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May 3 meeting: Students of the Month
Farmington Rotary's final Students-of-the-Month recognition for the 2017-2018 academic year takes place at our May 3 meeting when we once again honor some worthy Farmington citizens. We will recognize senior Styve Smedshammer from Farmington High School, and fifth-graders Maggie Crosby from Meadowview Elementary School and Megan Liebers from Gateway Academy.
 
Additionally, in keeping with our tradition at Farmington Rotary, we will also honor senior citizen Pennie Page for her volunteer work in our community and at Rambling River Center.
 
Join us at noon at Celt's in downtown Farmington to hear how these amazing Farmingtonites so generously give of their time and talents and live out the Rotary motto of putting Service Above Self. Guests are encouraged to attend this inspiring meeting.
May 10 meeting: A different kind of miracle
Jim Tabaka, founder of Midwest Fence, is a big supporter of Farmington Rotary and Ramble Jam. In fact, Midwest Fence has donated the fencing for the concert bowl at Ramble Jam since the festival began. Jim's support for our club is so great that his retirement package from the company included an agreement to continue donating the fencing for Ramble Jam for the following three years.
 
Jim is also heavily involved in Miracle League in Lakeville, and has another miracle of an idea he wants to explore. You might say he's swinging for the fence with this one.
 
Bad joke aside, Jim has an idea to create a nine-hole miniature golf course at King Park in Lakeville, designed for disabled kids – and able-bodied alike. He also expects that a lot of Farmington folks will use it as well.
 
Join us at noon at Celt's in downtown Farmington on May 10 to hear Jim explore this idea and the funding opportunities. And when you see him, be sure to thank him for his support of Farmington Rotary and Ramble Jam.
Farmington Rotary wins awards at district conference
 
Thank you to Krysia, Janie, Lori, Shannon, Leshia and Lisa, who attended the District 5960 Conference of Clubs on April 20 where Farmington Rotary picked up four awards; Club of the Year for Community Service, runner up for Vocational Service and Public Image, and a District Governor's Citation.
 
Thank you to President Krysia for organizing and leading the charge on the awards applications, and to all of the board members who submitted information from their committee. And thanks to all Farmington Rotarians for #MakingADifference. We are clearly #PeopleOfAction!
STRIVE inspires
Farmington Rotary hosted 21 students from Farmington High School on April 26 to recognize their efforts and ambition with STRIVE. STRIVE stands for Students Taking a Renewed Interest in Valuing Education. In this student-led program, seniors from Farmington High School work toward improving their academic and personal skills as they move toward graduation. Rotarians participate as mentors and facilitators at weekly meetings.
 
"STRIVE has helped me learn to not procrastinate. It's taught me the importance of doing my homework today instead of waiting until tomorrow," said one STRIVE student.
 
Rotarian Shannon Nielsen reminded the students, "We get just as much out of this as you do. Sometimes I go to STRIVE and need it more than you."
 
STRIVE wraps up the 2017-18 academic year June 1. A new year of STRIVE will begin in October of 2018. Thank you to Rotarian Jamie Thompson for his passion in organizing and leading Farmington Rotary's STRIVE program.
Farmington Rotary welcomes Ann Hastings
President Krysia Moe welcomed Ann Hastings to Farmington Rotary on April 19. Ann is the director of violence prevention at 360 Communitites and has lived in Farmington for seven years. Ann is also a past member of the Hastings Rotary Club and enjoys running, gardening, hiking and reading.
 
Please reach out Ann and introduce yourself. We're excited to have her on board!
Still looking for a little help
We are still in need of a Rotarian or two to organize a few Ramble Jam promotional opportunities – specifically parades for Farmington Dew Days in June, Rosemount Leprechaun Days in July, and Farmington Homecoming in the fall. Without some help, we simply can't promote Ramble Jam to the extent necessary for a successful event. Email Linda if you want to further explore this opportunity.
STRIVE updates
If you mentor for STRIVE, please take note:
  • STRIVE meets at 10:45 a.m. on Thursdays through June 1.
  • STRIVE scholarship applications from students are due May 10.
  • Rotarians will score all scholarship applications beginning at 10 a.m. before our May 17 meeting.
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.
Having fun with Rotary
Enjoy your Rotary friends while having fun and doing good in the world. Check out the following opportunities:
  • 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
  • Raise money for Farmington Rotary while having fun at 501 Club
    • Mon., June 4, 5:30-? p.m.
    • Bourbon Butcher
    • Farmington Rotary receives 10% of sales this night!
    • Email Kyle A. with questions
  • Volunteer with the club for Beer, Brats & Bingo at Dew Days
    • Thurs., June 14
    • Begins at 7 p.m. Ends around 10 p.m.
    • Downtown Farmington
    • Email Amanda for info or to sign up
       
  • Coordinate parades
    • Coordinate Farmington Rotary's participation in these parades:
      • Farmington Dew Days
      • Rosemount Leprechaun Days
      • Farmington Homecoming
    • Email Linda to get more details.
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. Farmington Rotary has made the following donations so far this year:
This brings our 2018 donations to date to $12,600. Thank you for all you do for Farmington Rotary. View 2017 donations summary.
Meeting hosts
It's the last meeting of May and the end of the line for Annie & Miriah, Kyle A., Kyle H. and TJ as our May meeting hosts. Jamie and Steve are up next to round out the 2017-2018 Rotary year as meeting hosts in June.
 
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
May 3 - Students of the Month
May 10 - Jim Tabaka: It's a miracle!
May 17 - TBD
May 24 - Ageless fitness program - The Kyles
May 31 - TBD

Ramble Jam committee meeting
Wed., May 16
8 a.m. at Farmington City Hall

Farmington Rotary Club board meeting
Tues., May 15
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

2018 Club Awards
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
ClubRunner