2026 District Conference:October 1, 2026 - October 4, 2026 at Cragun's Resort.
This Week at Rotary
Two New Members!
Jon Aga and Chip Rankin were inducted as our newest Rotarians today. Please make sure to introduce yourself and welcome them to our club!
Speaker
Terri Foster, Executive Director of the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation and Rotarian, discussed the foundations growth and impact over recent years.
Terri provided a brief history of the foundation, it's formation, and the donation impact they have had over the last few years. Including for the YMCA daycare center, Mississippi Landing trailhead, Bridges of Hope, and My Neighbor to Love Coalition just to name a few. She also spoke on the multitude of donation and fund options available when someone is looking to contribute to the foundation.
To learn more about the BLACF please visit their site here.
Greeters:
08/18/2026
Marc Halverson, Rodney Rangen, Tim Ramerth
Speakers:
08/18/2026: Andy Rangen, Club Meeting
08/25/2026: Jim Chamberlin, Happy Dancing Turtle, Soil Health
09/01/2026: Open
09/08/2026: Open
Sergeant At Arms
08/18/2026
Carol Johnson
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.
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 26-30, 2027, Barcelona, Spain
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
Please take and share photos of current rotary club events. Share with Matt Russell mrussell2006@gmail.com so we can keep our website and social media platforms current. Thank you!
