Announcements from 02.03.2026 meeting:
President Michelle Francis chaired the meeting.
 
Rotary Announcements
  • We need your help to sell tickets for our Big Band Gala on February 26, 2026. Please pick up tickets to sell from Lakes Printing. Please also share the Club's Facebook posts regarding the event.
  • 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.
  • If you have ideas for programs, please contact Lee Seipp. 
Save the Date
 
We will be hosting our Big Band Gala on February 26, 2026, at Cragun's Legacy, starting at 6:00 pm. Get your tickets from Kevin at Lakes Printing!
 
 
 
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
 
Tammy Larson from the Lakes Area Food Shelf spoke today. She highlighted the organization's commitment to healthy food and the expansion into Brainerd/Baxter. For more information on the Lakes Area Food Shelf, please visit this link: Food Shelf.
 
 
 
 
Greeters:
02/10/2026 Donn Peterson, David Winkelman, Jesse Hopkins
02/17/2026 Rick Adams, Julie Anderholm, Sam Anderson
02/24/2026 Brian Andrews, Aaron Antony, Nick Barth
 
Speakers:
 
02/10/2026: Elaine Hansen - Rotary District Governor, District 5580
02/17/2026: Club Meeting Day
02/24/2026: Andy Rangen - IT & AI
 
 
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 Second 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 Jeff Birks jeff@ElevatedSurfaceCleaning.com or Brian Andrews executivedirector@larjp.org so we can keep our website and social media platforms current.  Thank you!
 
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Rotary International Website: https://rotary.org/en
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  • Find information about our Club.
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Mandy Miller
February 17
 
Join Date
Kevin Thesing
February 2, 1993
33 years
 
Marc Halverson
February 20, 1973
53 years
 
Sarah Smith
February 23, 2022
4 years
 
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