Chili Challenge 2024 LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2024-03-06 06:00:00Z 0
Murilo's family visits LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2024-02-28 06:00:00Z 0
Banner exchange LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2024-02-28 06:00:00Z 0
Check it out LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2024-02-01 06:00:00Z 0
High School Choir 2023-12-20 06:00:00Z 0
Ugly Sweater Contest 2023 2023-12-20 06:00:00Z 0
Food Angels for December 2023-12-11 06:00:00Z 0
Murilo presents our program LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-11-08 06:00:00Z 0
Deb Theisen inducted as new member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-11-08 06:00:00Z 0
2023 RYLA student LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-10-25 05:00:00Z 0
Club welcomes new member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-10-18 05:00:00Z 0
Special guest Sept. 27 LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-09-27 05:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellow recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-08-23 05:00:00Z 0
Welcome, Murilo LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-08-23 05:00:00Z 0
New member welcomed LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-07-19 05:00:00Z 0
H.N. Bishop Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-06-28 05:00:00Z 0
David R. Konshok Professional Leadership Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-06-28 05:00:00Z 0
Hewitt Family Youth Service Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-06-28 05:00:00Z 0
2023 Rotarian of the Year LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-06-28 05:00:00Z 0
Traveling trophy LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-06-28 05:00:00Z 0
Passing the bell LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-06-28 05:00:00Z 0
Miles for Money donation LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-06-21 05:00:00Z 0
Graduation celebration LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-06-14 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Scholarship Award winner LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-05-24 05:00:00Z 0
2022-23 Students of the Month recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-05-10 05:00:00Z 0

Fireworks Fundraising!

 
The Park Rapids Rotary Club is proud to host the 2023 Fourth of July Fireworks Display.  The Fireworks show is 100% funded by donations from local business and individual supporters – your donation is critical this year– will you help?  PayPal Giving Fund/PR Rotary Foundation:  https://bit.ly/3HpRRR8
 
 
Fireworks Fundraising! Sue Tomte 2023-05-01 05:00:00Z 0
International recognition LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-04-23 05:00:00Z 0
Our club rises to the Chili Challenge LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-03-01 06:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellows recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-02-01 06:00:00Z 0
2022-23 Rotary Youth Exchange update LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-01-25 06:00:00Z 0
Our newest club member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2023-01-20 06:00:00Z 0
High School Choir brings joy LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-12-21 06:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellows recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-11-30 06:00:00Z 0
Concert Choir performs LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-10-19 05:00:00Z 0
Northwoods Wildlife Rescue LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-10-19 05:00:00Z 0
Donation to Park Rapids FFA LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-10-12 05:00:00Z 0
Derek Ricke inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-10-05 05:00:00Z 0
Connie Carmichael inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-09-07 05:00:00Z 0
School staff appreciation LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-08-30 05:00:00Z 0
Serving lunch LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-08-30 05:00:00Z 0
School staff lunch LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-08-30 05:00:00Z 0
Exchange student homecoming LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-08-17 05:00:00Z 0
Kent Cease recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-08-17 05:00:00Z 0
Laura Lobo recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-08-03 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary recognizes Paul Harris Fellows LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-07-13 05:00:00Z 0
Club banner exchange LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-07-13 05:00:00Z 0
Club Awards presented LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-07-13 05:00:00Z 0
Years of Service recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-07-13 05:00:00Z 0
Member milestones recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-07-06 05:00:00Z 0
Hewitt Family Youth Service Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-06-29 05:00:00Z 0
H.N. Bishop Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-06-29 05:00:00Z 0
David R. Konshok Professional Leadership Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-06-29 05:00:00Z 0
Awards & Installation Event guests LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-06-29 05:00:00Z 0
Rotarian of the Year LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-06-29 05:00:00Z 0
New member inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-06-29 05:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellow recognition LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-06-29 05:00:00Z 0
Club service awards LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-06-29 05:00:00Z 0
Dragon Boat's first launch of the season LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-06-01 05:00:00Z 0
2022 Vocational Scholarship winner LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-05-19 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary District Awards LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-05-05 05:00:00Z 0
Welcome to our newest member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-04-06 05:00:00Z 0
Tour of The Hangar LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2022-01-12 06:00:00Z 0
Ugly Sweater Contest LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-12-22 06:00:00Z 0
High School choir sings carols LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-12-22 06:00:00Z 0
Four-way Test Essay Contest Winner LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-12-16 06:00:00Z 0
New member inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-12-16 06:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellows recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-12-09 06:00:00Z 0
2022-23 officers elected LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-11-17 06:00:00Z 0
Presidential Citation presented 2021-11-17 06:00:00Z 0
Candy Christensen inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-11-03 05:00:00Z 0
Donation to Support within Reach LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-10-13 05:00:00Z 0
Back to school lunch LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-08-30 05:00:00Z 0
John Masog Memorial Rotary Golf Benefit LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-08-25 05:00:00Z 0
H.N. Bishop Award presented LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-08-05 05:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellow recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-08-05 05:00:00Z 0
Mark Andersen inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-07-28 05:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellow recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-07-08 05:00:00Z 0
Special award presented LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-07-08 05:00:00Z 0
Adam Johnson inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-07-08 05:00:00Z 0
New member installed June 30 LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-07-08 05:00:00Z 0
Club Awards & Installation Event June 30 LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-07-01 05:00:00Z 0
New member welcomed LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-06-24 05:00:00Z 0
Our very own Dragon Boat LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-05-23 05:00:00Z 0
1st new member induction on Zoom LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2021-01-20 06:00:00Z 0
Food Shelf donation LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2020-11-18 06:00:00Z 0
Welcome Kayla Winkler LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2020-10-21 05:00:00Z 0
Welcome to our newest member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2020-10-14 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Social, Awards & Installation Event LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2020-07-30 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary recognizes Paul Harris Fellow LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2020-07-30 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Fireworks are a go LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2020-06-11 05:00:00Z 0
Baseball is his favorite sport LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2020-04-08 05:00:00Z 0
Itsuki's stay cut short LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2020-04-08 05:00:00Z 0

