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March 22 meeting: Beyond Books
A library is where you can check out a book, right? And where you can check out a movie. And where you can even "check out" a digital book for your Kindle or Nook. And where you can print out a 3D version of (fill-in-the-blank here....) _________.
 
Wait. What? Print a 3D copy of something? Yes, and so much more! Join us on Thursday, March 22 to learn about all of the things we can do at the library besides check out books. Barb Svoboda, branch manager at the Farmington Public Library, will update our vision of libraries for the 21st century. Join us at noon at Celt's Pub in downtown Farmington. 
March 29 meeting: Sheriff Tim Leslie
As the 20th sheriff of Dakota County, Sheriff Tim Leslie strives to keep Dakota County residents up to date on the services and resources available from his office. His goal is to serve the public with a balance of quality and efficiency that gives you confidence and pride in the services they provide.
 
Sheriff Leslie will speak to Farmington Rotary on March 29 at noon at Celt's in downtown Farmington. So pay up your tickets before coming for lunch, or your fellow Rotarians may see a demonstration of how to taser and cuff a perp. That's street lingo for perpetrator, and you don't want that person to be you.
Fun with your Rotary friends
There's no fun like Rotary fun, and following are some Rotary activities that would be fun for everyone.
  • Support the fight against sexual and domestic violence
  • Attend the movie "Breathe"
  • Get educated about all things Rotary
  • Socialize at the next 501 Club meeting
    • Thurs., April 5
    • 5:30 at Bourbon Butcher
    • Guests welcome
    • Everyone buys their own food and drinks
    • Email Kyle Anderson with questions
  • Beautify the Roadside
    • Farmington Rotary roadside cleanup service project
    • Sat., April 21
    • 9 a.m. to noon
    • Bring friends & family!
    • Rain date: Sat., May 19
    • Email Leshia with questions
  • Evaluate scholarship applications
    • Tentative: Thurs., May 17, 10 a.m. at Celt's
    • Score Service Above Self and STRIVE scholarship applications
    • Email Jamie with questions or to sign up
  • Award scholarships to deserving graduates
    • Senior awards night at Farmington High School
    • Wed., May 30, 7 p.m.
    • Recital Hall at FHS
    • Just show up. No signup needed.
    • Email Jamie with questions.
STRIVE
If you mentor for STRIVE, please take note:
  • March 22: STRIVE meets at 11:05
  • March 29: NO meeting due to spring break
And if you don't mentor for STRIVE but want to learn more, reach out to Jamie and he'll hook you up with the info.
Ramble Jam raffle prizes DEADLINE & more
  • If you plan to solicit or donate items for the raffle, please get confirmation and submit details to committee chairs Krysia Moe, Leshia Cummins and Heidi Cunningham ASAP. The deadline is here!
  • We have reached $43,000 of our $194,000 ticket-sales goal.
  • A $1,500 sponsorship came in from Andersen Windows. This puts us at $36,500 of our $80,000 goal. YIKES! Please think about your sphere of influence and reach out to them with the sponsorship packet, or email Janie and Jenna with contact information and they will reach out.
  • Your help is needed at the event. Please plan your schedule so you are available:
    • Thurs., Sept. 13 - Noon meeting at fairgrounds, followed by setup.
    • Fri., Sept. 14 - Setup at fairgrounds begins at 8 a.m. Gates open at 4 p.m.
    • Sat., Sept. 15 - Gates open at noon. Don't miss the celebration at the VIP bar at midnight. It's a tradition.
    • Sun., Sept. 16 - Cleanup begins at 8 a.m., followed by brunch around noontime. Many hands make light work!
  • There is much more. Reach out to Lori Jensen or Linda Landwehr with questions or to find out where you can help. Thank you for supporting this event.
Ramble Jam in action
It is only through your efforts to support Ramble Jam that Farmington Rotary is able to make a difference in this community and beyond. The Farmington Rotary board of directors approved the following donations at its March 20, 2018 board meeting.
This brings our 2018 donations to date to $11,600. Thank you for all you do for Farmington Rotary. View 2017 donations summary.
Meeting hosts
Don and Jenna are the very capable hosts for our March meetings. It will be their friendly faces smiling at you when you arrive. And April may bring spring showers, but it also brings the reign of Jay and Tom as meeting hosts.
 
Meeting hosts are responsible for the following:
  • Scheduling speakers for their month
  • Arriving early to set up
  • Giving the meal count to the kitchen
  • Staying late to take down
Meeting hosts for the year are listed in The Source each week. Please review the meeting host responsibilities for complete details. Contact Janie if you have questions.

Calendar of Events

Weekly club meetings
Thursdays, 12 noon, Celt's Pub, Farmington
Mar. 22 - Beyond books
Mar. 29 - Sheriff Tim Leslie
Apr. 5 - TBD
Apr. 12 - Students of the Month

Ramble Jam committee meeting
Wed., March 21
8 a.m. at Farmington City Hall

Farmington Rotary Club board meeting
Tues., April 17
12 noon at Bourbon Butcher, Farmington

Meeting hosts schedule
July: Anika & Janie
Aug: Corey & Melissa
Sept: Shannon & Amanda
Oct: David & Lisa
Nov: Dana & Rachelle
Dec: Sara & Lori
Jan: Heidi & Leshia
Feb: Barb & Linda
Mar: Don & Jenna
Apr: Jay & Tom
May: Annie, Kyle A., Kyle H. & TJ
June: Jamie & Steve
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