Events

Our club has been invited to join the Noon Club on October 14 to tour the Fire Station at noon. 
This is a great opportunity to learn more about how things work in our city.

Chief Tanya Schwartz will be there and participating in the event.   

Fire Station #1, 14275 Newton Ave, Burnsville, MN 55306

Meet at Diamond Hill 

Help us celebrate the new location of Tru180 - quality crafted furniture for all your outdoor needs! Gather 'round for coffee, treats, conversation and a ribbon cutting. Learn about the history of this business - from a small garage business to retail and wholesale - as you lounge in comfort on their many durable gliders, swings, adirondacks, and more!

 Burnsville, MN 55306

We have been invited to Christmas Carol at a senior living facility.   We would like you to

join the Breakfast Club and the Noon Club on  Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 PM at

Presbyterian Homes in Burnsville.    The address is 1921 W Burnsville Parkway.  The

staff is excited to have us bring some Holiday Cheer to the residents.

Come join the group and Christmas Carol.   See you at 6:30 PM on December 3.  Please RSVP

It is time once again to get out and laugh.  Come and celebrate your 2024 birthday with a great comedy show. 

Come see some hilarious comedians and an accountant as we share our thoughts on life, love and Medicare.

Saturday - December 28, 2024 at Turtles in Shakopee at 7:30

Doors open 6pm.

Get tickets at   https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6485265

Linda Aarons’ quiet demeanor is a perfect set-up to her smart punch lines!

Linda recently won the Funniest Person in Minnesota Contest and was first runner-up in Acme Comedy Company's Funniest Person in the Twin Cities Contest.

Karen Pickering  Lunch lady extraordinaire and retail warrior.  Her teenagers begged her to go back to comedy so that they could study at night.  So she did.

Pete Borchers,

Don’t let his looks fool you; Pete can’t fix your computer or do your taxes. But he can make you laugh at life’s absurdities and his tales of personal ineptitude.

Scott Kadrlik, CPA will share his ideas on Medicare and tax savings tips for 2024.

Get ready for the best laughs you’ll have in 2024 even after the election.

Link to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/DECAJudgeRegistration25

DECA is an organization that helps high school students develop skills in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. Each year, competitions are held at the District, state, and International levels. As a judge, you will fill an important role at the District level by helping to determine which students advance to the State competition. Please consider volunteering on Friday, January 10, 2025 as a judge for the District 2 competition. The registration link isincluded below.

Where: InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel (11 East Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55101)

When: January 10, 2025

Check-in at 7:00 a.m. (complimentary continental breakfast); finished by midafternoon

(buffet lunch provided). Parking will be validated for those who need it.

Training will be provided.

Why: To share your knowledge and experience

To help determine who will proceed to higher levels of competition

To have a fun and rewarding experience

A great chance to meet businesses in Burnsville!

Our club is a member, so you can regiuster for free!

This is a fund raiser for the  ISD 191 Foundation, for scholarship

Social at Doolittles to follow

Topic

Magnetic Vision: A Rotary Perspective

Alternative: Building Value with Magnetic Vision

Description

In this engaging talk, Patrick E. Donohue will explore how developing and sharing a Magnetic Vision can transform personal lives, organizations, and communities. People are naturally drawn to those who know their worth and the value of what they’re building—whether it’s family, business, or personal interests. A Magnetic Vision signals abundance, sharpens focus, and clarifies the next steps toward meaningful goals. 

Brief Bio

Patrick E. Donohue is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and valuation expert dedicated to helping leaders uncover blind spots and build sustainable value. As the founder of Hill Capital Corporation, a private investment fund supporting established growth companies, Patrick brings both capital and strategic insights to businesses seeking to scale. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and has served on the boards of Entrepreneurs’ Organization of Minnesota and the CFA Society of Minnesota.

Education

• B.S. Mankato State University  
• Corporate/Community Fitness
• Certified through 3 nationally accredited personal training certification bodies
• Level 1 Nutrition coach from Precision Nutrition

• Over 30 years experience as a fitness professional.
• Owned Puravida Fitness a private personal training gym in Lakeville for 20 years
• Has helped 100s of people in the south metro transform their bodies and lives since 1995

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