District Governor Karel Weigel will make her official visit to our club meeting on September 16th.  You don't want to miss this meeting.  Lots of fun is in store and rumor has it that wine will be served.
 
We are hosting the Spina Bifida Picnic again this year. The date is September 21st and we'll need 4-5 Rotarians to be there from 10:30 AM-12:30PM
 
Anoka Rotary Club's "Unlimited Possibilities" Fundraiser will be held at the Green Haven Golf Club on September 25th, starting at 6:00 PM. TIckets are $40.00 for individuals and $70.00 for couples.  Proceeds benefit youth and youth programs in Anoka County.
 
Lake Elmo Rotary is spearheading a fundraiser for "Angel of Mercy" orphanage in Bambui, Cameroon.  The project received a 5960 district grant. The fundraiser is at Midland Hills Country Club, October 24th, 5-11PM  http://www.angelofmercyusa.org/Home.php
 
The annual Rotary Foundation Dinner will be on Saturday, November 1st.  You should already have received an email from Gerry with the details.
 
Mike Abel announced that he has left American Family and is working for Insurance Advisors, Inc. in Hugo.  Time constraints with the new job have forced him to request a leave of absence until Feb. 1, 2015.  Mike's work contact information has been emailed to the membership.
 
There were no visitors at today's meeting.
 
Linda LaFond joined the club last week, just in time to celebrate her birthday today by wearing the "Birthday Hat" (see below).