Meetings resumed via Zoom

Our Rotary Club has resumed meeting via Zoom at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Programs are being scheduled, too.

Meetings resumed via Zoom LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2020-03-18 05:00:00Z 0
Chili Challenge accepted 2020-03-04 06:00:00Z 0
Future Rotarian LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2020-01-29 06:00:00Z 0
Deep Portage adventures 2020-01-25 06:00:00Z 0
Club's newest member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-11-06 06:00:00Z 0
Headwaters Animal Shelter donation LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-11-06 06:00:00Z 0
Trick or Treat for the Food Shelf Lu 2019-11-01 05:00:00Z 0
New member Krystal Murphy LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-10-30 05:00:00Z 0
Father Project donation LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-10-02 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Fitness Park ribbon cutting LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-09-25 05:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellow LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-09-11 05:00:00Z 0
25th Annual Golf Benefit LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-08-28 05:00:00Z 0
Fitness Park ribbon cutting postponed LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-08-27 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary serves lunch to school staff LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-08-27 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary presents Hewitt Family Youth Service Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-08-14 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary recognizes Paul Harris Fellow LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-08-14 05:00:00Z 0
Wavemakers win LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-08-07 05:00:00Z 0
Club sponsors scoreboard LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-07-24 05:00:00Z 0
Sergeant-at-arms LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-07-24 05:00:00Z 0
Banner exchange LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-07-17 05:00:00Z 0
Farewell to Emma LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-07-17 05:00:00Z 0
Service Award to Kurt Hansen LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-07-17 05:00:00Z 0
Distinguished Rotarian for Vocational Service LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-06-19 05:00:00Z 0
H.N. Bishop Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-06-19 05:00:00Z 0
David R. Konshok Professional Leadership Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-06-19 05:00:00Z 0
Passing the gavel LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-06-19 05:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellows recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-06-12 05:00:00Z 0

Fireworks Fundraising happening now!

