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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! |
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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. |
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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! |
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 Rod Nordberg honored with Distinguished Rotarian Community Service Award |
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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
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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! |
 Mar. 4, 2015 - Some of the over 30 Rotary members who attended the annual Chili Challenge which raised funds for the Food Shelf.
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 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. |
 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. |
 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. |
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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. |
 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.
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 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.
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 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! |
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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. |
.jpg) 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.
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 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.
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Welcome, David Frorath, from Germany.
His host parents are David and Amy Andersen.
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 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. |
 Oct. 15-2014-Pres. Ed Ranson with cake congratulating him on receiving the MN Recycler of the Year Award. |
 Oct. 15, 2014-New member, Colin Simmons, Hugo's Asst. Manager, is welcomed by President Ed Ranson. |
 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.
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You can make up your absence at any other Rotary Club. You can find Rotary meeting days and locations here....
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