Announcements from 02.24.2026 meeting:
President Michelle Francis chaired the meeting.
 
Rotary Announcements
  • 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: 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.
 
 
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
 
Today we had our own club member, Andy Rangen, present on AI and give an update from the program he gave us 2 years ago. Andy explained a few recent development with AI agents and gave a couple of examples such as moltbook.com.
 
 
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
 
 
 
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.
 
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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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