The District Governor will be visiting our club on February 10, 2026. Please plan to attend that meeting.
The Foundation Board has an opening. If you're interested in getting involved, please contact Aaron Peterson.
The Club Board has an opening for a Club Service Chair. Please see Michelle if you're interested.
If you have ideas for programs, please contact Lee Seipp.
Rotary Speakeasy Update
New event date, February 26, 2026. Jennifer will be unavailable that night, so we need a Volunteer to be day of coordinator.
Logistics: Honor existing tickets, refund available but must return ticket to a Rotarian with their name and address. Give refund request to Carol Johnson.
Please return unsold tickets as new tickets being printed.
Rotarians: Goal to sell another 100 tickets.
Need volunteers to help day of event:
Front door/desk to check people in, sell walkin tickets, sell cocktail recipe cards. Rhoda Rees leading this effort.
Blanton Silver Bourbon raffle tickets $20 each value, very rare spirit valued well over $200. – Need leader to push this at the event.
Cambodia/Club Rotary club table – Diane Johnson leading this effort.
Save the Date
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 speakers were from the Brainerd Lakes Rowing club. Their club is always in search of new members and have taught people of all ages. Learn more about them here.
Greeters:
01/20/2026
Andrew Ostlund, Kevin Thesing, Daniel Brown
01/27/2026
Rodney Rangen, Curtis Nielsen, Paul Cibuzar
02/03/2026
Keith Binggeli, William Potvin, Paula Persons
Speakers:
01/27/2026: Shelly Thielen and Deby Zarling - Brainerd Lakes Rowing Club
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 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.