Posted by Sue Tomte
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Fireworks fundraiser:
 
We have not yet reached our goal --- YOUR contribution is important [and tax deductible].   You can contribute thru:
Thank you in advance for keeping this tradition strong!   See you at Heartland Park on the 4th!
Fireworks Fundraising happening now! Sue Tomte 2019-06-09 05:00:00Z 0
Craig Nulliner inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-05-08 05:00:00Z 0
Students of the Month recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-04-24 05:00:00Z 0
Let's Go Fishing check presentation LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-04-10 05:00:00Z 0
Food Shelf check presentation LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-04-10 05:00:00Z 0
Used band instruments play on LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-04-10 05:00:00Z 0
Mary Thompson inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-04-03 05:00:00Z 0
Chef Scott Hewitt LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-03-06 06:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellows recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-02-27 06:00:00Z 0
Emma helps at the Fishing Derby LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-02-02 06:00:00Z 0
ACEs Summit support LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2019-01-24 06:00:00Z 0
Club welcomes new member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-12-19 06:00:00Z 0
Chamber Singers LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-12-19 06:00:00Z 0
RYLA students LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-10-31 05:00:00Z 0
Our Rotary Exchange student arrives LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-09-12 05:00:00Z 0
District Governor Blaine Johnson LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-08-01 05:00:00Z 0
Hewitt Family Youth Service Award Lu Ann Hurd-Lof 2018-06-22 05:00:00Z 0
2018 Banquet - Service Award Winners LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-06-21 05:00:00Z 0
2018 Banquet - Scott's installation 2018-06-21 05:00:00Z 0
2018 Banquet - Rotarian of the Year LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-06-21 05:00:00Z 0
2018 Banquet - David R. Konshok Professional Leadership Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-06-21 05:00:00Z 0
2018 Banquet - H.N. Bishop Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-06-21 05:00:00Z 0
Farewell to Alessandro LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-05-31 05:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellow recognition LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-05-17 05:00:00Z 0
February thru May Students of the Month LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-05-11 05:00:00Z 0
Sally Wizik Wills inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-05-11 05:00:00Z 0
Andy Wells addressed convention goers LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-05-04 05:00:00Z 0
Alessandro attended the convention too LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-05-04 05:00:00Z 0
Foundation awards LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-05-04 05:00:00Z 0
District 5580 Convention award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-05-04 05:00:00Z 0
Carter Erickson inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-05-03 05:00:00Z 0
Newest member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-04-26 05:00:00Z 0
Mike Bruhn inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-04-04 05:00:00Z 0
More Paul Harris Fellows recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-03-21 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary recognizes seven Paul Harris Fellows LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-03-14 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club honored LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-03-14 05:00:00Z 0
Club welcomes new member 2018-02-21 06:00:00Z 0
Students of the Month LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-02-14 06:00:00Z 0
New member inducted Feb. 14 LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-02-14 06:00:00Z 0
New Paul Harris Fellow LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-02-14 06:00:00Z 0
Food stand served many anglers 2018-02-03 06:00:00Z 0
Snow Daze Royalty LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2018-01-30 06:00:00Z 0
Newest member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-12-20 06:00:00Z 0
K-9 Unit donation LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-11-22 06:00:00Z 0
Band instruments bound for Ecuador LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-11-21 06:00:00Z 0
Our club's 70th member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-11-08 06:00:00Z 0
2017 RYLA students LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-10-25 05:00:00Z 0
Welcome, Alessandro LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-10-18 05:00:00Z 0
Cub Scout Wood Badge Ceremony LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-10-11 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary donates to Father Project LuAnnHur 2017-10-04 05:00:00Z 0
Newest member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-08-23 05:00:00Z 0
New member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-08-09 05:00:00Z 0
Newest Paul Harris Fellow LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-07-26 05:00:00Z 0
2017-18 District Governor Visit LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-07-26 05:00:00Z 0
Presentation 2017-07-26 05:00:00Z 0
Ann Clark inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-07-12 05:00:00Z 0
Christine Fox LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-06-28 05:00:00Z 0
Banquet: Hewitt Family Youth Service Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-06-21 05:00:00Z 0
Banquet: H.N. Bishop Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-06-21 05:00:00Z 0
Banquet: 2017 David R. Konshok Professional Leadership Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-06-21 05:00:00Z 0
Banquet: 2017 Rotarian of the Year LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-06-21 05:00:00Z 0
Banquet: Special recognition of David R. Konshok LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-06-21 05:00:00Z 0
Banquet: Service Awards LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-06-21 05:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellows recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-05-31 05:00:00Z 0
Installation & Awards Banquet LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-05-30 05:00:00Z 0

Rotarian of the Year for District 5580

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Park Rapids' very own David Collins was selected as Rotarian of the Year for District 5580.  There are 65 clubs within the District which spans North Dakota, Northern Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and Ontario.
 
