Cogwheel 5-28-26 (Jun. 05, 2026)

Member of the Week

Keith Komro

Keith and family

If you could have dinner with one person living or dead, who would it be? – never have ever thought of this – I honestly don’t have an answer for this.

The best piece of advice you were ever given? Karma – what goes around comes around. – we having been telling our kids this for a long time.

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? Football player

Do you have a skill or talent most people don’t know about? – ironically it’s the opposite – I am pretty open book on a lot of things

Who is your all-time celebrity crush? Téa Leoni

Share a funny story that involves another member of our club? – few of you may remember Susan ‘Suzi’ Smith – she was always barefoot – wore sandals in the dead of winter.

What is your favorite way to start your day? – shower and a pot coffee – if we had dreams would be doing this beachfront instead of the Midwest!!

What is an item you have way too many of? -computers, phones, tablets (tech gadgets)

Last Meeting

Posted on May 13, 2026

Steve Keister

Steve spoke to us about the accomplishments of the Masonic Lodge. The Masonic Children's Hospital and the cancer research the Masons. There have been resent developments in the cancer research areas. He told us the history of the Mason's and all the work they have done through out the ages.

Rotary Store

The Roarty Store is now open. You can order selected clothing. It will close on 6/21, and the apparel will be ready before your meeting on 7/16. Lois will pick up all orders and bring to the meeting on 7/16. Below is the link for ordering.

https://design.hedusa.com/stillwaterrotary/shop/home

Oksana update

Update on Oksana and her girls:

Varya graduated from high school on Saturday. She and Masha will be working this summer as lifeguards and Varya is also a swim instructor. Varya is trying to make some decisions about school for this fall. Masha has her driver’s permit and is continuing to practice. Oksana is still employed at Andersen Windows, and the girls keep her busy. They are doing well!

Crutches 4 Africa Collection Event

Crutches for Africa trailing loading, Thanks to all who volunteered. Thank you Scott Mercer and Molly Landgreen for volunteering for this service project.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers needed:

Stillwater Chamber is looking for volunteers to help at the Food Truck Extravaganza. Saturday June 20th 11am - 6pm. If interested, please sign-up using link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EAAA92AA6F58-63796763-2026#/

Below is a link to volunteer opportunities for Opera on the River on August 10th, 2019

https://operatunitytheatre.org/volunteer-operatunities/

Dates to remember

MEETING DATES

June 11th, June 18th, June 25th NO MEETING, Presidents Picnic that evening.

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.

June 9th

July 14th

August 11th

Sept 8th

Oct 13

November 10th

December 8th

https://www.trinitylc.org/

Save the Date

Upcoming Events

Presidents Picnic

We hope you can join us at our annual Presidents Picnic. Please sign up using the link below or on the sign-up sheet at the meetings.

Thursday June 25th

6pm - 8pm

Autumn Hills Park

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A5AA2CA1FCCF8-64246962-presidents

Global Grants

2026-27 ROTARY DISTRICT 5960

KEY DATES FOR ROTARY FOUNDATION RELATED EVENTS

2026-27 DISTRICT GRANT SUBMISSION DATES
Project review date: Friday, June 19, 2026 - 1:30-3:30pm - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsd-CsrjsjGdxBWNB8nAoCLpKksyw8UU-9

Service Activities

SERVICE ACTIVITY:

Roadside Clean-up

Thank you Dave Peterka, Scott Mercer and Katie Johnson for helping with the roadside clean-up

Meal serving at Stepping Stone

Thank you to Patty, Bob, Molly, Bev and Lois for serving dinner at Stepping Stone on April 16th. Thank you Katie for setting this volunteer opportunity up. The residents were all very pleased with the Meatloaf Dinner.

2025 Hank Sampson Memorial Award

Hank Sampson Award Winner