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April Book Club
Whisky Inferno
Apr. 29, 2025 6:00 p.m.
 
Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day Event
Hilde Performance Center
May 03, 2025 10:00 a.m.
 
Highway Cleanup
McAndrews between Cedar & Johnny Cake
May 06, 2025 6:00 p.m.
 
Club Board Meeting
Zoom
May 08, 2025 7:30 a.m.
 
Rick's Bike Sale
Dick's Valley Service #2
May 10, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
Apple Valley Rotary's Spring BBQ Bash
Valleywood Golf Course
May 13, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Club Board Meeting
Zoom
Jun. 12, 2025 7:30 a.m.
 
Rotary Blood Drive
AV American Legion
Jun. 13, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
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Upcoming Meeting Speakers
Apr 30, 2025
Foundation Updates
May 07, 2025
TBD
May 14, 2025
Dakota County Updates -- MAY MEET AT AM. LEGION
May 21, 2025
NO OUTSIDE SPEAKERS
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Member Birthdays
Jodi Ellingson
April 6
 
Mike Schwie
April 20
 
James Friend
April 28
 
Join Date
Brian Bessler
April 4, 2007
18 years
 
Bruce Nordquist
April 4, 2007
18 years
 
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What's new this week?

What's New This Week!

SPEAKER: Kim Shaff, Executive Director of Foundations & Community Relations, DCTC & IHCC

TOPIC: Foundation Updates

 
 
Kim is the Executive Director of Foundations and Community Relations for the Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College. As director, Kim leads fundraising efforts for the foundation as well as advocates for students and the colleges by engaging community partners.
 
Kim earned a Master’s degree from the University of Utah and also holds Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Human Development and Family Studies.

 

 

ANNUAL SPRING BBQ BASH AND RAFFLE DRAWING

 
We had a great time at the 2024 Apple Valley Rotary Spring BBQ Bash. We are so excited to offer this again next. Stay tuned for more information on the 2025 Spring BBQ Bash! Thank You

2025 Event Details

Come Join us for a spectacular FREE night of fun and entertainment at Valleywood Golf Course.
 
WHAT: APPLE VALLEY ROTARY"S SPRING BBQ BASH
 
WHEN: MAY 13TH 6-8PM
 
WHERE: VALLEYWOOD GOLF COURSE
        Valleywood Golf Course
        4801 McAndrews Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
 
 
COST: FREE TO ATTEND
 
This event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Apple Valley. The event is free to attend. We will have a raffle drawing for $10. You can buy the raffle tickets at the event of from a Rotarian member. For questions on the event please contact the Rotary Club of Apple Valley
 
Just show up and have a great time! We can't wait to see everyone there! 
 
Get ready for the ultimate BBQ Bash event where we'll be serving up a smokin' good time with:
 
  • BBQ
  • Raffle Drawing (7:30PM)
  • Music
  • Yard Games
 
 
 

 

NEW...Do you miss paying Happy Fines...now you can - Click Here

All fines collected will be used to support local organizations such as 360 Communities, The Open Door, MOMS, etc.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Weekly RedApple Update
For the meeting of April 30, 2025 there are 31 cards and 2 Jokers. The pot stands at $216.00. Ticket donations are: $1 for 1 ticket; $2 for 3 tickets; $3 for 5 tickets; $5 for 10 tickets; and $10 for 25 tickets. Three lucky winners are chosen each week; the first two tickets drawn win $5, the third winner draws a card from the deck in hopes of pulling an Ace to win a share of the pot.  If a joker is pulled, it will cost the winner a $2 contribution to the pot.  If the Ace of Spades is pulled, the pot is awarded equally to all who have pulled an Ace from the current deck, and the drawing starts over again.  Congratulations to Tim Benetti for drawing the Ace of Clubs and Diamonds, and Brian Bessler for drawing the Ace or Hearts.  They are guaranteed 1/4 of the pot.
 
 
 
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Speaker Rotation - Who's Up?

Upcoming Speaker

 

March - June 2025
 
 
 
May (Team: Bill Butler, Kevin Lovegreen, Vacant)
 
5/15 - MEETING LOCATION CHANGE -  American Legion Post - 14521 Granada Dr, Apple Valley, MN 55124
5/21/25 - Student of the Month - No Outside Speaker
5/28/25 - Club Assembly
 
 
June (Team: Tim Bennetti, Robert Braun, Mike Schwie)
6/4/25 - 
6/11/25 - 
6/25/25 - President's Dinner - No morning meeting
 
July  - December 2025
July (Team: Lindy Engelken, Sharon LaComb, Jon Rechtzigel, Ben Sandahl)
 
7/2 - NO MEETING - HOLIDAY
7/9 - 
7/16 - 
7/23 - 
7/30 - 
 
August (Team: Mark Matijasevich, Lance Miller, Vacant)
 
8/6 - 
8/13 - 
8/20 -
8/27 -
 
September (Team: Tom Goodwin, Marina Rossman, Vacant)
9/3 - 
9/10 -
9/17 - 
9/24 - 
 
October (Team: Randy Bailey, Paul Heil, David Tsurusaki)
10/1 - 
10/8 - 
10/15 - Student of the Month - No Outside Speakers
10/22 - 
10/29 - 
 
November (Team: Gwen Aaberg, Jim Friend, vacant)
 
11/5 - 
11/12 -
11/15 - Student of the Month - No Outside Speaker
11/26 - HOLIDAY WEEK - NO MEETING!
 
December (Team: Nick Francis, Wayne Hilbert, Scott Ramsdale)
12/3 - 
12/10 - 
12/17 - Student of the Month - No Outside Speaker
12/25 - HOLIDAY WEEK - NO MEETING
12/31 - HOLIDAY - NO MEETING