 
Rotarian of the Year for District 5580 2017-05-02 05:00:00Z 0
Newest member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-04-19 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Fireworks Fund - on-line donation options

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Park Rapids Fireworks Fundraising begins April 1 --- and this year you have several options for your donations.
 
Option 1 --  If you are on facebook --- you can do it directly from the Park Rapids Rotary Fund Facebook page - thru a secure donation tab:
 
 
Option 2 -  Make checks payable to Rotary Fireworks Foundation --- and send to:
 
Park Rapids Rotary Club
PO Box 704
Park Rapids, MN 56470
 
Option 3 -- Contribute directly to a Rotarian!
 
 
 
Rotary Fireworks Fund - on-line donation options Sue Tomte 2017-03-27 05:00:00Z 0
Club reaches Rotary Foundation milestone LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-03-15 05:00:00Z 0
Two newest members LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-02-16 06:00:00Z 0
Thrivent help for our food stand LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-02-09 06:00:00Z 0
Bound for Ecuador LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-01-25 06:00:00Z 0
Newest member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2017-01-11 06:00:00Z 0
District Governor Herb Schmidt LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-11-30 06:00:00Z 0
Brad Dahn recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-11-16 06:00:00Z 0
Newest member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-11-09 06:00:00Z 0
New member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-10-12 05:00:00Z 0
RYLA students visit LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-09-21 05:00:00Z 0
New member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-09-07 05:00:00Z 0
Essentia Health Donation LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-07-27 05:00:00Z 0
The gavel passes LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-06-29 05:00:00Z 0
Newest Paul Harris Fellow LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-06-29 05:00:00Z 0
Newest member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-06-29 05:00:00Z 0
New officers 2016-17 LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-06-29 05:00:00Z 0
American Legion donation LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-06-22 05:00:00Z 0
H.N. Bishop Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-06-22 05:00:00Z 0
Hewitt Family Youth Service Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-06-22 05:00:00Z 0
David R. Konshok Professional Leadership Award LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-06-22 05:00:00Z 0
Rotarian of the Year Lu 2016-06-22 05:00:00Z 0
Farewell for Fernando LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-06-22 05:00:00Z 0
Banquet guest LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-06-22 05:00:00Z 0
Service awards LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-06-22 05:00:00Z 0
Message from Esmeraldes LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-06-08 05:00:00Z 0
Entertaining, too LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-05-25 05:00:00Z 0
Guests from Ecuador LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-05-25 05:00:00Z 0
Otto Hendrickson Post 212 recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-05-25 05:00:00Z 0
Roger Olson welcomed LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-05-25 05:00:00Z 0
Speech students entertain LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-05-18 05:00:00Z 0
Joanne Torfin receives award in Bismarck LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-05-18 05:00:00Z 0
Distinguished Rotary-Community Service LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-05-18 05:00:00Z 0
Walmart donation LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-05-17 05:00:00Z 0
Harlan Johnson welcomed LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-05-11 05:00:00Z 0
Students of the Month for 2015-16 LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-05-10 05:00:00Z 0
New member inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-04-20 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary gives Robotics Team a boost LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-04-13 05:00:00Z 0
New member inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-04-07 05:00:00Z 0
Second corporate member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-03-30 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club honors Paul Harris Fellows LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-03-09 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary celebrates LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-03-01 06:00:00Z 0
New member inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-02-25 06:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellow Plus 3 recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-02-25 06:00:00Z 0
70th member inducted LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-02-17 06:00:00Z 0
Fun day on the ice LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-02-06 06:00:00Z 0
Special guest LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-01-21 06:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellow recognized 2016-01-21 06:00:00Z 0
Club visioning session LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2016-01-14 06:00:00Z 0
Food Angels donation LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-12-16 06:00:00Z 0
Donation to Partners for Pianos LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-11-27 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club recognized LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-11-19 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club receives District recognition LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-11-19 06:00:00Z 0
Presentation to Gov. Loughery LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-11-19 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club inducts new member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-11-19 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary Club celebrates LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-11-19 06:00:00Z 0
Newest Paul Harris Fellow LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-09-30 05:00:00Z 0
Fitness Park completion committee LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-09-16 05:00:00Z 0
Teens learn leadership skills at RYLA LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-09-16 05:00:00Z 0
Newest member Lu Ann Hurd-Lof 2015-08-13 05:00:00Z 0
Water Wars team Lu Ann Hurd-Lof 2015-08-08 05:00:00Z 0
Jay Pike installed 2015-07-20 05:00:00Z 0
Fireworks 2015 An Explosive Success! Sue Tomte 2015-07-05 05:00:00Z 0
New Year, New Member LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-07-01 05:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellow recognition LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-06-25 05:00:00Z 0
Awards & Installation Banquet Joanne Torfin 2015-06-19 05:00:00Z 0
Donation to Habitat for Humanity Park Rapids Build 2015-05-21 05:00:00Z 0
Students of the Month for 2014-15 2015-05-08 00:00:00Z 0
Paul Harris Fellow recognition 2015-05-08 00:00:00Z 0

