SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER THIS WEEK:

DISTRICT GOVERNOR SCOTT RYAN

Scott Ryan is a Holmen Area Rotarian, Real Estate Broker and owner of three manufactured housing communities in the area. A proud Rotarian for 18 years, Scott’s passion for Rotary lies in empowering young people through youth programs, leadership, and service. He and his wife of 36 years have three adult children. Scott's focus as a District Governor is on clubs collaborating together and he believes supporting the youth through Interact, Rotaract, RYLA and Youth Exchange creates lasting impacts for generations.

ALL PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS:

Please wear your Paul Harris pins/medallions for the 9/30 meeting! 

Please join us for a 2-hour Private Wine Tasting at Total Wine in Rochester From Tip to Toe — A Wine Tour of Italy.

The beautiful mountains of Italy and surrounding seas create ideal conditions for growing some of the most beloved wines of the world. We will explore many distinctive wines of Italy, from the bright, sparkling Proseccos and crisp Pinot Grigios of the north, to the classic Sangiovese-based wines of Tuscany and the rich, dark reds of Sicily. Class includes 8 different tastings of wine and charcuterie board

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Time: 1:00-3:00pm

Where: Total Wine | 40  25th Street SE | Rochester, MN 55904

Please RSVP to Amy Bettis by: September 30, 2026

Amy secured this class with a winning bid for the 2026 Gateway Scouting Lawn Social, and in keeping with the theme of supporting youth in our community, she is asking that each person who signs up for this class please pay $20/person, which will be donated to the No Scout Left Behind fund for Gateway Area Council.  There is room for 20 attendees. Any interest over the 20 people allotted by Amy's certificate is a $30 upcharge per person.

EXCLUSIVE UECKER FILM FUNDRAISER FOR ALS AT THE RIVOLI 

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5

On Monday, October 5^th, the historic Rivoli Theater is hosting a special fundraiser screening of the Bob Uecker documentary: Ueck! Here is the absolute best part: 100% of ticket proceeds will go directly to the Walk to Defeat ALS – La Crosse! Here is the schedule:

• 5:00pm – The Pre-Party: Doors open! Come early to grab a slice from Pizzeria Dolorosa, hit the concession stand and enjoy Miller Life specials in the lobby.
• 6:00pm – The Main Event: Settle into your seats for the incredible story of baseball’s most unlikely legend on the big screen.
• 7:45pm – Exclusive VIP Q&A: Do not leave when the credits roll! Dustin Luecke is stepping up as our guest MC for a LIVE Q&A session with the film’s producers and directors!

Tickets are only $10. Let’s completely pack the theater, celebrate a true Wisconsin legend and raise vital funds for our local ALS heroes. Click here for more details and tickets: Rivoli Theatre - Ueck

ALS WALK: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

This year's ALS Walk is Saturday, October 10th. Registration starts at 8:30, with the walk beginning at 10.  Like last year, there will be a kids zone where kiddos can play as well as some other fun activities for the adults, including a silent auction. Valley View Rotary will be supplying and manning the food tent this year for the walk, so see Gayle if you'd like to volunteer. Gayle has started a team, so use this link to register for the team or make a donation to the team in memory of Linda Lyche:

https://secure2.convio.net/alsa/site/TR?fr_id=17388&pg=team&team_id=424890

PICKLEBALL: OCTOBER 18 & NOVEMBER 1

It's time to dust off the pickleball paddles and limber up for upcoming dates at the DASH Center! We have two dates so far: October 18 and November 1 from noon-3pm. Paddles and balls are available for those that don't have them. Valley View Rotarians and their families are welcome. Cost is $3 per person. Sign-up sheets will be passed out at meetings. Plans for a social hour after play are in progress. FYI: Packers are not playing at those times on those dates!

Please see Julie Nelson or Tom Byerly to sign up for a t-shirt or for any questions.

SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 5

As of August 1^st, the Wisconsin DOT has approved and made available Rotary license plates you can proudly display on your automobile. You can even personalize your own custom plates, offering a great opportunity to display who we are and what we stand for… “Service Above Self.” Best of all, $25 of your fee goes to the End Polio Now campaign.

Order your plates today by going to the Wisconsin DOT website at: DMV offers new Rotary special license plate

ROTARY FELLOWSHIP DANUBE RIVER CRUISE 

April 10-17, 2027

ALL DISTRICT 6250 ROTARIANS ARE INVITED!

DOING GOOD IN THE WORLD

Rotary provides many opportunities to create positive, lasting change in our community and around the globe. One meaningful way to strengthen that impact is to enroll in Rotary Direct, our Foundation's recurring giving program. Last year, thanks to generous donors, our Foundation was able to fund more than 1,488 global grants, 457 district grants, and 57 disaster response grants to help communities in need. Rotary Direct is one of the easiest and most secure ways for our donors to support this work. Because contributions are automated, donors don't need to send checks or remember to make an annual contribution.
 

Rotary Direct saves time and reduces administrative costs. It offers flexible giving options to fit every donor:

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual gift options.
• Easy, secure, and automated contributions. 

You can enroll using any of these options:

• Visit the Rotary Direct page.
• Return a completed Rotary Direct enrollment form.
• Enroll via phone by calling +1-866-976-8279.

For more information, you can refer to these frequently asked questions. Thank you for your dedication to Doing Good in the World!