Willmar Rotary Club

06/17/2026

The Rotary Club recently had the opportunity to learn from the New London-Spicer Robotics Club, the Toolcats, and we were incredibly impressed!

Robotics provides students with an exciting, hands-on opportunity to collaborate as a team while designing, building, and programming robots. Each year, students tackle new challenges that develop valuable skills in engineering, coding, problem-solving, and teamwork!

The Toolcats have achieved impressive success in both regional and national competitions. Thank you to the Toolcats for sharing your passion and talents with us. The future is bright with students like these leading the way!
Go Cats! 🐾
Learn more: https://toolcatsrobotics.squarespace.com/about

06/09/2026

As part of Rotary's Annual Epic Day of Service on June 2, Rotarians had the honor of serving coffee and donuts to 37 military veterans at the Willmar Community Center. It was a small gesture with purpose—to thank these heroes for their service and spend time serving those who have given so much for us.

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect, share conversations, and show our appreciation to the veterans in our community. ❤️🤍💙

06/09/2026

A year ago, Rafa arrived in Minnesota from Brazil. In a few short weeks he'll be leaving with new friendships, unforgettable memories and several 'second' families.

In this video Rafa shares what his exchange year in the Willmar area has meant to him and the impact his host families and the community have had on his life this past year. Thanks to everyone who made this a special year!

We're nearing the time to welcome our next student, Lojza from the Czech Republic, and looking for host families for the upcoming year who are interested in opening their homes and hearts, sharing their everyday lives and creating experiences for your family and a young person from another part of the world.

To learn more about hosting, send us a message, or contact any Willmar Rotarian today. Bring the World Home! 🇧🇷 🇺🇸 ❤️

06/01/2026

Congratulations to our youth exchange student, Rafa, who graduated from WHS on Sunday! And a BIG thanks to all the Rotary members and host families who showed up to celebrate Rafa and his graduation yesterday!

We're still looking for TWO additional host families for the 2026-27 exchange student! Please share the news and reach out if interested!

05/12/2026

Willmar Rotary is looking for two more host families for the 2026-27 school year to welcome our next youth exchange student, Lojza, a 15-year-old boy from the Czech Republic!
Lojza is excited to experience American life, school spirit and new adventures. He loves soccer, skiing, climbing, hiking, cooking and spending time outdoors.

Hosting an exchange student is so much more than providing a place to stay. It’s sharing meals, traditions, laughter, everyday life and creating lifelong friendships and memories along the way. ❤️

These photos highlight some of the memorable experiences our current exchange student, Rafa from Brazil, has shared with his host families this school year — from Minnesota adventures and family dinners to holidays and community events.

Families host for approximately 3–4 months, and our local Rotary support team is here every step of the way. Families of all kinds are welcome!

Interested in learning more or opening your home for this unforgettable experience? We’d love to connect with you! Please share with others who might be interested!

Contact Bill Adams
📞 320.231.8506
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 For more information on hosting visit: northstarrotary.com

04/22/2026

🎶 The secret is out🎶
We had an incredible time at our Rockin’ Robbins Reveal Party, celebrating the 10th Anniversary! From announcing this year’s amazing band lineup to connecting with the sponsors who make it all possible—we were full of community spirit.

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors and everyone who joined us for the reveal. Your support is what keeps the music playing! See some fun photos of sponsors we were able to track down at the reveal today!

The countdown is on… Can’t wait to see you all this summer!🎸

04/18/2026

We had a full house and full attention this week at the Willmar Area Rotary Club 👏
Cameron Macht, Regional Analysis & Outreach Manager with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), had everyone locked in with a truly insightful look at local and statewide economic trends. His perspective on our region sparked great conversation.

Grateful for speakers who bring clarity, data, and real-world impact to the table. Thank you Cameron!

04/09/2026

We are proud to support this fun and yummy community event! See you out at the Willmar Civic Center on April 24th!

Pack your bags, we’re taking a trip around the world right here at the Willmar Civic Center!

We invite you to the International Heritage Festival, a true celebration of the people and traditions that define the Willmar Lakes Area. Whether you’re coming for the world-class food or the breathtaking cultural performances, there is a seat at the table for everyone.

Willmar Lakes Area Vision 2040 is about engagement and connection. Let’s show up for one another and celebrate what makes us beautifully diverse!

Pro-Tip: Skip the parking stress! Take the FREE Kubie Transportation shuttle.

Check the comments below for a link to the full event details!

03/18/2026

Huge thank you to Doug Kveene, Andrew Kveene, and Dave Lady who attended a three-day, North Central President-Elect Training Seminar last week. Attendees participated in workshops and networking events designed to enhance leadership skills and foster collaboration among peers. It was a wonderful opportunity for Andrew, who was preparing for his upcoming Presidential year starting this summer. Three days. So much learning. Awesome Impact! 👏

03/13/2026

We love having a wide variety of presenters at our Rotary meetings! Last week we were fortunate to welcome the Sunburg Community Fiddlers. They shared the history behind a variety of musical pieces, inspired us with their sense of community and gave us a wonderful performance!

If you would like to hear them live be sure to check out their concert this Saturday at East Norway Church. See more details at Sunburg Community Center or the picture of the flyer in the post 🎻