Update your Website Profile

Posted by Sue Tomte
One of the challenges of keeping an accurate club database is keeping everything up to date. I encourage each of you to go in and make sure your profile is updated with correct information. Simply go to the administration tab and click on "update my profile". Thanks, Joanne
Update your Website Profile Sue Tomte 2015-05-04 00:00:00Z 0
Induction April 29, 2015 Lu Ann Hurd-Lof 2015-04-30 00:00:00Z 0

Induction March 18

Mar. 18, 2015-The Park Rapids Rotary Club welcomed new members Ryan Mathisrud and Chris Fieldsend Wednesday. Participating in their induction were (from left) Missy Lindow, membership chair; John McKinney, sponsor; Mathisrud, Fieldsend and Ed Ranson, club president. Mathisrud is Park Rapids City Planner; Fieldsend  is Park Rapids Facilities and Network Manager.  Membership now totals 69!

Induction March 18 LuAnn Hurd-Lof 2015-03-18 00:00:00Z 0

Chili Challenge

 
Mar. 4, 2015 - Some of the over 30 Rotary members who attended the annual Chili Challenge which raised funds for the Food Shelf.
Chili Challenge Joanne Torfin 2015-03-11 00:00:00Z 0

Member #67 !!!

 

Feb. 25, 2015-Milt Hanson was welcomed as our newest member. Participating in his induction were President Ed Ranson, Hanson and his sponsor David Collins. Hanson owns RPT Music and Consulting.

Member #67 !!! Joanne Torfin 2015-02-26 00:00:00Z 0

Membership Awards

Posted by Joanne Torfin
 

Feb. 18, 2015-Rotary International (RI) provides recognition of Rotarians who sponsor new members. “Every new member contributes to the difference Rotary can make in our community and throughout the world. I hope that you will continue to share the gift of Rotary,” says RI President Gary Huang. A blue pin backing is awarded to those who sponsor one new member, bronze to those who sponsor two to three new members and gold to those sponsoring six or more. Membership chair Missy Lindow (left) recently presented the recognition to (from left) David Collins (gold), Irene Weis (blue), Ben Koppelman (blue) and Ed Ranson (bronze). Lindow also received the blue recognition along with David Andersen, Don Dearstyne, Cynthia Jones, Danielle Norby and Garnett Pederson.

Membership Awards Joanne Torfin 2015-02-18 00:00:00Z 0

Our 66th Active Member

 

Jan. 21, 2015-Jonathan Frieden was welcomed as the newest member of our club. Participating in his induction were (from left) Missy Lindow, membership chair; Ed Ranson, club president; Frieden and his sponsor Don Dearstyne. Frieden recently joined the law firm of Thomason, Swanson & Zahn.

Our 66th Active Member Joanne Torfin 2015-01-23 00:00:00Z 0

Newest Paul Harris Fellow

Jan. 7,  2015-Ed Poitras (center) was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. Presenting a commemorative certificate and pin were Foundation Chair David Collins (left) and President Ed Ranson.

