Burnsville Rotary

The Burnsville Rotary Club was one of 17 Rotary Clubs to contribute to the Warm Hands, Warm Heads, Warm Hearts project, which distributes winter hats and gloves to children and adults. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside for organizing the effort! Rotarians will deliver 13,000 hats and pairs of gloves to their local communities.

Burnsville Rotarians delivered the winter gear to 360 Communities this week, which they will distribute to the individuals and families they serve in Dakota County. Thank you to 360 Communities for their partnership!

Learn more about the Burnsville Rotary at BurnsvilleRotary.org.
Learn more about 360 Communities at 360Communities.org.

Did you know the Burnsville Rotary Club takes educational field trips to learn more about the positive developments in our community?

This week, the Burnsville Breakfast and Noon Rotary Clubs met at the Burnsville Fire Station for a presentation about the Police and Fire Departments and toured the facility.

We had the privilege of meeting Doc, the Burnsville Police Department's Wellness K-9 dog. Doc plays a crucial role in providing comfort to our officers and helping them cope with the stresses of their work. When he is not on the job, Doc lives with Police Detective Andrea Newton.

Thanks to the City of Burnsville for graciously hosting our Rotary Clubs!

Learn more about Burnsville Rotary by visiting BurnsvilleRotary.org or BurnsvilleBreakfastRotary.org.

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The Burnsville Rotary Club keeps adding new members. This week, we welcomed Burnsville Deputy Chief Matt Smith to the ranks! Welcome, Matt!

Rotarians are leaders who put service above self to make outsized impacts in the community. To join our club or learn more about us, visit BurnsvilleRotary.org or attend one of our upcoming meetings. We hope to see you soon!

The Burnsville Rotary Club loves to serve its community! Yesterday was another trash pick-up day on McAndrews Road in Burnsville. We found quite a few unique and interesting items in the grass, shrubs, boulevards, and medians: a piece of car bumper, a shopping cart, a tire tread, and much more! It's always a surprise what we'll find next.

Learn more about how you can join us in performing service projects like this one that make a positive difference in our community! Visit https://burnsvillerotary.org to learn more about becoming a member of the Burnsville Rotary Club.

Thank you to Zoe Quinn and Kaeleen Laird of the Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication in St. Louis Park for visiting our club and delivering an informative presentation! The museum, founded by Joe Pavek and Earl Bakken, has one of the most extensive collections of antique radios, televisions, and broadcast equipment worldwide. Zoe and Kaeleen even brought a working telegraph, and Rotarians got to take turns trying Morse code.

Visit https://pavekmuseum.org today to plan your visit and learn more about its history.

Burnsville Rotarians turned up at Buck Hill yesterday to proudly support Rock the Hill: a Fundraiser for the Fallen, a benefit dedicated to honoring our fallen heroes and supporting our brave first responders. The music concert and car collector meet-up was an incredible community event, raising money to provide essential resources for our first responders through the Burnsville Police and Fire Foundation.

You can learn more about the Burnsville Rotary or join at BurnsvilleRotary.org.

Read more about the Rock the Hill benefit at https://buckhill.com/music-and-events/rock-the-hill/

If you would like to support the Burnsville Police and Fire Foundation, visit
https://www.burnsvillepoliceandfirefoundation.org/

Burnsville Rotary Club President Joe Nelson is marching in the parade!

Rotary District 5950 Governor Sharon Bloodworth dropped by a recent club meeting to share her Rotary knowledge, energy, and tips to help our club grow and thrive. Thanks, Sharon!

Tomorrow, you can catch Sharon, District 5950 Rotary Clubs, including the Burnsville Rotary, at the State Fair! Watch for us at the parade, which begins at 2 pm. Rotary Club presidents and exchange students will march to share our Rotary pride. Make sure to look for our Burnsville Rotary Club President, Joe Nelson, as he and other club presidents plan to put on a show during the parade!

If you want to learn more about the Burnsville Rotary, visit https://BurnsvilleRotary.org.

To learn about Rotary District 5950, MN, visit https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50084

Did you know that someone in the U.S. needs a blood or platelet donation every two seconds? That's why our latest service project is so impactful.

Friday, Burnsville Rotarians partnered with the American Red Cross for another blood drive at Burnsville City Hall. Dozens of Rotarians and community members turned out to give -- and guess what? The American Red Cross can always use more!

If you are interested in donating blood, visit redcrossblood.org to sign up and learn more about donating.

Such a treat to have our latest Rotary social event at Ali and Deb Awad’s amazingly designed lake home on Crystal Lake! Thank you for hosting! 

On Friday, Burnsville Rotarians were out in force at Neill Park to support Camp Explore—Kids of Summer. Camp Explore is an all-day summer camp program where children participate in structured activities such as sports, nature, art, and more.

