and collected 7 full bags of trash. Read more...	Trash Day - Fall 2022	Karyn Braddock	2022-10-09 05:00:00Z
The Rotary Round Table - Episode 2 Jeff Mortensen, President & CEO of 360 Communities, sits down with Karyn in the this episode to share about how his team gets into the gemba with violence prevention, school success, and community stability.	The Rotary Round Table - Episode 2		2022-09-20 05:00:00Z
Monday Motivator 9.19.22 Join us at 12pm at the Med Cafe for a visit from Jeff Mortensen, President & CEO of 360 Communities.	Monday Motivator 9.19.22		2022-09-18 05:00:00Z
The Rotary Round Table The Rotary Round Table It's official - we have a podcast! Join us for new episodes every other Tuesday on The Rotary Round Table, where we discuss missions, narratives, topics, and stories that intersect with the Rotary adage- Service Above Self. Check out our first episode featuring Dan Kealey, the Board Director & President of the Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster. Read more...	The Rotary Round Table		2022-09-06 05:00:00Z
Monday Motivator - 8.29.22 Join us at 12pm tomorrow at the Med Cafe for our Alumni Lunch & special visit from our District Governor, Lloyd Campbell.	Monday Motivator - 8.29.22	Karyn Braddock	2022-08-28 05:00:00Z
Miss West Central visits the Burnsville Noon Rotary Club Miss West Central visits the Burnsville Noon Rotary Club Read more...	Miss West Central visits the Burnsville Noon Rotary Club	Karyn Braddock	2022-08-28 05:00:00Z
Monday Motivator - 8.22.22 Join us at 12pm on August 22nd at Med Cruise Cafe to hear Angelina Amerigo	Monday Motivator - 8.22.22	Karyn Braddock	2022-08-22 05:00:00Z
Concert for Caring 2022 Burnsville Rotary's 45th Anniversary Concert for Caring on sale right now, online at Ticketmaster, and the Ames Center Box Office April 2022 Sneak Peak Video - Read more...	Concert for Caring 2022	warren d. mosier	2022-02-07 06:00:00Z
Trash Pick-up Day Sept 2021! Rotary Members helping clean up our roads in Burnsville! Thanks to all those participated!	Trash Pick-up Day Sept 2021!	warren d. mosier	2021-09-29 05:00:00Z
Burnsville Rotarians working at the Burnsville 191 Community Pantry on Tuesday! Burnsville Rotarians working at the Burnsville 191 Community Pantry on Tuesday! and thanks Karyn for organizing!	Burnsville Rotarians working at the Burnsville 191 Community Pantry on Tuesday!	warren d. mosier	2021-07-17 05:00:00Z
Auction For Caring Thank you all who participated in our 2021 Auction for Caring! We are pleased to report that our Rotary Club, just completed, our annual On-line "Auction for Caring" which resulted in helping us raise $14,159 . Proceeds will be quickly distributed to assist thirty four, carefully selected, and very effective nonprofit organizations, which, in turn, support many disadvantaged families within our Greater South Metro Community. Today, a substantial number of these families continue to be directly impacted by the after effects of Covid pandemic crises. Auction items ranged from exciting vacation getaways to terrific local store gift cards, plus sports and theater tickets. Our participants had a great time in placing more than1,100 bids on 270 item, This was truly a FUN event for all of us! Please feel free to visit our 2 020 nonprofit recipient list for more details on the charities which will directly benefit from our Auction. Read more...	Auction For Caring	warren d. mosier	2020-08-27 05:00:00Z
Rotary Area 2 District Grant I am writing on President Heather's behalf to let you know we have an opportunity to participate in Rotary Area 2 District Grant that will benefit one of our Foundation partners Mission E4 and the Bon Samaritan Schools in Cassange, a neighborhood in Leogane Haiti. Read more... district grant	Rotary Area 2 District Grant		2020-07-17 05:00:00Z	district grant
2018 Rotarians Bell Ringing Posted by Barb Zorn on Nov 29, 2018	2018 Rotarians Bell Ringing	Barb Zorn	2018-11-29 06:00:00Z
Here's what you may have missed Nov. 6 Posted by Mary Laeger-Hagemeister on Nov 06, 2017 Did you miss the last meeting of Burnsville Rotary November 13 Speaker: Scott Peterson Greeter: Alan Spillers Invocation: Lloyd Piepho November 20 Speaker: Dave Porter Greeter: Pete Schulte Invocation: Doug Stevens November 27 Speaker: Tayna Schwartz Greeter: Laurie Thulien Invocation: Jim Sheldon December 4 Speaker: Laurie Thulien Greeter: Marcus Thomas Invocation: Barb Tillemans Read more...	Here's what you may have missed Nov. 6	Mary Laeger-Hagemeister	2017-11-06 06:00:00Z
