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This Week's Program: Bill Bauman, "Loss and Grief in the Pandemic"

Many of us know first-hand, how the pandemic has impacted the health and well-being of our friends and family.  Tomorrow we will be joined by Bill Bauman, Iron Range Rotarian, and the owner and operator of the Bauman Family of Funeral Homes.

Bill will elaborate on how the pandemic has exponentially made the grieving process even more trying given the need for social distancing and the inability to gather when it is needed the most. How do families cope and still fully celebrate the life of their loved ones?

Join us tomorrow to hear more on this topic.

Please use this new link that will work for all recurring meetings in 2021: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84714189189?pwd=WHJGUk55REZCbzZBdVRkcUN4SFlMQT09

 
Meeting ID: 847 1418 9189
Passcode: 119791
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Do You Have an Idea for an Upcoming Service Project?
There are many organizations in our community that you, as Rotarians, may have a special connection. And likely, those organizations could use some extra support during these trying times.
 
Do you have an organization that could use some help with a special project? It could be filing, organization, painting, shoveling - you name it! Rotarians are here to help.
 
Contact Carl Maki at carl.maki@asdcosupply.us or call 218-481-4200. 
New Hope for Families: Jan. Service Project
On Saturday, January 16, 11 Harbortown volunteers spent four hours at New Hope for Families (former St. Anthony's church) organizing, sorting and storing a variety of items including baby clothes, blankets, bibs, hats and more that were donated to the program.
 
Forty-four hours were contributed by 11 volunteers!  Thank you to Jinell for organizing the event!
 
        
Photo Credit: Heather Salfer
Community Service Meeting: January 28th at Noon
The Community Service Committee will meet on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at noon via Zoom.
 
If you are able to attend, please send a message to Jinell at jinellabernethy@gmail.com to get the meeting link.
January Rotary Magazine Now Available
Rotary International releases the January 2021 issue of Rotary Magazine. This issue features essays from experts in a variety of fields, all about looking forward to the future.
 
Want to get away? Visit the Rotary clubs of La Jolla, California.
 
 
Closer to home - in the wake of George Floyd's death, Rotary International pledges to strengthen its approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Upcoming Program Duties
During these challenging times during COVID, it has become an even greater challenge securing weekly program presenters. But this time also affords the opportunity of the ease of a Zoom presentation versus which can be a bonus for a busy presenter.
 
If you have an upcoming program duty (or if you are unsure, please check the upcoming duty roster) please be sure to secure a speaker and provide notice to Don O'Connor (Don@duluthbx.com) as soon as that speaker is confirmed. If you are unable to confirm a speaker who can present virtually, you could look at options for a Ted Talk, consider presenting yourself on a relevant topic or your business, or create some excitement for a community youth organization you are passionate about. It is your program, so think about what is interesting and engaging to you and share it with others!
 
Even during our virtual meetings, we want to present engaging content and make the meetings meaningful for those that are attending the weekly sessions. We've hosted several prospective members and we want to keep them coming back with great content.
 
If for some reason you are unable to switch duties with another member or you have simply exhausted all efforts to find a speaker, please notify Don no later than 3 business days before the meeting (the Friday before the meeting your program is scheduled) whenever possible.
 
Thank you for your help with this and thank you to all who are working hard to find engaging content for our upcoming sessions!
 
Upcoming Program Duties:
 
June 16: Fred Rouse
June 23: President's Dinner: Ridgeview Country Club
June 30: TBD
July 7: Stephanie Irwin
July 14: Dave Kohlhaas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leave of Absence Procedure
There have been a number of questions during this time regarding leave of absence and the procedure for submitting a leave.  If you would like to submit a leave of absence, please visit the Harbortown Rotary home page under the Home Page Download Files section or contact admin@harbortownrotary.com to obtain the LOA form.
 
Below are guidelines regarding the Leave Of Absence process:
  • Leaves are not granted automatically
  • A leave of absence is granted by a majority vote of the Board
  • A leave can be granted only to a member who has no outstanding debts to the club
  • Career transition leaves are handled differently so please contact the club president or Jan for further details
  • A leave is granted for a specific period of time not to exceed three months
  • A member is still responsible for rotary dues and fundraising but not meals during the leave
 
Harbortown News
For news, announcements, event promotion social media, media releases and more, please contact Charity Johnson (csjohnson@starbasemn.org or 218-788-7288). 
 
IMPORTANT UPDATE: 1.5.2021
 
Chloe Strand joined the Marketing/PR committee last fall and is taking on many duties related to Facebook posts, Member Spotlights and more. When communicating PR details, please copy both Charity (csjohnson@starbasemn.org) and Chloe (Chloe.Strand@hdchrc.org) on relevant information.
 
For Scuttlebutt: If you are hosting the program speaker, please copy Charity on the speaker's name, organization and email. If you are the chair of a Harbortown Committee, please update Charity and Chloe on relevant information regarding grants and awards, meetings or news.   Charity will use this information to create more dynamic and engaging content to share with potential club members and on social media.
 
It is our goal to continue to share the good work that Harbortown Rotary is doing in our community, so your help and support is greatly appreciated!
 
Thank you!
Harbortown Rotary 2020
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