We need your help to sell tickets for the Big Band Gala on February 26, 2026. Please pick up tickets to sell at 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 or Andy Rangen.
If you have ideas for programs, please contact Lee Seipp.
Save the Date
Club Service Day: There will be a Club Service Day on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Rotary Riverside Park. We will be burning as much of the remaining buckthorn piles as possible using the biochar process. Great River Greening will provide the biochar kilns and will supervise the activity. Start time will be 10:30 a.m. and we hope to be done by 2:00 p.m.
Please park on the cul de sac of Linden Lane in Brainerd. At the biochar demo in Little Falls, coffee, donuts, and hot dogs were provided. We expect Great River Greening will be doing the same in Brainerd.
Big Band Gala: 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!
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
Elaine Hansen, our District Governor, visited the club today. Elaine encouraged us to think about how we want our club to be relevant in our community, and what we need to change to get there. To learn more about our Rotary District, please visit the webpage at District.
Greeters:
02/17/2026
Rick Adams, Julie Anderholm, Sam Anderson
02/24/2026
Brian Andrews, Aaron Antony, Nick Barth
03/03/2026
Loren Beilke, Keith Binggeli, Jeff Birks
Speakers:
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.
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.
