Where We Meet

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

  • Our Events List Contains The Current In-Person or Virtual Date

• 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!