Here is what you may have missed on October 30th Posted by Mary Laeger-Hagemeister on Oct 31, 2017 Did you miss the last meeting of Burnsville Rotary November 6 Speaker: Todd Jorgenson Greeter: Ed Sanders Invocation: Bill Perron November 13 Speaker: Scott Peterson Greeter: Alan Spillers Invocation: Lloyd Piepho November 20 Speaker: Dave Porter Greeter: Pete Schulte Invocation: Doug Stevens November27 Speaker: Tayna Schwartz Greeter: Laurie Thulien Invocation: Jim Sheldon Read more...	Here is what you may have missed on October 30th	Mary Laeger-Hagemeister	2017-10-31 05:00:00Z
Rotary: Making a Difference Jeff Mortensen, 360 Communities; Rob Bro, Burnsville Rotary Presenter; Brad Fendler, MN Valley Young Life; Scott Peterson, YMCA; Jason Viana, The Open Door; Karen Cotch, Store to Door; Laurie Carlson, Can Do Canines; Karla Gallien, The Link; Tim Wegscheid, Tee it up for the Troops; Jessica Hoffman, American Cancer Society; and Suzanne Shute, Lifeworks Services (Sorry we missed you in the group photo! "On Monday, Oct. 3, Burnsville Rotary was pleased to distribute more than $30,000 to nine very effective nonprofit organizations. These charities pride themselves in supporting families within our Greater South Metro Community that are in need of a helping hand. In it's current fiscal year, Burnsville Rotary will distribute more than $100,000 to thirty one, carefully selected community based institutions." Read more...	Rotary: Making a Difference		2017-10-03 05:00:00Z
BCT Video Burnsville Community TV Videos made for the Burnsville Rotary 2017 Promo Video	BCT Video		2017-09-06 05:00:00Z
2017 Concert for Caring a Great Success! Thanks to all who participated and contributed to make this another great success!	2017 Concert for Caring a Great Success!		2017-05-16 05:00:00Z
Tickets On Sale NOW! - Spring Concert for Caring Sneak peak video of our Spring Concert for Caring –	Tickets On Sale NOW! - Spring Concert for Caring		2017-01-30 06:00:00Z
Sweat Equity Day #2 at Burnsville Youth Garage	Sweat Equity Day #2 at Burnsville Youth Garage		2016-10-07 00:00:00Z
Feed My Starving Children Rotarians JB Ball and Ron Demars wait for instructions with Ron's grandson Joe. We had ten workers who made a difference in the world before retiring to the Volstead House for refreshments.	Feed My Starving Children		2016-10-07 00:00:00Z
Check Presentations Burnsville Rotary Breakfast Club and Noon Club jointly present two checks to the City of Burnsville for the Skate Park and the Burnsville Youth Garage. We also had a joint meeting at the locations and received a tour. Enjoy!	Check Presentations	warren	2016-09-23 00:00:00Z
Burnsville Rotary Trash Pick-up Day Thanks to all those who helped!	Burnsville Rotary Trash Pick-up Day		2016-06-02 00:00:00Z
2016 Concert for Caring Our kick off for our Spring Fundraiser for the Burnsville Rotary Foundation. Check out our List of Recipients in 2015-2016	2016 Concert for Caring		2015-12-04 00:00:00Z
Save the Date! Concert for Caring Spring 2016 Read More...	Save the Date! Concert for Caring Spring 2016		2015-12-04 00:00:00Z
Save the Date!	Save the Date!		2015-07-10 00:00:00Z
Concert for Caring "Broadway Dolls" Posted by warren d. mosier on Jan 14, 2015 Burnsville Rotary presents our Spring Fundraiser "The Broadway Dolls" on April 25, 2015 Click here for a preview of what is to come! Also keep checking our on-line auction as we add some great items. Auction goes live on April 17.	Concert for Caring "Broadway Dolls"	warren d. mosier	2015-01-15 00:00:00Z
Catch a game AND help cure polio Posted by Heather Voorhees on Jul 18, 2013 Get your tickets now for Rotary night with the Minnesota Lynx! Read more...	Catch a game AND help cure polio	Heather Voorhees	2013-07-19 00:00:00Z
Congratulations! Posted by Heather Voorhees on May 06, 2013 Congratulations to our club, which earned two awards at the District Conference! Read more...	Congratulations!	Heather Voorhees	2013-05-07 00:00:00Z
