Speakers

Sep 23, 2015
Maura Crowell UMD Womens Hockey coach by Christian
Women Hockey Team

Sep 30, 2015
Mike Hendrickson by Kevin Peterson
Miracle League YMCA

Oct 07, 2015
RYLA campers by Scott Fischer
This years RYLA camp experiences

Oct 14, 2015
Jim Gruba
Fireside Amzoil Arena

Oct 21, 2015
Mike Cochran
Update on latest Rotary adventure

Oct 28, 2015
Rotaract members by Scott Fisher
Rotaract activites

Nov 04, 2015
Keith Kymala
Paul Harris Foundation Day

Nov 18, 2015
District Govenor
Rotary District 5580

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Stories

July 8th Speaker Jeramy Katchuba by Laura Seitz, UMD Rugby Nat'l champs

Photo Credit UMD Alumni Association; http://umdalumni.com/umd-mens-rugby-takes-home-national-championship/

July 1st Speaker; Brian Hanson by Don O'Connor, Director of the Area Partnership for Economic Expansion (APEX)

Brian Hanson, Director of the Area Partnership for Economic Expansion (APEX)

MISSION:

Leverage private sector resources to drive investment throughout the region.

VALUE PROPOSITION:

APEX prepares the compelling business case required for senior management to cost-justify the decision to locate, expand or stay in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

About APEX:

APEX is the private-sector led business development engine for northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. APEX investor-members represent some of the most influential companies in the region, with a collaborative approach to promoting sustainable economic growth. APEX attraction, expansion and retention efforts focus in areas including aviation, data centers, manufacturing, professional services and next generation forest products. Since 2003, through attraction, expansion and retention efforts, APEX has impacted over 3,640 jobs in the region, resulting in an annual regional payroll of over $133 million and contributing to over $18 million in state and local taxes annually.

APEX BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MODEL

June 24th President's Dinner

New President - Jim Gruba

Harbortown Past Presidents

Harbortown New Officers

2015 Robert Hermans Scholarship Golf Fundraiser

The 2015 Robert Hermans Scholarship Golf Fundraiser is scheduled for Monday, July 20 , 2015 at Ridgeview Country Club. Mark it on your calendars! Shotgun start at 1 p.m.

Come join the fun event.

Scott Fisher / Greg Goldman

Dragon Boat Festival - Volunteer Signup

2015 LAKE SUPERIOR Dragon Boat Festival August 21-22

Volunteer Signup

The website for volunteer sign-up is now accessible through the following link:

http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1343/Volunteer/ManageVolunteerContacts?VolunteerSignUpId=5774739e-00ea-4c35-9fe9-94de306fbda1

If you run into any problems, or if you have any questions, please call me at 391-1121.

Dave Kohlhaas

Please Help Recruit Teams for our upcoming Dragon Boat Festival, August 10th Signup Deadline

Returning teams who bring a new "friend" team that registers

will BOTH enjoy $100 in FREE Beverage Tickets at this year's event!

Why we paddle: To raise money for Twin Ports Rotary Clubs and their charitable giving.

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