Newest Paul Harris Fellow Joanne Torfin 2015-01-07 00:00:00Z 0

Citizens National Bank donates to Fitness park

Dec. 16, 2014-Jim Wallace, president of Citizens National Bank, presented a check for $5,000 to Fitness Park Co-chair, Matt Kaufenberg.  Citizens is one of six major donors to the Rotary Fitness Park by the tennis courts near Century School.  Also pictured are Fitness Park Co-chair, Missy Lindow, and club president, Ed Ranson. 
Citizens National Bank donates to Fitness park Joanne Torfin 2014-12-17 00:00:00Z 0

New Paul Harris Fellow

Dec. 10, 2014  President Ed Ranson, left, joins Foundation Chair David Collins. right, as he congratulates John Rasmussen on being named a Paul Harris Fellow. 

 

New Paul Harris Fellow Joanne Torfin 2014-12-11 00:00:00Z 0

Membership Reaches SIXTY-FIVE

Dec. 3, 2014-Missy Lindow, membership chair, and John Rasmussen, president-elect, congratulate our club's newest member, Bill Simpson (left), executive director of Heartland Homes and owner of the Trading Post on Main Street.  Welcome, Bill! 

Membership Reaches SIXTY-FIVE Joanne Torfin 2014-12-03 00:00:00Z 0

Arvig Donates to Fitness Park

Nov. 19, 2014-Arvig business sales consultants presented a check for $3,000 to the Park Rapids Rotary Club Wednesday. Arvig’s contribution will be recognized on a bench at the Rotary Fitness Park at Century School. Participating in the presentation were (from left) Kathy Jorgenson, Cindy Walhof and Paulette Ohm, President Ed Ranson and Matt Kaufenberg, chair of the Fitness Park Committee.

Arvig Donates to Fitness Park Joanne Torfin 2014-11-19 00:00:00Z 0

Welcome Member #64

Nov. 5, 2014-Esther Simon is welcomed to our club by sponsor David Collins, Membership Chair, Missy Lindow and President Ed Ranson. Esther is Member Services Manager at Itasca-Mantrap Cooperative Services.
Welcome Member #64 Joanne Torfin 2014-11-05 00:00:00Z 0

Welcome Two New Members

Oct. 29, 2014-Membership increased to 63 with the induction of Sonja Day, CHI St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation Manager and Dr. Jeremy Nelson, owner of Park Performance Chiropractic. Pictured are Sonja's sponsor Ben Koppelman, Jeremy's sponsor David Andersen, Day, Nelson, and membership chair, Missy Lindow.

Welcome Two New Members Joanne Torfin 2014-10-29 00:00:00Z 0

CHI St. Joseph's Hospital donates to Fitness Park

 
Oct. 29, 2014-CEO Ben Koppelman, left, presents a check for $5,000 to President Ed Ranson as one of 5 donors for the Rotary Fitness Park.  Also pictured are Fitness Park Co-chairs Matt Kaufenberg and Missy Lindow.
CHI St. Joseph's Hospital donates to Fitness Park Joanne Torfin 2014-10-29 00:00:00Z 0
Inbound Exchange Student Joanne Torfin 2014-10-24 00:00:00Z 0

Welcome New Member, Jackie Senenfelder

Oct. 22, 2014-New member, Jackie Senenfelder (third from left) General Manager of C'Mon Inn is welcomed by sponsor David Collins, Membership Chair Missy Lindow, and Pres. Ed Ranson.
Welcome New Member, Jackie Senenfelder Joanne Torfin 2014-10-22 00:00:00Z 0
Pres. Ed Ranson with Awards cake Joanne Torfin 2014-10-22 00:00:00Z 0
Welcome New Member, Colin Simmons Joanne Torfin 2014-10-15 00:00:00Z 0

Thielen Donation to Rotary Fitness Park

Oct.  2, 2014-Ted Thielen presenting a $5,000 check for the Rotary Fitness Park to President Ed Ranson. 
From left: Co-chair Matt Kaufenberg, Thielen, Co-chair Missy Lindow, and Ranson.
Thielen Donation to Rotary Fitness Park Joanne Torfin 2014-10-02 00:00:00Z 0
Neighboring Rotary Meetings Sue Tomte 0