Announcements from 03.03.2026 meeting:
President Michelle Francis chaired the meeting.
 
Rotary Announcements
 
  • The Foundation Board has an opening. If you're interested in getting involved, please contact Aaron Peterson.
  • The club board has an opening. If you're interested, please contact Michelle Francis or Andy Rangen.  
  • If you have ideas for programs, please contact Lee Seipp. 
Save the Date
 
Club Service Day: The club service day scheduled for Feb 21st at Rotary Park has been moved due to possible flooding of that area. Please watch for a rescheduled date.
 
2026 District Conference: Our Club will host the District Conference in 2026! The conference will take place from October 1, 2026 - October 4, 2026 at Cragun's Resort.
 
Speaker
 
 
 
Today our speaker was Darcy Walkowiak from The Center. It was very interesting and there was a lot of great feedback from our members. Learn more about The Center here
 
 
Greeters:
 
03/03/2026 Jesse Hopkins, Loren Beilke, Keith Binggeli
03/10/2026 Adam Rees, Annmarie Lacher, Ed Menk
03/17/2026 Allie Verchota, James Roelofs, Ray Gildow
 
Speakers:
 
03/03/2026: Darcy Walkowiak - The Center
03/10/2026: Candice Zimmerman & Forestview 8th Graders - Peru Trip
03/17/2026: Club Meeting
 
 
 
Rotary Park Happenings
 
Below you will find the website address for the iNaturalist website for Rotary Riverside Park.
 
 
You are invited to visit us at an upcoming meeting.
 
Brainerd Rotary Club meets on Tuesdays at 12pm at the Northland Arboretum (lower level) - 14250 Conservation Dr, Baxter, MN 56425
 
Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back. Join us here for updates, announcements, and stories.
Reminders, Links, and More Information...
Speakers
To see our schedule of upcoming speakers, click HERE.  If you have an idea or question, contact Lee Seipp at leeseipp@live.com
 
 
Rotary International Convention:
June 13-17, 2026, Taipei, Taiwan
 
Brainerd Club Board
Meeting occurs at 11am on the third Tuesday of the month at The Northland Arboretum.  Anyone can attend.
 
Brainerd Foundation Board
Anyone is welcome to join the meeting at 11am on the fourth Tuesday of the month at The Northland Arboretum.  More information on Foundation Grants, grant process, grant applications at https://www.brainerdrotary.org/page/brainerd-rotary-foundation.
 
Social Media and PR
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Keith Binggeli
March 13
 
Todd Bymark
March 14
 
Dutch Cragun
March 21
 
Curtis Nielsen
March 26
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Mush Winkelman
March 21
 
Join Date
Richard Adams
March 1, 1990
36 years
 
Shane Riffle
March 1, 2018
8 years
 
Gloria Mink
March 4, 2014
12 years
 
Annmarie Lacher
March 5, 2015
11 years
 
Michelle Francis
March 6, 2012
14 years
 
Loren Beilke
March 12, 2002
24 years
 
Aaron Peterson
March 14, 2023
3 years
 
Michael McConkey
March 18, 1997
29 years
 
Debby Erickson
March 20, 2007
19 years
 
Roy Hurin
March 26, 2013
13 years
 
Andy Rangen
March 31, 2009
17 years
 
Julie Anderholm
March 31, 2020
6 years
 
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