Are you current on your club dues? Posted by Heather Voorhees on Apr 29, 2013 According to our esteemed club treasurer, Bridget Meyer, nearly two dozen of us are 30 days or more delinquent on membership dues. For most folks, it's simply an oversight. Do you know how much, if anything, you owe? Are you able to play your total bill this month? If you have questions and/or want to make sure you're paid up, email Bridget at Bridget.L.Meyer@wellsfargo.com.	Are you current on your club dues?	Heather Voorhees	2013-04-30 00:00:00Z
People Are Talking... Posted by Heather Voorhees on Apr 21, 2013 We recently got some great press about Comedy for Caring -- check it out and share! Read more...	People Are Talking...	Heather Voorhees	2013-04-22 00:00:00Z
Quote of the Week Posted by Heather Voorhees on Feb 13, 2013 "All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." -Charles Schulz	Quote of the Week	Heather Voorhees	2013-02-14 00:00:00Z
Give Peace a Chance Posted by Heather Voorhees on Oct 10, 2012 Help District 5950 find our next Rotary Peace Scholar. Read more...	Give Peace a Chance	Heather Voorhees	2012-10-11 00:00:00Z
District 5950 Tops the World in Giving Posted by Heather Voorhees on Sep 19, 2012 How does District 5950 stack up in annual Rotary Foundation giving? Quite well! Read more...	District 5950 Tops the World in Giving	Heather Voorhees	2012-09-20 00:00:00Z
Peace Through Service -- Through Pictures! Posted by Heather Voorhees on Sep 13, 2012 So much good work is taking place around the world... and Rotarians are behind a lot of it! Read more...	Peace Through Service -- Through Pictures!	Heather Voorhees	2012-09-14 00:00:00Z
Summer Snacks and Selfless Service Posted by Heather Voorhees on Aug 13, 2012 Let them eat hot dogs! Our Rotarians served lunch to hungry Kids of Summer participants Tuesday, Aug. 14. Read more...	Summer Snacks and Selfless Service	Heather Voorhees	2012-08-14 00:00:00Z
New Tools for Club Members Posted by Heather Voorhees on Mar 06, 2012 Having a hard time spreading the word about Rotary? We've got some new tools for you. Read more...	New Tools for Club Members	Heather Voorhees	2012-03-07 00:00:00Z
A New Audience Posted by Heather Voorhees on Feb 27, 2012 We're full-speed ahead on a unique pilot project to spread the good news about Rotary. Read more...	A New Audience	Heather Voorhees	2012-02-28 00:00:00Z
Partner of the Week Posted by Heather Voorhees on Feb 20, 2012 Burnsville Rotary gives tens of thousands of dollars each year to local and international non-profit groups working to make the world a better place to live and work. But how much do we actually know about these charities? Read more...	Partner of the Week	Heather Voorhees	2012-02-21 00:00:00Z
Breaking News Posted by Heather Voorhees on Jan 17, 2012 Pat yourself on the back if you were part of Rotary International's effort to raise $200 million to eradicate polio... because we did it! Read more...	Breaking News	Heather Voorhees	2012-01-18 00:00:00Z
Honoring Those Who Make a Difference Posted by Heather Voorhees on Nov 16, 2011 At the Nov. 14 meeting, we presented our annual Paul Harris Fellow awards to some very deserving folks. Read more...	Honoring Those Who Make a Difference	Heather Voorhees	2011-11-17 00:00:00Z
We're expanding our empire Posted by Heather Voorhees on Aug 11, 2011 Check it out -- Burnsville Rotary is now on Facebook! Visit and "Like" our page, then tell your friends and family to do the same! Read more...	We're expanding our empire	Heather Voorhees	2011-08-12 00:00:00Z
A great time had by all Posted by Heather Voorhees on May 04, 2011 Thank you to all who helped at this year's Kids of Summer picnic! Read more...	A great time had by all	Heather Voorhees	2011-05-05 00:00:00Z
Proposed Burnsville Rotary Foundation Budget 2013/2014 Posted by Barbara Zorn Read more...	Proposed Burnsville Rotary Foundation Budget 2013/2014	Barbara Zorn
We're award winners Posted by Heather Voorhees Congratulate our club members who made us proud at the District 5950 conference. Read more...	We're award winners	Heather Voorhees
Miss a Meeting? Make It Up Online Posted by Heather Voorhees Did you know you can make up a missed meeting by visiting one of Rotary's officially-sanctioned online clubs? Read more...	Miss a Meeting? Make It Up Online	Heather Voorhees