Alexandria Rotary Club

It's Electric

2012-09-06T14:25:51-05:00

The atmosphere was electric at the September 6 meeting of the Alexandria Rotary Club, as Rotarian Al Crowser and several colleagues from Alexandria Light & Power provided the program. Al introduced Board of Public Works members Steve Senden, John Perino and fellow Rotarian Rick Paulsen. After briefly overviewing ALP’s important role in the community, Al turned the program over to Operations Manager Scott Deitz. He offered more information, including updates on projects ALP has recently completed or will soon undertake.

ARMOR (Allied Radio Matrix for Operational Response)

2012-08-30T16:08:03-05:00

Rotarians were on their best behavior at the August 30 meeting of the Alexandria Rotary Club, which welcomed Douglas County Sheriff Troy Wolbersen as special guest. Wolbersen, introduced by Kim Collins, described the new ARMOR (Allied Radio Matrix for Operational Response) radio system that will replace the county’s antiquated analog system. The infrastructure of the new digital system will be funded by the state of Minnesota, while the county will provide all stationary and mobile radio equipment. The new system will allow greater ease of communication among law enforcement and other public service agencies.

The 47th Annual Corn and Pork Chop Jubilee

2012-08-19T09:46:46-05:00

Alexandria Rotary Club

Fish Fry at City Park

2012-08-09T14:39:31-05:00

The Alexandria Rotary Club held the August 9 meeting at City Park for a fish fry. It was a sunny but cool and comfortable day in Alexandria and as usually is the case for this annual event, Rotarians brought along many guests. In lieu of the normal weekly guest speaker, the guests were put to work sharing their biography. Each was handed the microphone and learning and laughing ensued.

Club members also welcomed the newest Rotarian in Alexandria, Pat Kalina. Pat is Marketing and Communication Coordinator at the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission.

District Governor Bob Stoll

2012-08-02T15:13:45-05:00

The Alexandria Rotary Club was honored to welcome District Governor Bob Stoll to its August 2, 2012 meeting. Governor Stoll shared his story of how overcoming an abusive childhood inspired him to want to make a difference in the world through Rotary. He also reminded members of Rotary’s many accomplishments, goals and programs, including the fight to eradicate polio. He further outlined Rotary International’s three-pronged plan to support and strengthen clubs, focus and increase humanitarian services and enhance Rotary’s public image and awareness.

Alexandria Opportunity Center

2012-07-19T13:50:30-05:00

At the July 19, 2012, meeting of the Alexandria Rotary Club, Rotarian Linda Kloubec introduced guest speaker Mike Burke. Burke is the new director of the Alexandria Opportunity Center, a nonprofit organization that provides employment opportunities and assistance to individuals with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. The center currently serves 133 clients. Clients at the center typically do piece work, and the center processed 12 million units of various pieces last year. The AOC also assists with supportive employment of individuals in the community.

A Visitor from the Netherlands

2012-07-05T17:38:54-05:00

At the July 5, 2012 meeting of the Alexandria Rotary Club, guest Rotarian Corrine Lewis introduced her special guest, 18-year-old Tirza Wonderwolf from near Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Tirza shared some information about her home country and the differences between The Netherlands and what she's seen here in the United States.