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Welcome Kayla Winkler |
Welcome to our newest member |
Rotary Social, Awards & Installation Event |
Rotary recognizes Paul Harris Fellow |
Rotary Fireworks are a go |
Baseball is his favorite sport![]() |
Itsuki's stay cut short |
Meetings resumed via ZoomOur Rotary Club has resumed meeting via Zoom at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Programs are being scheduled, too. |
Chili Challenge accepted |
Future Rotarian |
Deep Portage adventures |
Club's newest member |
Headwaters Animal Shelter donation |
Trick or Treat for the Food Shelf |
New member Krystal Murphy |
Father Project donation |
Rotary Fitness Park ribbon cutting |
Paul Harris Fellow |
25th Annual Golf Benefit |
Fitness Park ribbon cutting postponed |
Rotary serves lunch to school staff |
Rotary presents Hewitt Family Youth Service Award |
Rotary recognizes Paul Harris Fellow |
Wavemakers win |
Club sponsors scoreboard |
Sergeant-at-arms |
Banner exchange |
Farewell to Emma |
Service Award to Kurt Hansen |
Distinguished Rotarian for Vocational Service |
H.N. Bishop Award |
David R. Konshok Professional Leadership Award |
Passing the gavel |
Paul Harris Fellows recognized |
Fireworks Fundraising happening now!![]() 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! |
Craig Nulliner inducted |
Students of the Month recognized |
Let's Go Fishing check presentation |
Food Shelf check presentation |
Used band instruments play on |
Mary Thompson inducted |
Chef Scott Hewitt |
Paul Harris Fellows recognized |
Emma helps at the Fishing Derby |
ACEs Summit support |
Club welcomes new member |
Chamber Singers |
RYLA students |
Our Rotary Exchange student arrives |
District Governor Blaine Johnson |
Hewitt Family Youth Service Award |
2018 Banquet - Service Award Winners |
2018 Banquet - Scott's installation |
2018 Banquet - Rotarian of the Year |
2018 Banquet - David R. Konshok Professional Leadership Award |
2018 Banquet - H.N. Bishop Award |
Farewell to Alessandro |
Paul Harris Fellow recognition |
February thru May Students of the Month |
Sally Wizik Wills inducted |
Andy Wells addressed convention goers |
Alessandro attended the convention too |
Foundation awards |
District 5580 Convention award |
Carter Erickson inducted |
Newest member |
Mike Bruhn inducted |
More Paul Harris Fellows recognized |
Rotary recognizes seven Paul Harris Fellows |
Rotary Club honored |
Club welcomes new member |
Students of the Month |
New member inducted Feb. 14 |
New Paul Harris Fellow |
Food stand served many anglers |
Snow Daze Royalty |
Newest member |
K-9 Unit donation |
Band instruments bound for Ecuador |
Our club's 70th member |
2017 RYLA students |
Welcome, Alessandro |
Cub Scout Wood Badge Ceremony |
Rotary donates to Father Project |
Newest member |
New member |
Newest Paul Harris Fellow |
2017-18 District Governor Visit |
Presentation |
Ann Clark inducted |
Christine Fox |
Banquet: Hewitt Family Youth Service Award |
Banquet: H.N. Bishop Award |
Banquet: 2017 David R. Konshok Professional Leadership Award |
Banquet: 2017 Rotarian of the Year |
Banquet: Special recognition of David R. Konshok |
Banquet: Service Awards |
Paul Harris Fellows recognized |
Installation & Awards Banquet |
Rotarian of the Year for District 5580![]() 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. |
Newest member |
Rotary Fireworks Fund - on-line donation options![]() 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! |
Club reaches Rotary Foundation milestone |
Two newest members |
Thrivent help for our food stand |
Bound for Ecuador |
Newest member |
District Governor Herb Schmidt |
Brad Dahn recognized |
Newest member |
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Essentia Health Donation |
The gavel passes |
Newest Paul Harris Fellow |
Newest member |
New officers 2016-17 |
American Legion donation |
H.N. Bishop Award |
Hewitt Family Youth Service Award |
David R. Konshok Professional Leadership Award |
Rotarian of the Year |
Farewell for Fernando |
Banquet guest |
Service awards |
Message from Esmeraldes |
Entertaining, too |
Guests from Ecuador |
Otto Hendrickson Post 212 recognized |
Roger Olson welcomed |
Speech students entertain |
Joanne Torfin receives award in Bismarck |
Distinguished Rotary-Community Service |
Walmart donation |
Harlan Johnson welcomed |
Students of the Month for 2015-16 |
New member inducted |
Rotary gives Robotics Team a boost |
New member inducted |
Second corporate member |
Rotary Club honors Paul Harris Fellows |
Rotary celebrates |
New member inducted |
Paul Harris Fellow Plus 3 recognized |
70th member inducted |
Fun day on the ice |
Special guest |
Paul Harris Fellow recognized |
Club visioning session |
Food Angels donation |
Donation to Partners for Pianos |
Rotary Club recognized |
Rotary Club receives District recognition |
Presentation to Gov. Loughery |
Rotary Club inducts new member |
Rotary Club celebrates |
Newest Paul Harris Fellow |
Fitness Park completion committee |
Teens learn leadership skills at RYLA |
Newest member |
Water Wars team |
Jay Pike installed |
Fireworks 2015 An Explosive Success! |
New Year, New Member |
Paul Harris Fellow recognition |
Awards & Installation Banquet![]() |
Donation to Habitat for Humanity Park Rapids Build |
Students of the Month for 2014-15 |
Paul Harris Fellow recognition |
Update your Website ProfileOne 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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Induction April 29, 2015 |
Induction March 18Mar. 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! |
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.
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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. |
Membership Awards![]() 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. |
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. |
Newest Paul Harris FellowJan. 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. |
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.
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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.
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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! |
Arvig Donates to Fitness ParkNov. 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. |
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.
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Welcome Two New Members
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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.
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Inbound Exchange Student![]() Welcome, David Frorath, from Germany.
His host parents are David and Amy Andersen.
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Welcome New Member, Jackie Senenfelder![]() |
Pres. Ed Ranson with Awards cake![]() |
Welcome New Member, Colin Simmons![]() |
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.
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Neighboring Rotary MeetingsYou can make up your absence at any other Rotary Club. You can find Rotary meeting days and locations here....
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