Meet Us in Uptown!
About Minneapolis Uptown Rotary Club Meetings:
Our weekly club meetings are an opportunity for fellowship, learning, and collaboration. We alternate between in-person and virtual meetings, allowing flexibility for members to engage in the format that suits them best. Occasionally, due to special events or invitations, meeting locations may change. In such cases, members will be notified in advance to ensure everyone has the correct information.
Where are Club Meetings?
In-Person Meetings
Where: Lakeside Center, 3033 Excelsior Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Lower Level (Look for posted stands with Rotary placards)
When: Every Other Thursday morning, 7:30–8:30 AM
Format: In-person with a casual and welcoming atmosphere.
Virtual Meetings: Zoom!
For now we are using Zoom. Zoom invite is currently sent out by the club president in an email on a weekly basis.
When: Every Other Thursday morning, 7:30–8:30 AM when we're not in person!
Our Events List Contains The Current In-Person or Virtual Date
A reminder is also provided in email for members.
When / Meeting Format:
In-person meetings are held in a casual and welcoming atmosphere, designed to foster connection and camaraderie among members. The typical agenda includes:
7:00-7:30: Room Setup and Social Time
7:30–8:00 AM:
We kick off each meeting with the Rotary 4-Way Test
Club announcements
Happy Bucks tradition—a chance for members to share positive news and contribute a small donation to support our charitable causes.
8:00–8:30 AM: We hear from our featured speaker, who will present on a topic of interest. Speakers are carefully selected, and notifications are sent out in advance with details about the upcoming presentations.
Meeting Roles:
President
Starts the meeting
Introduces the Day Chair and Happy Bucks Chair
Reviews the agenda
Provides club updates and announcements
Orchestrates the “Card Game”
Ends the meeting
Day Chair
Offers a “thought for the day”
Greets and orients the guest speaker
Introduces the speaker
Happy Bucks Chair
Welcomes any guests in the room (including the speaker, if applicable)
Facilitates the Happy Bucks portion of the meeting
We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming meetings—whether in person or virtually!
