Michael-jon Pease has been a Rotarian since 2011, served as the 110th President (and the pandemic president) of Saint Paul Rotary, and just finished his tour of duty on the St. Paul Rotary Foundation board. He is a Paul Harris Fellow and is co-chair of Entertainment for the 2028 Rotary International Convention in Minneapolis. Michael-jon has been an adult counselor at Camp RYLA, so he knows Camp St. Croix well. When he's not championing parks or Rotary, Michael-jon is the Emeritus Senior Captain of the University Club of Saint Paul croquet team—the "Varsity Blues"—and an enthusiastic but very amateur gardener.
Our fall grant application is now open, and submissions are due no later than September 1! Help us spread the word and collect requests that enhance opportunities for youth and/or create a better community for all in the Hudson community! Nonprofits can learn more about our grant and find the application at hudsondaybreakrotary.org/page/grant-application
Welcome to our newest Youth Exchange Student—Ian from Belgium!
Our Club and Ian's first host family recently greeted Ian at the airport as he begins his year-long adventure. Big things are in store for Ian, and we cannot wait to learn more about him!
Two exchange-term opportunities remain: the 2nd term (post-Thanksgiving to spring break) or the 3rd term (spring break to the end of the school year).
If you or someone you know would be interested in serving as a host family for Ian, please connect with Roy Sjoberg.
CNC Pollinator Garden Watering
As we continue the summer and head into fall, we need to continue to water the pollinator gardens at CNC three times each week. Watering can be done by one Rotarian each time.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on 8/26 for our monthly social! Mark your calendars for our next one on 9/30.
Skate Park Showcase
Friday brought the annual Showcase at the YMCA Rotary Teen Center & Skate Park. Participants demonstrated spins, jumps, and other tricks, highlighting the skills they continue to grow. The Teen Center & Skate Park has served youth throughout the St. Croix Valley for decades (at no cost to the teens!), and HDR is proud to be part of this story.
Grace Place Meal Delivery
We have an opportunity in the upcoming months to deliver meals to New Richmond Grace Place. Rotarians will pick up the meal at Camp St. Croix Cafeteria at 4:30 pm and deliver to Grace Place by 5:00.
Reminder that all of our meetings are recorded! You can request a link to a specific recording by contacting John Salmi. The recordings are available for 25 days, after which they are automatically deleted.
Rotary International Magazine
Did you miss the most recent edition of the Rotary International magazine? Read the topic articles HERE.
Save the Date!
Minneapolis, MN, is set to host the 2028 Rotary International Convention. Mark your calendars for May 27 - 31, 2028.
Volunteer at the 2028 RI Convention
The dates for volunteer participation at the Minneapolis Convention are May 26-31, 2028.
Interested? Send your name, email, and club name to ri2028volunteer@gmail.com. District will follow up to keep you in the loop as details are available. All Rotarians are encouraged to sign up!
