When I was a lot younger, I was inspired to be involved in service organizations by my father (who was a Lion) and by Franklin Raduenz (D.J.'s father) who was a Rotary member. Years later, I joined the Stillwater Lions and ultimately became its president. City Attorney Dave Magnuson, who was a Rotary member, subsequently mentioned that I could be a member of Stillwater Rotary at the same time as the Lions. I joined Rotary in 2009 and had the honor of serving as our president (2015-16). As for events, some of the fall and winter activities - especially those arranged through the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce - have been the most fun. In addition, I am the incoming District Governor for the Minnesota and the Dakotas (MNDAK) Kiwanis District, another premier service organization.
Sara shared with us the history of Sara's Tispy Pies. How she got started to the state fair to her joint adventure with Brine's Market and Deli. All the ups and downs.
Congratulations to Michelle Boe, Lakeview's Vice President of Advancement, and one of our Stillwater Rotary Clubs newest members, who has been recognized nationally as an emerging leader in health care.
Michelle was named to Becker's Healthcare Hospital Review’s list of rising stars under 40, which Becker’s says “represents the most dynamic, creative and forward-thinking minds working across the healthcare industry today.”
In addition to her org-wide role, Michelle serves as executive director of Lakeview Health Foundation and has been the driving force in fundraising for the new hospital and specialty clinic now being built. In the first year and a half she was with the organization, she helped bring in $87 million for the project, including the largest gift in HealthPartners history.
Rotary Meetings - All meetings are to be held at St. Croix Event Center unless otherwise noted.
October 15th
October 22nd
October 29th
Rotary Board Meetings
Rotary members are invited to attend our Board meetings. We meet the second Tuesday of each month at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater. We meet in the lower level. Please reach out to me and I will give you the room details. All members are welcome to attend our meetings. Below are the meeting dates up to the end of the year.
