The Rotary Club of Rochester

12/19/2025

Celebrating a cozy winter social with fellow Rotarians was a nice reminder of the power of community & spirit of loving kindness to warm our hearts of service & healing narratives..special thanks to our VFW hosts, keynote speakers, and organizing team with decor, etc. 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

12/06/2025

Everyone is invited to attend the following event and celebrate Rotary’s involvement in the project. . .

Mayor Kim Norton will host a brief news conference to celebrate the installation of a new statue honoring Amelia Witherstine, the first woman elected to public office in Rochester. The statue will be installed this week at the southeast corner of Central Park, marking an exciting milestone for the community.

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Southeast corner of Central Park (225 1st Ave NW)

11/21/2025

The Rotary Club of Rochester is ringing bells for Salvation Army every Saturday until Christmas. Consider joining us for a two-hour shift that will make a huge difference to those in need in our community.

Sign-up to volunteer:

Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for both community service and friendship. Becoming a Rochester Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share a passion to give back.

11/15/2025

Very grateful to be a Rotarian in these challenging times — from empowering altruism to influencing global health (Humanitarian & environmental), impacting transdisciplinary education, and community-based leadership!

10/13/2025

Join Rotary for breakfast on October 25 from 7:00-11:00 am at various Rochester restaurants to help END POLIO NOW!

Five local restaurants and Eagle Rock Bank are teaming up with the Rotary Clubs of Rochester to help raise awareness and funds to end polio—and all you have to do is enjoy a great meal at one of the participating locations listed in the flier.

Volunteers Needed! The Rotary Clubs of Rochester will be providing friendly greeters at Hollandberry/Pannekoeken from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and the VFW Mess Hall Tavern & Grill from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Volunteers will hand out End Polio Now stickers and flyers, and thank diners for supporting these generous restaurants that have made a contribution to our campaign. Two volunteers per shift are needed, so if you can lend a hand, please reach out to Terry Sorenson, Vicki Allen, or Ashok Patel to sign-up. It’s a simple and fun way to make a difference—plus, you might see some familiar faces while you’re at it!

10/03/2025

So inspired & peace-filled with all our Rotarian mindsets and mentors promoting unity, dignity, service and sense of belonging through these turbulent times..from local to international (and back)! Blessings to all who strive to embody, connect & grow Rotarian hearts for the benefit of all ..and have fun & smile while engaging & shifting! 🙏🏾❤️🌈😇☮️🎉

10/03/2025

Joanne Rosener has a long history with United Way of Southeast Minnesota, first volunteering in 1963 and later serving as Board Chair in 2014. She also served on the committee that hired our current President, Jerome Ferson.

After a 30-year career at Mayo Clinic, Joanne has dedicated her retirement to giving back. She has served on numerous boards—including the Rochester Public Library, Parks Foundation, and Rotary—and was honored with the Mayor’s Medal of Honor in 2021.

We’re excited to welcome Joanne as a panelist tomorrow at the History Center of Olmsted County!

09/17/2025

Extremely grateful to fellow Rotarians like Randy Stocker and Marilyn Deling who unite for helping our City unite for supporting basic needs like food (JP), social emotional learning (Rochesterfest; Friendhip committees/Sister Cities- Akita), walking (WWAD), and even sharing healing narratives (workplaces). Each of these ‘small’ acts of loving kindness do make a positive Rotary difference & reinforce hope/trust/peace between all!! 🙏🏾❤️🌈😇☮️

09/16/2025

Very grateful to help Rotary connect local to global and pancakes for polio to peacebuilders and gaming x healing!Let’s all continue ‘Uniting for good’ through engagement, peacebuilding, respectful dialogue, healthy lifestyles..and eating (low calorie?) pancakes!

09/06/2025

09/04/2025

Feeling blessed and inspired…family, friends, professional peers, Rotarians, and legends!

08/30/2025

Congratulations to Rotarians Bill Graham et al (Dare2BeGreat), TRCR (MN) Steve Sperling et al, and Peace Education Program founder/UN Ambassador Prem Rawat for reminding us about the power of creative collaboration, community, ethics and vocational service in sustaining local & global capacity-building..for the benefit of all!