Rotarians put "service above self," delivering 175 hot dog lunches to campers enjoying the fun event.

Thank you to Africa Youth Rising Executive Director Mandie Case, for visiting our club meeting on Monday to discuss her organization's mission.

Africa Youth Rising is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization operating in Dodowa, Ghana, "dedicated to providing young people and their families the education, healthcare, and resources they need to escape the relentless cycle of poverty and create multi-generational change."

They seek to identify and address the root causes of families abandoning children in orphanages. They are working to eliminate predatory orphanages that actively harm children. They envision a future with stable, thriving families and communities.

Learn more about Africa Youth Rising's valuable work at https://www.africayouthrising.org .

Thank you to Maggie Mau, director of development at Bridging, for her informative presentation to our club on Monday. Bridging connects families and individuals with quality furniture and household goods donated by the community. They also help the environment by repurposing goods so they don't end up in landfills.

Learn more about this valuable nonprofit at Bridging.org.

Discover more about the Burnsville Rotary at burnsvillerotary.org. Every week, we have exciting speakers that help us stay informed on all the good we can support in the community.

Haiti Outreach Executive Director Ceallaigh Smart came to our Monday meeting to deliver an informative and inspiring presentation about serving alongside Haitians to create long-term, sustainable solutions to critical infrastructure needs like clean water. Thank you, Ceallaigh!

You can learn more about Haiti Outreach by visiting https://haitioutreach.org.

Learn more about the Burnsville Rotary here: https://burnsvillerotary.org

As Burnsville Rotarians celebrate the Magic of Rotary with plans for a new year of impact, we welcome the leadership of new President Joe Nelson. Joe is no stranger to Rotary. For him, "it's a family thing." Some of his fondest memories from his childhood involved attending Rotary meetings with his two grandfathers, both Rotarians.

"My wife, Ali, and I are beyond fortunate in life. We owe it to our community to give back," Joe says, echoing the shared values of service and community among Burnsville Rotarians. "Rotary gives us an unmatched opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of those less fortunate."

Joe has already set ambitious goals and initiatives for our next year, and Burnsville Rotarians are excited. Thanks, Joe, for taking over the Rotary wheel to steer us to even greater heights!

You can learn more about the Burnsville Rotary Club at burnsvillerotary.org.

🎉 Experience the Rotary spirit at the iconic Minnesota State Fair! Rotary-on-a-Stick offers fellowship, fun, and service with activities like the State Fair Parade and Waste Audit project. Don’t miss out – register today! 🌽🎡

It’s a great day for Chick-fil-a! Thank you for all you do for the community Andrew! Chick-fil-A Burnsville (MN)

Burnsville Noon Rotary meetings are not just fun gatherings but also a testament to our shared commitment to supporting each other and our community. They are a platform for continuous learning and personal growth, providing us with the opportunity to host esteemed guests like Representative Athena Hollins (DFL—66B).

Rep. Hollins recently delivered an insightful presentation about cultural competency and inclusion in our communities, workplaces, and clubs at our noon meeting. She shared that her multiracial extended family and her experiences in law and the Minnesota State Legislature instilled an appreciation for diverse perspectives in decision-making and overcoming challenges.

Thank you, Representative Hollins!

🎉 A big thank you to Rich Frieder, Executive Director of Learning RX in Eagan, Savage, and Woodbury, for his insightful presentation on Brain Fitness! 🧠✨

Rich recently shared with the Burnsville Rotary Club the importance of maintaining our mental skills as we age, debunking the myth that cognitive decline is inevitable. He enlightened us with the latest theories on brain function and aging, provided practical strategies for keeping our minds sharp, and even engaged us in some fun brain training exercises!

We're incredibly grateful for the diverse and dynamic speakers, like Rich, who enrich our weekly meetings with their knowledge and expertise. Burnsville Rotarians are privileged to learn from such a wide range of thought leaders and professionals.

On Saturday, Burnsville Rotarians served free hot dogs and chips at the Kids to Park Trailblaze event at Sue Fischer Memorial Park in Burnsville. They dished out more than 300 hot dogs to hungry families. Now that's !

The Burnsville Rotary Clubs thank the sponsors and attendees of our 47th Annual Concert for Caring on Saturday! Your support of our fundraisers is one of the reasons we can help 34 worthy charities and ISD 191 with grant distributions and scholarships every year. Thank you all!

The audience enjoyed a fun night dancing in the aisles and listening to the talented Mick Sterling Presents performers deliver Bee Gees classics.

In addition to supporting the Burnsville Rotary Clubs, attendees contributed to the Law Enforcement Labor Services Benevolent Fund to help the families of the Burnsville first responders who gave their lives earlier this year. Cash contributions to the fund totaled nearly $2,200 alone. Thank you all for your generosity and care.


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